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Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi Day 1 : Delhi-Agra Arrival in Delhi and later depart by car to Agra. Agra- The Land of culture and heritage. Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brassware’s, finely worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellery and ornate zari embroidery.Overnight at the hotel. Day 2 : Agra After breakfast, visit this beautiful city.  Taj Mahal- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty.Agra Fort - built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam. Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Sikandra Fort- it is 4 kms from Agra where Akbar built his mausoleum. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3 : Agra-Jaipur After breakfast, drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri, once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Later in the afternoon, drive to Jaipur- the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan. Jaipur is remarkable for its marvelous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated. The old Jaipur painted in Pink, the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people adequately match the colorful and intricately carved monuments. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4 : Jaipur After breakfast, visit the Pink City viewing Hawa Mahal- one of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. This five-storey building was used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below. City Palace- In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II to study astronomy in detail. Jantar Mantar- A stone observatory, largest of Jai Singh’s five remarkable observatories. The observatory was built to study the movement of stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble. Amer Palace- A beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh. Tourists often ride on the elephant back to the Singh pool and the Jaleb Chowk. Other tourist attractions are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 : Jaipur-Bikaner Day 6 : Bikaner-Jaisalmer Day 7 : Jaisalmer-Jodhpur After breakfast, visit the Blue City of Rajasthan- Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawan Palace- The palace was constructed by Maharaja Umaid Singh, a perfect example of early modern period architecture. Umaid Bhawan palace forms the grandest private royal houses of the world. Some portion of this grand palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel and a museum. The Meherangarh Fort - Fort at Jodhpur is such that the fort walls and the sheer basalt escarpment are not distinguishable, one from the other. Huge gates at the entrance are fitted with iron nails to prevent elephants from bringing them down. The palaces and the mansions within the complex are more delicately designed. The chief palaces you can see in the fort are the Phool Mahal, the Moti Mahal, the Jhanki Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal and the Sadar Vilas. Afternoon, continue your journey visiting Kumbalgarh, famous for the Kumbalgarh Fort. Also, visit Ranakpur, famous for the Jain Temples. Continue your journey towards Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel. Day 9 : Udaipur After breakfast, visit  Lake Pichola- this lake presents the picturesque beauty of Udaipur. Encircled by numerous palaces on all sides, it houses various islands where the famous Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas are situated.
Maharaja Jagat Singh II built Lake Palace- the palace. It is situated on Lake Pichola, and it appears to be floating on the lake.City Palace- The largest palace of Rajasthan, it represents the architectural and artistic evolution of Mewar over the centuries. The palace is divided into various sections, each with its own distinctive style. Saheliyon ki Bari- this garden was the picnic spot for the 48 royal ladies who were offered to the prince as dowry. The gardens here have lush green lawns & beautiful fountains in the shape of birds - presenting a wonderful sight! Jagdish Temple- One of the largest and popular Vishnu Temples of Northern India, this temple has exquisite carvings and four other smaller shrines dedicated to other deities. Ahar- An ancient capital of Mewar, Ahar is the favorite haunt of archaeologists and research scholars. It houses various famous monuments and temples like the Royal Cenotaphs, Adinath Temple, and Mahavira Temple. In the evening, catch your train to Delhi. Day 10 : Delhi Pick up from Railway Station, full day city tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort- Magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces. Jama Masjid- A magnificent historical creation by Shah Jahan. Composed of marble and sandstone it is one of the largest mosques in India. It also contains a few relics of Prophet Muhammad. India Gate- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. Lotus temple- Created for the followers of Bahai faith people visit it from all religions, all cultures and every country. Qutab Minar- Soaring tower of victory built after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi.In the evening, drop off at the airport to catch your flight towards onward destination.
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After breakfast, drive to the imposing walled city of Bikaner.
