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Resplendent Rajasthan
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 02:
Delhi – Agra
In the morning combined sightseeing of Old & New
Delhi. Enjoy sightseeing of Old Delhi - see Jama
Masjid, narrow streets, bustling bazaars & the Red
Fort "Chandni Chowk". Onwards to New Delhi - drive
past the stately government buildings, including the
India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Afternoon
drive to Agra (203 kms) & transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 03: Agra - Jaipur
In the morning at sunrise visit Taj Mahal
constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit Red Fort – which lies
on the bend of the river Yamuna. It was built by
Akbar. Thereafter drive to Jaipur en route visit
Fatehpur Sikri - red sandstone city that was built
by. Continue drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 04: Jaipur
In the morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort,
situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the
foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned
Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The Fort,
completed in the early 18th century, took over 100
years to build and now, although deserted, offers a
fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul
ruling families. Afternoon tour of the Pink City –
will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja
although several of the rooms are now open to the
public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the
ruling family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa
Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar
Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical
instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful
bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at
hotel
Day 05: Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) & transfer to
hotel.
Late afternoon tour of Jodhpur - includes
Meherangarh Fort - one of the most impressive and
formidable in the whole of fort-studded Rajasthan.
It is situated on a high natural rock bluff and from
which you can look down on the wonderful panorama of
the bustling city below and also visit Jaswant Thada
- the Royal Cenotaphs.
Day 06: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur (260 kms), en route visit
Ranakpur Jain Temples the most magnificent 15th
century Jain temples. The most distinctive features
are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which
no two are exactly alike. Thereafter continue drive
to Udaipur & transfer to hotel. Late afternoon enjoy
a boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Night stay in
Udaipur.
Day 07: Udaipur – Pushkar
Morning tour of Udaipur, one of India's most
romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and
lakes. Begin by visiting the City Palace and
wandering through its beautiful rooms and
apartments, then continue on to the Garden of
Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari'. Afternoon drive to
Pushkar (280 kms) & transfer to hotel. Night stay in
Pushkar.
Day 08: Pushkar - Sariska
Morning city tour of Pushkar – visit the most famous
Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in
the world dedicated to this deity. Later drive to
Sariska (220 kms)& transfer to Sariska Palace. Night
stay in Sariska.
Day 09: Sariska - Delhi - Departure
Early morning exciting jeep drive to the Sariska
sanctuary to view wildlife.
Afternoon drive to Delhi (180 kms) and transfer to
Airport to coonect the onward flight.
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