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Golden
Triangle tours
with Extensions
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18
Days Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-
Bundi-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra
Day
01: Arrival Delhi
Meeting
assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
 In the morning take a city tour of New
Delhi covering Laxmi Narayan Temple – The Place of Gods, India Gate
- The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government headquarters
along with visit to Humayuns Tomb & Qutab Minar. In the afternoon
take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest
mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial
– The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy OPTIONAL the sound
& light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa (253 Kms/ 6-7 Hrs)
Morning
drive to Mandawa. A compact little town of Shekhavati region, Arrive
and check in into hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful
frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon
like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna
and his cows leads to the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner (200 Kms/ 5 Hrs)
In
the morning drive to Nawalgarh – the town where the finest of the
Shekhavati’s frescoes can be seen. It’s havelis still bear witness
to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth
visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar
Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner – Vale of
Serenity, upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Bikaner
Enjoy
city tour covering Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions
& two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain
temple, is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding
Farm – a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have
perhaps the first taste of camel’s milk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 kms/ 6.5 Hrs)
In
the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive and check
into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere.
Overnight at hotel. 
Day 07: Jaisalmer
Enjoy
a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point
of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar
& various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli
– some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice
work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural
grandeur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Jaisalmer
No
trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque
dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the
wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks
can go out on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert
on the camel back. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (326 Kms/ 7 Hrs)
Morning
drive to Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Jodhpur
Full
day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort – unsurpassed in beauty
& grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable
palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are
intricately carved Jaswanthada – The 19th century royal cenotaph,
a creation in white marble, Clock tower – The timely treasure
of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Jodhpur - Bundi
In
the morning drive to Bundi – A dream remembered, on arrival check
in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Bundi - Udaipur (233 Kms/ 6 Hrs)
Morning
drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples – the pilgrimage
centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh
temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur
Today
enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon–Ki–Bar. The garden for the
maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple – dedicated to Lord
Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine
is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of
architecture, City Palace – located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji
& Nagda Temples – built in white marble with a double storeyed
porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Udaipur - Pushkar (265 Kms/ 7 Hrs)
Morning
drive to Pushkar – the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into
hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel
Day 15 : Pushkar - Jaipur (135 Kms/ 1-2 Hrs)
In
the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma
Temple – The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar
Mahadeo Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva : head towards Jaipur
not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered
through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint
is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 : Jaipur
 In the morning take an excursion to Amer
fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city
tour covering City Palace – occupies a large area divided into
a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect
blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory
– An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab
Sahab Ki Haveli – and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Jaipur - Agra (238 Kms/ 5-6 Hrs)
Today
morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted
town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace
of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check
in into hotel. Free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at
hotel.
Day
18 : Agra - Delhi (204 Kms/ 4.30 Hrs)
Morning
drive back to Delhi . On arrival straight transfer to International
airport to connect flight for further destination.
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END OF PROGRAM***
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