Glimpses of Rural Rajasthan

Day 02: Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed on a City Tour of Delhi.
City. tour of Old Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
City tour of New Delhi
Proceed on a tour of the city, which includes the main attraction like Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Optional: DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Delhi Mandawa
Early morning depart for Mandawa. On arrival check into your pre-booked hotel.
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 04: Mandawa- Bikaner
This morning drive down to Bikaner and transfer to hotel.
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Bikaner -Jaisalmer
Today you drive to the Pokharan Fort
Then continue onward to Jaisalmer- The desert city. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 06: Jaisalmer
City tour of Jaisalmer
Visit to sand dunes
Visit the famous forts & Havelies
Overnight:Hotel

Day 07: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 08: Jodhpur
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardensEnjoy the tour of Jodhpur, which stands as a testimony to the royal magnificence.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 09:Jodhpur- Jaipur
This morning after a leisurely breakfast drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 10: Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Optional: Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore the market & shop for special bargains! .
Overnight:Hotel

Day 11: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Today you drive to the former capital city of Emperor Akbar
On to Agra
Your exciting day begins with a tour, starting with a visit to Fatehpur Sikri. Then continue onward to Agra and check into your hotel. After breakfast drive to Agra and transfer to hotel.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 12: Agar - Delhi
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Later drive to Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 13: Delhi
In time transfer to International airport to board flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Glimpses Of Rural Rajasthan tour'escorted by Vardhman Vacations.