DAY 01: DELHI
On arrival at airport, be received by our representative and take a transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
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DAY 02: DELHI
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy a full day's city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort comprising of exquisite palaces reflecting Mughal architecture and the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaars. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb, one of the city's finest historic sites as well as the Qutub Minar, a soaring, 239.5 ft high tower of victory dating back to 1199. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, Rajpath and India Gate, among other landmarks. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 03: DELHI - AGRA - 216 KILOMETRES /4 HOURS BY ROAD
After breakfast drive to Agra. Enroute visit Sikandra. On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. Refresh yourself and go on a sightseeing tour of the city - visit the Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Made of red sandstone, this structure reflects fine Mughal architecture with ornate interiors in the Jehangir Mahal (Jehangir's Palace), Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) and Deewan-e-Am (Hall of Public Audience). At sunset, visit the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is looked upon as the ultimate symbol of love with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 04: AGRA - JAIPUR 249 KILOMETRES /6 HOURS BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Enroute, visit the imperial 'Ghost Town' of Fatehpur Sikri, constructed of sandstone and built by Emperor Akbar. Within it, lies the tomb of the great Sufi saint, Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch Mahal (Palace of Five Storeys) and the Buland Darwaza (Gate of Victory), two of the many excellent representations of Mughal architecture. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or take a walk through the city' s streets. In the evening, visit the Birla Temple for the 'Arati' (prayer) ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 05: JAIPUR
After breakfast, proceed to Amber (pronounced Aamer) Fort enjoying an elephant ride up the fort's ramparts. The fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. Later, enjoy a city tour. Visit the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) from where the palace women would discreetly observe the activities of the bustling bazaar below, without being seen themselves. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum, which contains elaborate costumes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Then visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory nearby built in 1728. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 06: JAIPUR - BIKANER - 320 KILOMETRES /6 HOURS BY ROAD
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 07: BIKANER - JAISALMER - 323 KILOMETRES /6 HOURS BY ROAD
After breakfast, proceed on a morning sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort, Anup Mahal, Ganga Mandir, Rang Mahal and Har Mandir. Later drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 08: JAISALMER
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the 800 years old sandstone Jaisalmer Fort that dominates the entire town with its presence atop the Trikuta Hill. The Fort encloses a number of exquisitely carved havelis of merchants. Also visit the Jain temples dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries, the town's main market and assorted havelis including the most renowned Patwon-ki-Haveli. Later, proceed to Sam Sand Dunes and enjoy a camel ride up to Sunset Point. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 09: JAISALMER - JODHPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival, check into the hotel for overnight stay. Enjoy a sightseeing tour in the faternoon and visit the Meherangarh Fort built during the 15th and 16th centuries. Within the Fort are some magnificent palaces with superb collections of palanquins, elephant hawdahs (seats used by the royalty during processions), miniature paintings, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Stop by at the Jaswant Thada, which harbors royal cenotaphs built in white marble. Also visit the colorful local market around the popular landmark, the Clock Tower. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 10: JODHPUR - UDAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. En route visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur where intricate carvings detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. On arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel for overnight stay.
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DAY 11: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, go on a half-day sightseeing tour and visit the City Palace where the royal family still resides. The main portion of the palace is now a museum, which houses a lavish collection of artifacts, intricate miniature paintings and sculptures. Take a stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. Enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola (subject to watr level) in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 12: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, take a transfer to the airport to board connecting flight for onward destination.
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