Wonders of Rajasthan

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel . Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 03:Delhi - Mandawa
Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa (257 kms. / 6 Hrs.). Arrive & check In Hotel. Rest of the day visit the Shekhavati villages of Dundlod, Mukundgarh, etc. Mandawa was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still the home of his descendants. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions and is called the open-air gallery. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner
Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner (200 kms / 4 Hours). Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer (333 kms. / 7 Hours). Arrive & Check in Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 06: Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazaars and the old mansions known as "Havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur (285 kms / 6 Hours). Arrive Jodhpur & check in Hotel. Day free at leisure. Stay overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 08: Jodhpur
Morning after breakfast visit the Meharangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 09: Jodhpur – Udaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur (260 kms / 6 Hours). Enroute visit Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe-inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur
Morning after breakfast tour of Udaipur. Visit the City palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Afternoon free. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (398 kms / 8 hours). Arrive Jaipur & check in hotel. Day free at leisure. Evening go for shopping. Jaipur is Shopper's Paradise for people interested in traditional dresses, arts & architectures etc. Stay overnight at Jaipur.

Day 12: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast go for a visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 14: Jaipur - Agra
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra (232 kms. / 5 hours). Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Afternoon visit the world famous "Taj Mahal" built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Agra.

Day 15:Agra – Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi (195 kms. / 4 hours). Arrive & transfer to airport/railway station to board a flight/train for Mumbai. Tour ends with sweet memories.