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Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Day 2 : Sightseeing of Old Delhi & New Delhi
Day 3 : Drive to Mandawa
Day 4 : Sightseeing of Mandawa/Drive to Bikaner
Day 5 : Sightseeing of Bikaner/Drive to Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Sightseeing of Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Drive to Jodhpur/Excursion to Osiyan Temples
Day 8 : Sightseeing of Jodhpur
Day 9 : Morning Drive to Udaipur/Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples
Day 10 : Sightseeing of Udaipur
Day 11 : Morning Drive to Jaipur
Day 12 : Sightseeing of Jaipur
Day 13 : Morning Drive to Ranthambhore/Afternoon Jungle Safari
Day 14 : Jungle Safaris at Ranthambhore National Park
Day 15 : Drive to Agra/Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route
Day 16 : Visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise/Sightseeing of Agra/Catch
Train to Umaria
Day 17 : Arrive Bandhavgarh/Afternoon Jungle Safari at
Bandhavgarh National Park
Day 18 : Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
Day 19 : Drive to Kanha
Day 20 : Jungle Safari at Kanha National Park
Day 21 : Morning Safari at Kanha National Park/Drive to
Jabalpur/Catch Train to Delhi
Day 22 : Leave Delhi
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Duration : 21 Nights/22 Days
Places Covered : Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Udaipur, Jaipur, Ranthambhore, Agra, Umaria, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Jabalpur,
Delhi
Day 1 » Arrive Delhi
You are given a traditional welcome by our travel manager as you arrive at
IGI Airport Delhi. We assist you while you transfer to the hotel and check
in there. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 » Sightseeing of Old Delhi & New Delhi
We
proceed for a full day sightseeing trip of Old & New Delhi after
relishing the breakfast. Jama Masjid, cycle rickshaw ride and Red Fort are
the major attractions of Old Delhi. We also visit India Gate, Qutub Minar
and Lotus Temple. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 » Drive to Mandawa
This day starts with drive to Mandawa (260 km/6 hours) as we finish our
breakfast. Known as the Open Air Art Gallery, Mandawa is located in
Shekhawati area in Rajasthan. All the colourful but rustic villages have
myriad painted frescoes all round. Many districts in this area have forts
and palaces including Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Mahensar and Mukundgarh. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 4 » Sightseeing of Mandawa/Drive to Bikaner
Get up, wash and breakfast is served. Next, we move to the royal city of
Bikaner (180 km/4 hour). Located in the north of Rajasthan, the city has
numerous sand dunes besides a mighty fortress. We go for a brief visit of
Bikaner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 » Sightseeing of Bikaner/Drive to Jaisalmer
As you finish lip smacking breakfast, we start our city sightseeing tour.
Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhaji, established this city in 1488. Raja Jai
Singh, an army official of Mughal emperor Akbar, built Junagarh Fort during
1588 to 1593. We also visit a rare camel breeding form and Karni Mata Temple
before we travel to Jaisalmer (330 km/5 hours). Arrival, check-in and
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 » Sightseeing of Jaisalmer
After having our breakfast, we head to visit The Golden City of Jaisalmer,
located in the heart of Thar desert. All of its forts, palaces and temples
are built of yellow stone. We include Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-Ki-Haveli,
Gandhi Sagar Tank and Barabagh Hill in our sightseeing tour. Overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 7 » Drive to Jodhpur/Excursion to Osiyan Temples
We drive to Jodhpur (300 km/6 hours) as you take the breakfast. Arrival and
check-in at the hotel. We leave for a short excursion to the temple of
Osiyan. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 » Sightseeing of Jodhpur
Wake up, wash and enjoy a yummy breakfast before leaving for city
sightseeing. We visit Mehargarh Fort in this gateway to the desert beyond
and home of Rathores of Marwar. Placed on a high altitude, the fort was
built on the advise of a hermit. We may relax or go for shopping later in
the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 » Morning Drive to Udaipur/Visit Ranakpur Jain
Temples
We proceed to Udaipur (260 km/6 hours) after taking our breakfast. Ornate
temples of Ranakpur are the next stop over before we reach Udaipur. These
temples date back to 15th century. All 200 pillars of the temple are
uniquely carved and support its 29 halls. We also visit two Jain temples and
the Temple of Sun God. Arrival, check-in and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 » Sightseeing of Udaipur
Wake
up, wash and breakfast is served. We then start for sightseeing visit of
