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Day 01: Delhi
Arrival. Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra
Delhi : Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI- A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI- An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar and a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence and the Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
After sightseeing drive to Agra.By road 201 km in 6 hr. Arrive Agra & check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay at Agra.
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Day 03:
Agra
Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.Overnight stay at Agra.
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Day 04: Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate _expression. Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
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Day 05: Jaipur - Pushkar
After having a sumptuous
breakfast in the hotel, move for Pushkar in the morning. On arriving in
Pushkar, check in at the hotel or Swiss tents and relax. Plan your day to
explore Pushkar, known for the Cattle Fair, also known as Pushkar Fair that is
held in the month of November each year. You will be surprised to see camels,
horses, cows, sheep, buffaloes and goats in all shape and sizes at this superb
fair. Immerse yourself in the different shades and colors of Pushkar at this
popular fair. Return to the hotel or your Swiss tents for an overnight stay in
the holy pilgrimage city, Pushkar.
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Day 06: Pushkar
After having breakfast in the
hotel, explore Pushkar, known to have the only temple
of Lord Brahma. Do visit the holy Pushkar Lake and
other various ancient temples surrounding the lake.
Later return to the hotel or Swiss tents for an
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Day 07: Pushkar - Ranakpur - Udaipur
 Post
breakfast, leave for Udaipur and on your way do visit
the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur. After arriving in
Udaipur, Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at
rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the
Peacock Courtyard. Also visit the lovely
Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the
local folk Museum.Overnight will be at Udaipur.
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Day 08: Udaipur - Jodhpur
By Road, 260km/06hrs. After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Reach by afternoon and check in at the hotel. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.Overnight will be in Jodhpur.
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Day 09: Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers.Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
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Day 10: Jodhpur- Jaisalmer
By Road, 300 km/5 hr. Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for Jaisalmer. Enroute stop at the OSIYAN TEMPLES. Osiyan was a religious and trading center between the 8th and 12th centuries. Sixteen Hindu and Jain temples dating from this period are located here. Dominated by the Jains during this period, the town has special significance for Jains because it is associated with the origin of the Oswal Jain community of merchants who became very wealthy through trade. This wealth enabled them to build the beautiful temples. Built from local sandstone, the buildings have withstood time and are in excellent condition. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital - Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill. Arrive and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
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Day 11: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT – The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour) See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
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Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
By Road, 330 km/5 hr. Breakfast will be at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Jaisalmer by noon. Freshen up at hotel and have lunch. Proceed to Bikaner. Check in at hotel. BIKANER – The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city’s lifestyle.Overnight will be at Bikaner
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Day 13-14: Bikaner - Mandawa
By Road, 140 km/3 hr. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner after breakfast. Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhaji - the founder of Jodhpur, founded this desert town in the North of the state in 1488. Visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. The city is also called the “Camel Country”. Visit the camel-breeding farm – the only one in Asia. Visit the KARNI MATA TEMPLE. Proceed for Mandawa. The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage.Overnight will be at Mandawa.
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Day 15-16: Mandawa - Delhi
By Road, 260 km/5 hr. Breakfast will be at hotel. Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes. drive for Delhi airport. reaching the airport and catch the flight for home with sweet memories of India.
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