Destination: Delhi
- Jaipur - Ranthambhor - Bundi - Udaipur -
Ghanerao - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh-Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa-Delhi
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Detail Itinerary |
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Day 01:
Welcome to
Incredible India DELHI |
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Welcome
aboard! You are picked up by our
executive from the main exit of the
airport and transferred to the hotel in
your private coach (Our executive will
be waiting outside the custom area with
a placard of your name). You will be
handed over the India travel kit
containing all relevant documents of
your trip (air/rail tickets, hotel
vouchers, transport, guide,
sightseeing vouchers, writing pads with
other travel related documents). |
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Day 02:
Architectural & Astronomical genius
Jaipur |
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In the
morning drive for Jaipur. The beautiful pink
city – Jaipur was painted pink to honor the
visit of Price Albert in 1876. Rajputs
considered it a color of hospitality & ceremony.
On arrival jaipur check inn at hotel and
visiting the Amber fort,. The main attractions
are the Sukh Mandir (Temple of Contentment – an
aptly named pleasure chamber, cooled by a
stunning water cascade) and the Sheesh Mahal
(Mirror palace) here. Also see the architectural
marvels like the Palace of wind, Jantar Mantar
(the observatory) & the city palace complex.
Late eveining Enjoy famous sound & light show at
amber fort and have overnight stay. |
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Day 03:
Heaven for
Tiger Ranthambhore |
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Further
drive for Ranthambhore.Reach Ranthambhore and
have lunch. Later enjoy after noon safari in the
park and have overnight stay. |
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Day 04:
Bundi
Murals-BUNDI |
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Enjoy
morning safari and then drive out to reach Bundi.
After check in have some rest. Later set out to
enjoy the paintings and Murals in the Bundi
Palace. Explore the place and have overnight
stay. |
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Day 05:
Venice of
India-Udaipur |
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We drive
towards Udaipur, en route visit the famous Jain
temple at Ranakpur. The city of lakes Udaipur is
often referred as the Venice of the east. Day at
your discretion with vehicle at disposal. In the
evening enjoy boat ride tour over lake Pichola
with backdrop of sun set. |
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Day 06:
Udaipur
City of Lakes |
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walls
covered with a dramatic glass mosaic relief of
dancing peacocks catches attention); the Jagdish
temple & the garden of the maids (saheliyon ki
badi). We visit the city palace complex (the Mor
Chowk or the Peacock courtyard in it with its |
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Day 07:
Udaipur-Ranakakpur-kumbhalgarh-Ghanerao |
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After
breakfast proceed to Ghanerao, enroute
visit 15th century ranakpur jain temple
built of pure white marble with 80 domes
supported by 1444 different carved
pillarson and kumbhalgarh fort. arrival
ghanerao check inn at hotel. Overnight
at jodhpur check in at hotel. later
visit Umaid bhawan palace, jaswant thada
and mehran garh fort. Overnight at 17the
century royal castle. |
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Day 08:
Ghanerao -Jodhpur |
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After
breakfast visiting Ghanerao- the seat of mertia
rajputs. Here are a number of temples, step
wells and arched gateways, and the fertile
tracts of the surrounding settlement are green.
And later proceed to jodhpur , on arrival
jodhpur check inn at hotel. Overnight stay at
hotel. |
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Day 09:
Jodhpur Sun
City |
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Drive to
Jodhpur – the Blue City. Climb up the majestic
Mehrangarh fort (one of the best preserved fort
with modern techniques of audio guides). Also
visit the marble cenotaph at Jaswant Thada.
Evening free to shop. You may have a dinner atop
the fort. |
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Day 10:
Jaisalmer
31 Dec / Fri The Golden Oasis |
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Drive to
reach the golden oasis called Jaisalmer. Here it
appears as if a master-craftsman took one huge
piece of sandstone and patiently carved out the
entire city. For the second half of the day we
explore the beautiful man-made lake Gadsisar
(the only source of water Jaisalmer had for
years) & the royal cenotaphs at Bada Bagh. |
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Day 11:
Jaisalmer
Rolling Sand dunes |
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We visit
one of the most exotic forts of Rajasthan in the
first half of the day exploring it from every
nook and corner and take some delightful
pictures. Then drive towards the rolling sand
dunes to enjoy camel safari over sand dunes |
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Day 12:
Bikaner The
Desert Citadel |
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Drive to
the desert citadel – “Bikaner”. Start the day by
visiting the unusual Junagarh Fort. Unusual
because, unlike all the major forts of Rajasthan
which are on hilltops, this one was built on the
desert plains itself. Also visit the Lalgarh
museum, camel breeding farm and famous rat
temple at Deshnok. |
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Day 13:
Mandawa
Paintings, Haveli’s & Frescos. |
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Drive to
Shekhawati Region, a cluster of closely knit
small towns and villages. Unlike other places in
Rajasthan where the main attraction is generally
forts and palaces, Shekhavati is known for its
painted walls. The whole region is dotted with
elaborately frescoed Havelis (mansions) most of
which were raised by ace Indian businessmen who
belonged to this place. It appears as if one is
moving in an open-air art gallery. |
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Day 14:
Delhi The
way back… |
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Day at your
own at your own till drop at Delhi International
airport to board flight for your onward journey. |