This leisurely journey through the Golden Triangle and the remarkable forts and palaces of the beautiful region of Mewar covers some of the most exemplary sights. Explore the Imperial monuments of Delhi and the Moghul architectures - The Taj Mahal. Enjoy the stay at the pink city of Jaipur and the indigo Blue City of Jodhpur
Duration : -10 Days to / 9 Nights
Destination : -Delhi / shekhawati / bikaner / jodhpur / jaipur (2 nts) /Agra (2 nts)
 Day 1: Europe / Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the night. Transfer to hotel & Overnight.
Day 2: Delhi / Shekhawati
Morning breakfast. Depart for Shekhawati which is renowned for its splendid painted "Havelis" or mansions. Arrive and check-in at hotel Afternoon, leave for the visit of Nawalgarh town. Later visit the Castle of Mandawa and onto Fatehpur completing the tour of Shekhawati’s grand Havelis with their lively frescoes, cataloguing the life, habits/fashions of the Marwari community. Overnight at hotel
Day 3: Mandawa / Bikaner
Morning breakfast. Depart for the fortified city of Bikaner. Arrive and check in to hotel. Afternoon, visit the Junagrh fort, palaces and temples – magnificent creations in red and yellow sandstone, are living manifestations of its rich historical and architectural legacy. Bikaner is also famous for the best riding camels in the world. Return to hotel.Overnight.
Day 4: Bikaner / Jodhpur
Morning breakfast. Leave for Jodhpur, the blue city of the desert. Enroute visit Deshnok the temple of rats.Continue towards Jodhpur. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Afternoon, visit its grand and imposing Fort Mehrangarh, which was to be practically in expugnable in times of the wars. Spread over many kilometres, it dominates the landscape. It shelters exquisite palates decorated with mural frescos and stone laces. Later in the evening walk in its quaint and colourful markets, vividly testifying to the history and glory of this princely state. Return back to hotel & overnight.
Day 5: Jodhpur / Jaipur
Morning breakfast. Leave for the visit of Pushkar a city of 400 temples and 52 bathing ghats which prides itself on being the site of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation, Brahma. Afternoon continue your visit of Ajmer a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Visit the famous Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Later in the afternoon continue towards Jaipur “The Pink City " an exuberance of color, dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts.Arrive and check in at hotel. Time free for relax. Overnight
Day 6: Jaipur
Morning breakfast. Drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Enroute, stop for photography the Jaipur's most acclaimed landmark, the tapering Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds" Upon arrival at Amber ascend to the Palace Fortress on elegantly caparisoned elephants, in the traditional way. Return back to Jaipur. Visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. Afternoon, visit the City Palace Later in the evening enjoy the rikshaw ride through the colorful bazaars of Jaipur Return to hotel and overnight.
 Day 7: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
Morning breakfast. Leave for Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned city built in red sandstone by Akbar. Visit the Halls of Public and Private Audiences, the Tower of Victory. The Panch Mahal, a five-storied pavilion, stands on the western line of the courtyard which was the Persian wind tower for ladies of the harem. Also visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti, which is laced with mother-of-pearl. Continue towards Agra. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Overnight.
Day 8: Agra
Morning breakfast. Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal, which is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles. Afternoon discover the strong & magnificent Red Fort - built by the three generations of Mughal Emperors. Evening time free for shopping or walk in the colorful bazaars of Agra. Return back to hotel & Overnight
Day 9: Agra / Delhi
Morning breakfast Drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival leave for the visit of New Delhi. Designed in 1911 by the British, it is one of the greenest capitals in the world. Visit the India Gate; Parliament Building; the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India. Drive past the government buildings and presidential palace along the broad and majestic Rajpath, Diplomatic enclave etc. Visit the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-foot sandstone tower. Later in the evening, transfer to International airport.
Day 10:
Delhi / Europe
Board on you flight to connect for onward destination
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