Udaipur from City Palace. Rooms of the palace have coloured glass windows,
mirrored walls and ivory doors. We also visit Jagdish Temple,
Saheliyon-Ki-Bari Gardens and local folk museum. We enjoy evening motor
launch cruise on enchanting Pichola Lake and visit to Jag Mandir Palace
placed in the heart of the lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 » Morning Drive to Jaipur
We drive to Jaipur (300 km/6 hours) after finishing the breakfast. After
relishing lip smacking lunch at Kishangarh Phool Mahal Palace, we resume the
journey. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Symbolizing the Rajputana
spirit, Jaipur enthralls us with its huge forts, spectacular palaces, lush
gardens and beautiful temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 » Sightseeing of Jaipur
We leave for morning excursion to amber Fort after having our yummy
breakfast. Elephant ride at Amber Fort is a prime tourist attraction. We
also visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal before transfer to Choki
Dhani Village to enjoy authentic Rajasthani cuisine (totally vegetarian) in
a traditional manner. Almost one-seventh part of the city is enveloped by
City Palace. Jantar Mantar is the largest and the best preserved
observatory, built by Jai Singh II. Hawa Mahal was, in fact, a royal
grandstand for the palace women. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 » Morning Drive to Ranthambhore/Afternoon Jungle
Safari
Get up, wash and the breakfast is served before we drive to Ranthambhore
(180 km/3 Hours). Placed amidst the junction of the Aravalis and the
Vindhyas, Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is known for natural and historical
richness. Arrival, check-in at the hotel and we leave for jungle safari in
afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14 » Jungle Safaris at Ranthambhore National Park
We have the mouth watering breakfast and leave for two private jungle
safaris at Ranthambhore. This tiger reserve is famous for homing one of the
friendliest tigers in India. Stay overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 » Drive to Agra/Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route
Wake up, wash and breakfast is served. We move to Agra (221 km/5 Hours) en
route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. This Ghost City was the capital city of
Mughals during emperor Akbar's period. This red sandstone city houses myriad
Mughal architectural wonders. Arrival, check-in and overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day 16 » Visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise/Sightseeing of
Agra/Catch Train to Umaria
We have the breakfast and leave to visit the Taj, one of the seven wonders
on this planet. This most beautiful mausoleum on this planet was built by
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. We
also visit Agra Fort, built by Akbar in 1525 AD, before we entrain to
Umaria. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 » Arrive Bandhavgarh/Afternoon Jungle Safari at
Bandhavgarh National Park
We reach Umaria and transfer to Bandhavgarh. Arrival and check-in at the
hotel. Located amidst Vindhya hills with an area of 437 sq km, Bandhavgarh
National Park is homing a large variety of habitats and tigers. It was also
known for white tigers which exist no more. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 » Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
We take the breakfast and go for two safaris in and around the jungle.
Visit to Bandhavgarh Fort, the oldest one in India, is next in our
itinerary. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19 » Drive to Kanha
We drive to Kanha (255 km/6 Hours) after relishing the breakfast. Described
by Rudyard Kipling in his famous book 'The Jungle Book', Kanha is located in
Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. Spread over an area of 940 sq km, this
national park has a horse shaped valley bounded by the spurs of the Mekal.
Project Tiger started at Kanha in 1974 which also homes Barasingha. Arrival,
check-in and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 20 » Jungle Safari at Kanha National Park
This
day is devoted to full day game viewing comprising of two jungle safaris.
This national park is a paradise of bird watchers. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 21 » Morning Safari at Kanha National Park/Drive to
Jabalpur/Catch Train to Delhi
We resume the jungle safari and bird watching in Kanha National Park in
morning. Next, we drive to Jabalpur (180 km/4 hours) after relishing the
lunch. We reach and board overnight train to Delhi.
Day 22 » Leave Delhi
Arrival and check-in at the hotel. We cool off or go for shopping then
onwards. Farewell dinner is hosted in evening before you transfer to the
airport. Fly back home.
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Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
