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 Rajputana, the modern-day state of Rajasthan, has been the scene of some of India's most famous battles and infamous court intrigues, and is home to its finest forts and palaces. The magnificent Jai Mahal Palace, the idyllic Lake Palace and the secluded Mandawa Castle are just some of the regal settings in which you will be treated like a maharaja. The forts at Jodhpur and Chittor encapsulate the romance and chivalry of India's powerful Rajput Kings, while at the ancient capital of Amber an ascent on elephant-back recreates the majesty of a bygone era. Unique fresco styles and intricate miniature paintings adorn the Rajasthani palaces which were once inhabited by the most flamboyant ruling dynasties. An exciting Desert safari in the heart of Thar
Desert in Jaiselmer. While relaxing in the royal palaces, this tour rediscovers the majesty of this " Land of the Kings".


USD 1799 + Airfare - PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
22 Nights / 23 Days DELHI/ AGRA/ BHARATPUR/ JAIPUR/ AJMER/ PUSHKAR/ NAGAUR/ MANDAWA/ BIKANER/
JAISALMER/JODHPUR/ MOUNT ABU/ RANAKPUR/ HALDIGHATI/ KUMBALGARH/ BAMBORA/ CHITTORGARH/ UDAIPUR/DELHI

DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI

Meeting, assistance and transfer to QUTAB hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day guided tour of New Delhi. The
buildings designed by Edward Lutyens, architect of modern Delhi - are truly majestic. The Presidential Palace,
Parliament House & India Gate are all reminiscent of the British “Raj”. You drive through Delhi’s beautiful tree-
lined avenues and the Diplomatic Enclave enroute to the 12th century, 234 foot high fluted minaret of  Qutab Minar,
followed by a visit to the Chattarpur temple complex and Humayan's tomb. Return to hotel for Overnight

DAY 02 DELHI > AGRA

 Morning after breakfast, drive to the city of Taj Agra. On arrival check into AMAR hotel. After check in, proceed
for city sightseeing tour, visiting the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many
architectural styles is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan, It took
22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble. Indeed a magnificant memorial.
Next visit the Agra Fort which lies across river Jamuna. It was here thatAurangzeb the 3rd son of Shah Jahan
kept his father under house arrest, followed by a visit to  Itmaudualla,  a mosoleum built by Queen Noor Jahan
wife of Emperor Jahangir, in memory of her parents. End your tour with Sikandra, tomb of the Mughal Emperor
Akbar the Great. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 03 AGRA > FATHEPUR SIKRI > BHARATPUR

Morning depart by surface for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, enroute visiting Fathepur-Sikri today a ghost city lying
35 kms from Agra. Built in red sandstone, it was the capital city of the great Mughals and abondoned after 15 years
due to water shortage, when the capital was shifted to Agra. Visit Salim Chisti's tomb, a poem in white marble built
in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar. It is an example of robust stability
combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them are the Diwane
Khas (Hall of private audiance) Punch Mahal (5 story palace) and the Buland Darwaza. After visit continue drive
and on arrival at Bharatpur check  into BIRDIE NEST. Balance day at leisure. Overnight stay

DAY 04 BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY

Morning after breakfast, take a rickshaw ride through the bird sanctuary, for viewing birds & other jungle life.
Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight stay at Birdie Nest in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

DAY 05 BHARATPUR > JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for the City of  Jaipur- an exuberance of colour, dance &  song with
traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' it is one of India's most well planned cities with wide straight
avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. A 4 hours drive gets you to this land of Maharaja's, forts &
Palaces and diversity of colours & culture, which is unique to the State of Rajasthan. On arrival check into
SHAHAPURA HOUSE. Afternoon proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of the city palace,  the palace museum,
 Jai Singh's observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) & Albert hall museum. Return to hotel via Johari Bazar
(Gem Market) and Curio shops. A great place to hunt for bargins. Evening free . Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 06 JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast, proceed for full day excursion to see three of the most immressive forts of Rajasthan.
Visit the impressive Amber Fort the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to
the gates of the fort. Next visit Jaigarh & Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh built in 1726, has the worlds largest cannon
on wheels, while Nahargarh built in 1734 provides a Panoramic view of the Jaipur city. Late afternoon
return to hotel via Ram Niwas Garden. Balance day free. Overnight in hotel

