Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destination : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawaimadhopur - Chittorgarh - Delhi

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and Met and transferred to your hotel.
Stay at The Imperial hotel for two nights.
(Deluxe Period Hotel)
This colonial hotel is located in the heart of the city in the midst of beautiful landscaped gardens. The hotel has been recently refurbished and upgraded to one of the best and most sought after hotels in Delhi. Each air-conditioned room has the facility of a telephone, television and attached private facilities. Other amenities include a swimming pool, shopping arcade, health club, tennis and golf facilities besides one multi-cuisine restaurant and 3 specialty restaurants and a bar.

Day 02 Delhi
Enjoy a sightseeing of Old Delhi in the morning.
(Including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk)
Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan - the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve center), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices.

Enjoy a sightseeing of New Delhi in the afternoon.
(Including the Qutb Minar, Humayun's tomb and Lutyen's buildings)
New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you will see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, India Gate (a majestic 42-mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best).

Day 03 Delhi - Agra
Drive to Agra (204 Kms/ 4 hours drive)
Stay at Amarvilas for one night.
A deluxe luxury resort - a unit of the Oberoi group of hotels

Amarvilas is located 600 meters from India's most beautiful monument - The Taj Mahal. The resort has exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, most with uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal. Each bedroom has an area of approximately 42 square metres, teak wood flooring, spacious marble bathroom with separate shower stall, walk-in closet, personal bar, satellite television, compact disc, digital video player, in-room safe and two line telephones with data ports. A specialty restaurant serving Indian cuisine, an all day dining restaurant, a lobby lounge, a bar and tea lounge add to the other amenities of the hotel. The luxury resort also features a swimming pool and a spa and fitness centre offering a complete Ayurvedic treatment programme.
Enjoy a sightseeing of the city in the afternoon.
(Including the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort)

A sprawling industrial town, Agra is situated 204 kilometres from Delhi. Agra was established in 1475 by Badal Singh and came into its own when Sikander Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty chose it for his capital because of its proximity to the Yamuna. Babur defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also to lay the foundation of the Mughal Empire. Places of interest in Agra include the most extravagant monument, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Day 04 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

The deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after fifteen years due to scarcity of water. Here you will see the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, the Tomb of Salim Chishti, the Panch Mahal & the other palaces.

Arrive Jaipur, stay at Rambagh Palace for two nights.
5-star deluxe heritage palace - a unit of the prestigious Taj Group of Hotels

A Government approved five-star deluxe, Rambagh Palace Hotel is located 11 kms from the airport and 5 kms from the railway station. This centrally air-conditioned palace has an indoor swimming pool, two multi-cuisine restaurants, bar and fitness centre. Facilities for sports like tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, croquet, billiards and mini-golf are also available. Each air-conditioned room has a telephone, television and a private bathroom with bath and/or shower and toilet.

Day 05 Jaipur
Morning enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort which is ascended on elephant back.

Amber, built by Man Singh, embodies the Rajput belief that the fort symbolizes the strength of the King. The commanding view, sheer walls and rock face, and the curved route that leads to the palaces within, all point to concern with security and defense. The fort is mirrored in Maota Lake, which stands adjacent to the Dilaram Garden. The private apartments begun by Man Singh in the17th century combine Hindu and Mughal styles and the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), its walls covered with tiny mirrors, becomes a dazzling fantasy with the light of a single match. Visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory, glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Kali Temple.

Enjoy a sightseeing of the city in the afternoon.
(It includes Sawai Man Singh Museum, Jantar Mantar - Observatory, Hawa Mahal and the colourful bazaar of the Pink city)

The capital of Rajasthan, also known popularly as the 'pink city', Jaipur was founded in the year 1727. Here you will see the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), which remains only a façade today, was originally built to enable ladies of the royal family to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The Jantar Mantar (Observatory) was built between 1728 and 1734. Each of the instruments serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading. Situated in the centre of the city occupying a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the City Palace is an interesting place to visit. You can see the textile and costume museum, arms and armour museum, art gallery and hall of public and private audience.

Day 06 Jaipur -Jaisalmer (Day 6 Must Be Thursday)
Day is at leisure.
Evening transferred to railway station to board Palace on Wheels.
Check-in at Palace on Wheels in the evening.
Departure for Jaisalmer at 1930 hrs.

Day 07 Jaisalmer (Friday)
Arrive at 0815 hrs.
Arrive at the 12th Century City of Jaisalmer dominated by its sandstone fort of 99 Bastions. Visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed Windows, balconies, cupolas and facades. Experience the famed camel safaries & desert camps.....and dine under the stars to the rhythm of Rajasthani music drifting into the night. Departure at 2300 hrs

Day 08 Jodhpur (Saturday)
Arrive 0700 hrs.
The Mehrangarh Fort looms large over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent Fort and Jaswant Thada, the royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, The royal residence, a part of which is now a hotel.
Departure 15.30 hrs.

Day 09 Sawaimadhopur - Chittorgarh (Sunday)
Arrive at 0400 hrs.
Welcome to the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambhore. Surrounded by the Ranthambhore National Park, a Project Tiger reserve, the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above... still echoing a takes of glorious past.
Departure at 1030 hrs.

Arrive Chittorgarh at 1600 hrs.
Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won.... thrice -besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more.
Return to Palace on Wheels for Dinner.

Day 10 Chittorgarh - Udaipur (Monday)
After breakfast depart for Udaipur at 0800 hrs.
Arrive Udaipur at 1030 hrs.

Stay at Udaivilas for two nights.
The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts luxury resort in Udaipur
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Aravali ranges and situated on the banks of Lake Pichola, Udaivilas, the Oberoi groups luxury resort in Udaipur, has been conceived as a splendid palace, wonderfully recreating the romance of the past and yet completely in keeping with the 21st century. The resort is spread over an expanse of 30 acres, and its carefully planned design has evolved as a seamless assimilation of spaces resembling the old palaces. Udaivilas is a 90-room property, 5 of which are suites. Whereas all suites have private pools most of the rooms have an access from individual room terraces to a very large semi-private swimming pool. A very extensive Spa is a special feature of the resort. The resort also has a 20-acre wildlife conservatory that houses Indian spotted deer, wild boar and peacock. All the rooms are equipped with a mini bar, telephones, television, complimentary tea/coffee making and a private bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. Besides, the hotel also has the facility of a bar and a restaurant that offers Indian, Continental and some Rajasthani specialties.
Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 11 Udaipur (Tuesday)
Enjoy a sightseeing of the city in the morning.
(This will include the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-bari)
Udaipur, the enchanting City of Dawn, looms up like a vision in white. City Palace was built in 1725, and has various palaces inside such as Dilkush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, the Palace of Krishna etc, all ornately decorated. Saheliyon Ki Bari - this 'Garden of Maids of Honour' is a small ornamental pleasure garden, contains an elegant lotus pool, gushing fountains, beautiful black marble kiosks on the corners of the pool and stunning bougainvilleas covering the wall of the enclosures. Shilpgram situated on the outskirts of Udaipur, the Shilpgram is a crafts and performing arts center and houses various craftsmen from different states who display live their crafts and products for the benefit of the visitors.
Afternoon is at leisure.

Day 12 Udaipur -Delhi
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon transferred to airport to connect flight for Delhi.
Fly Udaipur/Delhi by 9W 708 (1530/1640 hrs)
Met upon arrival and transferred to hotel.
Stay at The Imperial hotel for one night.

Day 13 Delhi -Onward Destination
Met and transferred to airport to connect flight for onward destination

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