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No. of Days :-
(22
Nights / 23 Days
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Places to be covered :-
New Delhi -
Bagar - Bikaner -Jaisalmer -Jodhpur - Kumbalgarh
- Udaipur - Dungarpur - Bijapur - Kota
- Ranthambhore - Pushkar -Jaipur - Neemrana
Day 1 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Indira Gandhi International airport at
Delhi, meet Canter Tours representative there
transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 / Delhi
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed
for sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi :
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing
tour of New Delhi would include a visit to
the Qutub Minar, the Humayun's Tomb, a drive
along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing Parliament House, India Gate, the
President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would
end with a proceed to through the Diplomatic
Enclave. Overnight stay in Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old
Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the
memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort, Jama
Masjid - the largest mosque in India and palace
of the Moghul Empire.
Day 3 / New Delhi - Bagar
( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Shekhawati town and
Bagar. The typical havelis in Shekhawati consist
of two courtyards, an outer one for the men
which serves as an extended threshold and the
inner one, the domain of the women. The biggest
ones sometimes had three or four courtyards and
two to three stories high. On arrival transfer
to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 / Bagar
In the morning after delicious breakfast
excursion to Nawalgarh - founded in 1737 by
Nawal Singh. Has some of the best preserved
havelis and finest frescoes in Shekhawati.
Thereafter visit Mandawa - founded in the 18th
century. Mandawa, often called the open air art
gallery of Rajasthan', the region is famous for
the high quality frescoes. Also visit the
painted Havelis of the ancient and the famous
silk route. Overnight stay in Bagar.
Day 5 / Bagar - Bikaner (
By Car )
In the morning proceed to Bikaner - the camel
city. Enjoy to see the well-preserved Junagarh
Fort. It is an unassailable fortress, which has
never been conquered. Built in 1593 A.D. by Raja
Rai Singh, one of the most distinguished
generals in the army of Emperor Akbar. There are
about 230 camels at the National Camel Research
Center and three different breeds are reared
here. The British army had a camel crops drawn
from Bikaner during the World War I. Also visit
Fort Museum and Lallgarh Palace . Overnight stay
in Bikaner.

Day 6 / Bikaner -
Jaisalmer ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Jaisalmer. On arrival
transfer on camels to desert camp in a village
outside Jaisalmer to spend the day in rustic
desert atmosphere. Overnight stay in desert
camp.
Day 7 / Jaisalmer
In the morning proceed to Jaisalmer city and
transfer to hotel. Thereafter proceed for
sightseeing of various attractions of the town
covering forts & Jain Temples within the Fort
built in 12th to 15th century which are very
worth watching. The specialty of the Fort is
that still approximately 5000 people are living
inside. Visit Fort Palace & atop from Palace you
can have the golden view of whole Jaisalmer city
as whole city is built in yellow sand stones,
when sun rays fall on the city, it give
impression as golden city of India. Afterwards
go for Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli and Patwon Ki
Haveli. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 8 / Jaisalmer -
Jodhpur ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to through desert
landscape with brief halts at Kheechan and Osian
village. Osian village is like an oasis in the
desert, situated on the diversion off the main
Jodhpur - Bikaner Highway. Osian has 15
beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical
temples. The earlier Surya or Sun Temple later
go for Sachiya Mata Temple, Kali temple and the
main temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira. At
Jodhpur visit old markets around Clock Tower.
Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 9 / Jodhpur
In the morning half day jeep safari. Thereafter
back at Jodhpur and visit Mehrangarh Fort,
Mehrangarh Fort was founded in 15th century by
the Rathore. Rajputs when they shifted their
capital from nearby Mandore to Jodhpur. Also
proceed for the Jaswant Thada, located half way
up the interminably long road that climbs
onwards to the fort, is the traditional
cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur.
Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental
gardens and chattris is the fabulous white
marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in
1899. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 10 / Jodhpur -
Kumbhalgarh ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Kumbhalgarh, proceed
to the temples of Ranakpur en route and reach
Kumbhalgarh - a beautiful location nestled in
forested hills encompassing an impregnable fort.
