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Places Covered: Delhi- Mandawa-Bikaner-Khimsar-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Deogarh-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to the Hotel Imperial Day 02 - Delhi Sightseeing - Morning excursion to India Gate. Drive past some of the well known government buildings like Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House and many other notable ones. Visit Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Humayun's Tomb Drive to the Jama Masjid, which is reputed for being India's best mosque. Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the vibrant shopping place known as Chandni Chawk. Continue toRed Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the famous Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight at the Imperial Hotel Day 03 Delhi / Mandawa Drive to Mandawa. During the afternoon the tour to the nearby village to see some old castles. . These old havelis are well adorned with frescoes. Overnight at Mandawa Castle Day 04 Mandawa / Bikaner
Day 05 Bikaner / Khimsar Drive to Khimsar. This small and a remote village is home to a Bishnoi community. Visit the Khimasar Fort. The village is a proud possessor of these antique remnants of India. Overnight at Khimsar Fort Day 06 Khimsar / Jaisalmer Depart from Khimsar to Jaisalmer. In the evening enjoy the magnificent sight of the sunset at the Cenotaphs. Overnight at Gorbandh or Rawalkot Day 07 Jaisalmer
Visit the delightful Gadisar lake, one of the major attractions of the city. Afternoon safari to Sam Sand Dunes on camelback or camel cart Day 08 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur Morning drive to Jodhpur. On your way to Jodhpur visit Mandore gardens Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city -visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort, which contains some truly majestic palaces. Proceed toJaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. Day 09 Jodhpur / Udaipur Proceed overland to Udaipur , enroute visiting Ranakpur, renowned for some remarkably carved Jain temples in amber stone. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. Overnight at Lake Palace or Shiv Niwas Palace
Day 10 Udaipur
Day 11 Udaipur / Deogarh Proceed to Deogarh - Afternoon sightseeing of the 17th century Deogarh Mahal. With a colossal height of 2100 ft. above sea level it is really an awe-inspiring structure. The palace boasts of its bold battlements, domed turrets and balconies that offers a commanding view of the surrounding Aravalli mountains and its rural landscapes. Overnight at Deogarh Castle .
Day 12 Deogarh / Pushkar Leave Deogarh for Pushkar . Pushkar is a pilgrimage town with lakes and more than 400 temples. Here in October/November a cattle fair is organized just ten days after Diwali, which attract large number of tourists as well as pilgrims. Overnight at Pushkar palace or the Jagat Palace Hotel
Day 13 Pushkar / Jaipur From Pushkar drive to the Pink City, Jaipur which is famous for palaces and forts. This is excellently planned city with broad straight lanes in a grid network. Visit Amber Fort and Palace which can be reached on an elephant's back. Here in the fort you will find Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors), where even a single lighted match illuminates the whole palace. There are other marble palaces here too . Overnight at Samode Haveli . Day 14 Jaipur
Day 15 Jaipur / Agra Depart for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. The city of Fatehpur Sikri is home to some of the finest buildings . Some of the notable buildings are, Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Jama Masjid, Birbal's Palace, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of famous Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Evening visit the Taj Mahal - Overnight at Tajview Day 16 Agra / Delhi Morning excursion to Sikandra, the tomb of Akbar. Construction of the mausoleum was started by Akbar and completed by his son emperor son Jehangir. Visit Itamad-Ud-Daula's tomb, in many ways precursor to the Taj Mahal. The tomb was built by Empress Noor Jahan, wife of Jehangir in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-din Beg, in 1622-25. Visit the Agra Fort. Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to hotel and after checking out of the hotel transfer to the Railway Station and take a train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi for overnight at the Imperial Hotel. Day 17 Delhi - departure
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Drive to Bikaner. This desert town in northern Rajasthan is one of the major tourist destination of India. In the afternoon visit the heritage buildings of the city which includes the Junagarh Fort reputed to have remained invincible. This 15th century fort boasts of having 37 palaces, temples and pavilions that are wonderful in red sandstone construction. Continue to Lalgarh Palace. This palace made of red sandstone, exhibits a wonderful mingling of Eastern and Western style. Time permitting , visit Asia's biggest Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner. Overnight at Lallgarh Palace 
Sightseeing of this wondeful town in the heart of the Thar Desert . Jaisalmer is a famous tourist destination. See a collection of old temples, forts and palaces, all built of yellow stone. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) & Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Mansion)
Short sightseeing tour of Udaipur and a tour to Kumbhalgarh, located 64 km north of Udaipur. This fort built by Rana Kumbha is a living witness of the 15th century architecture. 