Day 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport your will be meet & greet by our representative and followed
by transfer to hotel.
Delhi: one of India’s fastest growing cities has spread far beyond the “seven cities” created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the Yamuna and now straddles the river. Remnants of the past survive cheek -by-jowl with skyscrapers, residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts from all over the country. It has specialty restaurants to please the gourmet, open parks and gardens ablaze with flowers, and in the winter months particularly, a variety of cultural events. Its many-layered existence is tantalizing and can entice the curious traveler into a fascinating journey of discovery.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : DELHI
Morning begins with the visit of the old DELHI (OLD DELHI) – Passage in front of the RED FORT which was built by Shah Jahan. Going around the perimeter wall, you will see the Lahore Gate. The whole history of our country is written here. 50 years ago, Pandit Nehru proclaimed the independence of India from this place. Opposite the Red Fort opens the main shopping street.
Visit the JAMA MASJID Mosque. It was built by SHAH JAHAN between 1651 and 1656. This impressive building is the largest mosque in the entire Indian subcontinent. It has three large doors, four corner towers and two 40 m high minarets, with vertical bands of red sandstone alternating with white marble. Visit of the RAJ GHAT where MAHATMA GANDHI was cremated.
Afternoon visit New Delhi.
Visit the Qutub Minar, one of the first monuments of the Afghan era, quotes from the Koran decorate the walls. The 7.50m tall iron pillar carries these quotes in the Sanskrit language. It has always withstood the rain and the sun and, mystery, never a trace of rust.
visit the former British capital and the districts designed by the architect Lutyens, Connaught Place, the business and tourism district; India Gate, the 42 m high triumphal arch; The Parliament, with its three poles designed by British architects; Rashrapati Bhawan or the President’s Palace, of which Lord Mountbatten, viceroy of the India was the last English occupier.
Return back for Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : DELHI JODHPUR (by flight)
According to flight schedules, transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Jodhpur the Blue City.
Upon arrival in Jodhpur you will assisted by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Jodhpur – is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.
Rest day free for relax or Independent activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : JODHPUR
Visit the city with the remarkable Mehrangarh Fortress, built in 1459 by Rao Jodha and which remained until the beginning of the century the residence of the Maharajahs of Marwar. From many miles around, it dominates the landscape. It houses exquisite palaces decorated with wall frescoes and stone lace, a museum with beautiful collections and a small Hindu temple.
Then, Visit the Jaswant Thada, memorial to the deceased Maharajas. From the memorial you have a breathtaking view of the fort. Descent on foot through the old town where you will see blue houses.
Rest day free to explore the city with its market.
Return and overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : JODHPUR / RANAKPUR / UDAIPUR (280 kms/5.5hrs)
Departure to Udaipur en-route visiting village of Ranakpur and Jain temples.
So discreet that they have escaped all looting. And yet beauty is discovered inside. Twenty-nine rooms supported by two hundred pillars, all different … Adinath to whom these temples are dedicated, is represented in the acrobatic positions of the Hindu deities. In the middle of this profusion of sculptures erecting the central sanctuary, it has no less than twenty domes of different sizes and heights. It is an extraordinary example of the virtuosity of the craftsmen of the time who cut marble with a refinement of goldsmith.
Continue towards Udaipur there is no other city in Rajasthan is more romantic than Udaipur.
The Rajput princes built beautiful palaces on the edge of the lakes surrounding the city.
On arrival at Udaipur, check-in at the hotel
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : UDAIPUR
Morning begins with city tour of the ancient capital of Mewar and discovery of the sites.
It is said to be the most romantic city in India, it is certainly true …
Your morning will be spent in peace and quiet discovering the labyrinths of the City Palace, former residence of the Maharanas of Mewar. You will get to know the important person who was Maharana Pratap Singh, the descendant of the family of Khumbalgarh.
Then, visit the temple of Jagdish, Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu.
Afternoon, walk to the Sahelion-ki-Bari, with its pond covered with lotus flowers, its marble fountains. Maharana Sangram Singh had this garden built in 1710 for the bridesmaids of his queen.
In the late afternoon, take a shared boat ride on Lake Pichola; towards the island of Jag Mandir from where you will witness a beautiful sunset over the city.
Return and overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : UDAIPUR / PUSHKAR (300 kms/6hrs)
Departure by road through the countryside to the village of Pushkar.
On arrival at Pushkar, check-in at the hotel
Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert, in the northeastern Indian state of Rajasthan. It’s set on Pushkar Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. The town has hundreds of temples, including 14th-century Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, dedicated to the god of creation, which has a distinctive red spire and walls inlaid with pilgrims’ silver coins.
