Duration:14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations Covered:Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Ranthambore National Park - Pushkar - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Osiyan - Jaisalmer - Khuri - Kheechan - Bikaner - Deshnoke - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive at the airport in Delhi. Our associate will escort you to the hotel. Check in upon arrival and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Return to the hotel and drive to Agra. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After a tour of the Taj Mahal till the sunset, go out and enjoy shopping in the old markets of Agra. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Agra.
Day 3: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Agra Fort. If time permits visit Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Return to the hotel and drive to Jaipur. En route, take a heritage walk through the splendid red sandstone ruins of Fatehpur Sikri. Also, visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary for a birding tour on foot or cycle-rickshaw. On arrival, check into your hotel room. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur - Ranthambore
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ranthambore and check in at the jungle lodge. After an afternoon game safari into the national park, take a trip to the Sawai Madhopur. Here you can shop for handicrafts and curios typical to Rajasthan. Return to the lodge for overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 6: Ranthambore - Pushkar
Enjoy another early morning jungle safaris (on jeep/canter/elephants). Return to the resort for breakfast and journey onto Pushkar. On arrival in the holy city, check in at the camp and proceed for a tour of the many temples that have made Pushkar one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in India. Return to the camp for overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 7: Pushkar - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a tour of Lord Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Later, drive to Udaipur and check in at the hotel. Take an evening sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and return to the hotel for overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Lake Palace, City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon ki Bari, and Jagdish Temple. Enjoy shopping at the local markets in the evening. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur via the white marble Jain temples in Ranakpur. On arrival in Jodhpur, check in at the hotel and relax. Take an evening walk to the local markets and enjoy its festive spirit. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Drive to Jaisalmer in the afternoon via Osiyan. On arrival in the desert citadel, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 11: Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, royal cenotaphs, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, and camel safaris to Sam sand dunes. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner in the morning. On arrival in Bikaner, check in at hotel and relax. In the afternoon, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour. Visit 15th century Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and Camel Breeding Farm. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Bikaner.
Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa. On arrival in Mandawa, check in at the Mandawa Castle turned heritage hotel and immediately proceed for a sightseeing tour that includes visits to the frescoed havelis (mansions), and fort. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Mandawa.
Day 14: Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Delhi and transfer to the domestic / international airport. From here, you can catch a connecting flight back home or to your onward destination.
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