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01 Day:
Arrival Mumbai
On arrival at International airport you will be meeting
by our representative then transfer to the hotel, where
we are holding the rooms on pre occupancy basis. Day
free to rest and leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
02 Day:
Mumbai
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India and from here cruise by
motorboats to Elephanta Caves. A flight of 100 steps
takes you to the top of the hill where it is set. The
caves houses large pillars that seem to hold the
ceiling, which is made, have crossbeams. The picturesque
presentations of the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set
on the walls are awe-inspiring. The most famous of the
panels is the Trimurthi, or triple-headed Shiva, where
the God is depicted as the destroyer, the preserver and
the creator. Later in the afternoon cruise back to
Gateway of India, one can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or
other several good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar
serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince of
Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain
Temple, Hanging Gardens, Return back to the hotel for
overnight.
03 Day:
Mumbai - Udaipur (By Air):
Early morning transfer to the domestic airport to board
the flight for Udaipur 9W 373 depart at 0555 hours and
arrive at 0710 hours. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
After relax and breakfast take a sightseeing tour,
visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over
looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made to
it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved
become the larges place in Rajasthan, Main attraction of
Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum
and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a
small ornamental garden built in the honour of Royal
Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala
Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets ,masks, dolls folk musical
instruments, folk deities and paintings. Opened seven
days a week, puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted
every evening from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air
theatre. & Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts.
Followed by visit to Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in
white marble with a double storied porch on the bank of
Lake Bageela - 22 kms from Udaipur. Overnight at Udaipur.
04 Day:
Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur (112 kms - 3 hours)
After early breakfast, first take an excursion to
Chittaurgarh. Spread over 13 square kms, unlike other
forts you can explore this fort by the vehicle you are
traveling, Chittaurgarh fort is the mightiest Fort in
Indian History, The pride and glory of Rajasthan. A
ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its
imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular 'chhatris'in
the fort vicinity visit Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha
Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Temple and Kumbha Shyam
Temple and Kalika Mata Temple, State Archaeological
Museum. Later drive back to Udaipur. In the evening you
can enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola and opt for dinner
at Lake Palace Hotel, located amidst of the Lake Pichola.
Overnight at Udaipur.
05 Day:
Udaipur - Jodhpur (276 Kms - 5 ½ hours)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur En route visiting the
Jain temples at Ranakpur Temples of 12 Century – The
cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white
marble, built out of marbles with 108 carved pillars
each carved differently from others, Come across as a
marvellous feat of architecture. One can have lunch at
Maharani Bagh Hotel in Ranakpur and visit to local
families on the way. After visit continue to drive to
Jodhpur on arrival transfer to the hotel. In the evening
you may opt to visit On the Rocks a garden restaurant
serving ethnic food followed by live music and folk
dance, located at Ajit Bhawan. Later return to the hotel
for overnight stay.
06
Day:
Jodhpur:
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur
including Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort situated at an
altitude of about 125 meters and is spread over an area
of 5 sq. km and it has seven gates, Jaswant Thada is a
white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, followed by visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
which is a majestic Palace building that presently
functions as a hotel and museum. Later take an excursion
to Bishnoi Village, the villagers known by cast
“Bishnois” Protectors of animals, wildlife and tree,
there is a list of 29 rules, among other things don't
kill any animals, don't cut down green trees, take from
the fields only what you need, etc. These 29 rules (Bish-noi
means '29' in the Hindi language) forms the base of the
Bishnoi-philosophy. Of course they are vegetarians and
therefore they have great respect for all living things.
Sure they keep buffaloes, sheep and goats but only for
the milk, the wool and the manure. Later visit to the
local handicrafts viz shoe makers, pottery hand weaving
clothes and also men in their traditional attire, women
clad with ancestral silver Jewellery, en-route watch and
photograph wildlife black buck, chinkaras, peacock etc.
freely moving in abundance of care by villagers. Later
drive back to Jodhpur for overnight stay.
07 Day:
Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (290 kms - 6 hours):
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer en route visit to
Osian Village, ruins of an ancient city called Osian, an
oasis in the desert, A drive to this ancient township
takes one past undulating terrain, punctuated by desert
stretches and little hamlets. Osian has 15 beautifully
sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples. Of these, the
most outstanding ones are the earlier Surya or Sun
Temple and the later Kali temple, Sachiya Mata Temple
and the main temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can
visit Gadisar Lake in the main city or the local market
to acclimatize with the city atmosphere. Overnight stay
at Jaisalmer.
