Rajasthan’s Luxury Palaces and Havelis

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Delhi. Begin your day with an exploration starting in Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the Royal Mosque which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes followed by a short walk on the main street of Old Delhi - the colorful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk. Drive past the Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In the afternoon visit New Delhi - the imperial city created by the British as the capital of India. In 1911, Edwin Lutyens, the most renowned English architect of the day, was chosen to design New Delhi. Drive through the majestic boulevards - the President House. View India Gate, a war memorial arch built in honor of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first great example of Mughal architecture in India. The day's tour ends at Qutub Minar -a soaring tower of victory which is 72.5 meters high and has five distinct stories. Overnight in Delhi

Flight to Jaisalmer - The Sun City Today board your domestic flight to Jaisalmer, it is nicknamed "the city of gold" because of the golden reflections of its imposing wall rising from the desert. Arrive in Jaisalmer and check in to your boutique haveli hotel that is built in the traditional Jaisalmer haveli architecture style; either set out to explore the city on your own or rest in a hotel. Overnight in hotel.

The Golden City Jaisalmer, the former caravan city, commonly known as the "Golden City" dominates the splendid Thar Desert. Visit the majestic fort, the palace, and the Jain temples. Then, stroll through the busy streets of the lower town and visit the magnificent Havelis. In the late afternoon, drive to the dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes creating an enchanting mirage are surely a delight. Enjoy a camel safari on the dunes. After that, you will be back at the hotel. Overnight in a hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur and check-in at your hotel. Arrival in The Blue City In the Afternoon, you will visit the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the oldest and most beautiful fort in Rajasthan. You will be impressed by the height of its ramparts and the details of its inner palace. During your visit, you re-live the history of this fortress which has remained impregnable over the centuries. The fort offers you many breathtaking views of the blue city. You descend from the heights of the city crossing the small narrow streets in the middle of Indian life. You will reach the clock tower where the Sardar Bazar is located where you will find a lot of stalls of traditional fabrics, spices and tea. Night at a hotel in Jodhpur.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Take a beautiful road that winds through the Aravalli Mountains to Udaipur,"the Venice of the East". A fabulous landscape that hides buffalo wells, fields and ancestral farming techniques. On the way, you visit the Ranakpur Temple, the largest Jain temple in India. Check into your Haveli hotel and have a lakeside dinner with a fascinating view of the City Palace. Overnight at the hotel.

Udaipur-Venice of the East Explore Udaipur, the"Venice of the East’ by visiting the City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari and Jagdish Temple. Don’t forget to explore the Gangour Ghats situated just a 5-minute walk from the temple. Later in the afternoon, you can take a boat ride on Lake Pichola which is worth the experience. Overnight at a hotel.

After your breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur. After the long drive, you will arrive at your hotel in Jaipur, "the pink city", capital of Rajasthan. With its rich cultural heritage and colourful past, it is one of the most important heritage cities in India, known for its jewellery gemstone. Overnight in hotel.

This morning enjoy an excursion to the magnificent Amber Fort. The beautiful, fortified palace was the capital of the state of Jaipur util 1/28. The Architeccture is a blend of the mughal and rajput styles. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace, which are famous for the excellence of thei design and decoration including the spectacuIar Hall of Mirrors’!. In the After noon enjoy an orientation tour of J aipur city. Visit City Palace anel its museum v/hich his a superb collection of  Rajasthani costr‹mes. and at iriory of the Mughals and the Rajput s incIuding s vords. antiques. anel artifacts. Ph oceed to J antat Monts r, a stone astrologica I ancl astronomical ohservatory vhich was huilt by Mahal aja J ai Singh in the 18th centr‹ry. Also. visit the Hana Mahal or the "Palace of the Winds. ’ This hear‹tifr‹I façade is probably the most photogt aphed in Jaipr‹r. Its ornately carved vindov/s vere clesigned so that the laclies of the palace coulé look ont onto the streets uno hset ved. There is also time to shop for Jaipur hlue potter y and block- pt intecl cotton linens.

After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route, stop at Fatehput Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - this deserted reel sandstone city was built by Empero Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. Art ive in Agra at late afternoon. Check-in at youI hotel ancl relax.

Wake up at claim to witness one of the highlights of youI Rajasthan Palaces and Haveli tour! at sr‹nrise. the mat ble of the Taj Mahal, encrr‹steh smith pt ecious stones, is shaded with golclen tones. revealing one of the seven wonders of the world. Be dazzled by the beauty of this tomb which alas huilt fry the Mughal eiriperor She h Jahan in the image of his deceased queen. an enduring monument to love. After ht eakfast. your tour guicle will take you to the Agra Fort. York can spend up to 1 hou at Agra Fort. After lunch yor‹r touI will proceecl to Itmad-Ucl - Darollh (Baby Taj). In the evening. you nil I explore the backdrop vie v of Taj Mahal ove river Yamuna in Mehta b Bagh cluring sunset and captut e the beautiful glimpses in your camel a. Overnight in Agra.

Afte breakfast ancl check out around 9 AM, brive heck to Delhi. When york at rive. clepart to you hotel, airport in Delhi.