Day 01: DELHI
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport, meet & greet by our representative & you will be transferred to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

New Delhi: The capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern era. Standing along the west end of Gangetic plain, the capital city Delhi unwinds a picture, rich with cultural & architectural diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows.
Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character.

Day 02: DELHI
After breakfast at hotel proceed for a full day city tour of Old & New Delhi.

You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; the tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside.

After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the life-styles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all its facets, colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.

The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak started it in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain temples and using their columns erected the attached Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque also built by him. Then visit Humayun’s Tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence. Return to your hotel after the sightseeing tour. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: DELHI / MANDAWA (242 KM & 06 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
After breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa, upon arrival at Mandawa check in to Hotel. Late afternoon visit the town with chauffer. Mandawa town was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still the home of his descendants. Mandawa house a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castle of Rajasthan is now a beautiful hotel. Mandawa has the beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansionsa and Nawalgarh. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: MANDAWA / BIKANER (164 KM & 04 HRS APPROX) - By Surface
After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner, upon arrival at Bikaner check in to Hotel. Later visit the city with chauffer. Bikaner - The city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th Century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and birth were once celebrated. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: BIKANER / JAISALMER (333 KM & 09 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
After breakfast at hotel drive to Jaisalmer, upon arrival at Jaisalmer check in to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: JAISALMER
After breakfast at hotel half day city tour of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer – Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, in burnished sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland - a city of gilded magic. As the sun sets, the sky goes up in flames and night descends softly, creating a new monument every evening. People still live in these ancient building dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite Vehiclevings and Filigreed work. Visit the different Havelis. Afternoon camel ride at Khuri. Khuri is renowned for its sand dunes, the waves of golden sand. The Jodha Rajputs live here and even today you can see the stamp of Rajput culture in them Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: JAISALMER / OSIAN / JODHPUR (298 KM & 07 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Osian (with chauffer) – This Former temple city has 8th century Surya or Sun temple with Vehicleved pillars which support a conical roof. The temple also has an image of Durga. The 12th century Sachiya Mata temple has a large assembly hall with an elaborately Vehicleved ceiling & exquisitely sculptured figures of several Gods. The Mahavir Jain temple stands on a wide terrace with a three-tiered roof and a 'torana' gateway. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check into Hotel. Later Half day city tour of Jodhpur, Visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: JODHPUR / RANAKPUR / UDAIPUR (266 KM & 06 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur (with chauffer) - 98 Km from Udaipur, the Jain temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light and shade is really are inspiring. Surya temples and other Jain temples are side attractions. Later continue to drive to Udaipur, upon arrival at Udaipur check in to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: UDAIPUR
After breakfast at hotel half-day city tour of Udaipur. Visit the City palace, Jagdish temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (QUEEN'S RESORT FOR HER FRIENDS) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (FOLK ART MUSEUM). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: UDAIPUR / PUSHKAR (301 KM & 07 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
After breakfast at hotel drive to Pushkar, upon arrival check in to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: PUSHKAR / JAIPUR (150 KMS & 3.5 HRS APPROX) - By surface
After breakfast at hotel visit Brahma Temple, Fatehsagar Lake & later drive to Jaipur, upon arrival at Jaipur check into Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: JAIPUR
After breakfast at hotel proceed to visit Amber fort, is usually pronounced as Amer Fort. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I. An elephant will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.

In the afternoon you will visit the city. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture; Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13: JAIPUR / FATEHPUR SIKRI / AGRA (250 KMS & 06 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
After breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, an extension of the upper Vindhyan ranges is situated on the bank of a large natural lake, which has now mostly dried up. It is a pre-historic site and, with abundant water, forest and raw material, it was ideal for primitive man’s habitation. Rock shelters with paintings exist on the periphery of the lake. Stone age tools have been found in this area. Ochre Coloured Pottery (c. 2nd millennium B.C.) and Painted Grey Ware (c.1200-800 B.C.) have also been discovered from here. The architecture of Fatehpur Sikri has a definite all-India character. It is prolific and versatile Indo-Muslim composite style, which is a fusion of the composite cultures of indigenous and foreign origins. Upon arrival at Agra check into Hotel Afternoon half day city tour of Agra.

TAJ MAHAL: 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. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14: AGRA / MATHURA / DELHI (203 KMS & 05 HRS APPROX) – By Surface
After breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi enroute visit Mathura – Krishna Janam Bhumi & on arrival at Delhi check into Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15: DELHI
After breakfast at hotel full day at leisure (No Vehicle). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16: DELHI
After breakfast at hotel full day at leisure (No Vehicle). ( check out at 12:00 hrs)

Evening transfer to airport to connect flight for onwards destination.

Tour Programme ends

Hotels Incorporated

Delhi: Hotel Florence (2*+) / similar
Mandawa: Desert Resort (3*) /similar
Bikaner: Lallgarh Palace (Heritage) / similar
Jaisalmer: Mahadev Palace (Heritage) / similar
Jodhpur: Shreeram International (4*) / similar
Udaipur: Ram Pratap Palace (4*) / similar
Pushkar: Pushkar Resort (3*) / similar
Jaipur: Hotel Mosaic (3*) / similar
Agra: Howard Park Plaza (4*) / similar

	Quote (BASED ON 02 PEOPLE): 02 pax: Euro 665 per person
	Cost includes:
	Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast in standard room Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel All transfers, excursions, sightseeing tours and intercity travel will be by Private Air-conditioned Vehicle English speaking guide during the city tour Camel Ride at Jaisalmer, Elephant ride to ascend Amber Fort in Jaipur All taxes
	Cost does not include:
	International/domestic airfares Monuments entrances fees Visa Fees, Airport Taxes etc. Any personal Nature Expense like laundry, Mineral water, major meals etc. Any other services not mentioned under “Our Cost Includes”
	Remark:
	In Delhi most of the monuments remain closed on Monday In Agra Taj is remain closed on Friday ;