DAY 07 JAIPUR > AJMER > PUSHKAR

Morning depart by surface for Pushkar. Enroute visit the town of Ajmer, visiting the Dargaha (mosque). Later on
arrival check into JAGAT PALACE hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight in the resort. Pusker has an annual cattle
fair, which is world famous. This year  the annual FAIR begins on 05th & ends on 13th November 2008

DAY 08 PUSHKAR > NAGAUR

Morning depart by surface for Nagaur established in 4 AD,  and gifted by Emperor Shahjahan to Amar Singh
Rathore, is one of the most picturesque of Rajput townships and a prime example of Rajput culture. It has witnessed
many historic battles fought by the Rajputs. On arrival check into luxury tents at ROYAL CAMP. Afternoon guided
city tour visiting the Royal Cenetops, the 12th century Nagaur fort, whose massive walls encompass an ancient complex
of richly painted palaces, mosques, temples, intricate baoris (reservoirs) fountains, open terraces and pleasure gardens
dating back to the Mughal times. Also visit Saufi ka Masjid built by Emperor Akbar. Return to camp for overnight

DAY 09 NAGAUR > DUNDLOD >MANDAWA (Shekawati Region)

Morning depart by surface for Mandawa. Enroute visit Dundlod fort & city. There are many reasons for visiting
Rajasthan. One of them is Shekhawati. Nowhere else in the world is there such a profusion  of wall paintings,
so intricate and finely executed, in hundereds of havelis, temples, cenotaphs, wells & forts, as in this region.
You can rightly call it an Open Air Art gallery. On arrival check into MANDAWA CASTLE.  Balance day
free to explore inside the castle with its treasure house of antiques. Overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 10 MANDAWA > BIKANER

Morning depart by surface for Bikaner the foundation city of the famous Camel Corps. On arrival check into
BASANT VIHAR PALACE hotel Afternoon gui9ded tour visiting, Junagadh fort built by Raja Rai Singh the
6th ruler of the state of Bikaner in 1589 AD. See the architectural marvel, intricate carvings on red stone, some of
the finest collection of armoury, gold & lacquer workmanship on glass, before contunuing your tour to the
Ganga Golden Jublee museum, where you get to view an impressive collection of  sculptures dating back from the
Gupta ( 4AD) &  the Kushan (1AD) period, before returning to hotel . Evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 11 BIKANER > JAISELMER

Morning after breakfast, depart by road for Jaisalmer. Enroute visiting Devi Kund - where lies the cenotaps with
ornamental chattris of the Royal House of Bikaner followed by a visit to the famous Deshnok Temples (also called
the rat temple) dedicated to Karni Mata, the presiding diety of the Royal House of Bikaner. Later on arrival check into
NARAIN NIWAS PALACE hotel. Afternoon free to walk around this old historic town, with its narrow lanes
full of curio shops and crowded bazars. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 12 JAISELMER > DESERT CAMP

Morning after breakfast, transfer by Jeep to FIFU DESERT CAMP located 50 kms from Jaiselmer, in the heart
of the desert, from where you begin your desert safari. Today you do half day safari on camel back & return to
camp for dinner & overnight under the stars. An experience not to be forgotten in a hurry.

DAY 13 DESERT CAMP > CAMEL SAFARI

Morning after breakfast proceed on camel backs for a full day Safari. You carry packed lunch today. Visit a few
desert villages, to see the nomadic lifestyle of these people,  the desert national park, where you will see the great
Indian bustard, desert hawks and eagles, black buck,  Monitor lizards, migratory birds and the imperial sand
grouse. Later in the evening, return to Fifu Desert camp for campfire, dinner & overnight under the stars.

