Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mt. Abu - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota / Bundi - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi


DAY 01 : DELHI ARRIVAL
On Delhi arrival traditional welcome by Trail Blazers India executive and transferred to your hotel. (Delhi has seen its rise and fall of many empires and each dynasty of kings has left behind monuments and memories to commemorate the grandeur of bygone days. Very few cities in the world offer such diversity in architectural styles as Delhi. The old city of Delhi today stands as an epitome of the whole history of Indo- Islamic architecture). Overnight.

DAY 02 : DELHI – MANDAWA
Morning drive to Mandawa. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the famous painted havelis of Shekhawati region. Overnight.

DAY 03 : MANDAWA – BIKANER
Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner, a desert city on the ancient caravan route through the Shekawati area of Rajasthan, famous for its painted havelis. Arrive in the afternoon & check into the hotel. Afternoon visit The Junagarh fort, the Lalgarh Palace & the Jain Temples. Overnight.

DAY 04 : BIKANER – JAISALMER (333 Kms)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 : JAISALMER
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural grandeur.

No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque dunes. In the afternoon you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06 : JAISALMER – JODHPUR (308 Kms)
In the morning after breakfast leave for Jodhpur. Arrive & check into the hotel. (Jodhpur, is one of the most distinctive among Rajasthan's many princely 500years old settlements. Located on the fringe of the Thar Desert, it is known for its impressive fortified bastions in Mehranghar, built in 1459, which have witnessed many battles, and which encompassed the beautiful Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) abd Phool Mahal (Flower Palace). The Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum holds one in awe due to its randeur and symmetry. It is built in a Art Deco style of architecture without using any cement in its construction. The museum has a collection of royal finery, local arts and crafts, miniature paintings and a large number of clocks. Jaswant Thada is a royal
marble crematorium built in 1899 and is constructed out of thin sheets of marble to allow the sun to filter through). Afternoon visit colorful shopping malls. Overnight.

DAY 07 : JODHPUR
Morning sightseeing of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada & Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. In the afternoon, visit the nearby vishnoi village to see the craftsmen and village life. Ovenight.

DAY 08 : JODHPUR – MT. ABU
Morning drive to Mt. Abu. Arrive Mt. Abu in the afternoon and check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or enjoy boating. Overnight.

DAY 09 : MT. ABU
Today sight seeing of Mt. Abu visiting Dilwara Jain Temples.
These beautifully carved temples built between 11th and 13th century AD are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. Also visit Gurushikhar, Toad Rock and sunset point. Overnight.

DAY 10 : MT. ABU – KUMBHALGARH
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh. Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh Fort. Overnight.

DAY 11 : KUMBHALGARH – UDAIPUR
This morning, drive to Udaipur visiting enroute the beautiful Jain Temples at Ranakpur. On arrival, check in at your hotel. (Ranakpur Temples are beautifully sculptured Jain temples that were constructed in 15th century. The main temple in the complex has been beautifully crafted in marble and has 1,444 pillars of which no two are alike). (Cradled in green hills and surrounded by lakes, Udaipur, with its marble palaces, it romantic and is referred to as the "Venice of the East". It was founded in the 16th century and has elaborately planned gardens and island palaces that sparkle on artificial lakes). Overnight.

DAY 12 : UDAIPUR
Morning, sightseeing of city of lakes visiting the City Palace Museum, Shahelion ki Bari- the Garden of Maids and the beautiful Jagdish temple. (The City Palace Museum, built in 1725 is the largest in Rajasthan and famous for its ornate decorations. Its white exterior weathered in ivory, stands on a ridge overlooking the lake. The sprawling structure has preserved its harmonious design, enhanced by massive octagonal towers surmounted by cupolas and connected by a maze of narrow passageways. The rooms of the Palace contain beautiful painting, colourful enamel, inlay glasswork and antique furniture. The City Palace is actually one of a complex of palaces, two of which have been converted to hotels and one of which houses the current Maharana). Shahelion Ki Bar ( the Garden of Maids of Honour) is a beautiful Garden with colorful fountains having its carved pavilions and monolithic marble elephants. In the 18th century, men were forbidden in the garden, where their queens and their ladies- in- waiting came to relax, though the king still found his way in). Overnight.

