Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi – Alsisar – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Nimaj – Jaipur - Agra-Gwalios – Orcha – Khajuraho – Jhansi – Delhi

Day 01 Arrive Delhi by flight

Arrive Delhi by Austrian Air. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Delhi / Alsisar by surface

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Alsisar en route visiting Fatehpur and Nawalgarh.

Continue drive to Alsisar and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing of Shekhawati region - The semi-desert Shekhawati region, several hundred km north of Jaipur, is renowned for its magnificent painted havelis, built by merchants who made their fortunes supplying camel trains passing through from the ports of Gujarat. Although the trading posts have long lost their importance, such is the splendour of the havelis that the region has been dubbed `the open-air gallery of Rajasthan'. The region also boasts the obligatory Rajasthan fort, a couple of minor castles, distinctive wells, chhatris (tombs) and a handful of interesting mosques. The major towns are Fatehpur, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu and Sikar, all of which have been by-passed by Rajasthan's tourist boom.

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Bikaner and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing of Bikaner - The city 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.

Day 04 Bikaner / Jodhpur by surface ( 243 Kms )

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Jodhpur / Nimaj by surface ( 110 Kms )

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning sightseeing of Jodhpur - visiting the 5-km long Mehrangarh Fort situated on a 125-mt high hill. This is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with meticulously carved panels, latticed windows or "Jarokhas" with evocative names. The chambers of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana are noteworthy for the splendour and glamour of a bygone era. Later visit the Jaswant Thada - a cluster of royal cenotaphs in the white marble built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh-II. The tour culminates with a visit to the Museum housed in the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace.

Later depart by surface for Nimaj and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Later proceed for safari to near by villages.
Take a Jeep Safari in the afternoon at 3.30 pm, start the drive through the farms and see the farmers engaged in farming and visit their homes, also see them working at the brick kiln. Next you stop at the 9th centaury Hindu Goddess Temple, popularly know as “Magarmandi Mata Temple”. The architecture has an influence of South India and the stones used here, having high contents of iron are from Central India. The diversity in art form is very intricate and unmatched. Once, a pride of an Empire, it did not last long and met the same fate as the Somnath temple, at the hands of the invading Muslims.
A new idol was placed in the destructed temple and animal sacrifice went on till 1975, miracles still continue, take a WISH…..
Move on to Kheda, a Shepard settlement with a population of less then two thousand People, where men spindle camel hair to make rugs, the place around the village water tank, from where women carry water on their head is full of activity in the mornings.
Just one family each of silversmith, clay potter, carpenter, cobbler, blacksmith, etc, make this settlement self sufficient. Barter system is still not uprooted.
Remarriage has always been prevalent here but a divorcee or a widower can only marry a divorcee or a widow. A kilometer ahead starts the Jeep Safari in the grass lands maintained by the Shepard folks. Be prepared for frequent encounters with the Antelopes while the country side reminds you of Africa and the migratory birds at the lake, takes you back to your country.

Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Nimaj / Jaipur by surface ( 235 Kms )

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Jaipur and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 In Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Enjoy Bicycle rickshaw ride through colorful market of Jaipur.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Jaipur / Agra by surface ( 237 Kms )

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power.

Continue drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 In Agra

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day visit to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itimad Ud Daula. Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the sill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 year to complete this 'Love Poem in Marble'. (Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays). Enjoy Tonga ride from Taj parking to Taj entrance gate. Also visit the Agra fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces. Later visit tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula. The tomb is known as the 'Baby Taj'. It was the first Mughal structure totally built from marble with extensive use of pietra dura.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Agra / Gwalior by Train 2002 Shtabdi Express
Gwalior / Orcha / Khajuraho by surface

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning in time transfer to Agra Cantt railway station to connect train 2002 Shatabdi Express for Gwalior. (Departure: 0822 hrs Arrival: 0942 hrs) Meeting and assistance on arrival and proceed for sightseeing of Gwalior.

Visit Gujari Mahal - an Archaeological Museum (closed on Mondays), Man Mandir, the Gwalior Fort, Sas-Bahu Temples. A brief stop at some of the bigger Jain Cave temples then drive to Teli-Ka-Mandir, a brief visit to the tomb of Gaus Mohammed and mausoleum of Tansen. Later visit Scindia Museum at Jai Vilas Palace.

Later depart by surface for Khajuraho and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 In Khajuraho

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day visit to temples. Visit the Western Group of temples, the most important temple being the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple-dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the largest and most typical of the Khajuraho temples. Visit the Chaunsat Yogini Jain Temple-dedicated to the 64 "Yoginis" or attendants of Goddess Kali. This temple stands apart from the rest. Also see the Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely sculpture of Lord Vishnu in his 11-headed form. The sculptures that adorn the temples, carved in stone depict gods, goddesses and amorous couples. Later visit the Eastern Group of temples including the Ghantai Temple, Vamana Temple dedicated to the "Vamana" or dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the Javari Temple. There are also three Jain Temples with beautiful carvings and non-erotic sculptures. Although these are Jain temples, they also contain numerous Vaishnav deities.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Khajuraho / Jhansi by surface 175 Kms
Jhansi / Delhi by Train 2001 Shtabdi Express

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning in time depart by surface for Jhansi en route visiting Orcha.

Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy of the ages. For this medieval city, the hand of time has rested and the palaces and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine perfection. Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful Chhatries, commands a spectacular view of soaring temple-spires and cenotaphs.

Continue drive to Jhansi railway station to connect Train 2001 Shatabdi Express for New Delhi. (Departure: 1748 hrs Arrival: 2230 hrs) Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 In Delhi

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.

In Old Delhi visit Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India. Visit Raj Ghat – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar.

Hotel Check-out at 12 Noon. No accommodation foreseen in Delhi after 12 Noon on this day.

In New Delhi visit Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture and the imposing modern Lakshminarayan temple. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Later evening transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination on Day 14

Day 14 Leave Delhi
Leave Delhi by flight for onward destination.

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All hotels check-in / check-out time 12 Noon.
The flight / train timings may change without any prior notice.