Duration : 11 days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Samode - Pushkar -
Jodhpur - Bishnoi Village - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by International flight. After a traditional
'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport &
transfer to hotel for check-in. After breakfast take a guided tour of Old
Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jehanabad. Visiting the great
Jama Masjid, Red Fort followed by walk through Chandi Chowk, the old
marketplace of Shah Jahanabad, now a picturesque bazaar.
Post Lunch visit Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat later drive by India Gate &
President's House. Also visit Humayun's Tomb & Qutub Minar in New Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra via Mathura & Vrindavan
- (220 km - 5 hrs)
Early morning post breakfast depart for Agra. En route
visit Mathura & Vrindavan , related with the birth & childhood of
Lord Krishna. Later continue drive to Agra en route visiting Sikandra, Tomb
of Emperor Akbar. Arrive Agra & check-in hotel. Optional Tour. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km
- 6 hrs.)
Agra, the erstwhile capital of India under the great
Mughals & known for Taj Mahal, has always fascinated Indians &
foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on the West bank of river Yamuna, with the
Agra Fort & the Taj Mahal at its nucleus.
After early breakfast visit Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shahjahan in memory
of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Nextvisit Agra Fort, built by Emperor
Akbar.
Afternoon proceed to Jaipur the flamboyant capital of Rajasthan en route
visit Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece in sandstone with the stunning elegance
of its palaces & courts. On arrival at Jaipur, check-in at hotel.
Overnight at

Hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur - Same day Excursion to Amber
Fort & Samode
Early morning after breakfast excursion to Amber Fort (11
km), the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037 - 1728 AD. On the Elephant
back reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.
Later afternoon visit Samode, located at a distance of 40 km from Jaipur
city & belongs to the Rawals of Samode are affluent noblemen. This
family was bestowed the title of "Maha Rawal" by the royal family
as a reward for their loyalty & courage. The Samode Palace is about four
hundred years old & has gone through a lot of restoration work. Also
visit Samode Fort & Samode Bagh. In the evening drive back to Jaipur.
Optional Tour. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - City Tour & Pushkar (140 km
- 3 hrs)
Morning post breakfast visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar
Observatory & Palace of Winds.
Afternoon drive to Pushkar, located on the edge of the desert lies the tiny
tranquil town of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake. Its
an famous pilgrimage spot for the Hindus, which has the only temple of Lord
Brahma in the country. Lord Brahma is known as the creator of the world as
per the Hindu mythology.
In the evening visit to Pushkar temples, many were destroyed by Aurangzeb &
subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is what is said to be the only temple
in India dedicated to Brahma. The one hour trek up to the hilltop temple
overlooking the lake is magnificent. Next visit the numerous ghats run down
to the lake, & pilgrims are constantly bathing in the lake's holy
waters. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Pushkar - Jodhpur (210 km - 4/5 Hrs)
Morning drive to Jodhpur, a glittering blend of modern &
traditional architecture reflecting upon its numerous palaces. The
enchanting forts, temples & other royal residences have retained a
medieval character, which comprises of the town's multifaceted attractions.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. A leisurely evening follows highlighted by
Folk dances of Rajasthan.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Jeep Safari to Guda Bishnoi
Village
Post breakfast half day tour of Jodhpur. Visits to the imposing
Mehrangarh Fort, undoubtedly the most prominent landmark of the city,
followed by Jaswant Thada - the white marble memorial of Maharaja Jaswant
Singh II, built in 1899.
Afternoon discover a world of tribal color & rustic cultural grandeur
on your tours to the Guda Bishnoi Village located at a distance of
25-kilometers from the main Jodhpur city in open air Jeep, visit various
traditional villages, look at local handicrafts viz, shoe makers, pottery,
hand weaving. Bishnois are an integral part of this region, very hard
working & hospitable tribal community. They pray to green trees &
animals that inhabit their land & thus make every effort to conserve
environment. Bishnoi tribals lead a pure vegetarian & clean life
according to the tenets preached by their religious guru, Jambaji. A
noticeable fact about them is that they pray to the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu
& bury their dead like the Muslims.
In the evening drive back to Jodhpur. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Udaipur via Ranakpur (325 km -
8 hrs.)
Morning drive to Ranakpur to visit the secluded 1439 Jain
Temple Complex with 29 halls dissected by 1444 pillars, each sculpted with
unique designs. Lunch is suggested at the nearby Maharani Bagh Orchard
retreat. Tour continues to Udaipur, which is another 80 km & a drive of
roughly 2 hrs. Set around the vast Pichola Lake & dominated by dramatic
palaces, Udaipur is Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Udaipur - City Tour
Udaipur, The City of Lakes also undoubtedly one of the
most Romatic cities of India is on cards. . Morning tour of Udaipur's starts
with fascinating City Palace, Moulded in soft yellow stone, its windowless
base is crowned with ornate turrets & canopies. Part of the Palace is
now a museum with its marble & granite walls laden with brilliant
miniature paintings & decorated with coloured glass & mirrors. The
tour continues to the Garden of the Maids of Honour & Bhartiya Lok Kala
Museum. At sunset cruise around in a boat amidst the romantic waters of Lake
Pichola. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur - Mumbai (9W-3401 / 0840-1020
hrs)
Morning post breakfast transfer to airport to catch the
flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival Transfer to Hotel, later leave for City tour
of Mumbai visiting Prince Wales Museum, Marine Drive which runs along the
shore of the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Chowpatty Beach to the foot
of Malabar Hill.
Starting with the Gateway of India, the entrance to the port of Mumbai. It
was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911. Historically
the Gateway holds greater significance as the last of the British troops,
which left independent India by sea, followed by the Elephanta Caves boat
cruise from Gateway of India. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Depart Mumbai - International Transfer
Our tour concludes :
We thanks you for your patronage &
look forward serve you again in near future.
TOUR END