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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Jaipur - Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Arrive at the international airport of Delhi. Here, you will meet the representatives of Indian Tours Catalogue. Get transferred to the hotel in Delhi. Delhi, the capital of India is a sprawling metropolis city with a splendid blend of history and bustling present. It is the place to understand India and Indian culture. Delhi is also an important gateway to reach to other important tourist places of India. Rest of your day is at leisure. Relax at your Delhi hotel or set out to explore the nearby areas of hotel at your own. Stay at the hotel in Delhi overnight.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, you will move on for a half day sightseeing tour of the bustling cities of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi, you can see the world famed Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Experience the shopping expedition at Chandni Chowk with an exciting ride of cycle rickshaw in the buzzing lanes. Later, you will visit Raj Ghat, the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of India.
Move on to New Delhi to experience a pleasant contrast. Appreciate the modern look of New Delhi nestling parks, shopping malls, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Parliament House, India Gate, Diplomatic Enclave and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Indian President's residence). In evening, you will see the Dances of India Show. Stay overnight in the Delhi hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Take breakfast at the hotel. Then you will drive to Agra at the distance of 201 km from Delhi. It is a magnificent city that hosts Taj Mahal. Reach to Agra by the afternoon. Get fresh. Enjoy ride on battery van to the Taj. See world famous Taj Mahal, the epitome of love. It is the most beautiful monument ever built in the world and counted among the wonders of the world.
Visit the massive Agra Fort, built in 1565by the mighty Mughal Emperor Akbar. Formed within the Fort is a picturesque Pearl Mosque that attracts a good number of tourists. Built by Empress Noor Jehan in the loving memory of her father, the Tomb of Itimad-ud- Daulah is alsoworth your visit. The tomb is the finest architectural masterpieces dating back to the medieval Mughal period. For its beauty, the admirers of art call it Mini Taj. The interiors of tomb are much better than the Taj Mahal itself. Stay overnight at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Take breakfast at the hotel. then take a drive to famous wildlife hub Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. It is located near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, about 240 kms from Agra.
On the route, visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is the famous 16th century historical city planned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. You will see here many famous landmarks Fatehpur Sikri, such as Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway of the world; Jama Masjid, the mosque and the Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti, the great Sufi saint of India. Resume your drive to Ranthambore National Park.
Located in Rajasthan, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve covers the area of about 1334 square km. It is one of the best tiger reserves in India. It is considered as the best place to see tigers at their natural habitat. The park is greatly famous with wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Reach at the park. Take an early dinner and retire for the day. Stay overnight at the Ranthambore resort.
Day 05: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Enjoy your complete day of two safaris game viewing in the morning and evening safari in the lush green forests of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. See the tigers and other wildlife Sambhar, Chital, nilgai, antelopes, sloth bears, wild boars, marsh crocodiles, porcupines, leopards, wild jungle cats, Indian hare monitor lizards and jackals, all through the morning. Come back to the resort by 10.00 AM and take your breakfast. After that, you can spend time nearby the pool or tour the famous Ranthambore Fort. Pay reverence at the temple on the top of fort.
Have lunch and again leave for the afternoon safari. Enjoy the safari till evening 17.00 to 18.00 hr. Return back to the resort.
Have your dinner at the resort and retire for the day. Stay overnight at the resort in Ranthambore.
Day 06: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Take an early morning Jeep Safari to explore and enjoy the affluent flora and fauna of Ranthambore National Park. You will see majestic tigers in the natural habitat.
Come back for breakfast and later proceed to Jaipur, the beautiful capital of the state of Rajasthan, about 156 kms far. Reach to Jaipur and check in the hotel. your afternoon time is at your leisure. You can relax at the hotel or set out to explore the Pink city of Jaipur. Stay overnight at Jaipur.
