Destinations: Delhi - Shekhawati - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Day 01. Flight to India
Around
Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi is the main
gateway for travelers. You are met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred
to your Hotel. Day 02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a Riksha Ride parallel to the red fort through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar.
Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati
In the morning we visit "Kutab Minar" which is 71 meter high and consists of five stories. Arrival in Shekhawati in the late evening.
Day 04. Shekhawati - Jaisalmer
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the homeland of marwaris.
Day 05. Jaisalmer - Osian
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer via Osian. Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
Day 06. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer,s crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined
with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous
for its carved havellis. Day 07. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. The city was once the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan.
Day 08. Jodhpur - Ranakpur
Today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we will visit Ranakpur.Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls.
Day 09. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise.We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari.
Day 10. Udaipur - Pushkar (about 205 km)
Today we leave Udaipur and drive to Pushkar. Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town.
Day 11. Pushkar - Jaipur
Today we leave the holy city of Pushkar and drive to the Pink City Jaipur,this city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Day 12. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Day 13. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply.Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14. Agra
We
start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the
greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in
1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign,
Shahjahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque.Day 15. Agra - Delhi
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon.The rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
Day 16. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