08 Day:
Jaisalmer:
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer
covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of
the Tricuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions. Outstanding
features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
& Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with
stone carving and latticework of breath taking
intricacy, later after lunch drive to Sam Sand Dunes -
45 kms en route visit the ancient Temple of Lodurwa,
Amar Sagar and Mool Sagar Complex, built in 1815 AD, The
complex also houses a summer palace where some beautiful
paintings and pictures are displayed. On arrival at Sam
Sand Dunes and transfer on Camels and enjoy camel safari
to discover the various sights and sounds, the ruins and
the temples in and around Jaisalmer in an authentic and
leisurely fashion with entertainment by folk performers,
visits to villages, and chatter from colorful guides
thrown in. After safari drive back to Jaisalmer for
overnight stay.
Note: Optionally you can stay overnight at the Sam Sand
dunes in luxury tented accommodation, enjoying the
starry night with ethnic food, folk dances, bone fire
and camel safari in dues in nights hours.
09 Day:
Jaisalmer - Bikaner (330 kms - 7 hours):
After breakfast checkout & drive to Bikaner, en route
visit to the massive Fort Pokharan, the town Pokhran
came to the limelight when several nuclear tests were
conducted here during the 1970's and the 1990's.
Pokharan Fort is Built in 1532-1584 the yellow sandstone
Pokhran fort, though not as grand a fort as some of the
others in Rajasthan has a few exquisite palaces like the
Mangal Niwas, the Rani Mahal and the Phool Niwas or the
Flower Palace, visit to Pokhran Museum: housed inside
the fort’s premises is fairly small and contains an
assortment of weapons, paintings, pottery and the
costumes which the Maharajas wore. After visit continues
to drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to hotel. The
evening free for leasiure. Overnight at the hotel.
Later check out the hotel and drive to Jaipur en route
visit Deshnok to see the world famous rat Temple of
Karnimata - at this temple rats are held sacred & roam
freely within the temple complex. After visit continue
to drive to Jaipur, if time permit you can take a stop
over at Mandawa visiting old havelis.
10 Day:
Bikaner
- Jaipur (350 kms - 7 hours):
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bikaner
covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter long wall
with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple -
The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important
temple of this complex. Later check out the hotel and
drive to Jaipur en route visit Deshnok to see the world
famous rat Temple of Karnimata - at this temple rats are
held sacred & roam freely within the temple complex.
After visit continue to drive to Jaipur, if time permit
you can take a stop over at Mandawa visiting old havelis.
After visit continue to drive to Jaipur, on arrival
transfer to the hotel. Evening free for individual
activities and relax. Overnight at the hotel.
11 Day:
Jaipur:
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum.
Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories
built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. Later in the evening visit to Birla Temple,
speculator marble temple, glitters in the in the night,
later at the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an
ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental
cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances
and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic
village. Return to the hotel for overnight.
12 Day:
Jaipur - Agra: (230 kms - 5 hours):
After breakfast drive to Agra. En route visit the Old
Deserted Town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built
in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who
foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an
example of robust stability combined with originality.
Each important edifice here represents a type by itself.
Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas; Punch Mahal, the
Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Bulund Darwaza. After
visit, continue to proceed to Agra. On arrival transfer
to the hotel. After some rest and relaxation visit to
the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving
view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the
Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna. In the
evening you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra,
one should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a
Mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10
years for the artists to complete the mini replica of
the Taj. The show room conducts free sound & light show
showing the eras of Taj Mahal. Overnight in the hotel.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
13 Day:
Agra - Delhi (200 kms - 4 hours):
Early morning visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal
with its’ speculative view at the time of Sunrise. Taj
Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world;
this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many
architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern
world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest
buildings in the world. Later visit the Pearl Mosque and
the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan
in memory of her father. Later drive to Delhi, en route;
you can visit Sikandra to see the Tomb of Mughal Emperor
Akbar. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at
Delhi.
14 Day:
Delhi:
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a
marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque
in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk,
the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in
honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan
war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one
of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb,
lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar , built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; in the evening
you can visit see speculative Light and Sound Show at
Red Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight at the
hotel.
15 Day:
Delhi - Home Town (By Air):
The day is free for leisure and individual activities;
optionally you can visit local markets for shopping,
later transfer to the international airport to board the
scheduled flight for home town. On departure the tour
concludes with happy memories. |
