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Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Sariska - Delhi
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Day
01/Arrival Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to hotel for an overnight.
Day
02/Delhi – Agra
Morning combined sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. This morning
you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Mughal
Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and
bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and "Chandni
Chowk" or also known as Silver Street, experiencing the sights
and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort.
Onwards to New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings
of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate
& the Presidential Palace. Afternoon drive to Agra (203 kms)&
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Agra.
Day
03/Agra - Jaipur
Morning at sunrise visit Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument
was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal who died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of
her 14th child. It has been described as the most extravagant
monument ever built for love, Also visit Red Fort – which
lies on the bend of the river Yamuna. It was built by Akbar as
his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural
style. Thereafter drive to Jaipur en route visit Fatehpur Sikri
- the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar
as his capital and palace in the 16th century.Continue drive to
Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
04/Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge
just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount
your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The
Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years
to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight
into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour
of the Pink City – will include City Palace, still home
to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to
the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling
family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace
of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory
to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through
the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight
at hotel
Day
05/Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) & transfer to hotel. Late
afternoon tour of Jodhpur - includes Meherangarh Fort - one of
the most impressive and formidable in the whole of fort-studded
Rajasthan. It is situated on a high natural rock bluff and from
which you can look down on the wonderful panorama of the bustling
city below and also visit Jaswant Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs.
Day
06/Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur (260 kms), en route visit Ranakpur Jain
Temples the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples. The most
distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars,
of which no two are exactly alike. Thereafter continue drive to
Udaipur & transfer to hotel. Late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise
on Lake Pichola. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
07/Udaipur – Pushkar
Morning tour of Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities and
famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the
City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and apartments,
then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari'.
Afternoon drive to Pushkar (280 kms) & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Pushkar.
Day
08/Pushkar - Sariska
Morning city tour of Pushkar – visit the most famous Brahma
Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated
to this deity. Later drive to Sariska (220 kms)& transfer
to Sariska Palace. Night stay in Sariska.
Day
09/Sariska - Delhi--Departure
Early morning exciting jeep drive to the Sariska sanctuary to
view wildlife. Afternoon drive to Delhi (180 kms) and transfer
to Airport to connect the onward flight.