Visit Pushkar – It is a holy place of Hindu pilgrimage where every year at the time of the full moon in November, the pilgrims go to the lake whose origin is considered miraculous. They come to purify themselves in sacred water. Legend has it that Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower there and the lake formed.
Discover to the temple of Brahma, the creator God of Universe, followed by a walk on the banks of the ghats.
Overnight at the hotel.
Note: The meals are only vegetarian in Pushkar. Alcohol is prohibited.
Day 08 : PUSHKAR / JAIPUR (145kms/3 ½ hrs)
Departure by road to Jaipur the capital and Pink city of Rajasthan.
On arrival at Jaipur, check-in at the hotel
JAIPUR: Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ‘ Pink City ‘ because of the pink-colored buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. The city of Jaipur is the prime example of the culture and traditions of this region. In this land, towering forts were built as much for ostentation as for intimidating the enemy and desperate battles were fought by rulers who were great patrons of the arts. The royal city of Jaipur owes its name to the founder of the city. It was Great Warrior King Sawai Jai Singh II (1693-1743) who laid the foundation of the city in 1627. Being capital to the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, the city is mirror to every thing that Rajasthan signifies, be its culture, tradition, society, and most importantly people.
Afternoon, proceed to visit the Birla temple.
Hinduism is presented as a set of philosophical concepts from a long tradition dating back to Indian protohistory. The 3 main main deities are Brahma – the creator, Vishnu – the preservative, and Shiva – the destroyer who allows the world to be reborn.
Rickshaw ride towards city , in 1876, for the coming of Prince Albert, it was painted pink in its entirety, pink being a traditional welcome color. Stroll through the rich and colorful bazaars to taste the afternoon atmosphere in the pink city.
In the evening, transfer to the local theatre or Raj Mandir cinema where you will enjoy a Bollywood film in the famous cinema of India. Screening for those who want it of a Bollywood film in the immense, mythical and very kitsch cinema where you can vibrate, laugh or cry in tune with the Indian spectators.
Return back to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : JAIPUR
In the morning, excursion to Amber Fort, with its palaces and halls set with mirrors.
Amber Fort – is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride all the way up to the Fort entrance. This journey on caparisoned elephants is bound to enrich your memories with the Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience.
Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds. Then visit of Jantar Mantar Observatory of Jai Singh II, the astronomer Maharajah, you will be able to read the time of your visit which corresponds to the meridian of Jaipur and not that of Greenwich.
Late afternoon at leisure to explore the colorful bazaars of the Pink City which is a treasure trove of rich arts & crafts of Rajasthan
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : JAIPUR / FATEHPURSIKRI / AGRA (235 kms/ 4 ½ hrs)
Départure by road to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
FATEHPUR SIKRI- Situated around 40 km from Agra built by Emperior Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. This was the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1570 to 1586. Fatehpur Sikri’s sprawling structure is made of red sandstone and combines both Hindu and Muslim architecture. The main entrance to this walled city is through the 175 feet Buland Darwaza. The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid and Panch Mahal.
Continue drive towards Agra
On arrival at Agra, check-in at the hotel
Rest of the day is free to explore the city and its local market.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : AGRA/ DELHI (204 kms/4 ½ hrs)
In the morning, visit the Taj Mahal in the sunrise early in the morning.
Taj Mahal which is the seventh wonder of world, built by Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal by the banks of river Yamuna. After her untimely death, Shahajahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum The Taj has been called the most extravagant monument ever built for the sake of love. The great monument took almost 22 years to build and was completed in 1653. Around 20,000 workers from all. (TAJ MAHAL CLOSED ON FRIDAY)
Agra Fort. The foundation was laid by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and continued till the time of Shahjahan. The high red stone monument stretches for around 2.5 kms, dominating a bend in the river Yamuna northwest of the Taj Mahal. The palace is a notable for its smooth blending of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles. The Diwan-i-Am (the hall of public audiences), the Diwan-i-Khas (the Hall of Private Audience), the Khas Palace (the private palace was used by emperor as a sleeping chamber), the Sheesh Mahal (palace of Mirrors), the Shah Jahani Mahal (Shahjahan’s Palace), Jahangiri Mahal (Jahangir’s Palace) and the Akbari Mahal (Akbar’s palace) are the fascinating palaces inside the fort.
Then, drive to Delhi the new highway which crosses beautiful rural landscapes.
On arrival, transfer to Delhi International Airport for the return flight.
Day 12 : DELHI / DEPATURE )
Flight to your onward destination.
