Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arriving Delhi,  you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport,  you will be met by our representative,  holding a play card with your name on it in the arrival lounge. Arrival transfer to hotel. Assistance for check-in will be provided. After check-in overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast check-out and you depart on a four hours drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check-in into hotel. After check-in we have arranged your lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit Agra Red Fort which is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall. It is home to the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal,  Diwan-i-Khas,  Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid. Later it was used by his son Jehangir as the seat of power. With four gates the Fort is enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sand stone. The Jahangir Mahal is reached through an impressive gateway and its inner courtyard consists of beautiful halls,  profuse carvings on stone,  exquisitely carved heavy brackets,  piers and cross beams.

Rest of the day free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local markets for shopping. Agra is also known for its fabulous handicrafts such as Marble and soft stone inlay work,  gold thread embroidery (zari and zardozi),  metalware,  exquisite hand -knotted silk and woollen carpets and leather goods including bags,  shoes and clothing The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Semi-precious and precious jewelry in Mughal style is also available. In the evening we have arranged your hot & delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)


Day 03 - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Jaipur
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal which is India’s most fascinating and beautiful masterpiece. Set amidst landscaped gardens on the banks of the Yamuna river,  this edifice was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife,  Mumtaz Mahal. After her untimely death,  Shah Jahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum. The Taj is most enthralling in the quietness of early morning. With the rising Sun the white marble changes its colour and hues and it is excellent for photography. 

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - Built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire,  Fatehpur Sikri was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. The mosque at Fatehpur Sikri is considered a copy of the mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant,  containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. The main entrance to the complex Buland Darwaza or "Great Gateway" is reached by an impressive flight of stairs. Inscribed on the inside of the archway is the quote: "The World is a bridge. Pass over it,  but build no house upon it. He who hopes for an hour,  may hope for eternity."  

We have arranged your lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace which was built for Raja Ragunath Singh,  the younger brother of the then Bharatpur ruler,  Maharaja Ram Singh. An eclectic and lively fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture,  the palace was earlier called Raghunath Niwas though locals always preferred to call it Kakaji ki kothi. Its single entrance,  a massive richly carved sand stone archway intended to allow the ladies of Royal family of Bharatpur to conduct themselves away from the prying eyes of men and outsiders.

Later on continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 04 - Jaipur
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Jaipur which is an exuberance of color,  dance,  and song with the traditional arts and crafts. It's one of India's most well planned cities,  with wide,  straight avenues,  roads,  streets and lanes in a grid system. The great warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II carefully planned Jaipur's foundation. Laid out in the 18th century,  its design followed specifications from an epochal Hindu treatise on architecture. This "Pink City, " so called because its buildings are painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset,  intersperses the play of red and pink with white borders and motifs.

Morning visit Amer Fort - The royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km away. The palaces and forts of yesteryear,  once witness to royal processions,  now shine amid the splendor of modern monuments,  a juxtaposition accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of an amazing people. It is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Seesh Mahal (Mirror Palace),  a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors. Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthanfort palace. Amber was the ancient capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs until Sawai Jai Singh II moved down the hill to his newly created capital,  Jaipur. This is one of the most magnificent destinations located on the hills just outside Jaipur. It was built by Raja Man Singh in 1600 AD and completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. Ascend on elephant back,  the hill,  on which the fort is situated.

