Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Elephant Safari Rajasthan"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India. Relax for a while and later proceed on a city tour of Delhi.
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. Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a Visit 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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 2: Delhi - Mandawa
This morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival at Mandawa check into your hotel. Later proceed for city tour of Mandawa.
Visit Mandwa, found 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 3: Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival at Bikaner check into your hotel.
Later 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 4: Bikaner
Morning visit Deshnok Karni Mata Temple: The temple is an important place of pilgrimage, with pilgrims being disgorged every few minutes from buses. Before the temple, is a beautiful marble facade with solid silver doors donated by Maharaja Gaj Singh. Across the doorway to the inner sanctum are the repousse (raised relief) silver doors - one panel shows the goddess with her holy charges at her feet. An image of goddess is enshrined in the sanctum. There are special holes around the temple courtyard to fascinate the rats' movements, and a wire grille has been placed over the courtyard to prevent the birds of prey and other predators consuming the holy rodents.
Afternoon visit Camel Breeding Farm.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Today after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer check in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 6: Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world.
Evening visit Sam Dunes with camel ride.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check into your hotel. Afternoon proceed for the city tour.
Visit the fort , Jaswant Thara, Mandore Gardens. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 8: Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh
On the day 8 of your tour drive to Kumbhalgarh and upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 9: Kumbhalgarh Kumbhalgarh-Ranakpur Temples-Udaipur
This morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur visiting enroute Ranakpur temples.
Fatehpur Sikri - The impressive sandstone fortress was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
Boat Cruise (at your own cost) on Lake Pichola
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Udaipur - Chittaurgarh -Kota
Drive to Kotah visiting enroute Chittaurgarh. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Kota - Bundi - Ranthambhore
Drive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Bundi. Bundi is most famous for its baoris (step wells) as there are many impressive ones. On the top of the hill is majestic Taragarh Fort of Bundi, the interesting fort is worth exploring for hours. The fort has many reservoirs, which are annually emptied flooding the streets leading down to the city.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 13: Ranthambhore - Jaipur
Morning jeep safari to view the wildlife (IMP NOTE:Sanctuary remains close from Jul. to Sep.)
Afternoon drive to Jaipur and upon arrival check, into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 14: Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magical pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort (optional: Elephant Safari). Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering 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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 15: 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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 16: Agra - Delhi
City tour of Agra
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday) during sunrise and return to the hotel for breakfast. Later proceed on a city tour of Agra.
Visit 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 in the afternoon drive back to Delhi International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Elephant Safari Rajasthan" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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