 Day
01- Delhi
Your arrival at the Delhi international airport followed by
a traditional welcome by our representatives, who would assist
you at the airport and at our hotel for check in and overnight
stay.
Day 02 Delhi / Mandawa (280 Km / 6 Hrs)
An early morning drive to Mandawa, located South West of Delhi.
On arrival you are assisted to check in at our Hotel for an
overnight stay.
Day 03 Mandawa / Bikaner (160 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, set off for a half-day sightseeing tour, covering
the Shekhawati region, rich in fresco painted dwellings. Thereafter
you leave for Bikaner and check in at our hotel upon arrival.
Overnight stay.
Day 04 Bikaner / Jaisalmer (325 km / 6 hrs)
At Bikaner, explore the Junagarh Fort, which has palatial rooms
richly decorated with emeralds and intricate carvings in gold.
Later you leave for Jaisalmer. On arrival, you check in at our
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 Jaisalmer
Set in the heart of Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, one of the last
princely bastions of the region. Post breakfast half day sightseeing
tour, covering Jaisalmer Fort, built by Rawal Jaisal in 1156
and Patwon Ki Haveli, known for its most elaborate and magnificent
facade. Overnight stay at hotel.
 Day
06 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. The enchanting forts, temples
and other royal residences are attractive tourist destinations.
Upon arrival we help you check in at our hotel. A leisurely
evening follows, highlighted by folk dances of Rajasthan. Overnight
stay.
Day 07 Jodhpur
Post breakfast half-day tour of Jodhpur. Visits to the imposing
Mehrangarh Fort, followed by Jaswant Thada- the white marble
memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. Overnight
stay.
Day 08 Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur (325 km / 5 hrs)
Morning drive and visit to Ranakpur, the secluded 1439 Jain
Temple Complex. We then set off to Udaipur, a drive of roughly
2 hrs. Set around the vast Pichola Lake and dominated by dramatic
palaces, Udaipur is Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Overnight
stay.
Day 09 Udaipur
The "City of Lakes" awaits your attention.
Discover the City Palace of Udaipur in the morning. Part of
the Palace is now a museum. The tour then moves to the garden
of the Maids of Honor and Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum. At sunset
you can cruise along in a boat amidst the romantic waters of
Lake Pichola. Overnight stay.
Day 10 Udaipur / Pushkar (275 km / 6 hrs.)
After an early morning breakfast set off to Pushkar, the tiny
tranquil and the sacred town along the bank of the picturesque
Pushkar Lake. This is an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus.
The lake has a mythological significance associated with it.
According to mythology, Lord Brahma was on his way to search
for a suitable place to perform a "Yagna' (a fire sacrifice)
while contemplating, a lotus fell from his hand on the earth
and water sprouted from that place. One of them was Pushkar
where Lord Brahma performed" Yagna". Evening at leisure
and overnight stay at hotel.
 Day
11 Pushkar Fair
Pushkar brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing
the glory of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground with Camels,
decorated cattle's, adventures competitions, jostling rustic
crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls. The Pushkar
Fair is a lifetime experience. At leisure to visit the Pushkar
fair during the day. Stay overnight at Hotel / Tented accommodation.
Day12- Pushkar Fair
You get another day to visit the colorful Pushkar fair. Stay
overnight at Hotel / Tented accommodation.
Day 13 Pushkar / Jaipur (132 km / 3 hrs)
Early morning leave for Aarti (Prayer) and post breakfast departure
for Jaipur. Upon arrival we assist you to check in at our hotel.
You have leisurely time in the evening.
Day 14 Jaipur
Early morning short drive to Amber, the capital of the Rajputs
from 1037 to 1728 AD. Ride an elephant to the fort and take
a tour of the palace. It is followed by visits to the City Palace,
Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of Winds.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 Jaipur / Bharatpur / Sikri / Agra (260 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Agra via Bharatpur, famous for Keoledeo
Ghana National Park, which has the largest concentration and
variety of bird life in all of Asia. Stop by at Fatehpur Sikri.
Upon arrival at Agra, we assist you check in at our hotel for
overnight stay.
 Day
16 Agra / Delhi (220 km / 4 hrs.)
Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, has always fascinated people. Taj
Mahal is simply one of mankind's most remarkable creations.
Early next morning you enjoy the sight of the rising sun over
the dome of the magnificent Taj Mahal. It is followed by a visit
to the Agra Fort. Post breakfast depart for Delhi. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 17 Delhi
After breakfast spend rest of the morning at leisure. Then a
guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a trip to Old Delhi followed
by visits to the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the Gandhi Memorial.
Afternoon tour includes visits to India Gate, President's House,
Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and the Qutb Minar. Evening at
leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 18 Depart for onward destination
With your transfer to Airport / Railway Station, for onward
travel, the 18 day long tour concludes.
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