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Palace on Wheels
Roll back the pages of time for one glorious week, re capture the pomp and pageantry of a royal past in royal style...
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The Southern Delight
Mahabalipuram Kanchipuram Trichy: Full day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram...
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Discover Rajasthan
Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort.
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Short Extension Tours

This program is flexible. You can add more cities/days, change the hotels and start the program any day you wish. The road travel is by private chauffer driven cars.
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» Discover Rajasthan (The Royal Heritage Splendor)
» Pakage I
Delhi | Alsisar | Bikaner | Jaisalmer | Jodhpur | Udaipur | Ajmer | Pushkar | Jaipur Agra | Delhi
12 nights & 13 days
» Pakage II
Delhi | Agra | Jaipur | Kota | Chittorgarh | Udaipur | Mt. Abu | Jodhpur | Jaisalmer Bikaner | Alsisar | Delhi
13 nights & 14 days
 
» Pakage I
Delhi
| Alsisar | Bikaner | Jaisalmer | Jodhpur | Udaipur | Ajmer | Pushkar | Jaipur Agra | Delhi
12 nights & 13 days

Day 01      Delhi: Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02      Delhi: Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort. you may take a tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk. Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi visiting drive past President House, Parliament

House (House of Representatives) and India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography). Visit the Qutub Minar , 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower and proceed onto Bahai Temple (lotus temple). Also visit the Humayun's Tomb built of red sandstone, the first substantial example of the Mughal architecture and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, leading Indian industrialists. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03      Delhi – Alsisar: Morning after breakfast drive to Alsisar. On arrival transfer to hotel.  Afternoon half day local city tour of Havelies of Nawalgarh, Dundload & Mandawa. Mandawa is renowned for its innumerable painted havelies (mansions), which were the homes of the Marwari trading community. These handsome havelies, adorned with elaborate and intricate frescoes, are over a hundred years old, and have withstood the ravages of time. The grand havelies of the Goenkas, Ladias, Sarafs and the Chokhanis, in Mandawa are fine examples of the famous Shekhawati workmanship.

Day 04      Alsisar – Bikaner: Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to hotel.  Afternoon half day city tour of Bikaner to visit Fort and Palace which is built on red sand stone marked brilliantly by intricate filigree work.
Bikaner: stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. Rao Jodha's eldest son Rao Bika set out of his father's kingdom to conquer a separate kingdom for himself. By 1587 Junagarh Fort had begun and the city of Bikaner had come into being. A major centre of trade in the 16th century on the ancient silk route.Junagarh Fort built around 1587 to protect 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within, the fort is one of its kind. Today Junagarh houses a museum of valuable miniature paintings and other rare items that are several centuries old. Lalgarh Palace - the imposing red sandstone monument is a successful blend of oriental facade, designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh. The 14th century Jain temples of Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar; and their gold leaf paintings are noteworthy.

Day 05      Bikaner – Jaisalmer: Morning after breakfast visit the Deshnoke temple later drive down to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight.

Day 06      Jaisalmer: Morning half day city tour visiting the Fort. A splendid sight with its yellow sand stone walls and bastions that seem to rise from the golden sands and Havelis famous for Filigree work and carved brackets. Also visit the Patwon- ki- Haveli and the Paraswanath Temple, the oldest and most beautiful of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are carved with animal and human figures.
Jaisalmer - Much has been written about Jaisalmer but nothing can prepare the visitor for the sheer magic and brilliance of this Desert City. The Jaisalmer Fort stands almost 100 metres over the city and also houses an entire lying area with its huge ramparts. It is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and Hava Pol. Also, in the inner enclosure are a group of Jain temples dating back from the 12th to 15th century. Outside the Fort is the main market place called Manek Chowk, which is the center of local activity, From Manek Chowk one can walk into the lanes where the famous carved havelies are to be found. Patwon-ki-Haveli is the better known havelies in Jalsalmer. Also, visit Paraswanath Temple, the oldest and most beautiful of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are carved with animal and human figures.
Afternoon experience the exhilaration of a camel ride at the village Khuri to get a feel of desert life. Khuri is 40 kms. from Jaisalmer, the village is known for sand dunes that are about 80 metres high. One can experience the desert solitude and visit the beautifully decorated houses of mud and straw in this village. Return to Jaisalmer.

