14 DAYS Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri,
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ranakpur, Udaipur,
Mumbai
Day 1 Sat: Depart North America
Depart North America on your exciting journey to
explore the Forts & Places of India.
Day 2 Sun: Arrive Delhi
Arrive this evening in Delhi, where you are greeted
and escorted to JAYPEE SIDDHARTH.
Day 3 Mon: Delhi
After a leisurely morning, you will take an
afternoon tour of New Delhi. Drive along Rajpath to
view the Parliament House, the President’s House and
India Gate. Also visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar
and Birla Temple. (B)
Day 4 Tue: Delhi / Agra
This morning, your tour of Old Delhi includes Red
Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long
Chandni Chowk bazaar. This afternoon, drive to Agra,
stopping en route at Sikandra to visit the tomb of
Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Agra, check in at the
TRIDENT HILTON AGRA. (B)
Day 5 Wed: Agra Sightseeing / Fatehpur Sikri /
Jaipur
Enjoy an early morning sunrise visit to the
magnificent Taj Mahal, a monument to love, followed
by a visit to the exquisite 16th-century Agra Fort.
Later, drive to Jaipur, stopping en route at the
abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a
masterpiece of Muslim and Hindu architecture.
Continue overland to Jaipur, the capital city of
Rajasthan. Check in at TRIDENT HILTON JAIPUR. (B)
Day 6 Thu: Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur
Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning visit to the high mountain fortress
of Amber. Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City,
visiting Hawa Mahal, or “Palace of Winds,” City
Palace and the ancient observatory. (B)
Day 7 Fri Jaipur / Jodhpur
Your morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, depart
by train to Jodhpur. Upon arrival you are met and
transferred to AJIT BHAWAN PALACE. (B)
Day 8 Sat: Jodhpur / Jaisalmer
In the morning, visit the invincible Mehrangarh Fort
and Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built
in 1899. In the afternoon, drive to Jaisalmer, a
fascinating city that rises from the heart of the
Thar Desert like a golden mirage. The commanding
fort etched in yellow sandstone stands in awesome
splendor. GORBANDH PALACE (B)
Day 9 Sun: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Visit the awesome Jaisalmer Fort, which houses the
entire township within its ramparts. Visit the
lovely Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli and
Salim Singh-ki-Haveli—three beautifully sculpted
Jain temples built between the 12th and 13th
centuries. No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without
a sunset trip to the picturesque sand dunes of Sam
and the experience of a camel safari. The ripples on
the wind-caressed dunes and the numerous musicians
and dancers are a photographer’s delight. (B)
Day 10 Mon: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
In the morning, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival,
check in at AJIT BHAWAN PALACE HOTEL. Afternoon is
at leisure. (B)
Day 11 Tue: Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur
This morning depart for Udaipur, stopping en route
to tour the beautifully sculpted Jain temples of
Ranakpur. Continue your journey, stopping for lunch
at Maharani Bagh—a mango grove and the private
gardens of the Maharajah of Jodhpur. Arrive in
Udaipur and check into TRIDENT HILTON UDAIPUR. (BL)
Day 12 Wed: Udaipur Sightseeing
This morning tour the famous “City of Lakes.” Visit
City Palace with its scalloped arches, fretted
balconies and cupolas, Saheliyon ki Bari, or Garden
of the Maidens, and the folklore museum where you
can see a presentation of the string puppets typical
to this area. (B)
Day 13 Thu: Udaipur / Mumbai (Bombay)
This morning, fly to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), the
most cosmopolitan city in India. Upon arrival in
Mumbai, tour the city, including the British-built
arch “Gateway of India,” the Hanging Gardens, the
affluent community of Malabar Hills, the Prince of
Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi
Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. Check in at RAMADA
INN, where a room will be available for a few hours
so you can wash up and change clothes. Later in the
evening, bid farewell to India and depart on your
international flight. (B)
Day 14 Fri: Arrive North America
Arrive home today, filled with memories of your trip
through the Land of Maharajas.