Afternoon covering Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds, " one of the major landmarks of Jaipur,  although it is actually little more than a facade. The five-storey building overlooks the main street of the old city and is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink,  semi-octagonal,  honeycombed,  sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The City Palace which is blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace. The palace is now a fine museum. It houses a remarkable collection of textiles,  paintings,  manuscripts,  and extraordinary weapons. On display there are two huge urns of silver,  said to be the largest silver vessels in the world. Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza,  the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants,  is monumental. Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar,  the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh,  whose passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as a warrior.  In the evening we have arranged your dinner at Indiana Restaurant. Enjoy your hot & delicious dinner with the Rajasthani Folk Dance & Music. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 05 - Jaipur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Chittorgarh. The sprawling hilltop fort of Chittorgarh epitomises the whole romantic,  doomed ideal of Rajput Chivalry. Thrice Chittor was sacked by a stronger enemy and on each occasion,  the end came in textbook Rajput fashion as jauhar was declared in the face of impossible odds. Visit Chittorgarh Fort - The indomitable pride of Chittorgarh,  the fort is a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th century A.D. Perched on a height of 180 m. high hill,  it sprawls over 700 acres. The tablets and chattris within are impressive reminders of the Rajput heroism. The fort has many magnificent monuments,  all fine examples of the Rajput architecture. Also visit other palaces and visit that very spot where Rani Padmini committed Johar.

We have arranged your lunch . Later on continue drive to Udaipur,  the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar - The City of Dreams which is perhaps the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills and mountains and set on the edge of three lakes - it is bewitching in all its details. Narrow streets lined by vivid colored stalls,  gardens,  temples and palaces - every feature mirrored in the placid blue waters of lake Pichhola. Udaipur's inherent romance and beauty and its remarkable past bristling with episodes of heroism and splendour,  continue to enthrall the visitor. On arrival check-in into hotel. In the evening we have arrange a boat ride on the Lake Pichola which is one of the prime attractions of Udaipur. The lake is known for the palace build amidst the lake. The lake was built by Maharana Udai Singh II. It was made basically for defence purpose. Cradled amongst hills,  gardens,  havelis,  temples and ghats,  Lake Pichola is the picturesque spotlight of Udaipur. The lake sports two islands palaces- Jagniwas (Lake Palace) and Jagmandir. The lake is about 4 km long and 3 km wide,  and not much deep- it often dries up in times of severe summers. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings can only be felt by seeing it,  which increases many folds during sunrise and sunset. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 06 - Udaipur
After breakfast visit City Palace - the largest palace complex in Rajasthan,  with its scalloped arches,  fretted balconies,  and cupolas. A part of the palace is converted into a museum. You will be impressed by the monuments as it showcased arms and armor,  paintings and photographs,  royal insignia,  processional trappings and other objects,  which reflect Pioneer Journey's Pvt. Ltd.,  and tradition of the Mewar and Sisodia Maharanas. Then,  visit Jagdish Temple,  16th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. We’ll drive past Fateh Sagar Lake with a visit to Sahelion-ki- Bari,  garden of the maids-of-Honor. Also visit Pratap Memorial,  Atop the Moti Magri or prarl hill,  overlooking the Fateh Sagar lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana. Later on visit Ahar - The ancient capital of sisodias,  3 Km from udaipur,  Ahar boasts of a profusion of royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. A rare collection of antiquities including earthen pots,  iron objects and other art items excavated in the region are displayed in a small Govt. museum.

We have arranged your lunch at local restaurant. After lunch an excursion to Eklingji & Nagda temples. Eklingji,  It is famous for the beautifully sculpted temple complex with 108 temples within its high walls built in 734 A.D.The temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva,  the presiding deity of Mewar ruler. The walled complex encloses an elaborately pillared hall or mandap under a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Nagda,  This ancient place in Mewar was the capital of Bappa Rawal and has a magnificient torana exquisitely carvedwith graceful apsaras. This ancient site dating back to the 6th century A.D. is renowned for the Sas-Bahu temples (9th- 1Oth century A.D.) with interesting architecture and carvings. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 07 - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Khimsar
After an early breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Ranakpur. Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples complex,  one of the biggest and the most important cluster of Jain temples in India. Nestled in the Aravalli range. The Chaumukha Temple,  or Four Faced Temple,  is the main temple in the complex and dates back to the 15th century. Built in marble,  the temple has 29 halls supported by more than 1400 pillars,  no two of which are alike. The two other Jain temples in the complex are Neminath and Parasnath temple.

