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Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.

Overnight stay.

Day 02 DELHI

Morning combined sightseeing of New &

Old Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab

Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire

height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which

has withstood the ravages of time and not

rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the

mausoleum of emperor Humayun – a

forerunner of the Mughal style of

architecture and the imposing modern

Lakshminarayan temple.

Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian

soldiers), the president’s residence – formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House

and the Secretariat buildings, – an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century

architecture.

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Day 03 DELHI – AGRA

Today morning drive to Agra. 5-6 hrs drive. On arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Afternoon: Sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma

Gandhi), Jama Masjid, – The largest mosque in India. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an

imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the

city. Walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 AGRA

Morning sightseeing tour of city visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan

in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.

In Fort visit Diwan-E-Am (House of commons), mosques within Fort and royal pavilions

like Macchi Bhavan, Shah Jahani Mahal & others. Several of the buildings are made of

pure marble with beautiful carvings. To cool off the rooms, the walls were hollow and

filled with running water. The balconies of these pavilions give clear view of Tajmahal &

Yamuna river flowing next to it. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI-JAIPUR

Morning leave by surface for Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. (6 hours drive).

Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar

in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and

prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri

as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted

and ruined after Akbar left the city.

Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit

the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the ‘Ghost City’ including the

Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak

of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power. Later

continue the drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 6: JAIPUR

Morning excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace.

The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but

the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and

war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the

plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride all the way up to the Fort

entrance.

This journey on caparisoned elephants is bound to enrich your memories with the

Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience.

Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the

famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely

embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium

during that period. En route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at

Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal

residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal

family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-

seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion

known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols,

blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once

used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone

and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace,

the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working

condition.Overnight stay.

Day 07 JAIPUR – PUSHKAR

Today morning drive to Pushkar. (3:30 hours drive). On arrival checkin at hotel. Pushkar

is a bewitching unique little town clinging to the side of the Pushkar lake surrounded by

innumerable Ghats and temples. Most important of these temples is of Lord Bramha –

the creator. A religious place (meat / alcohol are taboo), it is always abuzz with activity

especially during the Camel Fair when it breaks with riot of colourful events. Overnight

stay.

DAY 8: PUSHKAR – JODHPUR

Morning drive to Jodhpur. (3:30 hours drive). On

arrival check in at hotel. Later sightseeing of

Jodhpur visiting the 5-km long Mehrangarh Fort

situated on a 125-mt high hill. This is one of the

most impressive and formidable structures in

Rajasthan.

Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with meticulously carved panels, latticed

windows or “Jarokhas” with evocative names. The chambers of Moti Mahal, Phool

Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana are noteworthy for the

splendour and glamour of a bygone era. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9: JODHPUR-RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR

Morning leave by surface for Udaipur visiting

Ranakpur en route. (6 hours drive). The Jain

temples of Ranakpur built in the 15th century

are situated in the lovely Aravali valley. The

town is named after Rana Khumba the

legendary warrior king of Udaipur.

Its surroundings are peaceful and picturesque .The Ranakpur Jain temples have grand

structure and beautiful sculptures. There are 1444 pillars in the main temple and no two

of them are similar. Visit Surya Temple and other Jain temples a little distance away.

Later, drive to Udaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10: UDAIPUR

Morning city tour visiting City Palace, built in 1725, which houses the Dilkhush Mahal,

Sheesh Mahal – studded with glittering Belgian mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of

Lord Krishna all of which are ornately decorated.

Later visit the Jagdish Temple. This temple built in 1651 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the

preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. Also visit the Sahelion Ki Barigardens and

fountains. Later drive around the Fatehsagar Lake. Overnight stay.

DAY 11: UDAIPUR – MANESHAR (NEAR DELHI)

Today transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to Heritage

Village in Manesar near Delhi. Overnight stay.

DAY 12: LEAVE MANESAR (DELHI)

Today transfer to Delhi airport to board the return flight.

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