On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Embark on a full day of sightseeing beginning in Old Delhi with a visit to the stunning Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia, and the Raj Ghat, a moving memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Take a short rickshaw ride at the Chandni Chowk (A huge market of spices and clothes), also visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning, set out for the pink city of Jaipur. The drive takes approximately five and a half hours; the day is then yours to explore this incredible city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit City Palace, The Hawa Mahal (palace of winds), Jantar Mantar, Amer Fort, Jal Mahal (Water Palace) and enjoy evening sunset at Surya Mandir, if time permits you can visit some other interesting places as well. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Pushkar. En-route Ajmer to visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - a mosque built in two and a half day. Later upon arrival at Pushkar, check-in to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the evening visit famous Pushkar lake - which is supposed to be the only worship place of God Brahma Ji in the world. Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats (a series of steps leading to the lake), where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath, especially around Kartik Poornima (October–November) when the Pushkar Fair is held. Over 500 Hindu temples are situated around the lake precincts. Take a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake and later visit Jagatpita Brahma Mandir (Brahma Temple) of the 14th century - the only temple of God Brahma in the world. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early in the morning, check–out from the hotel and leave for Bikaner. On the way to Bikaner, visit Nagaur Fort & Karni Mata Temple. Later continue your drive to Bikaner, upon arrival check–in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and Museum & Bhandasar Jain Temple. In the evening, take a trip to the prestigious camel breeding farm. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaisalmer “The Golden City of India”. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for own leisure activities. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaisalmer, visit the stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake form the main attractions of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check–out from the hotel and drive to Osian Desert Camps. On the way, visit Kuldhara - a heritage site, and a ghost town in Rajasthan. Abandoned over 200 years ago it is believed to be cursed by the residents who left it. Later move towards Osian Desert Camps. Upon arrival at Osian, check–in at the desert camps. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening enjoy a Camel Safari in Dunes of Osian Desert. Later enjoy some cultural activities and traditional dance performances of local Rajasthani's at the sand dunes. Overnight stay at the Camp.
After breakfast, check–out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check–in to the hotel, later visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Gardens, Balsamand Lake and Kailana Lake. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a wonderful and informative Village Safari tour to the Bishnoi village, get familiar with the local villagers, know about their lifestyle and culture. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Udaipur. On the way, visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, perched at an elevation of 1,914 m – Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of the five hill forts of Rajasthan that were declared the UNESCO world heritage site in 2013, built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century between AD 1443 and 1458. After Kumbhalgarh sightseeing, drive to visit Nathdwara. Later continue your drive to Udaipur, upon arrival check-in at the hotel for night stay.
After breakfast, start your sightseeing tour with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Bundi. On the way visit Chittorgarh. The hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh epitomizes the whole romantic ideal of Rajput chivalry. The fort was sacked 3 times from 1303 to 1568 by a stronger enemy and on each occasion, the end was "Jauhar". The men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and rode out from the fort to certain death and the women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre. Later proceed to Bundi, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sightseeing of the best–preserved town of Rajasthan – Bundi. The charming, dream City reflects a complete medieval character, the lifestyle too is typically medieval. Visit the most imposing palace of Rajasthan – the Bundi Palace, famous for Bundi Murals, Chitrashalas, Taragarh Fort with massive Bhim Burj, a few beautiful step–wells of Bundi, the best being Raniji ki Baori. After sightseeing of Bundi, leave for Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival at Ranthambore, check–in to the resort. Rest of the day at leisure, overnight stay at the resort.
Enjoy 2 jeep safari's today inside the Ranthambore National Park, one early in the morning and 2nd later in the afternoon. Watch the elusive Bengal tigers in there natural habitat, also watch spotted deer, colorful birds, leopards, monkeys, crocodiles, sloth bears and other animals in the lust forest. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast at the resort, leave for Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After finishing your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Agra for overnight stay.
Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast.After breakfast, proceed for a full day guided tour of Agra, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, Agra Fort, and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra Fort. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the IGI Airport in New Delhi to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
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Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.