majestic rajasthan - Majestic forts, lavishness and breathtaking views

Day 01 Arrive Delhi from International Flight Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel..

Day 2 : Delhi After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel for a full day sightseeing of Delhi. First half of the day will be spent in Old Delhi. You will be amazed to see Old Delhi, which offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board a 'cycle rickshaw' near Red Fort for a ride to "Chandni Chowk" a bustling bazaar, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy market. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. After lunch you will be taken to visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Delhi – Agra Early morning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra's Red Fort and beautiful Taj Mahal. Red For, which was built by Akbar lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It has one of the finest architectural styles. The gates and walls of fort are comprised of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal – One of the The most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Agra – Bharatpur – Ranthambore Morning drive to Bharatpur (56 kms) enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the extraordinary sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being deserted, leaving the buildings in almost perfect conditions. Continue drive to Bharatpur. Upon arrival, get on the cycle rickshaws to the famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, which is a spectacle of the natural world and no less than the marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here over 350 species of birds find protection in the 29 sq. kms of shallow lakes & wood lands of the park. One third of them are migrants and many of them spend their winters in Bharatpur before returning to their breeding grounds in Siberia and Central Asia. Afternoon transfer to the railway station for train to Ranthambore. Upon arrival in Ranthambore, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Ranthambore Early morning & late afternoon you will be accompanied for a game viewing in the sanctuary on canter/jeeps. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is Rajasthan's most well-known wildlife sanctuary. It is spread across 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest, which is perfect natural habitat for tigers. This sanctuary is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavillions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting game reserves of the former rulers of Jaipur who ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants were well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Apart from Tiger wildlife includes black buck, blue bull, wild boar, spotted deer or cheetal, leopard and a large variety of bird species. Return to Hotel and Stay Overnight.

Day 06 Ranthambore – Jaipur You will leave early morning and spend another day of game viewing in the sanctuary on canter/jeeps. Afternoon drive to Jaipur (156 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Jaipur – Jaisalmer Morning tour of the remarkable Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. Starting from the the foot of the hill, you will settle on your caparisoned elephant for a slow but steady climb up to the main gate of the fort, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Later you will be transferred to the railway station to connect your overnight train to Jaisalmer. Onboard overnight train.

Day 08 Arrive Jaisalmer You will be met upon arrival in Jaisalmer and transferred to the hotel. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Jaisalmer Morning visit the city's magnificent havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli (The Mansion of Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was built in the late 19th century. End the morning with a visit to Gadisar Lake - the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site. Late afternoon visit the sand dunes and enjoy a camel ride to view the sunset, as the sky is set on fire and Rajasthani folk musicians play haunting tunes. It can be an unforgettable experience. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Jaisalmer – Jodhpur Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms). Upon arrival in Jodhpur, check-in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. It was founded by Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rajput clan of Rathore. The tour includes Meherangarh Fort - one of the most impressive & formidable fort in the whole of fort-studded Rajasthan. It is situated on a high natural rock bluff from where you can look down on the wonderful panorama of the bustling city below. Also visit Jaswant Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Jodhpur – Narlai Thereafter drive to Narlai (160 kms). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Narlai - a royal hunting retreat, between Jodhpur and Udaipur is an enchanting new destination. Situated amidst dramatic boulders and ancient temples, the Rawla lies at a foothill of a stupendous 350 – foot single rock granite hill. Maharaj and Rani Swaroop Singh and their sons oversaw the careful restoration of this 15th century home of Marwar nobility. The ambience is a special blend of aesthetics and comfort that envelope the senses. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Narlai – Udaipur Morning drive to Udaipur (130 km). Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel Afternoon city tour of Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari". Late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. (Boat ride depending upon the water level of the Lake) Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Udaipur – Mumbai Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival, you would be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Mumbai - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes Gateway of India overlooking the Harbour, the Towers of Silence, Marine Drive and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 Mumbai – Onward Destination You will be transferred to the International airport for your flight to onward destination.