Royal Rajasthan with Taj Mahal

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Your private driver in an air-conditioned car will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel in Delhi. After lunch, meet your private tour guide and begin your half day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Enjoy visit to Jama Mosque. When you reach the mosque, explore the interior with your guide. Next, visit Raj Ghat the place where the father of the Nation, Mahatama Gandhi was cremated. Next, Visit Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture constructed with marble and red sandstone. And then stop at UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humayuns Tomb. Next, visit India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers. Overnight stay is at hotel in Delhi

Day 02: Delhi - Agra

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra. Once youve settled in at your hotel in Agra, enjoy lunch and then meet your private tour guide. Start your sightseeing with a visit to the fascinating Taj Mahal - A Symbol of Love. Your guide in Agra will meet you at the Taj Mahal and will show you around the monument. Take time to admire the majestic and the most beautiful buildings in the world. Next, visit Agra Fort, one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, is a massive red sandstone fort on the bank of Yamuna River. Your guide will explain the history of Agra Fort. Next, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, a tomb which has a special place in the chronicles of both history as well as architecture. Itmad-ud-Daulah is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the Yamuna River. Admire the very first tomb in India that was made entirely out of Marble. Next, visit Mehtab Bagh, which is a series of 11 parks on the Yamuna's east bank.

Day 03: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur

You can again visit Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. This was the capital at the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Along with that also visit Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway throughout the world. On arrival check Inn at the hotel and enjoy day at Leisure.

Day 04: Sightseeing Tour of Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private tour guide and start sightseeing of Jaipur by visiting Amber Fort. Enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Your guide will explain about the rich history of Amber Fort. Next, visit City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Enjoy fine collection of textiles, costumes and armor at the City Palace. Next, visit Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. It was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. Finally, view the stargazing observatory of Jantar Mantar, built by the renowned astronomer, Maharaja Jai Singh.

Day 05: Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur

After having breakfast at hotel drive straight to Udaipur enroute visit Pushkar. Enjoy sightseeing of Pushkar by visiting Brahma temple and Pushkar Lake. After sightseeing continue drive towards Udaipur.On arrival check Inn at hotel. Enjoy evening at leisure.

Day 06: Sightseeing Tour of Udaipur

Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. After a break we proceed to City Palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done.In the evening we have a Boatride on the lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in the west.

Day 07: Udaipur - Jodhpur via Ranakpur

After having breakfast at hotel drive straight to Jodhpur. Enroute we will visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century. On arrival at Jodhpur check in at hotel. Enjoy evening at leisure.

Day 08: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

Today after breakfast start sightseeing of Jodhpur by visiting Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After sightseeing drive straight to Jaisalmer. On arrival check inn at the hotel. Overnight stay is at hotel.

Day 09: Sightseeing Tour of Jaisalmer

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening transfer to sand dunes where you can enjoy camel ride. Enjoy the cultural activities along with the lavish food.

Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhppur Drop

After having breakfast at the hotel, drive straight to Jodhpur airport to board a flight for your hometown.