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This Visit is available as a custom visit only. An inquiry form is available after the detailed itinerary below. You can add Varanasi, Haridwar/Rishikesh, or Ranthambore Tiger Park to this visit
 

Day 1: Depart from the United States (you can ask us to include international flights if you choose).

Day 2: Arrive at Delhi at night. Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport by our agent or your Tour Director, and then ushered to a waiting vehicle and its driver. You are driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check in. The next days plans are briefly reviewed and the agent/Tour Director hands over travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers to you.

Day 3: Delhi. You are at leisure in the morning to recuperate from you international flight.
Afternoon – A half day city tour of New Delhi that begins with a drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) while driving to the Qutab Minar (1193 A.D.) which is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architectural style and is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Later, visit the Tomb Moghul Emperor Humayun and then drive through Lutyens New Delhi which includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, a golden domed Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, which is New Delhi’s main shopping area.
 

Day 4: Delhi - Agra. Board the early morning (6 am) Express train - two hour journey - to Agra. Half day tour of Agra – The tour starts with a visit to Sikandra for a tour of the beautiful tomb of the greatest Moghul ruler, Emperor Akbar. It includes a visit to Agra Fort, the original red sandstone fort built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1565, whose maze of courtyards, a marble mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world’s greatest monument dedicated to love was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build. Stay over for a sunset viewing.

 

Day 5: Agra - Jaipur. You can ask to take an optional sunrise visit of the Taj in the early morning. Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. Stop at Fatehpur Sikri for a tour. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585, now glows in its magnificent past.  Visit the towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), which is set in the south wall. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570. Legend says, Akbar was without a male heir and he made a pilgrimage to this spot when the saint foretold the birth of a son. In gratitude Akbar named his son Salim. Arrive at Jaipur & check into your hotel.

Day 6: Jaipur. Proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort & Palace, located 12 kilometers from the center of the City. Arrive at the complex before 9 a.m. so as to be able to partake in the elephant back ascent. The Fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and significant additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kaisshawah rulers. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Visit the chambers and hallways of the Palace which are famous for their design and decorations.
Afternoon – you are at leisure. This is a good time to shop for Rajasthani handicrafts and textiles if you are so inclined.
Evening – Watch the show at your hotel (if available) and then drive to have dinner with an Indian family at their home. Or drive to a cultural show and dinner 

Day 7: Jaipur. Proceed for a half day city tour of the walled city of Jaipur, including the magnificent City Palace. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. View the ‘Hawa Mahal’ (Palace of the Wind), the intriguing facade built (in 1799) to allow royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from the windows. Continue the tour to visit the City Palace, the former royal residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and is not accessible) built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. This immense complex also houses a number of museums that offer a large and impressive collection of miniature paintings, costumes, and armory.
Afternoon – you are at leisure.

Day 8: Jaipur - Jodhpur. Drive to Jodhpur in the morning. Arrive at Jodhpur and check in to your hotel.
Mehrangarh Tour - The tour begins with a visit to The Mehrangarh Fort. This formidable hilltop fort is the one of the most impressive in Rajasthan. Many gates lead into the Fort and the main gate is the "Lahapol", with a huge iron gate. At the side of this gate there are 15 hand prints, the "Sati Marks" of Maharaja Man Singh’s widows, who threw themselves upon his funeral pyre in 1843 when the Fort was besieged. Inside the fort, visit the palaces Moti Mahal or "Pearl Palace", the Sukh Mahal or "Pleasure Palace" and the Phool Mahal or "Flower Palace". The tour also includes a visit to the "Jaswant Thada", a marble cenotaph built in 1899 as a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.

Day 9: Jaipur - Jaiselmer. Drive to Jaiselmer in the morning (5 hours approximately). Arrive in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Afternoon - visit the "Havelis" of Jaiselmer. Wealthy merchants built their exquisite homes with profusely carved stone facades. The famous ones are the Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli.

Day 10: Jaiselmer. Start your day with a City Tour. The tour begins from "The Jaisalmer Fort", built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal.The fort crowns 80 meter high Trikuta hill. Still inhabited, there are palaces and bazaars within the fort walls. The Fort has 99 bastions around the circumference.
Other attractions include Ganga Sagar Tank and Museum, once the water supply of the city, housing many small temples and shrines. A wide variety of water birds flock here in winter.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - Excursion to Sam for a camel safari and to watch the shifting sand dunes- about 45 kms from Jaisalmer – duration about four hours from Jaisalmer to Jaisalmer.

Day 11: Jaiselmer – Jodhpur. You are at leisure this morning and your Tour Director
/guide and driver are available from 8:30 am onwards. Check out of the hotel by noon and head back to Jodhpur after an early lunch. Arrive at Jodhpur and check in to your hotel.

 

Day 12: Jodhpur – Udaipur. Drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur. Tour the famous 15th Century Jain Temples, located 90 km's north of Udaipur. The temples 29 halls are supported by 1444 intricately carved pillars, and no two are of the same design. There is an abundance of exquisite sculptures and friezes.
Arrive at Udaipur and check into your hotel.
Late afternoon - cruise on Lake Pichola. Visit Jag Mandir. You can stop at Lake Palace for refreshments or an early lunch.



 

Day 13: Udaipur. Start your day with a city tour, including a tour of the City Palace. At this Palace complex, explore the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, windows with colored glass, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Visit the temple of the Sun God, with its erotic sculptures. Visit the Sahelion-ki-bari gardens and the local Museum.
Afternoon – you are at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Udaipur.
 

Day 14: Udaipur - Delhi. Fly to Delhi in the morning. A half day city tour of Old Delhi that includes visits to the Jama Masjid (1650 AD) which is the largest mosque in India, and the amazing Red Fort (1639-48 – closed on Mondays) which was the seat of the Moghul Empire for more than 250 years. Please note that you are currently permitted into a very small part of the Red Fort due to security reasons. You also visit the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat).
Late Afternoon – You are at leisure.

Day 15: Delhi – international flight.  Check out of the hotel at noon. Car available from then on till assisted check in at the international airport at night. Use this day for last minute sightseeing and shopping - we can make recommendations.

Day 16: Arrive in the United States.

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