Rajasthan Heritage Vacation

Duration : 14 Nights/ 15 Days Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Jaipur - Samode - Mandawa - Bikaner - Naguar - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Traditional welcome on arrival with meeting assistance at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi - Visit Jama Mosque, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Qutab Minar, India Gate, and drive past the grand Government buildings. Day 3 : Delhi - Agra Drive to Agra. Visit world's greatest monument of love - Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort. Evening a lecture on Mughal history.

Day 4 : Agra - Gwalior - Agra
Travel by train to the fort city of Gwalior, known for its spectacular hill top citadel with its Rajput palaces, Hindu temples and a Victorian school.
In the evening return back to Agra by train.

Day 5 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, the fabled "Pink City" enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted capital city of the mighty Mughal Empire. Evening a lecture on the history of Rajput Warriors and Maharajas.

Day 6 : Jaipur Morning excursion to 17th Century Amber Fort. Scenic Elephant ride up the hill to the old palace. Later sightseeing of Jaipur visiting the Astronomical observatory (Jantar Mantar), City Palace and the lovely Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds. Day 7 : Jaipur - Samode Drive to Samode - a separate ruling dynasty for overnight stay at a palace. A royal gala evening with cocktail dinner. fireworks and royal welcome will be organised at Samode Palace where the ex-ruler of Samode will be present. Day 8 : Samode - Mandawa Drive to Mandawa - Famed for its painted murals. Wander through the streets where mansions (Havelis) of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes. In the evening meeting with the ex-ruler of Mandawa.

Day 9 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner - the 15th century royal walled city. Evening cocktail dinner.

Day 10 : Bikaner - Nagaur - Khimsar
Morning visit the Junagarh Fort. The Fort Museum houses a valuable collection of ancient manuscripts, miniature paintings, jewellery etc.
Later drive to Khimsar en route visiting.

Day 11 : Khimsar - Jodhpur
Depart for Jodhpur - A vibrant trade town that stands on a range of Sandstone hills. Evening a meeting with the Maharaja of Jodhpur or a member of the royal family over cocktails.

Day 12 : Jodhpur
Jodhpur was the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit palace, forts and Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble cenotaph built in 1899.

Day 13 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur - Venice of the East visiting enroute Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd in his annals.

Day 14 : Udaipur
Sightseeing of Udaipur - including the City Palace - The largest palace in Rajasthan and the Garden of the Maids of Honour constructed in the early 18th Century. Evening a special Gangaur boat dinner on the lake can be organised.

Day 15 : Udaipur - Delhi - Depart Delhi
Transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. In the evening farewell dinner and transfer to international airport for flight back home.