DAY 14 DESERT CAMP > JAISELMER

Morning, after breakfast, transfer by jeep to Jaiselmer city. On arrival check-into NARAIN NIWAS PALACE hotel
Later proceed for city tour. Visit the Patwon-Ki & Salim Singh haveli, which is about 300 years old and housed the
Prime Minister of Jaiselmer State. Also visit Gadisar  lake, which once provided the entire water supply of the city.
Next stop takes you to the 800 year Fort built of golden yellow sandstone by Prince Jaisal on the Trikuta Hill. Within
its walls defended by 99 turrets lies the old city, which is nearly a quarter of modern day Jaiselmer. Walk thru the
narrow yet facinating bylanes before returning to hotel. Afternoon visit the ancient city of Lodurva, once the capital
of the Bhatti rulers, now deserted. See the house of Queen Moomal, the Kalpa Vriksa ( tree of life) Toran Dwar,
ancient temples & water tanks, before returning to your hotel for Overnight stay.

DAY 15 JAISELMER > JODHPUR

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Jodhpur. On arrival check into AJIT BHAWAN PALACE hotel.
Afternoon visit Mandore Gardens - set on a plateau are the ruins of the ancient Marwar Capital now surrounded
by beautiful gardens. See the Hall of heroes & the Shrine of 300 million Gods before returning to hotel for Overnight

DAY 16 JODHPUR

Morning after breakfast, proceed for city tour of  Jodhpur,  also called the "blue city " due to most of  the houses in
the old town painted blue. You get an magificient bird view from top of the hill on which the majestic Meharngarh
fort is located. Visit Jaswant Thada, the white marble cenetoph of Maharana Jaswant Singh, surrounded by 4 other
of later rulers. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, built atop a hill. See the wonderful carvings & delicate lattice works on the
hard sandstone walls of the fort. On return walk around this blue city bazars & see the ornate & ancient clock tower.
Afternoon proceed for half day village safari - a memorable outing in jeeps visiting various traditional Bishnois
villages and seeing local handicrafts being made. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 17 JODHPUR > MOUNT ABU

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Mount Abu - the beautiful hill health resort spread over a few kms
of  strangly shaped hills and green forests, situated at a height of 1219m in the Aravalli hills. Its mild climate,
temples with medieval indian sculptures and once the summer resort of Maharajas, makes it one of the most
popular hillstations in India. On arrival check into CONNAUGHT HOUSE.  Afternoon, proceed for guided half
day  excursion to the Famous Jain Temples at Dilwara -  located on a hill shaded by mango trees. The complex
comprises of 5 temples of  Jain Tirthankars- Adinath, Neminath, Mahavira, Hrishavdeva & Parshwanath. The
oldest being that of Adinath, built around 10th century AD. The other temples were consequently added with
the passage of time. Return to hotel. Evening free - Take a walk around the Nikki lake - an artificial lake in the
heart of this small town, where you can indulge in a boat ride or  Stroll down to the Sunset point where the
valley has abruptly ended to watch the sunset. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 18 MOUNT ABU > RANAKPUR > KHUMBALGARH > RANAKPUR

Morning after breakfast, depart for Ranakpur. Located on the western slope of the Aravalli hills are remains of
Jain temples built around 12th century AD on similar patterns like Dilwara.  On arrival check into MAHARANI
BAGH ORCHARD resort,  a former hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Udaipur. Afternoon excursion to Kumbalgarh
Fort, built in 1458 AD by Maharana Kumbha. It is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan situated on a craggy mountain
top 700 ft absl providing a panoramic view of the Aravalli ranges and the desert of Marwar. Visit the Badal mahal,
Megh Durbar, the ruined Jain temple of 2nd century AD, the Neelkanth Mahadev  temple and the cenetop of
Rana Kumbha, before returning to hotel. Evening ret6urn to your resort for overnight stay.

DAY 19 RANAKPUR > BAMBORA

Morning visit Ranakpur group of Jain temples built between 12 & 15th century AD. The temple complex surrounded
by a 200ft high wall inside which stands 29 white marble temples, the 29th that of Adinath is specially viewworthy
The temple has 80 domes balanced on 1444 ornamented pillars, each of them with an unique sculpture. Afternoon
depart by car for Bambora, located at the crossroads of many interesting destinations of Rajasthan, it is an quient
little township. Enroute to Bambora, visit the 10th century Jagat Temples also known as the Kajuraho Temples
of Rajasthan. The sculpture work is magnificient. Later on arrival check into KARNI FORT hotel for overnight.

