The Royal India
Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Sawai Madhopur-Kota-Bundi-Chittorgarh-Bijaipur-Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh-Kumbalgarh-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive at Delhi.Our representatives will receive and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast in the morning Proceed for Agra.Reach Agra in the afternoon.Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}.Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing.Enjoy battery van ride to the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>.Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder, which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal.Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Agra
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.Stop at <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A11','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Fatehpur Sikri</a>. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience.Reach and check in at hotel.Jaipur- The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana.Overnight will be at Jaipur.
After breakfast at hotel move to visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AT2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Amber Fort</a> with elephant ride, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> museum, observatory,<a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AU2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Hawa Mahal</a>, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AW2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jantar Mantar</a>.Dinner and over night stay at hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax. Check in at Pushkar Palace.Pushkar - Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the supremely spiritual Vedic Yagna at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ALZ','PKR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Brahma Temple</a> in the world. Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue for the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world.Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace.Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur
Visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ALZ','PKR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Brahma Temple</a> - The only one in the world.Start early after breakfast for Ranthambhore.Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur.Proceed for the afternoon SAFARI to spot tigers.Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Full day (two private safaris) at Ranthambhore.Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 8: Pushkar
Proceed for the morning Safari. Breakfast at hotel.Start for Kota.Rajasthan's largest industrial town situated on the banks of the river Chambal is well known for its Kota sarees and also for a miniature school of art which specialized in hunting scenes.Jagmandir- in the island in Kishore Sagar Lake was built by one of the queens of Kota. You will take a paddleboat and roam around the same for a spiritual experience.Also visit the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas. Overnight will be at Kota.
Day 9: Pushkar - Sawai Madhopur
Breakfast at hotel. Start for Bundi.Visit the Taragarh or Star Fort. Perched on a thickly wooded hill is a marvelous white fort with a huge reservoir that once supplied water to the palace.Chatrasagar is a fascinating pavilion of a gallery of miniature murals. Elaborate colorful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the 'Ragamala' 'Raaslila' -- the Radha-Krishna story.<a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'SKM','BUD','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Sukh Mahal</a> is a magnificent summer palace on the Sukh Sagar Lake amid the lush surroundings of a beautiful garden. An underground tunnel is believed to run from the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'SKM','BUD','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Sukh Mahal</a> to the old palace.Proceed to Chittaurgarh.After visiting <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A5C','COR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">The Fort</a> proceed to stay at the Bijaipur Castle Suite.Overnight will be at the Castle.
Day 10: Sawai Madhopur
Start for Udaipur after breakfast.Reach and check in at hotel.The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 11: Sawai Madhopur
Breakfast at hotel.Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a>. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 12: Sawai Madhopur - Kota
After breakfast drive to Kumbalgarh.En-route, visit the Ranakpur Temples, dating back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.Reach Kumbalgarh.Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumbalgarh.
Day 13: Kota
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur(150 kms/4 hrs) in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and reach Jodhpur.Evening free at leisure.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Bundi - Chittorgarh
Proceed for Jaisalmer.Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 16: Chittorgarh
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert.Stay overnight at the SWISS Tent Camp.
Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via Nagaur.Check in at hotel.Bikaner - The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Bikaner.
Day 18: Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.The city is also called the "Camel Country". Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Visit the Karni Mata Temple.Proceed for Mandawa.Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Mandawa.
Day 19: Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes.Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod meeting the local village chief. Leave for Delhi. Reach by evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 20: Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
After breakfast Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.Old Delhi- A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'RGH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Raj Ghat</a> - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.Jama Masjid -the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort-once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'CNC','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Chandni Chowk</a>.New Delhi- An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7L','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Humayun's Tomb</a>, the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7K','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Qutub Minar</a>, a drive along the ceremonial avenue -Rajpath, past the imposing <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a>, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a>, the President's Residence.Relax in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 21: Kumbhalgarh
After breakfast full day free to explore the city and finish last minute shopping.Proceed for the Dances Of India Show in the evening at 1800 hr after checking out of the hotel. After the reach the airport for flight to home with sweet memories of India.
