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Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destination: New Delhi - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - New Delhi
Day 01 : New Delhi
Welcome to India! You will be received at the international airport and assisted towards your hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the time completely free for leisure.
Day 02 : Jaipur
On your arrival to the charming Pink City of India check in at your hotel. Time free for leisure. In the evening take a walking tour of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most commonest places such as its squares and lanes.
Day 03 : Jaipur
Take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber. Here at Amber, you'll ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Optional trip to ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner.
Day 04 : Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur visiting the unparalleled Ranakpur temples (the temple here is the largest Jain temple in the world having 1444 carved pillars with no two pillars looking alike!) before finally checking in. On arrival, have some leisure in your hotel room. In the evening take a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking royal buildings around the Lake in boat tour.
Day 05 : Udaipur
Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari and excursion to temples of Nagada and Eklingji. In the evening you may visit the Shilpgram or can explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple at your discretion.
Day 06 : Jodhpur
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Jodhpur in your exclusive vehicle. On arrival check in. Relax for a while. Move out to visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort. Evening free to walk in the colorful bazaars of the Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. Transfer on camels to desert camp in a village outside Jaisalmer to spend the day in rustic desert atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.
Day 08 : Jaisalmer
Transfer to Jaisalmer city and check in. Sightseeing of various attractions of the town including a walk in the fort and lanes of the town below.
Day 09 : Bikaner
Reach to Gajner through Bikaner-the camel city. On arrival check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Further visit the well-preserved Junagarh fort.
Day 10 : Mandawa
In the morning drive to Mandawa in your exclusive vehicle. On your arrival check in at your hotel. Relax for a while. Later move out for a walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed havelies.
Day 11 : Ranthambhore
After reaching Sawai Madhopur, take a jungle safari on jeeps to see the rare Indian tigers in full glory at the Ranthambhore National Park.
Day 12 : Ranthambhore
At 0700 in the morning visit the National Park once again as morning hours are better time to view the wild animals. After lunch there awaits another safari to explore what you missed in the first two. Evening at leisure.
Day 13 : Bharatpur
In the morning take a open jeep safari inside the national park. Later drive to Bharatpur in your exclusive vehicle. Further take a Rickshaw ride inside the National Park. Rest of the time at leisure.
Day 14 : Agra
Early morning, have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw trip into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Later drive to Agra in your exclusive vehicle. Visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri on the way. At Agra visit the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Day 15 : Khajuraho
Early in the morning visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. Later have your breakfast and board the train for Jhansi. Further drive to Khajuraho in your exclusive vehicle. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later take a guided tour of western group of temples.
Day 16 : Varanasi
Morning tour to Eastern group of outstanding temples. Board the flight for Varanasi. At Varanasi take a walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 17 : New Delhi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Fly to New Delhi. On arrival you will be received and transferred to the your hotel. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars.
Day 18 : Departure
After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad), which includes the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid along with other attractions. Later after lunch drive past through impressive boulevards and buildings such as President's Residence and others in Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around the busy Connaught Place. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport to board the flight back to home. (The Tour Ends).
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