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Royal Rajput Journeys

Duration: 11 Nights/12 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Ajmer

Day 1: Delhi
Begin you tour. Arrive into Delhi. Welcome to your Royal Rajput Journey. Meet & Greet. You will be then transferred to your hotel.
This morning we will take you on a guided sightseeing tour, the capital of India and is third largest city. It is actually a combination of "Old" Delhi - The capital of Muslim India and "New" Delhi-The imperial city created as the nation's capital by the British. The city has a rich heritage with numerous historical monuments and landmarks. The old section of the city is full of ancient mosques, forts and monuments. Modern Delhi was officially inaugurated in 1931. The city's architecture clearly reflects the different phases in its history. Places to visit include: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Old Fort, Janter Manter, Connaught Place, Parliament House, Bahai's Temple, Qutab Minar, Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Day 2: Delhi - Agra
Early morning drive down to Agra and transfer to hotel.
Agra the Mecca of all tourists, Agra, for long the capital of Mughals, is famous as the home of the famous Taj Mahal. Considered the perfect example of Mughal architecture, this mausoleum enshrines all that is tender and eternal in Man's love for women.
Half day city tour visiting the Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Red fort containing the Halls of private and public audience and other places. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula built by Emperor Noor Jehan in memory of her father.

Day 3: Agra - Jaipur
This morning drive down to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fateh Pur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces.
Proceed to Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur
Visit Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. After the tour you may explore the city on your own. Explore the market & shop for special bargains!!
Visit the Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali, Ascend on the Elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.

Day 5: Jaipur - Jodhpur
This morning drive down to Jodhpur and transfer to hotel.
Half day city tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardens.

Day 6: Jaisalmer
Drive down to Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel.
Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone is an intricately moulded wonderland. See the Citadel the fort built by rawal Jaisal and where a fourth of the population lives, Jain Temples of the 12th to 15th centuries Patwon Ki Haveli, a five storey mansion with carved pillars and murals: Salim Singh and Nathmalji ki Haveli.

Day 7: Jaisalmer
Early morning after breakfast, we visit the famous Fort and Palaces and Havelis. Visit the Sam Sanduness Desert.
Return back to Jaisalmer.
Evening Dinner and Music around the Campfire.

Day 8: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Drive down to Jodhpur and transfer to hotel.

Day 9: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Today you will drive to Udaipur with its beautifuly Lakes and Palaces is what may be called the "Lake Country" of Rajasthan. The picturesque islands that dot the lakes and the wooded hills that surround them add enchantment to this ancient city.
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)

Day 10: Udaipur
Boat cruise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments. Visit the Island Palace Jag Niwas which is beautifully see in the Lake.
Free for shopping.

Day 11: Udaipur - Ajmer
Drive to Ajmer and transfer to hotel.
Visit to Darga Khaja Saheb is one of the main pilgrim center of Muslims. The teacher of Akbar Khaza Mu'inuddin Chisti came to India to preach Islam. He stayed in Ajmer and died here in 1236. Velvet covered marble platform of the cemetery, the silver railing, gold covered dome, shaped ceiling. Near by is the cemetery of Shajahan's daughter Chimni Begum and Chisti's daughter Bibi Hafiz Jamal.
A small walk towards north of the Darga, crossing Tripoliya gate, on the right side in the Arai-Din-Ka-Jhopra.

Day 12: Ajmer - Delhi
Return back to Delhi and transfer to International Airport to board your flight for back home.