Rajasthan Tour

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN DELHI
Arrive Delhi by flight, meeting and assistance at airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI
Breakfast at hotel and later proceed for the visit to Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi). Drive past Red fort and once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Later visit Jama Masjid, - The largest mosque in India. Later take an intriguing rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk market to savour the ambience of a crowded oriental bazaar. In New Delhi visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun - a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03: DRIVE FROM DELHI TO AGRA (205 KMS / 04 HRS)
Today morning after breakfast leave Delhi and drive to Agra, upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit the Agra Fort, which contains the halls private and public audiences and other palaces. Shah Jahan spent years of confinement at the hands of his son Aurangzeb, looking wistfully at the Taj Mahal from the Fort. Followed by sunset visit Taj Mahal world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 year to complete this ' Love Poem in Marble'.(Closed on Fridays)

DAY 04: DRIVE FROM AGRA TO JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (245 KM / 06 HRS)
Today morning leave Agra for Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Located 40 kms from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power. Post the sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri, Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and continue drive to Jaipur and check in at hotel
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 05: JAIPUR
Morning excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride all the way up to the Fort entrance. This journey on caparisoned elephants is bound to enrich your memories with the Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Later visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. One of the major attractions in the Museum is the portion known as Armory Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, Blunderbusses, flintlocks, Swords, rifles and daggers the royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar Which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world.
Overnight stay at hotel

DAY 06: DRIVE FROM JAIPUR TO UDAIPUR (300 KMS)
Today morning after breakfast leave Jaipur and drive to Udaipur and check in at hotel
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 07: UDAIPUR
Today morning after breakfast proceed for the city tour visiting City Palace, built in 1725, which houses the Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal - studded with glittering Belgian mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of Lord Krishna all of which are ornately decorated. Later visit the Jagdish Temple built in 1651 is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. Also visit the Sahelion Ki Bari -Garden of the Maidens. It was built by Maharajas for their ladies. The fountains here operate on water pressure with no pump being used. End your tour with a drive around beautiful Fatehsagar Lake. Evening enjoys exclusive boat ride at Lake Pichola by exclusive boat (water level is subject to weather condition)
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08: UDAIPUR
Today morning day on leisure (no transport envisaged)
Overnight stay

DAY 09: FLY FROM UDAIPUR TO MUMBAI
Today after breakfast drive to Udaipur airport to board flight for Mumbai
Udaipur/ Mumbai by flight, Upon arrival meeting and assistance and transfer to hotel
Overnight stay

DAY 10: LEAVE MUMBAI
Today in time transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for onward destination.