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Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Best Season: October - March
Destinations: Delhi- - Udaipur – Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

Trip Profile

Your first encounter of this tour will begin with experiencing the ancient and modern marvels in Old & New Delhi, an overnight train journey brings you to the City of Lakes; Udaipur from lakes to the Blue City Jodhpur is on the top of the world at Mehrangarh Fort build on a sheer rocky ridge looking down at the Blue City. En - route experience a different aspect of a religion; Jainism at the temples of Ranakpur. Become a nomad for a few hours in Jaisalmer as you move along the sand dunes on a camel safari moving further north – west, it's lust for "desert" or affection for "desert" that tickles every heart; Bikaner as we move towards the desert to Jaipur, experience the way the Maharajas use to travel on an elephant and the evergreen but deserted city; Fatehpur Sikri followed by the breathtaking Taj Mahal.

Itinerary

Day 01 Delhi
Welcome upon arrival at New Delhi, followed by transfer and check-in to the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi - Udaipur
A tour of Old & New Delhi will take you to the Jama Masjid – Friday Mosque, Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi an exciting ride in the narrow by lanes of Chandni Chowk, Qutab Minar a marvelous piece of ancient architecture standing tall since 1199, the inspiration of Taj Mahal; Humanyuns Tomb, India Gate- War Memorial and drive past the President's and Parliament House and other interesting buildings. Overnight train to Udaipur.

Day 03 Udaipur
An afternoon excursion to Eklingji which houses 108 temples chiseled out of sandstone and marble, built in 734 AD.

Day 04 Udaipur
Visit the spectacular City Palace and museum overlooking the Lake Pichola, followed by a visit to Jagdish Temple a leisurely boat ride on Lake Pichola and the Garden constructed for the royal ladies; Sahelion Ki Bari.

05 Udaipur - Jodhpur
Drive through the desert state for your next destination Jodhpur, a bustling desert city the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur en route sightseeing of Ranakpur.

Day 06 Jodhpur
Explore the city dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge followed by Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhavan Palace, the palace was to become India last of the great palaces and the biggest private residence in the world.

Day 07 Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
Today you drive further into the desert state of Rajasthan bringing you to Jaisalmer, the exotic and un-touched well almost. Sit back and watch the sun set behind the never ending sand dunes.

Day 08 Jaisalmer
Visit one of the main draws the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful Havelis built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city. And you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand Dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari.

Day 09 Jaisalmer – Bikaner
Drive towards the north western part of Rajasthan state called Bikaner. If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner. Founded in 1488 AD, with imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization. It is lust for "desert" or affection for "desert" that tickles every heart to visit Bikaner.

Day 10 Bikaner
Experience yet another day of excitement as you travel back in time with your visits to Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and the beautiful sixteenth century Jain Temples called Bhandeshwar.

Day Day 11 Bikaner - Jaipur
A drive from Bikaner to the capital of Rajasthan; Jaipur also known as “Pink City”. Spend the evening with Rajasthani folk dances and dinner at Chowki Dhani; an ethnic tourist village.

Day 12 Jaipur
Start today’s morning with a visit to Amber Fort, making your entry to this magnificent fort on elephant back. You will also be making photo stops at The Hawa Mahal- Palace of Winds & Lake Palace. The afternoon will be filled with exciting views to the sights within Jaipur City palace and the Royal Observatory.

Day 13 Jaipur - Agra
A road trip will bring you to Agra the city of Taj Mahal, a sublime experience of the greatest love story ever told and Agra Fort which holds lovable memories of the emperor who admired the Taj from this very fort till his last breath. En-route sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri, the city once flourishing now known as The Abandoned City.

Day 14 Agra
In the morning a visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by another marvelous piece of architecture; Agra Fort.

Day 15 Agra - Delhi
Morning drive back to New Delhi free till departure to international airport for your flight home.

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