Day 07      Jaisalmer – Jodhpur: Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Jodhpur - a city founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is today one of the leading centres for wood, cattle, camels, salt and agriculture crops. Jodhpur is surrounded by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. The second largest city of Rajasthan is famous for the impregnable Meharangarh Fort. Also visit Jaswant Thada, a collection of royal cenotaphs built in white marble, Mandore Gardens. Evening Jeep safari to visit Bishnoi Village.

Day 08      Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur: Morning after breakfast half day city tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada and later drive down to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples.
Ranakpur - The Jain community, like several others, had always enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and quite a few important positions were held by the Jains. In 15th century, Rana Kumbha of Mewar gave a large stretch of land in a quiet and picturesque valley deep in the Aravallis, to the Jains. This area came to be known as Ranakpur, located 96 km from Udaipur, this is one of the five main holy places of the Jains. Although, over 500 years old, these temples are well preserved almost in perfect condition. The central temple is the Chamukha temple, dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankar (saint). This temple is the most complex and extensive in design. What is interesting is that no two pillars are alike. On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 09      Udaipur: Morning visit the temples of Nagda & Eklingji. Afternoon city tour of Udaipur. Udaipur - is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan, known as city of Lakes, Palaces and Gardens. Morning visit the City Palace in all its ancient glory, the residence of the Maharajas of Udaipur. City Palace has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, onto Sahelion-Ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends) famous for its spectacular lawns, fountains and shady walks. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 10      Udaipur - Ajmer – Puskar: Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar. Enroute visit Tomb of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer .
Ajmer: is famous for the tomb of the sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the Dargah Sharif. The city was founded by the Chauhan ruler,Ajaipal, during the 11th century and is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by Prithiviraj Chauhan. Some 800 years ago, a splendid embankment was built by Anaji by the lovely lake, Ana Sagar and some 500 years later Shah Jehan erected 5 beautiful marble pavilions adding to its beauty.
On arrival transfer to hotel.

Pushkar is sacred town 11 kms north east of Ajmer. According to mythology, the Pushkar lake is supposed to have appeared miraculously when a lotus flower fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley. On Kartik Poornima, thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. The fair is overwhelming in its magnitude and its visual impact. Colorful bazaars are set up, camels are paraded and also bought and sold. Evening enjoy sunset view

Day 11      Pushkar – Jaipur: Morning after breakfast proceed to Jaipur. On arrival stay at hotel.  Morning excursion tour of Amer Fort.
Amer Fort-Remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Also climb upto the fort on the back of an elephant.
Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace- where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds).

Day 12      Jaipur – Agra: Morning after breakfast drive to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation. On arrival at Agra, transfer to hotel
Day 13      Agra – Delhi: Morning after breakfast half day city tour visiting the World famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel.
Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father. Afternoon leave by road for Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi and departure transfer to international airport to fly back home / onward destination.
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» Pakage II
Delhi | Agra | Jaipur | Kota | Chittorgarh | Udaipur | Mt. Abu | Jodhpur | Jaisalmer Bikaner | Alsisar | Delhi
13 nights & 14 days

Day 01      Delhi: Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02      Delhi: Morning free time to relax in the hotel. Afternoon half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort. you may take a tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03      Delhi – Agra: Morning visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre.

Afternoon proceed to Agra (4 hrs. drive). Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04     Agra – Jaipur: After breakfast half day city tour visiting the World famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel.
Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.
After lunch drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 05     Jaipur: Morning visit Amber Fort - remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Climb up to the fort on the back of an Elephant or by jeeps.
Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06     Jaipur – Kota  – Chittorgarh: Morning drive to Chittorgarh enroute visiting Kota. Kota is a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization. An impressive fort stands like a sentinel over the present day Chambal Valley Project with its many dams – Kota Barrage, Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar. On arrival visit Madho Singh Museum & Chambal Dam. Onward proceed to Chittorgarh.

Chittorgarh : The most romantic name in Rajasthan. More than a ruined citadel, it is a symbol. It stands for all that was brave, true and noble in the Rajput tradition. The city was sacked three times and on each occasion, the rite of ‘ Jauhar ‘ was performed ( a ritual in which the wife of the deceased soldier throws herself in the pyre of her husband ).

