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DELHI-MUKUNDGARH-BIKANER-JAISALMER-JODHPUR-JAIPUR-
AGRA-DELHI
Day
01 : Abroad-Delhi
Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to
hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
02 : Delhi-Mukundgarh
After
a brunch at hotel drive to Mukundgarh enroute visiting Nawalgarh
(235 kms). Sightseeing tour of the town Nawalgarh
which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched
gateway adorned with lord Krishna and his cows leeds to
the bazaar. You can wander through the streets where mansions
of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes continue
drive to Mukundgarh.
On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
03 : Mukundgarh-Bikaner
After
breakfast drive to Bikaner.
On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon, city sightseeing
tour of Bikaner, this desert town in the north of the state
was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder
of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort
constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general
in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. Also visit Camel Breeding
farm (closed on Sundays).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
04 : Bikaner- Jaisalmer
Early
morning drive to Gajner. Breakfast will be served here.
Drive from Gajner to Jaisalmer. Lunch at Fort Pokran
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Late in the evening
witness the sunset at the Cenotaphs.
Day
05 : Jaisalmer
Morning,
sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in
the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its
temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone.
The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades
and elaborate balconies. See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies,
Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank.
Late afternoon visit the Sand Dunes and
a camel ride to view the sunset, as the sky is set onfire
and Rajasthani folk musicians play haunting
tunes. It can be an unforgettable experience.
Dinner at Hotel Himmatgarh with the lit up Jaisalmer
fortress. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
06 : Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
After
breakfast drive to Jodhpur, on arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the
desert beyond, home of the Rathorse of Marwar. Visit the
Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a
hermit, which overlooks the city in the image of a long
sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added
by successive rulers
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
07 : Jodhpur-Jaipur
Early
breakfast at hotel, thereafter transfer from hotel to the
railway station for train to Jaipur.
Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transfer railway station
to hotel.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur, known as "The Pink City of
Rajasthan". Visit the unique Jantar Mantar
Observatory, which was built in the 1700's, still
looks futuristic or almost surrealistic. Also visit the
City Palace and its Museum, the Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
08 : Jaipur- Agra
Morning
excursion to Amber Fort. Make your ascent
to the palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant
back. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace which
are famous for the excellence of their design and decoration.
Afternoon,
drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri
the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor
Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also
visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival check-in at
hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
09 : Agra-Delhi
Morning,
sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
Agra
Fort - lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost
in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel
over the years 1565-73 in the finest architectural style.
It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
After lunch drive to Agra to Delhi.
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
10 : Delhi
Morning,
sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat,
the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama
Masjid - the largest mosque in India; and the Red
Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of
the Moghul Empire.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the Humayun's
Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India
Gate, Parliament House and the
President's Residence and end the tour
with a drive through Diplomatic Enclave. Late evening transfer
to airport.
Day
11 : Delhi-Abroad
Leave
Delhi.
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