Its location had always been Kumbhalgarh's
greatest advantage. Because it was virtually
inaccessible in the 15th century, Rana Kumbha of
Mewar built this great defensive fortress on a
3,500 feet, high hill overlooking the approaches
from Ajmer and Marwar. Today, precisely because
it is within easy reach of Udaipur, Jodhpur,
Ajmer and Pushkar -yet off the well trodden
tourist routes-Kumbhalgarh is an attractive
destination. Overnight stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Day 11 / Kumbhalgarh -
Udaipur ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Udaipur & transfer to
hotel. At sunset take a boat trip over Lake
Pichhola. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 12 / Udaipur
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed
for sightseeing of Udaipur covering Saheliyon ki
Bari, City Palace, Eklingji and Nagda. Evening
entertainment at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 13 / Udaipur -
Dungarpur ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Dungarpur and transfer
to hotel. Thereafter go for stunning interiors
of Juna Mahal Palace. The seven storey palace,
Juna Mahal was built in stages between 13th and
18th centuries. The former royal hunting lodge,
on a nearby hilltop, has sensational views over
the town and its many temples. Dungarpur has
largest concentration of Bhil tribal population
in Rajasthan. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay
in Dungarpur.
Day 14 / Dungarpur -
Bijaipur ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Bijaipur, on arrival
transfer to hotel. Thereafter enjoy with
sightseeing the most impressive Chittaur Fort,
historically known for its fierce battles and
bloody sacrifices. The Fort, the pride of
Chittaur. The fort has many magnificent
monuments - all fine examples of Rajput
architecture. Unfortunately, on account of the
various battles fought and lost, many of the
monuments are in ruins. Some of the monuments
that can be seen are the Kirti Stambh, Rana
Kumbha's, Vijay Stambh and Padmini's Palaces.
Overnight stay in Bijapur.
Day 15 / Bijaipur - Kota
( By Car)
In the morning proceed to Kota through ruined
temple towns of Menal and Bijoliyan. Overnight
stay in Kota.
Day 16 / Kota
In the after delicious breakfast continue sight
seeing in Kota. Its wealth of impressive forts,
opulent palaces and splendid temples of past
centuries retain their former glory. The history
of the city dates back to the 12th century AD,
when chieftain Rao Deva, conquered the territory
and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Thereafter in the
early I 7th century AD, during the the
ruler of Bundi - Rao Ratan Singh, reign of the
Mughal Emperor Jahangir, gave the smaller
principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh.
Since then, Kota became a hallmark of Rajput
gallantry and culture. Overnight stay in Kota.
Day 17 / Kota -
Ranthambhore ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Sawai Madhopur, on
arrival transfer to hotel. Thereafter take a
jungle safari on the back of elephant , Canter
(a vehicle which is open on the top) or Jeep
to see the famous wildlife sanctuary see tigers
in their natural habits Overnight stay in
Ranthambhore.
Day 18 / Ranthambhore
In the morning Canter safari in Ranthambhore
Tigers Reserve later spent the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at jungle resort.
Day 19 / Ranthambhore -
Pushkar ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Pushkar. Pushkar - is
famous for its colourful annual fair during
kartik poornima in the November each year. At
this time this otherwise peaceful and gentle
village on the banks of holy Pushkar is thrown
into colourful confusion when the desert tribes
and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels,
goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices
beside the sacred Pushkar Lake and to perform
their rituals in its waters, to the
accompaniment of temple & folk music. Overnight
stay in Pushkar.
Day 20 / Pushkar - Jaipur
( By Car)
In the morning proceed to Jaipur and transfer to
hotel. In the evening walk through many
interesting lanes of Jaipur, which are full of
shops of artisans, temples and traditional
houses. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 21 / Jaipur
In the morning after delicious breakfast,
proceed the majestic Amber Fort. Ride up on
Elephants to the former capital of the royals
set against the backdrop of the wooded hills.
Thereafter go for City Palace, Palace of Winds
also known as Hawa Mahal. Evening enjoy dinner
at Chokhi dhani (a village resort) where you
will have an idea of the village life of
Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various
traditional Rajasthani dresses, dances, puppet
show and various other interesting activities.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 22 / Jaipur -
Neemrana ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to Neemrana and transfer
to hotel. Thereafter free to relax and
appreciate the strong character the fort
reflects. Overnight stay in Neemrana.
Day 23 / Neemrana - New
Delhi - Departure ( By Car )
In the morning proceed to New Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and thereafter transfer to airport for
onward flight. |