Fascinating Rajasthan Tour

Duration: 17 Nights 18 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Ajmer-Udaipur-Ranakpur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Delhi.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our executive will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: City Tour of Delhi
On second day morning after breakfast first you will visit old Delhi. The Raj Ghat, Red fort & Jama Masjid are important places to visit, you may also visit Chandni Chowk, spice market etc. Later on proceed to visit the New Delhi. The Qutub Minar, tallest stone tower in India, imposing India Gate and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple and, newly built Akshardham temple are of much significance. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03: Delhi to Agra
Third day morning after breakfast you will drive to Mughal city Agra and check into your hotel. Enroot you may also visit Mathura-the birth place of Lord Krishana. This afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. You may also visit Dayal Bagh. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04: Agra to Jaipur
This morning after breakfast you will drive to the pink city of Jaipur, enroot you will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. On arrival check into your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur City Tour
This morning after breakfast visit the Amber fort, built in 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber. Drive past the Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds. In the afternoon you will visit the city palace and museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur to Pushkar
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the holy city Pushkar. This afternoon you will visit, The Man Mahal, The Brahama Temple-It is the only temple in India dedicated to Lord Brahma. The temple is marked by a red spire and over the entrance gateway, is a beautiful statue of a Hans or goose - the celestial of Lord Brahma. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Pushkar to Ajmer to visit Dargah Khwaja Sahib & Drive to Udaipur
This morning after breakfast visit the Dargah Khwaja Sahib, one of the holiest Muslim shrines in the country. Thereafter proceed to Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Late afternoon enjoy a two hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola and enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City Palace. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Udaipur City Tour
Today explore this beautiful city visiting The City Palace and Museum, it 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 a small ornamental garden. In the evening take a walking tour 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. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09: Udaipur to Ranakpur
This morning you will be transferred by road to Ranakpur famous for Jain Temples. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. Visit Muchhal Mahaveer Temple- The distinctive feature of this Jain temple is the statue of Lord Mahavira with a moustache. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur to Jodhpur
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the Blue City of Jodhpur. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Jodhpur City Tour
This morning after breakfast visit the Mehrangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort visit Moti- Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in 1899 and the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Jaisalmer City Tour
This morning proceed to city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Sonar Fort- housing a fourth of city's residents, Patwon Ki Haveli-one of the most exquisite havelis with a beautifully latticed facade, Salim Singh Ki Haveli- just three centuries old and is still lived in. Its arched roof is held up by well executed brackets in the form of peacocks. Nathmalji Ki Haveli built by two architect brothers is also worth admiring. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Jaisalmer -Excursion to Sand Dunes
This afternoon excursion to Sand Dunes, enjoy a spectacular sunset in the evening and overnight camel safari. Stay overnight in Swiss tents.

Day 15: Jaisalmer to Bikaner
Today's morning after returning from sand dunes drive to Bikaner. This afternoon visit Junagarh Fort, built by Rai Singh between 1588 and 1593, it has a 986-metre-long wall with 37 bastions. You can also visit Deshnok- a small village situated 32 km south from Bikaner city The greatest attraction of Deshnok is the temple of Shri karnimata. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Bikaner to Mandawa
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred by road to Mandawa. Here you can take a walking tour of the old havelies in this region belonging to some of the leading business families of the country; you can also visit the Mandawa Castle. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Mandawa to Delhi
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred back to Delhi. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18: Delhi to Onward Journey
Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport/railway station for your onward journey.

Your Tour Includes:
* 16 Nights accommodation in hotels on twin sharing basis.
* 01 Nights accommodation in Swiss tents in desert with meals on twin sharing basis.
* Camel Safari in the desert of Jaisalmer.
* Daily buffet breakfast.
* All arrival, departure, sightseeing’s as per above itinerary by air conditioned car with English speaking driver.
* Elephant ride at Amer fort rampart.
* All applicable hotel & transport taxes.
* Government services tax of 4.89%.

Your Tour Does Not Includes:
* Any meals other than those specified.
* Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
* Entrance fees during sightseeing.
* Any other item not specified.
* International airfare.

Terms & conditions:
* The hotels and services mentioned in the itinerary are subject to confirmation.
* The rates give below may change in case of change in hotels, transport rates or Government taxes.
Prices of the Tour:

Valid from 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009, (Except 20th December 08 to 05th January 2009)
Package Category	Economy Package	Deluxe Package	Luxury Package
Cost for a single Person traveling alone.	US$ 1410	US$ 1890	US$ 3595
Cost per person on twin sharing basis.	US$ 835	US$ 1075	US$ 2035
Extra Bed Cost	US$ 275	US$ 395	US$ 935
Group Rates	On request	On request	On request
Valid from 1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009
Package Category	Economy Package	Deluxe Package	Luxury Package
Cost for a single Person traveling alone.	US$ 1295	US$ 1735	US$ 3295
Cost per person on twin sharing basis.	US$ 765	US$ 985	US$ 1865
Extra Bed Cost	US$ 250	US$ 360	US$ 875
Group Rates	On request	On request	On request

Hotels to be provided:

City	Number of Nights	Economy & Budget Hotels	Luxury Hotels ,3 & 4 Star	5 Star Luxury Hotels
Delhi	3	Hotel Arpit Palace	Hotel Singh Sons	Hotel The Park
Agra	1	Hotel Royale Residency	Howard Park Plaza	Hotel Clarks Shiraz
Jaipur	2	Hotel Glitz	Hotel Mandawa Haveli	Hotel Clarks Amer
Pushkar	1	Hotel New Park	Hotel Master Paradise	Hotel Pushkar Palace
Udaipur	1	Hotel Ram Pratap Palace	Hotel Rajputana Resort	Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace
Ranakpur	1	Hotel Ranakpur Hill Resort	Hotel Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat	Hotel Fateh Bagh
Jodhpur	2	Hotel Pal Haveli	Hotel Abhay Days	Hotel Ajit Bhawan
Jaisalmer	1	Swiss Tents	Swiss Tents	Swiss Tents
Jaisalmer	1	Hotel Mahadev Palace	Hotel Narain Niwas Palace	Hotel Fort Rajwada
Bikaner	1	Hotel Sagar	Hotel Basant Vihar Palace	Hotel Lall Garh Palace
Mandawa	1	Hotel Jamuna Resort	Hotel Caslte Mandawa	The Desert Resort