Itinerary
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Arrive Delhi and Drive to Mandawa
- Hotel Stay
On arrival at Delhi you will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative, who will show you to your air-conditioned car for your drive to Mandawa where you will check in to your hotel.
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Bikaner – Jaisalmer
- Lallgarh Palace
- Junagarh Fort
- Laxmi Niwas Palace
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Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Nathmal ji ki haveli
- GadsisarLake
Today is a sightseeing day, exploring Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli and Bada Bagh, an impressive garden complex some 6km north of the city, housing a set of royal cenotaphs, including one for Jai Singh II. And you will then drive to the legendary Sam sand dunes to enjoy a camel safari, traditional folk dancing and an overnight stay in the desert.
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Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
- Hotel Stay
Breakfast in desert, then leave for Jodhpur with your driver. On arrival, check-in at hotel and spend the evening exploring the city.
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Jodhpur – Mount Abu
- Meharangarh fort
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Jaswant Thada
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Bundi – Ranthambore
- Ranthambore National Park
Breakfast at the hotel before setting offtoRanthambore. On arrival, check-in at hotel and change for jungle safari. The park is home to tigers, as well as many other wild animals and exotic birds.Afterwards you have time to relax and an overnight stay at the resort.
Please note– Usually, Ranthambore National Park remains closed in Monsoon season (1st July to 30th September)
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Ranthambore – Jaipur
- Hotel Stay
Early morning, leave for a second jungle safari – this time to a different part of the park, where you may spot wildlife that you did not see the first time. Return to the hotel for breakfast before leaving for Jaipur. On arrival, check in and overnight stay.
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Jaipur
- Amber Fort
- Jal Mahal
- Jantar Mantar
- Hawa Mahal
Breakfast at hotel before setting off to see the city sights:
- Amber Fort, also known as “Amer Fort” perched high on a hill overlooking Maota Lake, built by ruling Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century. You can ride an elephant, or take a car/jeep to access the hill-top fortress that showcases the lives and styles of former rulers and includes the world famous “Sheesh Mahal” or Hall of Mirrors.
- Jal Mahal – a spectacular red, sandstone, water palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
- Jantar Mantar, the largest and best preserved observatory in India, built by Jai Singh II in the 18th century
- Hawa Mahal, or “Palace of the Winds” is one Jaipur’s most photographed landmarks, with more than 950 small windows in its façade and often compared to a beehive, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
- And just around the corner, the City Palace – the world-famous complex conceived by Sawai Jai Singh II – featuring unique courtyards and gardens; a museum that will enlighten you about life in Rajasthan. Make sure you visit PitamNawas Chowk with its four magnificent gates depicting the seasons.
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Jaipur – Agra
- Agra Fort
- Taj Mahal
After breakfast depart for Agra with your driver. He will point out the interesting sights on the way and on arrival, you will check into your hotel to prepare for sightseeing.
First stop will be the famous red sandstone Agra Fort, on the banks of the River Yamuna, built by Emperor Akbar in the year 1566.
And later, you will see the Taj Mahal. Ranked as one of the world’s top landmarks, you will marvel at this white marble edifice created by Shah Jahan for his beloved late wife. Overnight stay in Agra.
Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.
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Agra – Delhi and departure
- Departure
Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise before checking out from your hotel and driving to Delhi. Your driver will take you to the airport for your international/onward flight.
Tour Ends