Palaces of Rajasthan

10 Nights 11 Days

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Cities : Agra, Deogarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Manvar

Day 1

Delhi: Arrive Delhi. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2

Delhi: Proceed for a half day tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings. Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 3

Jaisalmer: Proceed to airport to catch your flight to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and drive to Jaisalmer (280kms/5hrs). Jaisalmer, which lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and is rich with color and tradition. Arrive Jaisalmer and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer

Day 4

Jaisalmer: Proceed to a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting Patwon ki Haveli, which is the largest and most elaborate mansion of its kind in Jaisalmer. Also visit Nathmalji ki Haveli, a grand mansion that blends Rajput and Islamic architecture. In the evening, visit the Vyas Chhatri of Sage Vyas, the author of the Mahabharat. The Vyas Chhatri is also known as sunset point as it presents incredible views of Jaisalmer, particularly at dusk. Enjoy a magical meal on the sand dunes. Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 5

Manwar: Drive to Manwar Village (170kms / 3hrs). Arrive and check in to Manwar Camps. In the evening, take a private jeep safari to explore a Bishnoi village. The Bishnois are an eco friendly community of Rajasthan, who are famous for their rich cultural Rajasthani life and their true love for nature and animals. Overnight in Manwar.

Day 6

Jodhpur: Drive to Jodhpur (111 Kms / 2 Hrs 30). Arrive Jodhpur and check in to your hotel. Later, visit the Mehrangarh Fort. This spectacular fort made from red sandstone stands on a perpendicular cliff above the skyline of Jodhpur. Also visit Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 7

Deogarh: Drive to Deogarh (223kms/5hrs). En route you stop for lunch and a visit to the Ranakpur Jain Temple. On arrival in Deogarh, you will check into Seeng Sagar. This luxurious hotel sits in the middle of lake that depends on the monsoon for its water. In the evening, head for a private jeep safari and enjoy bird watching at the nearby lake and visit the village. Overnight in Deogarh.

Day 8

Jaipur: Drive to Jaipur (290kms/ 5hrs). also known as the ‘Pink City’. The city of Jaipur is capital to the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. Enroute, visit Pushkar, which is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage sites for Hindu devotes). Arrive Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 9

Jaipur: Proceed for a full-day tour of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort… ride up to it on elephant back. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” Post lunch, visit the City Palace. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Albert Hall. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 10

Agra: Drive to Agra (240 kms/ 5 hrs). The city is home to the Taj Mahal and other fine examples of Mughal architecture. Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by the Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Arrive Agra and check in to your hotel. Later visit Itimad Ud Daulah often described as jewel box, sometimes called the Baby Taj, the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as an early draft of the Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.

Day 11

Onwards: Proceed to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, a mausoleum built as a symbol Emperor Shah Jahan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal later, visit Agra Fort. Later proceed to Delhi . On arrival, you will have the opportunity to wash and change before proceeding to the airport for your onward destination.

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