India Luxury Tours
 Duration
: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi-Mukundgarh-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodphur-Ranakpur
-Udaipur-Jaipur-Fatehphur Sikri-Agra
Day 01: Delhi
Begin Your tour
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'India Luxury Tours '. On arrival in Delhi,
you will be met and transfered by our representative to hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight : Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will proceed for
the sightseeing of Delhi..
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple ,
a modern Hindu Temple , Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi
.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan,
Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat
and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
OPTIONAL: Enjoy the Dances of India show in the evening.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa (Mukundgarh)
After breakfast drive down to Mandawa and upon arrrival,
check in at the hotel.
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit Mandwa , founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh
and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes,
havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles
of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories,
costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic
collection and many other interesting items, preserved in
a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading
business families of the country.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 04: Mandawa (Mukundgarh)- Bikaner
This morning after breakfast drive down to Bikaner and
transfer to hotel.
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long
before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes
from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features
are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands
on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered
from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls
and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and
mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished
by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and
aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace,
the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Jaisalmer. On
arrival, transfer to hotel. Evening is free for independent
activities.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 06: Jaisalmer
City tour of Jaisalmer
Visit to sand dunes
Visit the famous forts & Havelies.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
This morning drive to the Jodhpur and upon arrival, check
into your hotel. Relax for a while. Later proceed on a sightseeing
tour of Jodhpur.
Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight : Hotel
Day 08: Jodhpur
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit 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.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 09: Jodphur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Today you drive to Ranakpur Jain Temples - one of the
biggest and the most important cluster of Jain temples in
India. Nestled in the Aravalli range.
Continue drive to Udaipur - Lake City. On arrival at Udaipur
check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10: Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
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)
Optional:
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded
by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11: Udaipur - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive Jaipur and transfer to hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12: Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial
pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later visit
the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors,
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.
Optional: - Elephant Safari & Lunch at a Heritage hotel
with Tonga ride or explore the market & shop for special
bargains!
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13: Jaipur - Fatehphur Sikri - Agra
Breakfast will be at the hotel and leave for Agra enrouting
Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri : The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor
Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th
century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale
city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ...
it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been
like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza,
the largest gateway in the world.
On to Agra.
On arrival at Agra, transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 14: Agra-Delhi
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in
Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable
wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Later in the afternoon drive back to Delhi. On arrival transfer
to International airport to board the flight for your onward
journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memries of
'India Luxury Tours ' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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