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Renowned as a land of spirituality, India is also a journey through impressive forts, luxurious palaces and exotic architecture. In the north-west corner, Rajasthan is the ultimate blend of all these - literally 'the land of kings & princes', it is where history, chivalry, romance, rugged natural beauty, color, art and crafts come together as a perfect whole.
Day One: US Departure
Day Two: Delhi
Delhi - arrival and evening at leisure.
Day Three: Delhi
Old Delhi - capital of Muslim India from 17th to 19th century. See
the Jama Masjid, the royal mosque of the Mughal Empeor Shah Jahan;
enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi;
visit the Red Fort with its audience rooms Diwan-E-Khas and Diwan-E-Am.
New Delhi - the elegant city created by the
British and designed by Edwin Lutyens as the capital of India. See
Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace, and the war memorial of
India Gate. Visit Humayun's Tomb, regarded as the prototype for the
Taj Mahal of Agra and Qutab Minar, a soaring tower of victory.
Day Four: Delhi - Mandawa
Mandawa - founded by Shekhawati Rajputs and known as the 'open art
gallery' of Rajasthan, due to the magnificent murals from mythology,
folklore and contemporary lifestyle which decorate the havelis (small
mansions).
Day Five: Mandawa - Bikaner
Bikaner - a fortified town in magnificent isolation in the northern
Rajasthan desert and famous for its dark camels. See the Junaragh Fort
with its sumptuous interiors, the sandstone Lalgarh Palace, the Rat
Temple, and the National Research Center for Camels.
Day Six: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer - the walled citadel rears out of the inhospitable Thar Desert
like a mirage from '1001 Nights', it turns golden in the setting
sun.
Jaisalmer
Day Seven: Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer - see Jaisalmer Fort, the second oldest in Rajasthan and
guarded by five royal palaces, beautifully carved Jain Temples and
elegant sandstone mansions.
Sam - enjoy a camel safari to experience the sunset amidst the picturesque
sand dunes.
Day Eight: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Jodhpur - the 'Blue City' whose palaces, monuments, temples and gardens
give it a multi-faceted grandeur and still recall a medieval atmosphere.
See the Merhangarh Fort with its numerous palaces and courtyards,
the sandstone Palace of Umaid Bhawan and the marble tombs at Jaswant
Thada.
Day Nine: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Ranakpur - whose beauty is accentuated by its secluded position on
the banks of the River Maghai surrounded by mountains. See some of
the most exquisite Jain temples in the country, famous for their
intricate friezes, sculptures and carved pillars.
Day Ten: Udaipur
Udaipur - another perfect location in a valley amid green hills on
the banks of the steel blue Lake Pichola, where pure white marble
palaces rise from small islands on the lake. See the City Palace
of the Maharana, with its Crystal Gallery and the Jagdish Temple
and in the evening enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola.
Day Eleven: Udaipur - Fly to Jaipur
Jaipur - the 'city of victory' which was painted pink for a visit of
the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1876. See the Jantar
Mantar Observatory, the City Palace with the Maharaja's unique collection
of textiles and armory, and most photographed of all, the Hawa Mahal,
better known as the 'Palace of the Winds'.
Jaipur
Day Twelve: Jaipur
Jaipur - a highlight of any visit to Rajasthan is the Amber Fort, with
its blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles set against the
perfect proportions of the landscaping of Charbagh garden.
Day Thirteen: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Fatehpur Sikri - see the deserted red sandstone city, whose ruins still
conjure pictures of former grandeur and Bulund Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world, which towers above the courtyard of the mosque.
Agra - transformed by two Mughal monarchs into the favorite city of
the Mughals, with its contrasting buildings of red sandstone and white
marble.
Day Fourteen: Agra - Taj Mahal - Delhi
Taj Mahal - before breakfast is the most stunning time to visit this
iconic landmark, the 'love poem in stone' created by Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra - after breakfast visit Agra Fort with its two miles of red sandstone
walls, containing palaces, audience halls and mosques.
In the late afternoon drive to Delhi for night time flight
Day Fifteen: US Arrival
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