North India Holidays
Destination : Delhi - Mandawa - Nawalgarh - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 days
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa Morning : Half day : City sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Humayun's Tomb (1565 A.D.), aptly called the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 A.D.), and visit the Qutub Minar, 72 metres high and one of the perfect towers of the Persian world.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Nawalgarh - Bikaner Morning : Sightseeing of Mandawa City visiting the semidesert Shekhawati region lies in the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner.
Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning : City sightseeing of Bikaner This town north of state was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, a descendant of Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. The old city is surrounded by a high crenellated wall and, like Jaisalmer, it was once an important staging post on the great caravan trade routes. The old city is encircled by a 7 km. Long city wall with five entrance gates, constructed in the 18th century. Bikaner is famous for Junagarh fort and Camel Research and Breeding Farm. Afternoon : Leave for Jaisalmer (approx 325 Kms. - 6 Hrs. drive). Arrive Jaisalmer and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer Morning : Halfday city sightseeing tour Jaisalmer Fort is the most alive of any museum, fort or palace that you're likely to visit in India. There are homes and hotels hidden in the laneways, and shops and stalls swaddled in the kaleidoscopic mirrors and embroideries of brilliant Rajasthani cloth. This Fort was built in 1156 by the Rajput ruler Jaisal and reinforced by subsequent rulers, the fort crowns the 80m-high Trikuta Hill. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Breakfast at the Hotel. Leave by surface for Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur Breakfast at the Hotel. Leave for Udaipur en-route visiting Ranakpur Temples. The exceptionally beautiful Ranakpur complex, 60 kms. North of Udaipur, is one of the largest and most important Jain temples in India. It is tucket away in a remote valley of the Aravalli range and is certainly worth seeing. The main temple is the Chaumukha Temple, or Four Faced Temple, dedicated to Adinath. Built in 1439, this huge, superbly crafted and well-kept marble temple has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, no two alike. Afternoon : Leave for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Day 09 : Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Pushkar
Day 10 : Pushkar - Jaipur
Day 11 : Jaipur
Day 12 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Day 13 : Agra - Delhi Breakfast at the Hotel and leave with your luggage for Delhi en route visiting Red Fort (Agra Fort) and Sikandra.
AGRA FORT : Built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. Akbari Mahal, Mina Bazaar, Moti Masjid and Jasmine Tower reflect the skills of the ancient Indian architects and artists.
SIKANDRA : The tomb of Akbar the Great, built in red sandstone inlaid with marble is a striking sight. The tomb is in the center of a large garden which is enclosed by battlemented walls, divided into squares and provided with channels and fountains in the fashion of Moghul Gardens. After sightseeing leave for Delhi. Late afternoon : Arrive Delhi and if the time permits continue with the city sightseeing of Old Delhi.