Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport, check Inn at hotel. Later proceed for Sightseeing tour of Delhi. (Sight-seeing depend on Arrival time)
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi to Jaipur Train Departure: 06:15 < - > Train Arrival: 10:45
Morning picked up from hotel and dropped at the New Delhi Station for your journey to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel and check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 03 : Jaipur - Jaisalmer Train Departure: 23:57 < - > Train Arrival: 13:00
Morning check-out from the hotel and proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.
JAIGARH FORT - The Western skyline is dominated by the extensive parkotas (Walls), watch-towers and gateways of Jaigarh. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a grannary, an armoury, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban the largest in the Country.
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India has shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The temple is situated at the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II for his wife Gayatri Devi. Evening enjoy CHOKHI DHANI (optional). Later departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jaisalmer. Overnight in train.
Day 04 : Jaisalmer
Arrive Jaisalmer, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. Evening enjoy camel ride at SAND DUNES. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Train Departure: 10:45 < - > Train Arrival: 16:45
Morning check-out from the hotel and proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the burnished sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 06 : Jodhpur
Morning proceed for city tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Bikaner Train Departure: 10:45 < - > Train Arrival: 16:45
Morning departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner, meet & assistance at the railway station. Later transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 08 : Bikaner
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bika Ji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and 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. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 09 : Bikaner - Delhi Train Departure: 17:20 < - > Train Arrival: 05:40
Morning at leisure. Check-out from the hotel at 1200 noon and explore Bikaner local market. Evening departure transfer to the railway station to board the train for Delhi. Overnight in train.
Day 10 : Departure
Arrive Delhi, pick-up from railway station and departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories.....