Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Gajner - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Pushkat & Ajmer - Ranthambhore - Karauli - Bhandarej - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

Day 01 / Arrival Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur, Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Jaipur- the fabled "pink city" of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendours, are now living monuments.

Day 02 / Jaipur
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort, the one that cannot be easily described. You ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Post lunch tour of the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal. This elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneakily view the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Later also visit Birla Mandir - a unique monument with exquisite marble carvings. In the evening enjoy your dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan. Enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 / Jaipur - Mandawa (By Road - 151kms - 03hrs)
Morning drive to Mandawa - famous for the high quality frescoes. Arrive Mandawa and transfer to hotel. After lunch sightseeing of Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis on the ancient and the famous silk route. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 / Mandawa - NawalGarh - Dundlod - Mandawa
After breakfast excursion to Nawalgarh, which is 8kms from Mandawa. It has a colourful bazaar and two forts. There is also interesting temple in town including Ganga Mai near Nansa Gate. Later visit Dundlod and Ratangarh. Sight seeing of the frescoland, Shekhawati Haveli's & the local market Evening back to Mandawa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 / Mandawa - Bikaner (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bikaner, tucked away in the desert region of western Rajasthan. Arrive Bikaner and transfer to hotel, Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 / Bikaner
Morning sightseeing of Bikaner covering the unusual Junagarh Fort, sumptuously decorated with its ornately lacquered walls in red & gold and panels of dazzling coloured glass inlay set over the coronation throne. After lunch excursion tour to Deshnok (Karni Mata Temple) devoted to an incarnation of Durga. The sacred rats and their life is reconfirmation of the almighty power of the Goddess. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 / Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Road - 333kms - 8.5hrs)
Morning drive to the ancient caravan city of Jaisalmer enroute visiting Gajner & Kolayat. Gajner 35kms from Bikaner is famous for Gajner Palace converted into hotel and the wildlife sanctuary. Later visit Kolayat, a beautiful village with Havelis. Later drive to Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 / Jaisalmer
Explore the honey-coloured fort that emerges from the flat dry desert sands and enjoy a walk through the maze of narrow streets in the city with ornately decorated havelis. Evening enjoy camel ride by the sand dunes. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 / Jaisalmer - Khuri - Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to Khuri, 80kms away from Jaisalmer. A famous village in desert. Evening back to Jaisalmer. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 / Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Road- 326kms - 08hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur through the most interesting contours of the desert landscape. Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to hotel. The enchanting forts, temples, other royal residences and settlements retain its medieval character and comprise the town's multifaceted attractions. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 / Jodhpur
Morning visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, which dominates and offers spectacular vistas of the blue-hued city. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 / Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road - 259kms - 07hrs.)
Morning drive to Udaipur, an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan Enroute visit Kumbhalgarh, famous for its Fort converted into hotel. Also visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars of which no two are like. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 / Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur covering the City Palace, poised over Lake Pichola, iridescent with tile and mirror inlay. Post lunch tour of the famous Jain temples of Nagda and Eklingi, 15kms from Udaipur. Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 / Udaipur - Ajmer (By Road - 276kms - 6.5hrs)
Morning drive to Ajmer, where two cultures meet. Temples and mosques within a short distance of each other. The harmonious blend of Hinduism and Islam gives this town a unique character Enroute visit Deogarh (famous palace converted into hotel) and Nathdwara (famous temple of Lord Krishna). Arrive Ajmer and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 / Ajmer & Pushkar
Morning sightseeing of Ajmer visiting Anasagar, an artificial lake. On one embankment is the marble 'baradaries' (pavilions) erected by Shahajahan in 1637 and the other side is a park (Daulat Bagh) Later visit the Dargarh, located in the heart of the old city is the tomb of the Sufi saint-Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Beyond the dargah is a building of unusual architecture. Post lunch tour of Pushkar (11kms. From Ajmer) Quiet and tranquil, Pushkar is a heaven for tourist searching for respite. A religious town built around a lake, it is best known for the annual camel/cattle fair that turns the heaven into a riot of colour. Overnight at hotel in Ajmer.

Day 16 / Ajmer - Ranthambhore (By Road - 275kms - 5.5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Ranthambhore, famous for the wildlife sanctuary, which is said to have the India's friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. It is also a wonderful place for bird watching. Arrive Ranthambhore and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 / Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jungle safari by Canter to encounter the Tiger. The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country, is the main attraction of Ranthambore. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18 / Ranthambhore - Karauli (By Road - 105kms - 2hrs)
After breakfast drive to Karauli, a remote ancient town, a devotional city. Arrive Karauli & transfer to hotel. After lunch visit the temples and local bazaars. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19 / Karauli - Bhandarej (By Road - 125kms - 2.5hrs)
Morning drive to Bhandarej and to hotel Bhadrawati Palace. A 200-year-old Palace. Later visit the adjoining palaces in a jeep. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20 / Bhandarej - Bharatpur (By Road - 110kms - 02hrs)
Morning drive to Bharatpur. Situated between the cities of Agra and Jaipur in the northwest, it is famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, which is a home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Birds come to this national park in waves. Arrive and transfer to hotel. After lunch have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw ride into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21 / Bharatpur - Agra (By Road - 56kms - 1.5hrs)
After breakfast drive to the city of Taj, Agra visiting enroute, Fatehpur Sikri. A perfectly preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel. Evening visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset. One of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Overnight at hotel.

Day 22 / Agra - Delhi (By Road - 200kms - 04hrs)
After breakfast visit Agra Fort, a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates. Post lunch tour of Itmad-Ud-Dullah's tomb, or the 'Baby Taj'. Less visited but much admired, it bears striking mosaics inlaid with sparkling stones.

Afternoon drive to Delhi and transfer to airport for onward journey.

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