DAY 01 ARRIVE Delhi
Arrive Delhi by Austrian Air. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Manesar and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Manesar / Mandawa by surface 220 Kms
Breakfast at hotel.

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

Afternoon sightseeing of Mandawa - Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Mandawa - a small town, has many Havelis and temples. The Havelis, mansions of the erstwhile rich Marwari traders were profusely frescoed inside and outside and some of these are still in good shape. Visit the fort - the terrace of the rugged Fort provides a panoramic views of the town.


Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Mandawa / Bikaner by surface 170 Kms
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Bikaner en route visiting Nawalgarh.

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

Bikaner founded by Rao Bika in 1488. An oasis town among scrub and sand dunes. The walled city retains a medieval air and sandstone architecture. Afternoon tour of Bikaner takes you to visit the Junagarh Fort which is unusual, because other major forts of Rajasthan were built on hilltops, but this fort is built on the desert plain, surrounded by a moat.

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.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Bikaner / Jaisalmer by surface Kms
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Jaisalmer enroute visit Deshnokh.

The Karni Mata temple (Deshnokh) is 30 kms from Bikaner, is dedicated to an early fifteenth century mystic who was considered to be a reincarnation of goddess Durga.

The specially of the temple is that it is inhabited by legions of brown rats which scurry around the complex without aby fear. The rats are believed to be repositories of the souls of dead charans, the traditional bards.

Devotees offer milk, grains and sweets to these rats during the time to Aarti. There are so many rats on the floor that people have to watch where they step. Sighting a while mouse is considered auspicious. It is believed that the Maharaja of Bikaner had a vision in which the goddess asked him to protect the rats and for this reason, there is bronze wire mesh across the temple.

On arrival check in at hotel.

Jaisalmer across the hot barren desert is magical as the city shimmers like a mirage. The golden sandstone town walls and narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings, through which camel carts trundge leisurely, has an extraordinarily medieval feel and an incredible atmosphere. The fort inside perched on its hilltop contains some gems of Jain temple building, while beautifully decorated merchants’ havelis are scattered through the town.

Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 In Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning city sightseeing of Jaisalmer - built in burnished sandstone is an intricately moulded wonderland. A full-day sightseeing tour takes you through this city of gilded magic. See the Citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the population lives. Also visit Jain temples of the 12th to 15th centuries Patwon ki Haveli, a five-story mansion with carved pillars and murals; Salim Singh and Nathmalji ki Haveli.

Afternoon excursion to sand dunes with camel ride to witness Sunset.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur by surface 295 Kms
Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur and on arrival check-in at hotel .

Jodhpur is at the edge of the Thar Desert and is the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Among Rajasthan's many princely settlements, Jodhpur is one of the most distinctive. This five hundred year old settlement was the headquarters of the Rathore Rajputs' celebrations for their tales of daring. Jodhpur is known for its impressive fortifield bastions, specially those of Mehrangarh which have bee n witness to many battles and were associated closely with the history of the region. The years of peace that followed resulted in the building of palaces that were laid on open grounds and spread out in an elaborate European manner.

Afternoon sightseeing of Jodhpur visiting 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.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Jodhpur / Udaipur by surface 259 Kms
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Udaipur en route visiting Jain temples at Ranakpur.

Ranakpur, the wonderful 3 temples of the Jain sect dating back to the 14th/15th century. The unforgettable main Temple dedicated to Adinatha the first Tirthankar (1439) built in marble took 65 years to complete. It is one of the five holy Jain pilgrimage centres, and has one of the best temple complexes.

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

Udaipur lies in the Girwa valley amidst the Aravali hills of south Rajasthan. It is considered a romantic city - with its lakes, gardens, temples and palaces - an Oasis in the Thar desert. The old city is a traditionally planned fortified walled city, a maze of narrow winding lanes flanked by houses with doorways decorated with Mewar folk art, windows with stained glass or jali screens, massive havelis with large inner courtyards and shops. The legendary Ranas who ruled, traced their ancestry to the Sun Dynasty.

Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 In Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning city tour of Udaipur - a splash of colour in Rajasthan that is brighter when tinged with the tones of local lore and legends. Visit the City Palace, built in 1725, which houses the Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal - studded with glittering Belgium Mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of Lord Krishna all of which are ornately decorated. Later visit the Jagdish Temple. This temple built in 1651 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. Also visit the Sahelion Ki Barigardens and fountains. Later drive around the Fatehsagar Lake.

Afternoon enjoy Boat cruise over Lake Pichola.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Udaipur / Pushkar by surface 285 Kms.
Breakfast at hotel.

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

Jaipur was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. It was made attractive with the pink wash - a traditional colour of welcome in 1853 in honour of the visit of Prince Albert.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Pushkar / Jaipur by Surface 142 Kms
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart Udaipur by surface for Pushkar . On arrival check in at hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pushkar visiting Bramha temple and Pushkar Lake. The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place in the hearts of Indian for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here. Legends also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley.Brahma Temple The most famous temple in Pushkar, this is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology) in the entire country. You can identify it by its red spire and by the image of a hans(the goose considered sacred to Lord Brahma).This temple built with marble is decorated with silver coins and there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple.

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.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 11 In Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning half day excursion to Amber fort with elephant /jeep ride . 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 at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Jaipur / Ranthambore by Surface 170 Kms.
Breakfast at hotel.

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

Later proceed to enjoy Jungle safari through Ranthambore National Park. Rajasthan's first project Tiger reserve and named after a 1000-year old fort which stands in the park . It has a congenial habitat for the stately sambar, the largest of all Asiatic deer, woodland, ground and water birds abound in the park including the uncommon red jungle fowl and varieties of eagles. The water tank harbours marsh crocodiles and pythons.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Ranthambore / Bharatpur by Surface 195 Kms.
Early morning enjoy Jungle safari through Ranthambore National Park.

Breakfast at hotel.

Later depart Ranthambore by surface for Bhratpur . On arrival check in at hotel.

Evening proceed for excursion to near by villages by bicycle / jeep (Person who cannot ride bicycles will be taken by jeeps) Meet the villagers and village head over a session to tea / coffee with cookies.

Dinner and overnight .

Day 14 Bharatpur / Agra by Surface 58 Kms
Breakfast at hotel .

Later 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.

Later proceed to visit Taj Mahal - 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 is closed on Fridays). Enjoy Tonga ride from Taj parking to Taj entrance gate.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 15 Agra / Delhi by surface 204 Kms
Breakfast at hotel .

Morning depart by surface for Delhi and on arrival proceed for 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. In New Delhi 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 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 – fo rmerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Evening transfer to city hotel for dinner
(No accommodation foreseen in Delhi on this day)

After dinner in time transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward journey.

Day 16 Delhi / Departture by Internation flight

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