HIGHLIGHTS OF RAJASTHAN

Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you in transfer to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel on arrival and relax. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Delhi - India's capital and major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold, the ancient and the modern. Delhi unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, human diversity, history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and the New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Delhi is a bliss for history lovers.

After breakfast, proceed with Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk – oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you and drive past Red Fort to reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb - first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

After breakfast, you will head to Agra. Agra - a wonderful former city of the Mughals, home to the famous Taj Mahal. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After some relaxation, visit the Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Later in the evening, pay visit to the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal, which is one man’s monumental testimony to love, has become synonymous not only with this city, but with all of India. A mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his empress Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is the primary attraction of the city. Watching sunset over this iconic monument, is truly a sight to behold. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

Post breakfast and check out, drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Jaipur: Jaipur is a city known as the Pink City of India due to extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings of the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural styles and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewellery. The ambiance of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll take you to the magnificent Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Set on the dry, craggy Aravalli Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake. Ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where the Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years. Later, take a stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds; a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal woman could peer down unseen by the world through its 953 ornate stone screens. Also see the City Palace; constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this 19th century palace exhibits an exquisite blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles and features exquisite palaces and buildings. Next stop is Jantar Mantar, again built by Sawai Jai Singh II, which is an astronomical observatory exhibiting architectural astronomical instruments. No tour is complete without a little bit of shopping. So in the evening, now proceed to Jaipur Bazaars to experience the local culture and explore the shopping hub Jaipur is famous for. Explore the streets and stores of Jaipur and take a piece of India back home. Jaipur is the central hub for shopping in India. The dazzling bazaars of this hypnotic city are flooded with textiles, footwear, ready-made garments, antique jewels, artefacts, bandhini print, carpets, pottery, marble curios and book, a mind-boggling collection of other exciting items. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Pushkar. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, explore Pushkar city, visit the ghats of the sacred Pushkar Lake dotted with various Hindu temples. This lake is said to be of huge significance as it is said to have medicinal and curative properties. Visit the renowned Brahma Temple - the only temple primarily dedicated to Lord Brahma in India located on a bank of the Pushkar Lake. Spend time exploring the bustling markets of Pushkar. Overnight in Pushkar.

In morning after breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Today, proceed for sightseeing of Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort perched on a 150 m high hill, built in 1459. A well-preserved old cannon overlooking the city is a sight to behold. The Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with meticulously carved panels, latticed windows or "Jharokhas" with evocative names. The chambers of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana speak volumes of the splendor and glamor of the bygone era. Next, visit the Jaswant Thada - a graceful marble cenotaph built in the loving memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II (Maharaja of Jodhpur from 1873-1895). A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills that gives it a secluded and a mystic aura. If permitted, also visit nearby markets to Clock Tower. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.

After breakfast, check-out and drive to Udaipur. Udaipur is a beautiful historic city founded in 1533. It is named after its founder Maharaja Udai Singh. Within the city, you will discover azure water lakes and rich heritage including Forts, temples mostly belonging to the Rajput era in Rajasthan. It is renowned for its incredibly-beautiful Lake Palace, City Palace located on the banks of Pichola Lake and the Udaipur Solar Observatory - believed to be the best solar observatory in Asia. En route, visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple - a 15th century temple made of white marble. It was built by a rich Jain businessman and is dedicated to Lord Adinath - 1st Tiranthakara (Spiritual teacher) of Jainism. This temple is said to have around 1,400 pillars that are designed totally different from each other. It was among the 77 sites to be nominated as the 7 wonders of the world. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

After breakfast, visit the wondrous City Palace - a white marble palace complex built during the Rajput rule. It is a blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, European and Chinese architecture. The main highlights of this palace are the Monsoon Palace, Lake Palace, Amar Vilas, Zenana Mahal (private quarters of the royal Rajput women), Jagdish Temple and Neemach Mata temple etc. Head to the Sahelion Ki Bari - a beautiful garden meant for the Rajput Kings and Queens leisure time. Visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, a cultural place showcasing the traditions and culture of Rajasthan, traditional ornaments, folk traditional outfits, puppets, masks, dolls, classical paintings and folk musical instruments. Later, enjoy boat ride at the Lake Pichola - an artificial fresh-water lake founded in 1362 AD. It is the oldest and one of the largest lakes of Udaipur. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

Breakfast at hotel. After some relaxation, our company representative will escort you to the Airport to board your flight back home.