Day 07: Jaipur
Post breakfast, you will enjoy a one day Jaipur sightseeing tour. You can enjoy an elephant ride uphill to visit the famous Amber Fort dating to 17th century. Afterwards, tour the enchanting and beautiful City Palace. It is a monument made with the fine blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Now it houses a museum that hosts rare manuscripts, armories and paintings. Later on, you will visit Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, built of pink sandstone, the landmark of Jaipur. Also visit Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in 1728 by maharaja Jai Singh. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 08: Jaipur - Deogarh
Have breakfast at the Jaipur hotel. Proceed and drive to Deogarh. Located about 200 kms away from Jaipur, Deogarh is about 120 km in the northeast of Udaipur. It is very famous for its Deogarh Mahal Palace and Fort and the miniature painting school. The Deogarh miniatures are decorated with an exquisite collection of Rawat Sahib. On your tour to Deogarh, you can see the frescos or wall paintings of the art form. They can be seen on the walls of the fort. Enjoy your day while travelling all around the town. You can also taste the local flavour by meeting the villagers. Overnight stay at Deogarh Mahal, now converted in a luxury hotel.
Day 09: Deogarh - Udaipur
After delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will take a drive to Udaipur. It is located about 120 kms away. Reach Udaipur and then check in at the Udaipur hotel. Famous as the 'City of Lakes', Udaipur is a beautiful and popular tourist spots of Rajasthan in India. Udaipur can offer you a best array of temples, fairy tale palaces, gardens, lakes and narrow lanes that are spread over with stalls. Your evening time will be at leisure. Take an overnight stay at your Udaipur hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur
Take breakfast at the hotel. Then move on for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. You can see here the beautiful Jagdish Temple, Local Folk Museum and the gardens of Sahelion-ki-Bari. Move on further to enjoy your evening on the Motor Launch Cruise on the peaceful waters of Lake Pichola. You can have the scenic views of the Udaipur city that escalates royally on the lake in the middle of desert. See the extremely beautiful Lake or Jag Niwas Palace and Jag Mandir sitting prettily the azure Lake Pichola waters. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur - Jodhpur
Take breakfast and then drive on to Jodhpur. Jodhpur is 250 kms away from Udaipur. On the route, you can visit the world famous Ranakpur Jain Temple. This temple as old as 15th century, it abounds with complex sculptures and friezes. It has 200 pillars and none of them are similar. They hold up 29 halls. You can visit Temple of the Sun God, two more Jain temples and the erotic sculptures. Move on and reach to another exotic city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur.
Sitting at the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is an imperial city that echoes the royal tales of bravery and love in the golden sandy desert. Jodhpur is a fascinating city all encompassed by a great wall, which is 10 km long with eight gates and numerous bastions. Other main attractions of Jodhpur are the Mehrangarh Fort, dating 15th century and set atop a 125 mts high and rocky hill and Umaid Bhawan Palace hosting a nice museum.
Come back and check in the hotel. Relax. Later you will visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace and enjoy the museum. Overnight at Jodhpur hotel.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Take your breakfast at the hotel. You can enjoy the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur in the morning. You will see the Mehrangarh Fort, that overlooks the city in the illustration of a extensive sentinel. In the Fort, you will visit quite a number of palaces that contain various miniature paintings and cradle room. Afterwards, proceed to see the Jaswant Thada Memorial. Then take a drive to Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, at the distance of about 300 kms from Jodhpur.
Come to Jaisalmer and check in a hotel there. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 13: Jaisalmer
Take breakfast and proceed to have full day sightseeing tour of Golden City of Jaisalmer. Much like a golden mirage, the city rises from the heart of Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is a miraculous amber-colored city of Rajasthan. This city is popular for its beautiful Palaces, Forts and Temples.
You will visit the celebrated Jaisalmer Fort made of yellow stone-the oldest living Fort in the world. Also, you will see the Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank, Patwon-Ki-Haveli and Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, you can move on to the popular Sam Sand Dunes for a brief and enjoyable Camel Safari. Visit the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Enjoy the beautiful sunset from the sand dunes with a feel as if the sky is on fire. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 14: Jaisalmer - Delhi
Have your breakfast at the hotel. Then proceed for a relaxing morning wandering on the narrow zig-zag streets of Jaisalmer. In the afternoon, you will proceed to the railway station for a train to Delhi. Your overnight will be on the train to Jaisalmer.
Day 15: Delhi - Further Destination
Arrival Delhi about 12.00 noon. You will check in a hotel near to the international airport. Relax and board a flight in the evening to your forward destination with sweet memories of incredible India with Indian Tours Catalogue.
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