Rajasthan 7 Nights 8 Days

Day 1

Delhi

Welcome to Delhi International Airport. On Arrival, Greetings and assistance awaits for you. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi’s rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.

Day 2

Delhi – Agra ( 210 Km – 4 hours )

Early morning after breakfast proceed for Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra.

Sightseeing Includes-

Taj Mahal- one of the seven wonders of the world

Completed in 1653 A.D., The Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his favourite Queen, Mumtaz. Finished in by Marvel, it is perhaps India most fascinating and beautiful monument. These perfectly symmetrical monuments took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labor and 20,000 workers, Masons and Jewelers to built and is set amidst landscaped gardens. It was erected by the Persian architect, Ustad Isa.

AGRA FORT : The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565 A.D., although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jahan. There are number of exquisite building like the Moti Masjid-a white marvel mosque akin to a perfect pearl, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khaas, Jehangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Musamman or Samman Burj-where Shahjahan was held captive in 1666 A.D.

Overnight: Agra

Day 3

AGRA- JAIPUR (By surface 235- km, approx. 04 ½ hrs. drive)

Early morning after breakfast proceed for the drive to Jaipur. Enroute you will be visiting the Fatehpur Sikri (a world heritage site).

FATEHPUR SIKRI: Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years later it was avoided due to the water scarcity. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.

Later continue drive to the Jaipur. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. In the evening you can visit local market of Jaipur.

Overnight: Jaipur

Day 4

JAIPUR SIGHTSEEN

Early morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur. First, proceed for the excursion tour of Amber Fort (11km from Jaipur City) in the outskirts of Jaipur by drive. Elephant ride will ascend you to the fort as it is situated on the Hills.

Sightseeing Includes:

AMBER FORT PALACE – Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

Later return back to the city Jaipur and start your sightseeing.

CITY PALACE – A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR – This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL – The ornamental facade of this “Palace of Winds” is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Overnight: Jaipur

Day 5

Jaipur – Puskar ( 150 Km – 3:30 Hours Drive )

Morning drive to pushkar. Arrive pushkar and check – in at hotel. Later visit pushkar lake which is believed by the hindus to be as old as creation, has been a place of pilgrimage through the centuries.

There are 52 bathing ghats built around the lake.

Overnight: Puskar

Day 6

Puskar – Udaipur

Morning drive to Udaipur.

Arrive Udiapur and check – in at hotel. Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown restaurants for an optional dinner.

Overnight: Udaipur

Day 7

Udaipur Sightseen

Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Pratap Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple which was built in 1651 AD. Saheliyon Ki Bari is a small ornamental garden. Late afternoon enjoy a two hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc and enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City Palace.

Overnight: Udaipur .

Day 8

Udaipur – Delhi

After breakfast walking in Old city according to flight time , later transfer to airport to catch the flight for Delhi . our assistant meet you and after greetings transfer to take flight for back your Home with unforgettable memories

Package Includes:

Accommodation on twin sharing basis on above hotel

Sightseeing and all transfers in Private A/C Car as per the itinerary.

Elephant ride on the Amer fort

Boat ride in Lake Pichola in Udaipur

Tour guide (English or Italian) in main cities

Exclusion:-

Flight Tickets/ Train Tickets

Insurance of self and baggage

Tips and personal gratitude

Meals other than mentioned above and entry fees for sightseeing.

Expenses incurred on personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax and other communications, drinks – both hard & soft etc.