Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Arrive at Delhi airport in the evening. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an assortment of Indian recipes for dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Move for a guided sightseeing tour of New Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the secular Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, India Gate, Raj Ghat, National Museum, and Connaught Place to get a feel of Delhi's colonial past blending with its vibrant present. Post Lunch, move for a half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar to get a taste of the classy Mughal Delhi. Return to the hotel and relax.
Dine the Indian style with an Indian family to complete your day's outings. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Leave for Agra (a 6-hour journey) after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and unwind in the comforts of your room. After lunch, move for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit the colossal Agra Fort, a symbol of Mughal dynasty's unyielding power, and its many palaces, mansions, and museums. Taj Mahal by the twilight sky is a sight to behold. Alternatively, visit to Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Leave for Jaipur in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. En route, visit the ruined fort city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built in red sandstone, the palaces, mosque and shrine of Saint Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri speak of the saga that marked the rise and fall of Akbar, Mughal Emperor.
On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, move for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple and revel in Rajasthan's desert landscape and grandeur that has inspired many romances over the centuries. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur - Pushkar
Leave for Pushkar in the morning, after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel or Swiss tents and relax. Pushkar is famous for the Cattle Fair, also known as Pushkar Fair, which is held in the month of November each year.
At the fair, you can spot camels, horses, sheep, cows, buffaloes and even goats in all shapes, sizes, and state of well-being. Besides the festive atmosphere, the memory of this spectacular and one of the largest animal fairs in the world will be marked by a riot colors, sounds, and cultural exhibitions.
Pushkar is also toured through the rest of the year for its importance as a Hindu pilgrimage destination. Return to the hotel or Swiss tents for an overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 7: Pushkar
The day is yours to explore Pushkar at leisure. Visit the holy lake, the Lord Brahma temple, and attend the camel racing, turban tying and longest moustache competitions at the annual cattle fair. Return to the hotel or Swiss tents for overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 8: Pushkar -Ranakpur - Udaipur
Leave for Udaipur in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. En route, visit the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur. On arrival in Udaipur, the city of lakes and palaces, check in at the hotel and unwind amidst the comforts of your room. Enjoy the hotel facilities and dinner on your overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, famously known as the city of lakes. Visit the City Palace, Lake Pichola and Jagdish Temple. Walks to the colorful Udaipur bazaars, boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola, and shopping at Shilpgram crafts village for souvenirs are highly recommended activities to indulge in, while in Udaipur. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Indulge in a last-minute shopping spree in the bustling Delhi markets or catch-up on the sightseeing. Alternatively, you can also avail of the hotel facilities at your disposal. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 11: Departure from Delhi
After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.
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