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Arrival at Delhi Airport. Our representative welcomes you at the airport and transfers you to the Hotel. Rest of the day for relax. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi 
Morning after delicious breakfast at hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Capital city of India - Delhi. Visit Ancient (OLD) parts of Delhi covering the Red fort; you can enjoy a rickshaw ride parallel to Red Fort, Visit the largest mosque of India Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the crimination ground of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon we drive towards Connaught place - the blooming heart of New Delhi. The second half takes you through the Modern (NEW) parts of Delhi covering Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate and drive past President House and Parliament house. Evening return back to Hotel or you can also enjoy the Sound & light show at the red fort. Stay overnight at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa
Today after breakfast at hotel start your drive to Mandawa (250 Km, 5 Hrs): a compact little town of Shekhavati region known for its beautifully painted Havelis and Frescos. Mandawa is often called as Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan because of the lavishly painted walls of havelis. Arrive Mandawa and check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis - Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Also visit the medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage; the fort was founded in 18th century and is decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. Return back to hotel in the evening. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner
Morning after having your breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Bikaner (198 Km, 3-4 Hrs), A city founded by Rao Bika the second Son of Maharaja Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Bikaner is known for its temples, Junagarh Fort and Palaces. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.Afternoon enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhandasar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm – a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel’s milk. Stay overnight at Bikaner.
Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After breakfast at hotel checkout and drive to Jaisalmer “Golden City” (340 Kms, 5-6 Hrs). Jaisalmer city lies in Than Deserts and was founded by Rawal Jaisal Singh in 1156 AD. Arrive Jaisalmer and Check -in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or to explore narrow cobbled streets and Bazaars of Jaisalmer, the streets do seem like a walker’s dream – no traffic, no crowds and clean lanes. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for a full day city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Kila – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, you can see Jain Temples, Royal Palace and Laxmikant temple in fort complex. Also visit the famous Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli and Patwon–Ki-Haveli, Desert Culture Centre and Museum, Gadi Sagar (Man made reservoir) and Megh Durbar. Return back to hotel in the evening. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After breakfast at Hotel start your drive to Jodhpur (290 Km, 5 Hrs). Arrive and check-in at hotel. Jodhpur is also known as Sun City and is second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is famous for its Forts and Palaces. Evening free at relax or for independent activities. Stay overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur
After breakfast we set you to visit the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most impressive and formidable structures that looks down from the height of 125 m. Explore Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Daulat Khana in the fort. Other interesting places are Jaswant Thada, Girdikot and Sardar Market and the 20th Centaury Umaid Bhawan Palace built is 1944 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and is known to be the last palace built in India. Visit Palace Museum located inside Umaid Bhawan which displays artifacts and antiques. Also visit Balsamand Lake, Mandore Garden and Mahamandir Temple. Evening free at relax or for independent activities. Stay overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 09: Jodhpur – Rohet - Udaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur, enroute visit Rohet, a small but quaint village . The 16th centaury “Champawat fort” has been renovated and enhanced as a premium heritage Hotel its reputation as a hunting resort can be seen in the large number of objects on display. Continue drive to Udaipur, arrive and check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur
After breakfast at your hotel proceed for city tour of Udaipur - most romantic city of India located on the banks of Lake Pichola. Visit City Palace located amidst Lake Pichola this majestic white palace is finest example of Rajput architecture. City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Saheliyon - Ki - Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, Gulab Bagh, Jag Mandir, Bagore Ki Haveli and Sajjangarh Palace. You can also visit the Vintage collection of classic cars located 2 Kms from City Palace complex; you can see variety of classic and rare vintage vehicles. Evening is free for leisure activities. Stay overnight at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur – Chittaurgarh
Have breakfast at Hotels and after checkout drive to Chittorgarh (115 Kms - 2 Hrs). Chittorgarh, is an old city of Rajasthan known for romance and courage. Known to be built by Bhima one of the Pandavas linked it with mythological background of India. The ruined castles and magnificent forts describes the great past of this City. Arrive and Check-in at Hotel. After noon proceed for City tour of Chittorgarh, Visit Fort passing through attractive seven gates - Bhairon Pol, Lakshman Pol, Padan Pol, Hanuman Pol, Jorla Pol, Ganesh Pol and the main royal gate known as Ram Pol. Visit Kithi Stamb or Vijay Stambh (Victory tower), Rani Padmini’s Palace, Rana Kumbha’s Palace and beautiful temples at Fort complex. Return back to hotel for overnight stay at Chittorgarh.
Day 12 : Chittorgarh - Pushkar
Today soon after breakfast you will be driven for the father of Hindu pilgrimage, Pushkar. The drive takes you through the unexplored regions of Rajasthan and you witness the true colors of the locals. You will arrive at Pushkar and check-in at the hotel. Later we take you to the holy lake and the chief temple of Lord Brahma, the creator according to the Hindu manifests. Pushkar is the most revered place for the Hindus. Lord Brahma the creator of this universe wanted to hold Vedic Yagna, while contemplating on the venue to hold this Yagna a lotus flower fell on earth and water spurted at three places. He decided Pushkar to be the venue. The biggest attraction is the temple of Lord Brahma the only one in the world. It is believed that who so ever has tried in building another one could not complete it and died.
Day 13: Pushkar– Jaipur
Morning after brekfast at hotel drive to Jaipur (135 Km, 2 -3 Hrs). En-route Visit Ajmer famous for Holy Shrine known as Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered both by the Hindus and the Muslims. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at Hotel. Evening free for independent Activities. Overnight in Jaipur
Day 14: Jaipur
Have your breakfast at hotel and proceed for Jaipur City Tour - Visit Amber fort, where you can take a joy ride on an Elephant to the fort, Amber Fort is a perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Visit Seesh Mahal (Chamber of Mirrors), Hall of Private and Public Audience and Sukh Mandir. Also visit Jaigarh Fort located on a hilltop overlooking Amber Fort. See Jaiban the world’s biggest canon on wheels. City Palace Complex - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory (Jantar Mantar) - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Jal Mahal. Evening free at relax or for independent activities. Stay overnight at Jaipur.
Day 15: Jaipur – Agra
Drive to Agra (250 Kms, 5 Hrs Drive), visit Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri 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. Overnight in Agra.
Day 16: Agra - Delhi
Morning 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. Afternoon drive back to Delhi. Drop at Airport / Hotel.