On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight
Day 07     Chittorgarh – Udaipur: Morning visit impregnable Chittorgarh Fort, Victory Tower & the Tower of Fame. Afternoon drive to Udaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 08     Udaipur: Morning visit the temples of Nagda & Eklingji. Afternoon city tour of Udaipur.
Udaipur
- is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan, known as City of Lakes, Palaces and Gardens. Morning visit the City Palace in all its ancient glory, and a part which is still the residence of the Maharajas of Udaipur. City Place has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, onto Sahelion - Ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends) famous for its spectacular lawns, fountains and shady walks.
Late afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola to enjoy the magnificent sunset. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09     Udaipur – Mount Abu: Morning drive to Mount Abu. Surrounded by forests rich in flora and fauna, the town appears as an oasis. This holy mountain lies at the southern extremity of the Aravali range. On arrival transfer to hotel.

Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Dilwara Jain Temples – built between 1th & 13th centuries, they are famous for their rich intricate carvings in marble. In the evening, enjoy boat ride on Nakki Lake. It is believed that the gods formed the lake-bed by digging it with their fingernails ‘ nakh ‘ hence Nakki Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09     Mount Abu – Luni – Jodhpur: Morning after breakfast drive down to Jodhpur enroute visit Luni. On arrival walk leisurely through the village. Onward proceed to Jodhpur.
Jodhpur - a city founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is today one of the leading centres for wood, cattle, camels, salt and agriculture crops. Jodhpur is surrounded by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. The second largest city of Rajasthan is famous for the impregnable Meharangarh Fort.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10     Jodhpur – Jaisalmer: Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Meharangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, a collection of royal cenotaphs built in white marble. Afternoon drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11     Jaisalmer: Morning half day city tour visiting the Fort. A splendid sight with its yellow sand stone walls and bastions that seem to rise from the golden sands and Havelis famous for Filigree work and carved brackets. Also visit the Patwon- ki- Haveli and the Paraswanath Temple, the oldest and most beautiful of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are carved with animal and human figures.
Jaisalmer - Much has been written about Jaisalmer but nothing can prepare the visitor for the sheer magic and brilliance of this Desert City. The Jaisalmer Fort stands almost 100 metres over the city and also houses an entire lying area with its huge ramparts. It is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and Hava Pol. Also, in the inner enclosure are a group of Jain temples dating back from the 12th to 15th century. Outside the Fort is the main market place called Manek Chowk, which is the center of local activity, From Manek Chowk one can walk into the lanes where the famous carved havelies are to be found. Patwon-ki-Haveli is the better known havelies in Jalsalmer. Also, visit Paraswanath Temple, the oldest and most beautiful of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are carved with animal and human figures.

Afternoon experience the exhilaration of a camel ride at the village Khuri to get a feel of desert life. Khuri is 40 kms. from Jaisalmer, the village is known for sand dunes that are about 80 metres high. One can experience the desert solitude and visit the beautifully decorated houses of mud and straw in this village. Return to Jaisalmer for overnight stay.

Day 12     Jaisalmer – Bikaner: Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to hotel.  Afternoon half day city tour of Bikaner to visit Fort and Palace which is built on red sand stone marked brilliantly by intricate filigree work.
Bikaner: stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. Rao Jodha's eldest son Rao Bika set out of his father's kingdom to conquer a separate kingdom for himself. By 1587 Junagarh Fort had begun and the city of Bikaner had come into being. A major centre of trade in the 16th century on the ancient silk route.Junagarh Fort built around 1587 to protect 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within, the fort is one of its kind. Today Junagarh houses a museum of valuable miniature paintings and other rare items that are several centuries old. Lalgarh Palace - the imposing red sandstone monument is a successful blend of oriental facade, designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh. The 14th century Jain temples of Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar; and their gold leaf paintings are noteworthy. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13     Bikaner – Alsisar: Morning after breakfast drive to Alsisar. On arrival transfer to hotel.  Afternoon half day local city tour of Havelies of Nawalgarh, Dundload & Mandawa.

Mandawa is renowned for its innumerable painted havelies (mansions), which were the homes of the Marwari trading community. These handsome havelies, adorned with elaborate and intricate frescoes, are over a hundred years old, and have withstood the ravages of time. The grand havelies of the Goenkas, Ladias, Sarafs and the Chokhanis, in Mandawa are fine examples of the famous Shekhawati workmanship. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14     Alsisar – Delhi – Depart Delhi: Morning time to relax in the hotel OR walk around the village. Afternoon drive to Delhi. On arrival straight transfer to International Airport to connect your onward flight.

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