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Royal Rajputana Tour
12 Nights/ 13 Days
Tour Itinerary :

Day 1: Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit historic sights including the Red Fort - an exquisite palace reflecting the finest of Mughal architecture, the largest Mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, the Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199 AD and drive past Rasthrapati Bhawan, the residence of the president of India, Rajpath and India Gate. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi- Mandawa ( 270 kms/6-7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa located in the heart of Shekhawati region. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the village with colorful frescoed mansions, temples and charming little shops. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Mandawa- Bikaner (164 kms/4-5 hrs)v
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner, a desert town surrounded by a high wall, which was once an important staging post on the great caravan routes. On arrival, transfer and check into hotel. In the afternoon, visit the village and Fort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Bikaner- Jaisalmer (330 kms/ 6-7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer situated in the Thar desert. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit the 800-year old sandstone fort that dominates the entire town with its presence atop the Trikuta hill, the Jain temples dating back to the 12th and 15th centuries and unique mansions with stone-carved facades with delicate sculptures, stone lattices and dainty little balconies. Enjoy a camel safari to Sam Sand Dunes up to sunset point. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur (300 kms /6-7 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, dominated by the massive Mehrangarh fort, topping a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. On arriva,l transfer and check into the hotel. In the evening visit Fort, the Jaswant Thada, which harbors the royal cenotaphs, built in the marble and the Mandore Gardens, a memorial for former rulers of the area. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Jodhpur-Udaipur (259 kms/ 7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. En route, visit the Jain temples of Ranakpur where intricate carving detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. On arrival, transfer and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the City Palace with its lavish collection of artifacts, intricate miniature paintings and sculptures, the Jagdish Temple in the heart of the city dedicated to Lord Jaganath and stroll around Sahelion-Ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. In the evening, take a boat ride on the lake and see the sunset. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 9: Udaipur-Ajmer (274 kms 6 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to the ' Holy city of Ajmer'. In the afternoon, drive to Pushkar. On arrival , transfer and check into hotel. In the Evening visit the world famous temple of Lord Brahma & local markets. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Pushkar-Jaipur (131 kms- 3 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival, transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit Jaipur's signature landmark, the multi storied Hawa Mahal with the bustling bazaar below, the Jantar Mantar observatory built in 1728 and the City Palace Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Jaipur
After breakfast Visit the grand Amber fort, which encloses superb palace and beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. Enjoy an elephant ride up the fort's ramparts. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri -Agra (180 kms/ 6-7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to the 'City of the Taj', Agra. En route, visit the Imperial 'Ghost City' of Fatehpur Sikri constructed of sandstone and built by Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Agra, transfer and check into hotel. In the afternoon take a city tour and visit one of the 'wonders of the world', the Taj Mahal with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets. Thereafter, visit the Agra fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and the marble tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, if time permits. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Agra- Sikandra- Delhi (200 kms /4 hrs)
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. Option of visiting the Taj Mahal again. In the afternoon, drive to Delhi. En route, visit Sikandra and the tomb of Emperor Akbar. On arrival, transfer to the airport for onward travel.

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