Royal Rajasthan

DAY 01 ARRIVE MUMBAI
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai city visiting Prince of Wales Museum, Fish Aquarium, Jain Temples, Hanging Gardens. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 02 MUMBAI-UDAIPUR
Morning after breakfast, excursion to Elephanta Caves (closed on Mondays) - from the Gateway of India take a motor launch to the 7th century sculptures of manifestation of Shiva.

Late afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board flight 9W-3406 1925-2110 hrs to Udaipur. Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 IN UDAIPUR
Morning after breakfast, sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Among the places visited are the City Palace - a majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake. A conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance is through the Triple arched gate "Tripolia" with eight marble porticos; the Jagdish temple- built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, this Indo - Aryan temple is the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with note worthy sculpted images etc; the Saheliyon ki Bari with its many fountains etc.

A highlight of your trip to Udaipur is a sunset boat cruise on the beautiful placid Lake Pichola. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces including the beautiful city palace, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. There are two island palaces, The Jagmandir and Jagniwas and also the beautiful Lake Palace sits on an island in this lake. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 UDAIPUR-JODHPUR
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jodhpur (290 kms/7 hrs approx.) en route visiting the exquisitely carved Jain temple at Ranakpur, which is famous for its hall with 1444 pillars of which no two pillars are similar. Continue your drive and on arrival check-in at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel

DAY 05 IN JODHPUR
Late morning city tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Later visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Later visit Mandore, the ancient capital of Marwar, which was abandoned for strategic reasons. At the foot of the hills amidst gardens, commemorative cenotaphs line the silent city. A shrine reputedly of 300 million gods, contains the life size statues of local deities and heroes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06 JODHPUR-JAISALMER
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer (298 kms/8 hrs approx.) - the last citadel in the desert. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 07 IN JAISALMER
Morning sightseeing of Jaisalmer including a visit to the Fort, the Gadisar Lake and the famous Havelis - some of the most exotic ones being the Nathamalji hi Haveli, the Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli etc. In the afternoon excursion to Sam Sand dunes. Enjoy a short camel ride. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08 JAISALMER-BIKANER
Morning after breakfast, depart by surface to Bikaner (310 kms/8 hrs) en route visiting Deshnok Temple, see the miracle temple of Karni Mata presiding Deity of the Royal House of Bikaner. An interesting feature rats are the worshiper of Karni Mata in the forms of Bards and are present in large numbers within the precincts of the temple, thus also know as rats temple. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09 BIKANER-MANDAWA
Morning sightseeing tour of Bikaner city, which is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century Fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Visit the old Fort built by Raja Rai Singh.

Later drive to Mandawa (167 kms/4 hrs approx.) and upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 10 MANDAWA-JAIPUR
Morning sightseeing tour Mandawa, a small town has many havelis and temples. The terrace of the rugged fort provides a panoramic view of the town. See the extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses. Afternoon depart by surface to Jaipur (160 kms/4 hrs) and upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

DAY 11 JAIPUR
Full day city tour of Jaipur city and the Amber fort. Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Take a ride on gaily decorated elephant to the ramparts of the Fort.

Among the principal sights are the Jantar Mantar or the Observatory, The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, The City Palace & Museum and choki dhani. Jaipur is also a major centre of precious and semi precious stones, jewellery, cotton textiles and the typical Blue Pottery. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 JAIPUR-AGRA
Drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughal India. Among the principal attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are the large audience halls, palaces, the Mosques, the tomb of Salim Chishti, The Panchmahal, and the Buland Darwaza, which is among the biggest gates in Asia. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 13 AGRA-DELHI
Morning sightseeing tour Agra city, which includes the eternal monument of love - Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, this beautiful mausoleum is built of pure white marble and is an architectural marvel. Built in the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The building was conceived as a garden tomb with the mausoleum rising at the far end of the complex with the river Yamuna flowing below. Beneath the dome are the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jehan.

Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar over the years 1565 - 1573 with its maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. Most of the buildings originally built by Akbar were destroyed and were replaced by his grandson Shah Jehan. The only surviving structure from Akbar's period apart from the solid sand stone ramparts and the gateway is the Jehangir Mahal. It is the biggest private residence in the complex and its architecture indicates strong influences from Hindu overtones. Afternoon free at leisure and for shopping.

Evening departure transfer to the Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express 2018-2250 hrs to Delhi. Assistance on arrival at the Railway Station and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 14 IN DELHI
Full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Among the principal sights are the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat in the old city area and the Government Buildings, a drive through the Rajpath to the majestic India Gate, the Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutab Minar etc. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 15 DEPART DELHI
Morning after early breakfast, departure transfer to the airport to board flight EK 511 Departing at 1000 hrs.