We have arranged your lunch at Rohetgarh which is famous for its fort of 17th century which is now a luxury heritage hotel. We will be welcomed by the royal family personally. You are invited to relax in spacious varand lounges decorated with historic trophies.

Later on continue drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment. Enjoy half day city sightseeing of Jodhpur city which is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country. Jodhpur was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. The city was the erstwhile capital of the Marwar state. A 10-km-long wall made of stone and built about a century after the city was founded,  surrounds the old city. There are about 100 towers in the city,  most of which are surrounded by defensive battlements. Covering Mehrangarh fort which is one of the largest forts in India. The fort has been a witness to the Mehrangarh Fort,  Jodhpursplendour of a bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. To enter the Mehrangarh fort,  seven gates have to be crossed. Also visit Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph and the museum located in the Umaid public gardens.

After that continue drive to Khimsar - which is steeped in history. Founded 2500 years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer this is the starting point of the great Indian Desert. The founder of the castle which was built in mid 15th century was Prince Karamsi. On arrival check-in into Hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 08 - Khimsar - Mandawa
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Mandawa which is which is known for its famous mansions and havelis. Arrive Mandawa and check-in into hotel. In the afternoon visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. Shekhawati is the homeland of marwaris. The Marwaris form one of the most important merchant and business groups in India,  they developed their business acumen on the trade routes between Delhi and the coast between India and Central Asia. Marwaris enjoyed protections by Maharajas and many of them built grand havellis. The hovels are mansions,  elaborately and attractively decorated with a strong main entrance. The walls are often covered with murals,  local legends and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 09 - Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here,  the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Enroute you can shop for the colorful art and crafts of Rajasthan: tied and dyed textiles,  metal handicrafts,  carved wooden artefacts and more. Visit painted havelis & mansions. Also visit Mandawa Town for capturing the rural life in your camera. Later on continue drive to Delhi.

Arrive Delhi and we have arranged your lunch at local restaurant. After lunch check-in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 10 - Delhi (Departure)
After breakfast full day city tour of Delhi which is India's bustling capital city. It was from here that Hindu,  Muslim and Mughal dynasties as well as the British ruled. Old & New Delhi present a stunning juxtaposition of sights and sounds with the ancient city built by Emperor Shah Jahan the builder of the famous Taj Mahal,  and the new garden city built in 1911 by the British.

First of all visit India Gate which is a famous war memorial at the east end of Rajpath. Edward Lutyens designed this 42 m high gate structure in memory of the thousands of Indians who sacrificed their lives in World War I. Today,  an eternal flame is lit under the gate known as Amar Jawan Jyoti,  to honor the unknown soldiers and the martyrs who lost their lives in the Pakistan war of 1971. Also visit Rajghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi ). Later on visit Lotus Temple(Bahai Temple) which is the newest most extravagant architectural wonder of the Bahai faith,  located in Kalkaji,  south of Delhi. The temple in white is shaped like a half opened lotus flower. Made of marble,  cement,  dolomite and sand,  the Lotus Temple is a marvel of 20th century architecture. The lotus shaped temple in a modern and contemporary form captivates into its sanctum sanctorum people from all races,  religious backgrounds and culture from around the globe. It represents the Bahai faith,  - an independent world religion; divine in origin,  all embracing in scope,  broad in its outlook,  scientific in its method,  humanitarian in its principles,  and dynamic in the influence.

Afternoon we have arranged your lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit Qutab Minar which is 72.5 m in height and has a mosque at the base. It is a magnificent structure whose construction started in 1199 by a Muslim King Qutab-ud-din Aibak (after whom it was named) and was finished by his heir IItutmish. There is an iron pillar standing proudly in front of it since 5th century and has not rusted till yet! It is said that if one hugs this Iron Pillar of Mehrauli and wish for something,  it is granted. Later on drive past President's House,  Parliament House & Secretariat Building.   In the evening we have arranged your hot & delicious dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening departure transfer to International Airport for flight back home. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)