Day 01. Arrive Delhi
Traditional welcome on arriv al
with meeting assistance at the airport.
Transfer to hotel.
Day 2. Delhi
Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi - Visit Jama Mosque, Red
Fort, Raj Ghat,
Qutab Minar, India Gate, and drive past the grand Government
buildings.
Day 3. Delhi / Agra
Drive to Agra. Visit world's greatest monument of love - Taj
Mahal, and
Agra Fort. Evening a lecture on Mughal history.
Day 4. Agra / Gwalior / Agra
Travel by train to the fort city of Gwalior, known for its
spectacular hill
top citadel with its Rajput palaces, Hindu temples and a
Victorian school.
In the evening return back to Agra by train.
Day 5. Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, the fabled "Pink City"
enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri - the deserted capital city of the mighty Mughal Empire.
Evening a
lecture on the history of Rajput Warriors and Maharajas.
 Day
6. Jaipur
Morning excursion to 17th Century Amber Fort. Scenic Elephant
ride up the
hill to the old palace. Later sightseeing of Jaipur visiting
the
Astronomical observatory (Jantar Mantar), City Palace and the
lovely Hawa
Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
Day 7. Jaipur / Samode
Drive to Samode - a separate ruling dynasty for overnight stay
at a palace.
A royal gala evening with cocktail dinner. fireworks and royal
welcome will
be organised at Samode Palace where the ex-ruler of Samode
will be present.
Day 8. Samode / Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa - Famed for its painted murals. Wander
through the streets
where mansions (Havelis) of rich merchants are adorned with
elaborate
frescoes. In the evening meeting with the ex-ruler of Mandawa.
 Day
9. Mandawa / Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner - the 15th century royal walled city. Evening
cocktail
dinner.
Day 10. Bikaner / Nagaur / Khimsar
Morning visit the Junagarh Fort. The Fort Museum houses a
valuable
collection of ancient manuscripts, miniature paintings,
jewellery etc.
Later drive to Khimsar en route visiting
Day 11. Khimsar / Jodhpur
Depart for Jodhpur - A vibrant trade town that stands on a
range of
Sandstone hills. Evening a meeting with the Maharaja of
Jodhpur or a member
of the royal family over cocktails.
Day 12. Jodhpur
Jodhpur was the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, founded
in 1459 by
Prince Jodha. Visit palace, forts and Jaswant Thada, an
imposing Marble
cenotaph built in 1899.
 Day
13. Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur - Venice of the East visiting enroute Jain
Temples at
Ranakpur. Built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city
has been
described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India
by Col. James
Todd in his annals.
Day 14. Udaipur
Sightseeing of Udaipur - including the City Palace - The
largest palace in
Rajasthan and the Garden of the Maids of Honour constructed in
the early
18th Century. Evening a special Gangaur boat dinner on the
lake can be
organised.
Day 15. Udaipur / Delhi / Depart Delhi
Transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. In the
evening farewell
dinner and transfer to international airport for flight back
home.
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