Day 01: Arrival Delhi
A company representative from
TNS will meet you on arrival at the International airport and transfer to your hotel, where you will stay overnight. You can relax and refresh yourself to overcome jetlag and be refreshed for the next day.
DELHI, the capital of several kingdoms and empires that took hold of the political nerve of India since the 12th century, is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, you will proceed for a day sightseeing tour of the city starting with Old Delhi.
The tour begins with a visit to Raj Ghat - a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and takes you to the magnificent Red Fort that overlooks River Jamuna and was built during the years 1638-48 when the Moghul Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosques and the biggest one in India. Emperor Shah Jahan built it in his favorite white marble. The courtyard of Jama Masjid can hold up to 25,000 devotees at once and the relics it houses include a Quran written on deerskin. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of one of the most crowded and largest bazaars in Asia nearby means that the area is rarely quiet.
Enjoy the rickshaw ride and have famous delicacies for lunch at the Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
In the second half of the day, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the lifestyles of people. The walled city is all-out traditional where one will be able to glean lifestyle of the past in all its facets, colours and smells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.
Imperial Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India; a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan or the President's residence.
You will spend the night at your hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
Early morning drive after breakfast for
Mandawa
. On arrival check in to hotel. After check into hotel proceed
for sightseeing tour of colorful Bazaars the havelis. Overnight
at
Mandawa.
Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner ( 140kms/ 3hours)
Early morning drive after breakfast to
Bikaner
and arriving in time check into hotel. After lunch visit camel
breeding farm, Fort and the Palace. Overnight at
Bikaner
hotel.
Day 05: Bikaner - jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to
Jaisalmer,
the ancient desert town of Rajasthan. After long drive check
into hotel of
Jaisalmer.
After some rest walk through the cobbled streets with magnificent
havelis on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
After
breakfast In the morning visit the hilltop
Jaisalmer
Fort, Jain Temple and the old mansions known as "Havelis"
of ancient 12th century. Evening excursion trip of most picturesque
dunes of Sam and enjoy camel ride. Return to
Jaisalmer
for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After breakfast in the morning proceed to next destination
Jodhpur.
Jodhpur is on the southern edge of the Thar Desert. Rao Jodha
founded Jodhpur in 1459 A.D. After check into hotel, visit
the magnificent 15th century
Mehrangarh
fort and the
Umaid
Bhawan Palace the current residence of the Maharaja and
know converted into a
Heritage
hotel. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Mandore - Jodhpur
Visit
Mandore
in the morning. Afternoon free to explore the narrow, bustling
streets and bazaars of the old city. Overnight at Hotel in
Jodhpur.
Day 09: Jodhpur - Udaipur
After
breakfast drive to
Udaipur,
visiting enroute the famous Jain
Temples of Ranakpur , dating back to the 15th
century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its
29 halls. Visit another Temple of the Sun God with its erotic
sculptures and continue drive to Udaipur.
Udaipur
is the most romantic of all the Rajasthan cities and has rightly
been called Venice of the east. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur
Morning visit
City
palace, Jag Mandir,
Lake
Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Pichoola Lake and other sightseeing's.
Afternoon free. In the evening Boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Udaipur - Bundi
Leave for
Bundi
surrounded by the Aravalli hills on three sides and is circumscribed
by a massive wall with four gateways. In ancient times, the
area around
Bundi
was apparently inhabited by various local tribes, in which
the Meenas were prominent.
Bundi
is said to derive their names from a former Meena tribal chieftain
called Bunda Meena. Overnight at Bundi.
Day 12: Bundi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to
Jaipur
enroute visit the
Taragarh
Fort, the Palace, Chitrashala. In the evening visit Choki
Dhani and enjoy Folk Dance and Rajasthani village culture.
Overnight at hotel in
Jaipur.
Day 13: Jaipur
After breakfast excursion to
Amber
Fort and accent to the top on Elephant back to visit its
magnificent palace and halls. Afternoon city sightseeing visiting
City Palace, Museum, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Observatory
and the local bazaars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Jaipur - Delhi - Departure
Morning is free in
Jaipur
and after lunch leave for Delhi and straight to International
airport for final destination.
Tour Ends
Tour Includes
a) ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
b) SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
c) ALL TOURS AND TRANSFERS IN AC PRIVATE SUV,
d) ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
e) RICKSHAW RIDE AT OLD DELHI,
f) ELEPHANT RIDE TO AMBER FORT AT JAIPUR,
g) ALL EXCURSIONS AS MENTIONED,
h) ALL MONUMENT ENTRANCE FEES,
i) DAILY BREAKFASTS AT HOTELS,
j) ASSISTANCE AT THE AIRPORTS ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
k) ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES AND
l) ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES.
HOTEL LIST:
| Place |
Hotel Name |
Nights |
| DELHI |
SVELTE HOTEL & PERSONAL SUITES |
02 |
| MANDAWA |
SARA VILLA |
01 |
| BIKANER |
LAXMI NIWAS PALACE –
5 STAR HOTEL ( Heritage Hotel) |
01 |
| JAISALMER |
FORT RAJWADA
(5 STAR HOTEL) |
02 |
| JODHPUR |
PARK PLAZA (4 STAR) |
02 |
| UDAIPUR |
THE LALIT LAXMI VILLAS ( 5 STAR HOTEL) |
02 |
| BUNDI |
HADOTI PALACE - SUITE ROOM ( HERITAGE HOTEL) |
01 |
| JAIPUR |
PARK INN ( 4 STAR HOTEL) |
02 |
