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(13 Nights / 14 Days)
Tour Code: (NHI – GTR 13N / 14D)

Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur –
Mt.Abu -Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra – Delhi

Tour Highlights

Dedicated English/French/German speaking guides at your service through out the trip
Heena or Mehndi application on hands and arms, a sign of a joyous occasion in Indian culture (During stay in Delhi)
Free lessons in Indian Paintings, Miniatures, Frescoes, and Pottery making at Jaipur Watch traditional artisans at work in Jaipur
Golfing at Delhi and Jaipur
Experience the Taj Mahal in Moonlight (during full moon Days)
Visit Amer fort, Jaipur on elephant back
Services of resident park naturalist in each of the wild life reserves.
Jungle safari on Jeeps and Elephant back wherever available
Daily full breakfast
Arrival & Departure transfer
All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
Internal flights (Economy Class)
Thrill to the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort at Delhi
Desert Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
Jeep Safari to Tribal Village in Jodhpur

• Day 1- Arrive Delhi (in the evening)
  On arrival, our local guide will meet and assist you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel for an overnight stay.
  
  Delhi: As the capital of the largest democracy in the world, Delhi is the focus of the socio economic and political life of India. India's capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Their origins are extending as far back as 1200 BC, and since then seven cities were been built and destroyed. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. All of them have left their mask, reprint and relics and those are the things that make the capital city as well as the most popular city of India an irresistible Nature Holidaiz India itinerary. Therefore, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the city's past.
   

• Day 2: Delhi-Nawalgarh/Mandawa (Shekhawati)
  After breakfast, go on a half-Day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Rajghat, Afternoon; leave Delhi for Nawalgarh/Mandawa, Arrive Nawalgarh/Mandawa and check in Hotel.
  
  Shekhawati: Starting around 14th century, a number of Muslim clans moved into the area and the town which developed in the region became important trading posts on the caravan routes emanating from the ports of Gujarat. The merchants prospered and in later years, encouraged by the British, established themselves as traders across the country. Although the towns have long since lost any importance they may once have had, what they have not lost do the merchants build the amazing painted ‘havelis’ (houses). Most of the buildings date from the 18th century to early this century.
   

• Day 3: Nawalgarh/Mandawa – Bikaner
  Morning trip is the visit at the 'Havelis' of Nawalgarh & Mandawa, and in the afternoon, transfer to Bikaner. Upon arrival, check in Hotel for overnight stay.
  
  Bikaner: Binaker’s history dates back to 1488 A.D. when a Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, transformed a barren into impressive city, called Bikaner. Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in Redding-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars, a line of balconies, aerial windows of varying designs and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner and interesting experience. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions; an enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The Royal Chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings & births once celebrated.
   

• Day 4: Bikaner-Jaisalmer
  After breakfast, visit the Junagadh Fort and the Camel Breeding Farm Camel Breeding Farm - 10 km away, an institute for research work on camels. The first of its kind in Asia, you can see camels of all types, sizes, & ages. In the afternoon, leave Bikaner for Jaisalmer. On arrival, check in pre-booked Hotel. The Rest of the Day is free at your leisure.
  
  Jaisalmer: Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its entire awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the region. Founded on the crossroads of lucrative trade routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its rulers and for the aesthetic sense represented by their palaces & havelis. The setting sun turning Jaisalmer into a beautiful golden brown is a spectacular sight.
   

• Day 5: Jaisalmer
  Morning, take a city tour of Jaisalmer. See the citadel - the Fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the population lives. The fort also houses Jain temples of the 12th to 15th centuries, Patwon Ki Haveli - a five-storey mansion with carved pillars & murals of Salim Singh. In addition, a courtesan has built visit Gadsisar, which had once supplied water to the city; the temples & archways around it. Later in the evening take an excursion to Sam - 45 km away, known for its sand dunes & is the venue for the Desert festival. Get the actual feel of the desert by enjoying a camel ride on the sand dunes.
   

• Day 6: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
  After breakfast, transfer to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check in Hotel.
  
  Jodhpur: Nestling within the depths of the Thar Desert, is the stronghold of the Rathore clan - Jodhpur, once the capital of the former princely state of Marwar, the second largest city of Rajasthan, after Jaipur. It is an island of marble palaces, cordoned off from the desert by an immense wall, with eight gates facing different directions. It displays some very fine mementoes of its glorious past - palaces, temples and other elegant monuments of architectural and historical value. The graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts, folk dances music and the brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city. The colorful turbans worn by the men folk add more color to the city.
  
  Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which literally means "Majestic Fort", located at the very center of the city. There are, in all, three gates, each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts' ramparts are well preserved. Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also, visit the Clock Tower - the city center.
   

• Day 7: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu
  Morning, transfer to Mt. Abu, en-route visit Jain temples at Ranakpur
  
  Ranakpur: Renowned for some marvelous carved temples in Amber stone, Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the community 96 km from Udaipur The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, comes across as a marvelous feat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn there were built in 1460, so well preserved and sparkling is the marble. The main temple is support on 1,444 pillars - none of which is similar carved. After the visit, continue driving to Mt. Abu. On arrival, check in pre-booked Hotel.
   

• Day 8: Mount Abu – Udaipur
  Morning, visit Mt. Abu - the Dilwara Jain temples, one of the finest examples of Jain architecture in India, The complex includes 02 temples in which the art of carving marble reached unsurpassed heights. Afternoon, transfer to Udaipur: "The Venice of the East", Udaipur is an enchanting city. From lakes in the midst of sandy terrain to green-forested hills where wildlife still abounds, the surprises are endless. And, in the lakes, or by their edges, are palaces straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the other. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh, Udaipur has surrounded by the Aravalli mountain ranges situated on the edge of three lakes.
   

• Day 9: Udaipur
  Witness the Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Visit Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for the maids of honor) & the City Palace. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
  
  Afternoon, leave Pushkar for Jaipur, upon arrival; check in at the pre-booked Hotel.Jaipur: picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. A formidable wall, the only planned city of its time, encircles Jaipur. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets.
  
  Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage Hotels, once the residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that makes your trip to the pink city a memorable one.
  
  Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur, Visit the Jantar Mantar - the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamelware, and weapons dating back to the 15th century; Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which was built in 1799.
   

• Day 12: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
  After breakfast, take a short excursion to Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal, & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.
  
  In the afternoon, leave Jaipur for Agra, en-route visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri.
  
  Fatehpur Sikri: built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 was the old capital of the Moghuls, and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal, & other Palaces, which is still preserved in its original glory, credit of which goes to Lord Curzon. Continue driving to Agra. Upon arrival, check in Hotel.
   

• Day 13: Agra
  Visit the Agra Fort containing the halls of Private Public audience, Itmad-ud-Daullah followed by the visit to the highlight of the Day - Taj Mahal, built by the Mogul emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains, perhaps the perfect architecture in the world.
   

• Day 14: Agra-Delhi
  In the morning, transfer to Delhi. Upon arrival, check in at your pre-booked Hotel and spend the afternoon with the visit to New Delhi - Drive pass Presidents House & the Parliament, witness the India Gate & visit Humayun's Tomb & Qutab Minar. Evening, transfer to the airport to board on your onward/return flight.
  
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