India Trip Packages
Duration : 15 Days
Destination : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Udasar - Chakhu - Dharnokh – Jodhpur- Udaipur – Delhi
Destination : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Udasar - Chakhu - Dharnokh – Jodhpur- Udaipur – Delhi
Camel Safari through Rajasthan takes you through the local inhabitance and experience of the traditions and culture that has existed over the centuries which is an unforgettable experience.
Day 1 Delhi
Welcome to India! Upon arrival in Delhi SS Holiday Maker’s Staff will meet and greet you to transfer to your pre booked Hotel to check in and Overnight.
Day 2 Delhi
After Breakfast you will proceed for full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi.
After Breakfast proceed for full-day combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.
Old Delhi: Visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India and the, drive past by Red Fort, 3rd capital of the Moghul Empire. Enjoy the Rickshaw ride at through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi to get acquent with Past and Present of Delhi.
New Delhi: The new part of the city was founded by the British in 1911 New Capital of Colonial India. Here you will visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, earlier it Viceroy’s Resident, spread over 100 hectares, Parliament House drive through Rajpath (Kingsway) to World War memorial, India Gate, Birla Mandir, hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi, built in 1931 by Birla family, Humayun’s Tomb, first mughal construction, Qutab Minar, 73meters high minaret of 12th century is land mark of Delhi. Way back to Hotel also visit Bahai temple commonly call as Lotus temple.
Day 3 Delhi /Agra ( 200 kms )
After breakfast proceed to Agra. Enroute visit to Sikandra, the mausoleum of the great mughal ruler Akbar (1556-1605) built of red sandstone with 4 stories, towers and a Cenotaph of white marble. It was completed by Akbar’s Son Jahangir in 1613. Here Guide will meet with you and go around the Monument.
Arrival in Agra to check-in at hotel where SS Holiday Maker’s Staff will explain about your stay and different Monuments.
Afternoon sightseeing of Agra: visiting Itmad ud Daulah the Tomb of the finance minister of the Mughals Emperor Jahangir and father of Mughal Empresses Noor Jehan it is commonly call as Baby Taj. At this monument you will see combination of white marble and yellow fasile sand stone from desert. Afterwards proceed for Red Fort of Agra which is spreaded over 3sq km area on the bank of river Yamuna. Inside the fort you can visit different Apartments such as Dewan-i-am, Dewan-I Khas, Hammam, Macchi Bhawan, Nagina Masque, Meena Bazar.
Before sunset reach at world wonder Taj Mahal, on the west bank of river Yumana opposite to Red Fort, the highlight of your tour. As the Sun sets and its rays kiss the dome of the Taj Mahal and change of colour on Taj Mahal dome, very spectracular moment. The Taj Mahal, the First World Wonder, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century in memory of his wife Mumtaz. It has wonderful mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture, built with red sand stone and covered by milk white marble from makrana. On the Wall of it you will see exculisive presious and semiperious differents stones.
Way back to hotel you can visit Inlaid work demonstration where you can also buy some souvenir from Agra. Rest of day at your leasure.
Overnight at Hotel.
P.S: Taj Mahal will be remain close on Friday.
Day 4 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri – Bharatpur - Jaipur (230 km/ 6Hrs)
After Breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for Jaipur, enrout visiting Fatehpursikri. Fatehpur Sikri was once the capital city of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at its height. Here you will visit specatlur Mughal Palace of red sand stone on the tiny hill, shrine of Salim Chisti and Masque.
Further drive towards Bharatpur to visit the World Heritage, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Around 350 types of birds are found in Bharatpur out which 117 are the local birds and rest of the bird species come from Siberia, China and Europe. Alone 80 types of Ducks can be spotted in Bharatpur. This sanctuary park is spread over an area of 29 sq km with a huge lake.
Drive towards Jaipur. Upon arrival SS Holiday Maker Staff will meet with you to assist to check-in at hotel and explain about your Jaipur Sightseeing for tomorrow. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 Jaipur / Amber / Jaipur
After Breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. This Fort is situated on a 130m high Aravali hill. Enjoy Elephant ride to go upto the Fort Palace. Inside the Fort you will visit Dewan-i-am or Publice Audience Hall, Dewan-I- Khas or Privet Audience Hall, Halls with wonderful Paintintings and Inlaid work with semi precious stones. Specially the mirror palace is very beautiful in which only one candle light is enough to lighten the whole palace.
Return to Jaipur for lunch break.
