Blackbucks prancing in the desert, the veiled smiles of village belles, the inscrutable lined face of a tribal chief; the vast expanses of wilderness; miles of golden sands, loping along on camel back – romance rides with you. This is where cities with splendid palaces and royal mansions evoke their princely past, where forts dominate the barren surrounds, where temples with exquisite carvings unexpectedly appear, where folk music emanating from the lute of a wandering bard haunts the darkening evenings.... this is Rajasthan, the Land of Kings. We present a two weeks' tour for the first time visitor, including the tree-lined boulevards of Delhi and the serene Taj Mahal on the banks of a river.
Day 01 - Delhi
Assistance on arrival. Transfer to Hotel Holiday Inn or similar
Overnight
Day 2 - Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today drive past Presidents Palace, Parliament House and stop at India gate for a photo shoot.
Thereafter visit the main sights in Old Delhi with an English speaking guide.
Overnight
Day 3 - Delhi/ Agra ( 3-4hrs drive)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Agra. Check in at Hotel Hilton
Afternoon visit the Fort and Itmad-Daulah with an English speaking guide.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world- the Taj-Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the
Mausoleums in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Day 4 - Agra/Jaipur
06:30 Hrs: Sunrise visit to the Taj with an English speaking guide.
Return to the hotel for breakfast
Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri which is 30-40 minutes drive from Agra, capital of the Mughal Rulers from 1571 to 1585, before it was shifted to Agra due to lack of water resources.( optional)
Post sightseeing drive to Jaipur. Check in at Khas Bagh
Evening at leisure.
Overnight
Day 5 - Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning visit Amber Fort, Panna Meena Ka Kund (step well) City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) with an English speaking guide.
Afternoon free for shopping in Jaipur. Return to your hotel.
Overnight.
Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur' bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares.
Day 6 - Jaipur/ Ranthambhore ( 3-4hrs drive)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Ranthambhore
Check in at Hotel Nahargarh
Afternoon visit the Ranthambhore National Park for game drive
Return to the hotel.
Overnight
Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Its landmarks include the imposing 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, on a hilltop.
Day 7 - Ranthambhore
AM game drive to Ranthambhore National Park
Return to the hotel. Afternoon visit the Ranthambhore Fort with an English speaking guide.
Evening at leisure
Overnight
Day 8 - Ranthambhore/ Bundi
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning drive to Bundi
Check in at The Hadoti Palace
Afternoon sightseeing of Garh Palace, Taragarh Fort and Bada Mahal with an English speaking guide.
Overnight
Bundi is a town in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state in northwest India. It is of particular architectural note for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris.
Day 9 - Bundi/ Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Udaipur
Check in at Hotel Udai Kothi
Afternoon boat rides on Lake Pichola followed by a visit to City Palace for sound and light show in the evening.
Overnight
Udaipur, formally known as the city of lakes and Venice of East. An exotic city offering various tourist activities. Udaipur lake city offers five gorgeous lakes, beautiful green gardens, fantabulous fountains, awe inspiring Palaces & forts, stunning Aravali mountain range.
Day 10 - Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning half day sightseeing of Udaipur, visit the City Palace (crystal gallery is in the city palace), Saheliyon Ki Bari, Eklingji, Nagda ruins followed by a visit to Monsoon Garden with an English speaking guide.
Evening at leisure or visit the
Overnight
Day 11 - Udaipur/ Ranakpur/Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples
Thereafter drive to Jodhpur
Check in at Hotel Ajit Bhawan
Evening at leisure
Overnight
The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades.
Day 12 - Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning sightseeing of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with an English speaking guide
Afternoon visit the Clock tower and the walled city with your guide.
Overnight.
Day 13 - Jodhpur/Manvar ( 2hrs drive)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning drive to Manvar. Check in at Manvar Resort
Lunch at the resort followed by jeep safari and camel ride in the sandunes at sunset.
Thereafter check in at Manvar Camp
Dinner and overnight in the tents which are perched on the dunes
Overnight
Day 14 - Manvar/ Jaisalmer ( 3hrs drive)
Breakfast at the camp
Thereafter drive to Jaisalmer
Check in at Hotel Gulaal or similar
Late afternoon visit the Bada Bagh to see the royal cenotaphs followed by sand dunes at Khuri village.(optional)
Return to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight
Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.
Day 15 - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning full day sightseeing of the Fort, jain temples, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim singh Ki haveli, Jaisalmer war museum with an English speaking guide.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight
Day 16 - Jaisalmer/ Gajner (Bikaner)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Bikaner
Check in at Gajner Palace
Afternoon visit the Gajner bird Sanctuary followed by boat ride on the lake.
Overnight
Gajner Palace was the hunting place of Maharajas ( Kings) and now converted in luxury hotel on the shore of Gajner Lake. This hotel is outside Bikaner city.
Bikaner is a vibrant, dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort and an energizing outpost feel.
Day 17 - Gajner/ Bikaner/Gajner
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning drive to Bikaner which will take you 30-40 minutes.
Visit Junagadh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Sadul Museum with an English speaking guide.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight
Day 18 - Bikaner/ Churu ( 3.5-4hrs drive)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Churu. Check in at hotel Malji Ka Kamra
Afternoon walking tour of Churu with your guide
Overnight
Churu is a city in the desert region of Rajasthan state of India. It is known as gateway to the Thar Desert of Rajasthan
Day 19 - Churu/ Delhi ( 6-6.5 hrs drive)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning drive to Delhi
Check in at Hotel Holiday Inn
Evening free for activities of own choice
Overnight
Day 20 - Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning sightseeing of New Delhi with an English speaking guide
Afternoon free for last minute shopping
Overnight
Day 21 - Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board flight back to your destination
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