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Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be received at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we start the tour of Old Delhi with a drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. We will then visit the Red Fort. We proceed to enjoying a rickshaw ride along the alleys of the ancient bazaars of Chandni Chowk with a stop at the Jama masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. We return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we take a city tour of Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and the center of great power and glory. Visit one of the eight wonders of the world – the “Taj Mahal”, the monument of love immortalized in marble, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. While the arch-and-dome profile of clean white marble has become iconic, other beauty lies in the Taj Mahal’s painstaking details: inlaid semi-precious stones and carvings of Koranic verses in calligraphy, creating an enchanting interior. We then visit the Agra Fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar. The construction of Agra fort commenced in the 1565 and got completed in 1571. Built with red sandstone, the Agra Fort is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. Later, we visit Sikandra. The tomb of the great Mughal emperor Akbar is a mixture of many architectural styles and completely different from other Mughal Buildings. Overnight stay in Agra.

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We leave for Jaipur in the morning. First stop is Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best-preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Akbar the Great around 1570, Fatehpur Sikri has the highest quality of craftsmanship. The emperor constructed the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed.
Next stop is the small village of Abhaneri, which has one of India’s deepest and largest step wells (also known as tank gardens). Step wells are unique to India and were used as cool places as resorts, as pools for ritual cleansing before a temple visit and as a water supply for dry weather. We then proceed to Jaipur, and check-in at the hotel upon arrival.

In the evening, get ready for a visit to an Indian home for a cooking demonstration and enjoy a meal with an Indian Family. This will give you an opportunity to chit chat with the locals and get insights about Indian traditions and way of life. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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We start with a morning excursion to the Amer Fort. You will ascend the fort atop painted elephants and pass by its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort houses a marble palace, Temple of Victory and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). In the afternoon, we take a city tour and visit City Palace and Museum. Next, we visit the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone, followed by a visit to Jantar Mantar, an observatory which is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instruments. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

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In the morning, we transfer to the airport to our catch flight for Udaipur. Upon Arrival, we transfer to the hotel. We shall start our tour of Udaipur city with a visit to the City Palace, which was completed over three centuries by incorporating brilliant ideas of architecture. The Palace is a big complex of adjoining buildings. The rooms feature typical Rajput architecture with decorated mirrors, glassware and magnificent frescoes. There is also a Museum which displays, in form of paintings, how Udaipur city was founded by Raja Uday Singh and later developed by other Maharajas. We shall next visit the Jagdish temple which is adjacent to City, and a steep staircase takes us there. At the entrance of the temple, we are greeted by two elephants. The stone art work and intricate carving on the walls is remarkable. We shall now drive to Saheliyon Ki Bari Gardens, which is the most beautiful garden in the city. It was built for princess and her forty-eight maids who had come to Udaipur along with her as part of her dowry. The wonderful lay out of the garden is a treat to the eyes. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

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We take a morning departure for Jodhpur and stop en-route to visit Ranakpur. Here, we have 15th-century Jain Temples known for their outstanding sculptures. The Temple has 1444 pillars and none of them is alike. We then continue our drive to Jodhpur and on arrival, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

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We take a morning tour of Jodhpur and start by visiting the Meharangarh Fort built in 1457. and situated at an altitude of about 125 mts. It is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and has seven gates. It was the toughest fort to conquer in the whole of Rajasthan. It also boasts of one of the rarest collection of cannons in the country. Then, we visit Jaswant Thada, which is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. With its white marble memorial built out of intricately carved sheets of marble, Jaswant Thada is architectural. In the afternoon, we leave for Jaisalmer which is an architectural dream in the lonely yellow silence of the desert. On arrival, we check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

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We start with a morning city tour of Jaisalmer and visit the fort known as Sonar Quila, rising from the sand, the mega structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting sun in its most colourful shades, giving it a fairy tale look. We will also visit Patwaon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli which are famous for their wonderful carvings. We then take an afternoon excursion to the sand dunes located at a distance of 42 km from Jaisalmer to create an unforgettable experience of camel rides and sunset views. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

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After breakfast, we transfer to the airport to catch our flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, we transfer and check-in to the hotel. Afternoon is free for shopping or independent activities. The car with driver will remain at your disposal for the day. You may also visit spiritual places like Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple). The Gurudwara is known for its association with Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru and is one of the most prominent religious places for Sikhs in Delhi and was built by Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783. The white and golden Gurudwara is high in spirits and can be spotted from a distance. You may also visit the Laxmi Narayan Hindu Temple which is dedicated to Lord Narayan and his consort Goddess Laxmi. The temple was inaugurated by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on the condition that it remain open for people of all castes. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

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Transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.