DAY
- 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi by International flight.
A
history which encompasses all the various kings and emperors who
fixed their royal citadels here-- Indraprastha, Lal Kot, Quila Rai
Pithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad, Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi
Sher Shahi or then Shahjahanabad. but, combined and integrated into
one, these 'new cities' have always been called Delhi and howsoever
many names it may have acquired, Delhi has always been intrinsically
identified with power and imperial sway.
You will be met on
your arrival by the representative of Exotique Expeditions with
fresh flower garlands. You will then be transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon you will be given the city tour of Old &
New Delhi.
OLD DELHI- Visit the former centre of Moghul
Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and
bustling bazaars. Drive past the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the
Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in
1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the
Raj
Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. A unique experience
of taking '
rickshaw ride' from the
Red Fort, through
"Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights
and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort.
Chandni
Chowk - literally means "moonlit crossroads" and an
area which best represents the "super-Oriental" - the
glory and the guile; the grandeur and the grime, with its crowded
bazaars, twisting lanes, maze of small streets strange aromas, the
pungent odour of Oriental spices, the cries of shopkeepers, coolies
and "rickshaw-walas" and the clatter and whirr of furious
industry.
NEW DELHI- drive past the stately
government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the
India Gate & the
Presidential Palace. Continue
onto the beautiful
Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era &
predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal,
Birla Mandir, Lotus
Temple, Akshardham Temple. End the tour at the towering minaret
of
Qutab Minar.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
- 02 DELHI - AGRA (202 Kms / 126 Miles)Leave Delhi for Agra
by air conditioned car.
Agra has a rich historical background,
which is amply evident from the numerous historical monuments in and
around the city.
Though the heritage of Agra city is linked
with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also contributed to
the rich past of this city. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar
Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16th century. Babar
(founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for sometime in Agra and
introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens here.
Arrive
Agra and check in at the hotel.
This afternoon you will be
given the city tour of Agra.
Visit TAJ MAHAL (Closed on
Fridays) - located on the bank of Yamuna River, the most
extravagant monument ever built for love. Little needs to be said
about this architectural wonder which is always the soul
raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah
Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife
Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was
designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's
stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and
some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Red Fort - lies
on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town.
Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest
architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red
sandstone and a moat.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
- 03 AGRA - JAIPUR ( 235 Kms / 147 Miles )Leave Agra for
Jaipur by air conditioned car.
En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri - Impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur
Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied
for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in
virtually perfect conditions. Continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival
in Agra - check-in at the hotel. Thereafter, visit the Red Fort,
which was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in
the finest architectural style.
The historic city of
Jaipur or "The City of Vicotory" was founded in 1727 A.D.
by the great Kachhawah ruler Sawai Jai Singh II (1700 - 1747 A.D.),
and named after him. The monarch was not only a great builder, but
also a poet and an astronomer. Under his aegis, the city was
designed by his talented architect Vidyadhar, who gave shape to the
creative aspirations of Sawai Jai Singh in the form of the dream
city of Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur and check at the hotel.
Rest
of the day free.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
- 04 JAIPUR - JAISALMER (by train)This morning you will be
given excursion to Amber Fort.
Tour of the impressive
Amber
Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot
of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow
but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the
time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th
century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted,
offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling
families
In the afternoon you will be given the city tour of
Jaipur.
Tour of the Pink City - Your tour will include
the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and
artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including
a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal, "Palace
of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to
see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the
colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Later transfer
to the railway station in time to connect train for Jaisalmer.
Overnight
on board train.
DAY - 05 ARRIVE JAISALMER ,
JAISALMER - HASWAArrive Jaisalmer. Meeting and assistance
on arrival and you will be transferred towards starting point for
Camel Safari. Safari will start after giving brief description
towards Haswa Village. Lunch on the way. By afternoon reach Haswa.
Tour of the village.
Overnight at the camp.
DAY
- 06 HASWA - BHOOMorning after breakfast continue safari
towards Bhoo Village . Lunch on the way.After noon visit of Bhoo
village.
Overnight at the camp.
DAY
- 07 BHOO - BHILON KI DHANI
Morning after breakfast continue
safari towards Bhilon Ki Dhani. Lunch at Pithodai .By evening reach
Bhilon Ki Dhani.
Overnight at the camp.
DAY
- 08 BHILON KI DHANI - DEVIKOTMorning after breakfast
continue safari towards Devikot .Lunch at Mataji ka Mandir.By
evening you will reach Devikot.
Overnight at the camp.
DAY
- 09 DEVIKOT - JODHPURMorning after breakfast continue
safari towards Lunch point form where you will be pick up by Car to
Jodhpur ( 48 KM from Jodhpur, around 6 hours )
Arrive Jodhpur
and check in at the hotel.
History of Jodhpur is replete with
fascinating stories that tell the tales of proud kings, brave
warriors, and court intrigues with the colorful stories of valor and
romance. The city of Jodhpur was once the capital of the Marwaris
who were known for their strength and power. The history of Jodhpur
states that the city enjoyed the honor of the most powerful cities
of Rajasthan.In medieval times, Jodhpur lay on the trade routes
between Central Asia and the ports of Gujarat, and became a major
trade center during the 16th century.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY - 10 JODHPUR - DELHI, DEPARTUREBreakfast
at the hotel.
This morning you will be given the tour of
Jodhpur city.
Transfer to the airport in time to connect flight
for Delhi.
In Delhi meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to the International airport to connect your onward flight.