DAY 13 : UDAIPUR - CHITTAURGARH – KOTA/BUNDI
Morning drive to Kota/Bundi. On the way visit Chettaurgarh. Overnight.

DAY 14 : KOTA/BUNDI – RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Morning drive to Ranthambore enroute visit Bundi (if you are staying in Kota). Overnight.

DAY 15 : RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR
In the early morning explore the wildlife. Afternoon drive to Jaipur and on arrival check into the hotel. (Jaipur- desingned by a young Bengali architect in 1727, it is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India. Palaces, Forts and sublime architecture with a strong influence of Hindu, Jain and Mughal styles make Jaipur most interesting. Colourful bazaars and warm people are the pride of Jaipur). Overnight.

DAY 16 : JAIPUR
This morning, excursion to Amber Fort where you will ascend this hilltop on elephant back. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of the city visiting the City Palace & Museum, Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Wind and the Jantar Matar- the astronomical observatory. (The 10th century Amber Fort is ringed by hills, with ramparts guarding all approaches and watch-towers set at strategic points. Windows pierce the high walls at points impossible to break in from the outside, and staircase are deliberately narrow so that they could be held by the single warrior allowing members of the royal family and the army to flee to more strategic locations. Of special interest in the fort is the Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors studded into its walls and ceiling. It glows like a jeweled cavern in the early morning or evening light, but with all doors closed and a candle lit at its center, transports you into the heart of a diamond). Overnight.

DAY 17 : JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. (Fatehpur Sikri, about 37kms from Agra, was one of the capital cities of Mughal Emperor Akbar and derives its name from the fact that Akbar marched from here and conquered Gujarat in 1652. Te city is rectangular in shape with nine huge Gates. The whole complex is made of red sandstone and is an architectural masterpiece which has been declared a World Heritage Site. Also situated here is the Tomb of the famous Sufi Saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti). Arrive Agra & check into the hotel. Overnight.

(Agra, grew in prominence under the rule of Mughal Empire in 1526, reaching its zenith between 1556 and 1658 under the successive rules of Akbar, Shah Jehan & Jehangir. Akbar's reign was memorable in the city's history when it became a leading center of art, science, commerce, culture, drawing intellectuals and artists to its Darbars and Havelis. The Red Fort or Agra Fort, on the bank of River Yamuna is surrounded by high red sandstone walls. It was built by successive emperors from the 1570s and combines Akbar's walls and tiled gates with Shah Jehan's delicate Pearl Mosque and once- elegant palace. Other attractions here include The Dewan-i-Am, The Dewan-I-Khas and Jodhbai's Palace. The Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula is situated opposite the Taj Mahal, on the other side of the River Yamuna and houses a magnificient mausoleum of Ghias Beg, the father of Empress Noor Jehan.The 17th century Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum built by Shah Jehan for his empress Mumtaz Mahal. The construction is believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 22000 craftsmen working round the clock. However, many images you may have seen of the Taj Mahal, the reality is still breathtaking. Its scale stupendous and its surface ever changing with the light).

DAY 18 : AGRA – DELHI
Early morning Sun rise tour of Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After visiting Agra fort leave for Delhi and enroute visiting Sikandara. Arrive Delhi in the evening and check into the hotel.

DAY 19 : DELHI
Morning sightseeing tour of Delhi which includes Red Fort- built by Shah Jehan in 1648, Raj Ghat- the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb- built in 16th century and the precursor to the Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjang Tomb and visit Qutab Minar- a 72-meter high tower believed to be the most perfect tower of the Persian world. The iron pillar in the same complex has not rusted over 1500years. Drive pass Embassy area and see Rastrapati Bhawan- the Presidential Palace, India Gate and the Parliament House. In the evening after farewell dinner transfer to the airport to board your flight with sweet memories of India.