DAY 20 BAMBORA > CHITTORGARH > UDAIPUR

Morning depart by surface for Udaipur. Enroute visiting the historically famousChittorgarh Fort - the ancient capital
of the Shishodia Rajput well known for their valour & chivalry. Built in 7th century AD by  Chitraqngada a Maori
Rajput,  it was attacked thrice & remained Chittor's capital till 1568 AD.  Visit  Queen Padmani's Mahal, surrounded
by water, the Sat Bis Deuri ( Jain ornamented temple adorned with Hindu God's & Goddesses)  the Tower of fame
and the Victory tower erected by one of the greatest rajputh warrior kings, Maharana Rana Kumbh in the year 1440
to commemorate his victory over Sultam Khilji of Malwa. Also see the 8th century Chitoreswari, Khumbshamji
&  Krishna temple,  Rana Khumba's palace & Babur's( First Mughal Emperor of India) cannon before
continuing your drive to Udaipur. Later  on arrival check into HILLTOP hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 21 UDAIPUR

Morning after breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to Haldighati 40 kms from Udaipur, a site of immence
historic interests as the memorable battle between Maharan Pratap & Mughal emperor Akbar was fought here
in 1576 AD. The Rana was badly wounded and defeated while  his faithful horse Chetak died while crossing
the moat. A memorial pillar has been set up here to honour the Royal horse. Next visit the ancient temples of
Eklinji, built in 734 AD a complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls devoted to Eklinji - the Deity of the
Maharanas of Mewar , followed by a visit to Nagda - the first capital of Bappa Rawal. See the magnificient
Torana exquisitely carved with graceful Asparas and the Sas- Bahu Templesphere built in 10th century AD.
The last visit on todays itinerary is the temple shrine of Nathdwara built in 17th century AD dedicated to
Lord Krishna. It is one of the most celebrated of the Vaishnava shrines. Return to hotel for Overnight

DAY 22 UDAIPUR

Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city sightseeing tour visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple,
Sahelion- ki-bagh, Fathesagar lake, Pratap Samarak & the Sajjan Niwas Gardens before returning to hotel.
Afternoon visit Sajjangarh, also called Moonsoon Palace, a fortified palace atop a steep hill, overlooking the
city of Udaipur, providing magnificient views of the lakes and palaces of Udaipur. Evening enjoy boat ride
on lake Pichola visiting Gangaur Ghat, small islands inhabited by migratory birds, and the Jag Mandir Palace,
where ShahaJahan stayed for a while during his excile. Enjoy sunset before returning back to hotel for overnight.

DAY 23 UDAIPUR > DELHI < DEPARTURE

Morning transfer to airport to connect flight to Delhi at 0820 hrs. On arrival at 1045 hrs, transfer to QUTAB hotel.
After fresh & change proceed for half day guided tour of Old Delhi. Explore the magnificent Red Fort, built at
the zennith of the Mughal empire in India. The centuries- old international market place that sprawls at its feet
is still one of Delhi’s most important commercial hubs: Chandni Chowk, or “Moonlight Square”. Walk through the
bustling silver market and the wholesale spice market. The sounds, smells and colors of  the bazaar, and the throngs
of people who animate it makes this an unforgettable spectacle. Visit Jumma Masjid,  the largest mosque in Asia.,
and Rajghat - the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, before returning to hotel. Afternoon free to explore
the exotic markets, boutiques and art galeries of Delhi. (Vehicle with driver at disposal) Later in time
transfer to the International airport to connect flight for onward journey (Room till 12 Noon)

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October to March
 USD 1799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS # SINGLE SUPPLEMENT USD 899 Include
Accommodation in standard air conditioned rooms with attached bath on twin sharing basis, with daily breakfast at all places,
Except at Jaiselmer Desert Camp where all meals are included.
All surface, including arrival/departure transfers, at all places mentioned in itinerary using air-conditined vehicle
Sightseeing & Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary using air-conditioned vehicle, as per itinerary.
Rickshaw Ride in Bharatpur, Elephant Ride at Amber Fort, Village safari in Jodhpur, Desert safari at Jaisalmer and Boat Ride in Lake Pichola,
Services of local English speaking guide at all places of visitAll Transfers and Luggage Handling Within India
Professional service charges for preparing & executing the tour program
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at monuments of visit as per itinerary, airports, etc, including insurance of vehicle, driver & gasoline
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