DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
The Representative/ Driver of Grand India Holidays will receive you from New Delhi International Airport and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02: DELHI SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast full day city tour covers all the prominent destinations including India Gate, Parliament House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chock Old Delhi, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple Humayun’s Tomb and Akshradham Temple Light show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03: DELHI – JAIPUR
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, famously known as the Pink City of India. On arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen-up & proceed to visit Albert Hall (The oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan), Birla Temple (The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayan). Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 04: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast visit to Amber fort and climb the fortress ramparts on an Elephant back. AMBER – Just 7 miles north of Jaipur with it’s a honey – coloured fortress – Palace in the Aravalli Hills. Walk into the Sheesh Mahal and admire the amazing interior décor thought of over 200 years ago, Hawa Mahal (An elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from behind which the royal Zanana) Jantar Mantar (Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who besides being a prince was also soldier, Astronomer and builder) City Palace (Now a museum exhibiting fine Rajput and Mughal paintings). Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 05: JAIPUR – MANDAWA
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen-up & visit Various fascinating Mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06: MANDAWA – BIKANER
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Bikaner Camel City, located on the edge of the Thar Desert. Reach and check-in at the hotel. Relax and later proceed for Bikaner sightseeing tour covering Junagarh Fort (The fort is one of its kinds with a strong, innovative and formidable structure, which is encircled by a water moat which is believed to have bred crocodiles in the past), Lalgarh Palace (The palace is an architectural marvel and is beautifully constructed using red sandstone). Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 07: BIKANER – JAISALMER
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaisalmer, located in the heart of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, famously known as the Golden City of India. Reach and check-in at the hotel. Day free for leisure activities at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel.
DAY 08: JAISALMER SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer – the Golden City of India. Jaisalmer Fort (The fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great The Desert), Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli (The Marvelous Haveli is actually the result of the excellence of two Muslim engineers Lulu and Hathi), Patwon Ki Haveli (This is precisely because of two things, first that it was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and second, that it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis), Salim Singh Ki Haveli (The haveli was commissioned by Salim Singh, The then Prime Minister of the kingdom when Jaisalmer was the capital). Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 09: JAISALMER – SAM SAND DUNES – JAISALMER
After breakfast drive to Sam Sand dunes. On arrival check-in at tents. Freshen-up & relax. Evening enjoy the camel safari, cultural programs along with the dinner and back to Jaisalmer. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10: JAISALMER – JODHPUR
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jodhpur -Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Also known as the Blue City of India. On arrival transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening is free for shopping and other leisure activities. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
DAY 11: JODHPUR SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast visit city tour covering Umaid Bhawan Palace (It is focusing on the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family), Mehrangarh Fort (The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls), Jaswant Thada (It is an architectural landmark. It is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh ll). Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel.
DAY 12: JODHPUR – MOUNT ABU
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mount Abu. En-route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple (It was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and domes supported by over four hundred columns). On arrival check-in at hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 13: MOUNT ABU SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast proceed to city tour covering Dilwara Temple (The temple carved entirely out of white marble was built in 1021 by Vimal Shah, A minister of Bhimidev l), Toad Rock (a well-known tourist attraction in Mount Abu, is a massive rock near the famous Nakki Lake), Evening Enjoy boat ride at the Nakki Lake & Sunset Point. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 14: MOUNT ABU – UDAIPUR
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Udaipur -The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the Azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. On arrival at Udaipur Swagat Holidays representative will assist you to transfer to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 15: UDAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast visit Udaipur city tour covering City Palace (It is considered the largest royal complex in Rajasthan and is replete with history), Crystal Gallery (The world’s single largest private collection of crystal under one roof), Boat ride at Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple (It is a large Hindu Temple in the middle of Udaipur), Saheliyo Ki Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens, It is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur), Lok Kala Mandal (It is a folk art museum, world renowned for preservation of folk and tribal art objects, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, costumes, instruments, Kavads (Mobile Temple), Pratap Memorial (It is a historic site that is dedicated to the gallant Maharana Pratap). Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 16: UDAIPUR – CHITTAUGARH
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Chittaurgarh-The pride and glory of Rajasthan, Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valor unique to the Rajput tradition. On arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen-up & proceed to visit Chittorgarh Fort (Also called Chittaur, from the 7th century to the 16th, was the capital of Mewar under the Rajputs). Evening free for leisure activities at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 17: CHITTAUGARH – KOTA
After a breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Kota – Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota. On arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen-up & proceed for sightseeing tour covering Brijraj Bhawan Palace (A colonial style palace, situated on the bank of river Chambal, was build in the early nineties), Umed Bhawan Palace (One of the most beautiful palaces of Kota that is built in 1009 by Maharao Umed Singh II of Kota), Chambel Garden (The lush green garden at Amar Niwas makes a lovely picnic spot). Evening Free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 18: KOTA – RANTHAMBORE
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ranthambhore – the famous Tiger Reserve, is perhaps the best place in the world to sight a tiger in the wild. On arrival check-in at hotel. Day free for leisure activities at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 19: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Early morning proceed to visit Ranthambore National Park & Tiger Reserve. Enjoy Jeep/Canter safari to explore the jungle and tiger trails. You will have a wonderful opportunity to see the plenty of wild animals and birds including royal Bengal tigers & come back to hotel for breakfast & rest. Later proceed for Afternoon Safari. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 20: RANTHAMBORE – AGRA
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra. En-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (An epic poem in red sandstone, It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and deserted 14 years later due to lack of water). On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free for leisure activities at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 21: AGRA – DELHI
Early morning proceed to visit Taj Mahal, (closed on Fridays) (UNESCO world heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World), Agra Fort (The most impressive part of the Fort are the Dewan – e – Am, Hall of Public Audience where the Emperor met officials and listened to petitioners, and the Dewan-e-Khas, Hall of Private Audience where he received foreign dignitaries. Later drive to Delhi. On arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen-up & proceed for city tour covering Humayun’s Tomb (Built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum), The Qutub Minar (72 metres high and the ruins of Quwat – ul – Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque), Jama Masjid (The most elegant mosque in India). Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 22: DELHI – BACK TO HOME
After breakfast drive and drop at Delhi International airport to connect the flight for onward journey with mesmerizing memory of Exotic Rajasthan Tour.
