The modern capital of India is also an ancient city whose origins are lost in legend. It is adorned with hundreds of monuments, with its carved and ancient history. From this city, many Hindu and Muslim dynasties, including the Mughals, ruled India. No less than 7 successive cities existed here before the arrival of the British, who would create, under Sir Edwin Lutyens, their dream capital.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. You will visit Qutub Minar, known as the “Tower of Victory”, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and completed in 1200 AD. It is one of the tallest towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and made up of marble and red sandstone. Then, also visit a photo stop at the nearby Red Fort. Once an imperial avenue that Shah Jahan loved to ride on horseback, and from there he will leave us at the Jama Masjid gate, tours in India one of the largest mosques in the city India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.
And then you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chowk market. Then we will go to visit the temple of the Sikh religion and we will sit for about 10 minutes in the prayer hall to observe the visitors and listen to the prayer. And return to the hotel for the night.
Delhi to Mandawa (234 km – 05h 27 min drive)
Have breakfast at the hotel as you will leave Mandawa. Enroute you will visit Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu. This temple has a characteristic as there is no statue or image of any female or male deity. A trident in the form of power and strength is worshipped. After visiting this temple you will drive towards Mandawa and check in to the hotel for a short relaxation. Later you will go for sightseeing in Mandwa where you will visit Mandawa Fort which was built in the 18th century by Thakur Nawal Singh and has a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. Then you will visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli which has various paintings, one of them depicts Lord Shiva on the bull Namdi and Indra Dev on an elephant. It is the perfect example of Rajasthani heritage and art. You will also visit Mandawa village market, famous for local handicrafts and antiques. At the end of the tour, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
In 1983, Agra Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a fortified city, it was used by the early Mughal rulers. The fort stands on an ancient site and was traditionally known as Badalgarh. For a time it was occupied by the Ghaznavids, but in the 15th century AD it was captured by the Chauhan Rajputs. Shortly thereafter, Agra assumed the status of capital when Sikandar Lodi (1487–1517 AD) moved his capital from Delhi and constructed buildings within the pre-existing Agra Fort. After the First Battle of Panipat (1526 AD), the Mughals captured and ruled the fort. Humayun was crowned here in 1530 AD. The fort had its present appearance during the reign of Akbar (after 1556-1605 evening visit to the bazaars of the city of Agra)
Mandawa to Bikaner(193.0km 3 hrs 6 mins drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for Bikaner. On reaching this place, check in to the hotel for a short relaxation. Later, you will go for a half-day sightseeing tour in which you will visit the Junagarh Fort, which was built between 1589 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh. It includes a museum that displays ornaments and weapons from earlier times.
Next, you will visit the Gajner Palace, built in 1976 by King Ganga Singh and located on the banks of Gajner Lake. This palace is well known for its architectural beauty and panoramic landscape. Also visit the Karni Mata Temple, dedicated to Karni Mata. It is famous all over the world as rats are worshipped along with Karni Mata, a 14th century incarnation of Durga. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Bikaner to Jaisalmer (320.7km 5 hrs 5 mins drive)
Lunch at the hotel and then drive to Jaisalmer. En route you will visit Khichan, famous for the Demoiselle Cranes that migrate to this particular region every year during the winter season.
At the end of the tour, you will drive to Jaisalmer and Check-in at Jaisalmer. At the end of the day, visit Bada Bagh (royal cenotaphs) at sunset. Walk around the citadel. Return to the hotel for overnight stay
Jaisalmer
Have breakfast at the hotel and then leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, where you will visit Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Golden Fort or Sonar Quila and was built by a Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal in 1156 on top of Trikura Hill. Then you will visit Patwon-ki-Haveli, which was built by a wealthier merchant, Guman Chand Patwa in 1805. This haveli has five floors, which were meant for his 5 sons.
Also visit Nathmal ki Haveli, which was built by Maharawal Berisal and reflects the fusion of Islamic and Rajput architectural style. The fascia of this haveli includes images of soldiers, steam locomotives, bicycles, flowers, birds and elephants. Then you will leave for Sam sand dunes to enjoy camel ride, jeep safari with traditional Rajasthani folk songs and dance. You will spend your night in a tent, which is a wonderful experience
Jaisalmer to jodhpur (281.3km 4 hrs 27 mins drive)
Departure to Jodhpur, en route visit a desert school*. Continue to the blue city of the desert. Visit the Mehrangarh fort, for miles around it dominates the landscape and houses palaces decorated with wall frescoes and stone lace, stroll in the city. Night at the hotel.