| Duration |
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20 Nights + 21 days |
| Cities covered |
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Delhi / Rajasthan / Agra / Varanasi |
| Hotels |
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with breakfast |
| Car |
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with air condition |
| Price |
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$1110 (USD) / per person |
Ps: The above mentioned price is for minimum 2 pax and valid until 15 April 2011.
Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN NEW DELHI
Tour begins with the tourists arriving in the capital city of India, Delhi. You will find our driver at the airport waiting to receive you (after customs clearance) and welcome you to the country of India. He will also help you in transferring to the hotel. You could check into the hotel and overnight stay in Delhi hotel.
Day 2 : DELHI CITY TOUR
This morning after breakfast first you will visit old Delhi. The Red Fort & Jama Masjid are important places to visit, you may also visit Chandni Chowk, spice market etc. Later on proceed to visit the New Delhi. The Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, tallest stone tower in India, imposing India Gate and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi. Car at your disposal for outside dinner
Day 3 : DELHI / MANDAWA (250 Kilometers / 5 Hours)
This morning after breakfast first you will visit old Delhi. The Red Fort,& Jama Masjid are important places to visit, you may also visit Chandni Chowk, spice market etc. Later on proceed to visit the Shekawati Mandawa. On route you can also visit Rani Sati temple in Jhunjunu. Check into the hotel and explore havelis and their frescoes and architecture. Overnight stay at hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 4 : MANDAWA / BIKANER (200 Kilometers / 4 Hours)
After taking breakfast, proceed to the desert city Bikaner by road. Arrive at Bikaner and check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner includes Junagarh Fort. Built by Raja Rai Singh in the 15th century, this red sandstone fort has 37 palaces, temples and pavilions. Also visit the Lalgarh Palace and Camel Breeding Farm, which carries out breeding and training of camels (closed on Sundays). You can also visit Deshnok temple (Temple of Rats). Deshnok is 30 Kilometers south of Bikaner. Overnight stay at hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 5 : BIKANER / JAISALMER (330 Kilometers / 6 Hours)
In the morning depart to Jaisalmer. On route you can also visit Ramdeora Temple in Ramdeora city. Arrive at Jaisalmer and check into the hotel. In the evening enjoy the dusk at the Cenotaphs for sunset view. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 6 : JAISALMER / KHURI SAND DUNES
(50 Kilometers / 1 Hour)
This Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer famous for its yellow stone temples, forts and palaces. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) & Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Mansion), Gadisar lake and other tourist attractions of the city. Late afternoon drive to Khuri Village of Sand Dunes for desert Safari. Overnight stay in Khuri Village guest house includes welcome drinks, Camel Safari, Rajasthani typical Unlimited buffet dinner, Rajasthani folk dance or Music and accommodation. Overnight stay in desert.
Day 7 : JAISALMER / JODHPUR (280 Kilometers / 4 Hours)
This Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Arrive at Jodhpur and check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city includes Mehrangarh Fort, a group of majestic palaces. Also visit the Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. Overnight stay at the hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 8 : JODHPUR / UDAIPUR (280 Kilometers / 5 Hours)
Depart to Udaipur by road. Visit Ranakpur en route, renowned for its intricately carved Jain temple. The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. Arrive at Udaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 9 : UDAIPUR
The most romantic city of India, Udaipur is a historical place too. Rightly called the "city of lakes," Udaipur is also famous for its Rajasthani cuisine. Sightseeing tour of the city involves City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Baghore ki Haveli, Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden of Maids. Overnight stay at the hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 10 : UDAIPUR / BUNDI (300 Kilometers /6 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Bundi. On route you can also visit Chittorgarh, biggest fort of Rajasthan. The fort of Chittor is regarded as one of the most outstanding forts of the country and is indeed the "Pride of Rajasthan State". The formidable fort is perched atop a 180 meter high hillock covering a massive area of 700 acres and is a standing sentinel to the courage and valour of Chittorgarh. Overnight stay at the hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 11 : BUNDI CITY TOUR
This morning after breakfast visit Taragarh or The Star Fort, Built in 1354 A.D., the fort is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. The Palace, magnificient edifice is a fine example of the Rajput architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals. Ratan Daulat, Built by Rao Raja Ratan Singh,it is a very interesting structure forming a stable for nine horses and a Hatia Pol. Chhattar Mahal or Palace or Towers, a steep, paved carafe-way is the only way to reach the monument. Nawal Sagar, Visible from the fort is the square artificial lake of Nawal Sagar,broken up by islets. Raniji-ki-Baori, is 46 m. deep stepped dwell with some superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate built in 1699 A.D. by Rani Nathavatji. Overnight stay at the hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 12 : BUNDI / PUSHKAR (200 Kilometers + 4 Hours drive)
After breakfast drive to Pushkar . Arrive at Pushkar and check into the hotel. Visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : PUSHKAR / JAIPUR (130 Kilometers + 2 Hours drive)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur and check into the hoteland half day Jaipur city tour.Rest of the at leisure. Overnight stay at the Jaipur hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 14 : JAIPUR
In the morning visit to the Jaipur, which is also known as Pink City. Visit Hawa Mahal (palace of winds), City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, built by astronomer King Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 18th century, Royal Gaitore, Water Palace. In the afternoon, have an excursion to Amber Fort and Palace. Enjoy an elephant safari to explore the fort. Overnight stay at the hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 15 : JAIPUR / AGRA (240 Kilometers / 4 Hours)
In the morning drive to Agra via Bharatpur (Kaledeo Ghanna national park) and Fatehpur Sikri. The finest buildings within this area are the Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid, Birbal's Palace, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of famous Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. The Bulad Darwaza is also a remarkable landmark built in 1575. Evening excursion to Taj Mahal and relish the view in the dusk. Overnight stay at Agra. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 16 : AGRA / VARANASI (overnight train)
Morning Visit the Agra Fort. On route visit Itamad-Ud-Daula's tomb built by Empress Noor Jahan in 1622-25 and Sikandra, which is the tomb of Akbar. Evening transfer to Agra train station for a overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 17 :VARANASI CITY TOUR
This Morning pick up Varanasi train station and transfer to Varanasi hotel. Check in the hotel and proceed to Visit Sarnath & Evening Ganges Aarti at Ghat. Overnight stay at Varanasi. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 18 :VARANASI CITY TOUR
This Morning pick up from Varanasi train station and transfer to hotel. Later proceed to Varanasi City Tour. Visit Ramnagar Fort The Ramnagar fort lies about 14 km. from Varanasi and is situated on the opposite bank of river Ganga. It is the ancestral home of the Maharaja of Banaras. Maharaja Balwant Singh built this fort-palace in the eighteenth century. Visit Jantar Mantar is an observatory, built by Jai Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur in the year 1737. Jai Singh was a great admirer of science and technology and he was particularly passionate about astronomy. Visit Bharat Kala Bhavan, located inside the BHU campus, was established in the year 1920 A.D, is an art and architecture museum and houses a vast collection of paintings, Hindu and Buddhist sculptures and other materials of archeological importance. Overnight stay at hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
Day 19 : VARANASI / DELHI (Overnight train)
This Early moring boat ride at ganges. After breakfast you can have a walk on Varanasi ghats and later on transfer to Varanasi train station for overnight train to Delhi. Overnight in train.
DAY 20: DELHI
This pick up from Delhi train station and transfer to Delhi hotel. Rest of the day leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Car at your disposal for outside dinner.
DAY 21: DEPARTURE
This morning after breakfast a small tour of Delhi and rest of the day for shopping. Evening after dinner proceed to airport for your further destination. |
