Duration: 15 nights/ 16 days
Destinations:
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Rohet - Deogarh - Udaipur -
Bundi - Jaipur - Neemrana - Delhi
Day
01: Arrive Delhi On arrival meet and assist at the airport and
transfer to prebooked hotel and overnight at hotel.
Day
02:Delhi - MandawaAfter breakfast, half-day city tour of Old Delhi.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the
construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort,
which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to
1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, leave for Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa and check in at Heritage Hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa - BikanerAfter
breakfast, visit Mandawa (Shekawati region). This region came into
prominence in the 14th century when a number of Muslim clans moved into the
area and the towns of this region developed into important trading posts on
the caravan routes emanating from the ports of Gujarat. This region is
famous for painted havelis (houses) most of which date back from the 18th
century. The major towns of interest are Mandawa, Fatehpur, and Nawalgarh.
Visit the havelis in Mandawa and other villages of Shekhawati region.
Afternoon, leave for Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check in at Heritage Hotel.
Day
04: Bikaner - JaisalmerAfter breakfast, city tour of Bikaner - a
desert town founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of
Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort, which was contructed between 1588
and 1593 by a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. The fort has
a 986m long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances; Camel Breeding Farm,
managed by government this camel breeding station is probably unique in Asia
and has thousands of camels. Afternoon, leave for Jaisalmer. Arrive
Jaisalmer and check in at Heritage hotel.
Day 05:
JaisalmerAfter breakfast, city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Citadel
- the Fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the population lives. The
fort also houses Jain temples of the 12th to 15th centuries, Patwon Ki
Haveli - a five-storey mansion with carved pillars & murals of Salim
Singh. Also a courtesan has built visit Gadsisar, which had once supplied
water to the city; the temples & archways around it. Afternoon,
excursion to Sam - 45 km away, is known for its sand dunes & is the
venue for the Desert festival. Get the actual feel of the desert by enjoying
a camel ride on the sand dunes and witness a magnificent sunset on the sand
dunes. Return to Jaisalmer for overnight stay.
Day
06: Jaisalmer - RohetAfter breakfast, leave for Rohet. On arrival
in Rohet, check in at Rohetgarh. In the afternoon, city tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which literally means "Majestic Fort",
located at the very centre of the city. There are, in all, three gates, each
built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort.
It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture &
cannons on the forts' ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada: Close to
the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in
commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's
rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Clock Tower -
the city centre.
Day 07: Rohet - Ranakpur -
DeogarhAfter breakfast, leave for Deogarh. Enroute visit the Jain
temples at Ranakpur - The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted
white marble. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built
in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is
supported on 1,444 pillars - none of which is similarly carved. After the
visit, continue drive to Deogarh. Arrive Deogarh and check in at prebooked
hotel.
Day 08: Deogarh - UdaipurAfter
breakfast, free. Afternoon, leave for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check in
at Heritage Hotel.
Day 09: Udaipur After
breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace which
is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan; Jagdish temple, a fine Indo
Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of
Honour, which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants
& lotus pool. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day
10: Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Bundi After breakfast, leave for Bundi,
enroute-visiting Chittorgarh. The hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh epitomises
the whole romantic ideal of Rajput chivalry. A stronger enemy sacked the
fort 3 times from 1303 to 1568 and on each occasion, the end was "Jauhar".
The men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and rode out from the fort to
certain death and the women and children immolated themselves on a huge
funeral pyre. After the visit, continue drive to Bundi. Arrive Pushkar and
check in at Haveli Braj Bhushanjee.
Day 11. BundiAfter
breakfast, visit Bundi. Visit the Taragarh Fort, which was built in 1354.
Inside the fort are huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock and the Bhim
Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which is mounted a famous cannon.
Afternoon, free or take an excursion to Kota (39 kms from Bundi).
Day
12.Bundi - JaipurAfter breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur
and check in at Heritage Hotel.
Day 13: JaipurAfter
breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the
Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort: At a distance of 11 kms from
Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the
fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army
and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, free for
individual activities. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace
which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware
and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in
1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
Day 14
Jaipur - NeemranaAfter breakfast, leave for Neemrana. Arrive
Neemrana and check in at Neemrana Fort Palace. Rest of the day, free for
individual activities.
Day 15: Neemrana - DelhiAfter
breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb: built in mid 16th
century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive
past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The tour ends with a
visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple
Day 16: Depart DelhiTransfer
to the airport to board flight back home / onward destination with sweet
memories.