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Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi (Lifestyle Holidays recommends a visit to Akshardham Temple)
On arrival at Delhi, meet and greet with airport representative and transfer to your hotel. On arrival at hotel, check in to your hotel room. Rest of the day is free at leisure. We recommend a visit Akshardham temple. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi (City Tour)
After breakfast, proceed for full day tour of New and Old Delhi. Old Delhi - was one of the capitals of Muslim India between the 12th and 13th centuries, its bustling roads and lanes are full of history, interesting monuments like the Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Samadhi and drive past the busy lanes of Chandni Chowk. Later continue your drive to New Delhi designed by the British emperor. Visit the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House) Government Buildings and the famous Qutub Minar. Late evening return back to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Delhi – Agra (Visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Agra. On arrival at Agra, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure till you are transferred to visit the famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Taj Mahal built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal the Queen of Shahjahan in 1631. This Marble dream took Almost 22 years to be complete and was completed in 1653. It is one of the wonders of the world. Later visit the Agra fort which lies on the bend of the River Yamuna. Late evening return back to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Agra – Ranthambore National Park (Visit to Fatehpur Sikri)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Ranthambore National Park. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal emperor Akbar. Later continue your drive to Ranthambore National park. On arrival at Ranthambore National Park, check in to your hotel room. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Ranthambore National Park.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Ranthambore National Park (Morning and Afternoon Game drive)
Proceed for early morning game drive. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Rest of the morning free is free at leisure. After lunch proceed for afternoon game drive. Late evening return back to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Ranthambore National Park.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Ranthambore – Jaipur (Lifestyle Holidays recommends traditional folklore show with dinner)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Jaipur for your onward stay. On arrival at Jaipur, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. We recommend you to experience a Rajasthani traditional dance with traditional dinner. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Jaipur (Amber Fort and City tour)
After breakfast, proceed to explore the Pink City. Start your tour with a visit to Amber Fort – constructed by Mansingh I in 1592 and was completed by Jai Singh II. Enjoy a short elephant ride from the foothills till the fort. Visit the beautiful Jag Mandir located in fort complex which is a fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture. Later visit the famous Hawa Mahal – A prominent landmark on Jaipur, Jantar Mantar – The best observatories built by Jai Singh II and City Palace – A blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Late evening return back to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Jaipur – Jodhpur
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to the blue city – Jodhpur for your onward stay. On arrival at Jodhpur, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Jodhpur (City Tour)
After breakfast, proceed for Jodhpur city tour. Your tour will start with a visit to Mehrangarh fort. Visit the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal built in fort complex. Later visit Jaswant Thada – it houses a collection of royal cenotaphs and The Umaid Bhawan – now a heritage hotel. Late afternoon return back to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Jodhpur – Udaipur (Visit to Ranakpur Temple)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Udaipur. En route visit the temple town of Ranakpur – The temples date back to 500 years and have 29 halls with 80 domes and 1444 pillars. Late continue your drive to Udaipur. On arrival at Udaipur, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Udaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Udaipur (City Tour, Lifestyle Holidays recommends boat ride on Lake Pichola)
After breakfast, proceed to explore the city of Lakes – Udaipur. Your tour will include a visit to City Palace – located on the shore of Lake Pichola, Jagadish temple and Sahelion Ki Bari. Late afternoon return back to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. We recommend you to take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at hotel in Udaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Depart Udaipur
After your last breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to airport to board your flight or train homebound.
Meals: Breakfast |