Afternoon visit the “Pink City” Jaipur ,which because of the pink coloured houses and sandstone walls got this name. The Palace of Wind (Hawa Mahal) this 5 story building with 25cm thick facades from the 18. Century is full of windows and Niches which was made for ladies of royal family could see the procession and events on the road without being visible to the Public. Then proceed to City Palace, which was founded by Mirza Raja Swai Jai Singh II in 1727, which has converted to Museum with its collection of textiles, manuscripts, paintings and weapon etc. In one part of the Palace still live the royal family. The construction of City Palace was begun by . Next is Observatory (Jantar Mantar) built (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai Singh II. Finally you have time for shopping at Jaipur, which is famous for precious and semi precious Jewellery, handknotted Carpet, Block printed Textiles, Wooden Handicrafts and many more.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Jaipur / Mandawa ( 180 km/4Hrs )
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. You will proceed towards Shekhavati Area, which is favorable position on the East-West business route and was native place of modern business Families of modern India who are known as Marwaris. They were in the business of spices , precious stones and silks etc. They made huge profits, whch they spent for their colourful houses, These are called as“Pukha Haveli” of these merchants with colourful fresko paintings. In Nawalgarh you will visit such as Podder Haveli and also at Dunlod some Haveli of these merchants of 19th century. Afternoon arrival in Mandawa and check-in at the hotel. Afterwards visit the Mandawa Fort Palace. Enjoy Sunset from the terece of the hotel. rest of the day at your leauisure. Overnight At Mandawa Castle.
Day 7 Mandawa / Bikaner ( 200 km/ 5Hrs )
After breakfast visit Mandawa and see “Pukha Havelis” as well as the fort of Mandawa which is attractions in Shekhavati region. Afterwards proceed for Bikaner enrout visit Fathepur, another small town of olden days of Marawaries.
Afternoon and Check-in to Hotel and rest of the day at leaisure . SS Holiday Maker representative will meet with you to assist for check-in and introduce your guide at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Bikaner
Full day sightseeing in Bikaner : You see a Jain Temple , the Golden Jublee Museum with different articals of Harappa time, sculptures from Gupta period and miniatures of Bikaner school and at end visit the Junagarh Fort (16.century). Overnight in Bikaner.
Day 9 Bikaner / Udasar ( 80 km )
Today starts the Camel Safari for the adventurous people. Around 0800 HRS leave Bikaner and drive to Nokha where the camels will be ready. Apppox 5 hrs ride on camels better know as the “Ship of the Desert” through the small villages and sand dunes to Udasar. The local resident are Rajputs and different desert Tribals. There will be a cook who will look after the food.
Overnight either in small hut or in village school of Udasar. For sleeping the mattresses , bed sheets and cushions will be available. Nevertheless we will advise you to bring your own sleep sack. Today’s evening will be different from other evenings you spend on this holiday. You will sit with the villagers in the middle of the desert. People dance and sing with the tunes of Drums and other Indian instruments. After that you will be served a local Alcoholic Drink and typical Rajasthani Dinner.
Overnight in Udasar.
Day 10 Udasar / Dharnokh
After breakfast ride to Dharnokh (appox 6hrs ride). Today you will be the guest of the Thakur of Dharnokh. You overnight in big Rajasthani huts. Our cook will prepare the dinner.
Day 11 Dharnokh / Chakhu
After heavy breakfast you will start your day. Today’s ride will be a bit longer, around 8 hrs to reach your destination Chaksu. On the way you see huge blocks of sheeps and camels and pass by colourful villages. Lunch will be on the way. Overnight in tents.
Day 12 Chakhu / Jamba / Jodhpur
After breakfast ride to Jamba where you will have lunch at the house of the Thakur of Jamba. Finally you say goodbye to your camel and board in the bus for the further journery to Jodhpur. Upon arrival meet with SS Holiday Maker’s representative to assist to check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Jodhpur / Udaipur (265Km/6Hrs)
After Breakfast visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort on a 125m high hill which was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 of red sand stone. Very exclusive view of Blue City, 2nd name of the City, visiting Coronation place, Hall of Haudas and Palanquins, Armery, Treasury, Dancing Hall and many more. On the way down from the Fort visit Jaswant Thada a white marbled Chattri (RoyalCrimination Place) of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Afterwards you will be exiting from Desert and entering towards Mountain region.
Finally you will drive towards Udaipur via Ranakpur, visit the unforgettable Jain Temple of white marble. It took 65 years (1367/1432) to complete this temple. It was financed by rich Jain businessmen. There are 84 small temples and 1444 pillars , which are very nicely curved but not identical with each other.
Further drive to Udaipur through the hilly roads of Aravalli Mountain. Upon arrival at Udaipur or known as White City, SS Hoilday Maker’s Staff will meet with you to assist to check-in at the hotel and explain about you City Tour. Overnight at Hotel..
Day 14 Udaipur
After B’fast proceed for City Tour visiting City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple, drive past by Fathe Sagar Lake to Sahelion-ki-Bari or Fountain Garden and Folk Lore Museum.
Way back to Hotel also visit beautiful Miniature Painting School for which Udaipur is very famous. Here you will have an opportunity to see how in olden days Miniature Paintings have been done for the Royal Families. You can also buy at reagionable price direct from the Painters.
Later enjoy Sunset Boat ride on Pichola lake to enjoy beautiful Sun set from Jagmandir Island and feel the difference. It is to be said that Prince Khuram later known as Emperior Sahajan got idea to built Taj Mahal from the three storied building with dome. Later back to shore and drive back at Hotel and Overnight.
Day 15 Udaipur – Delhi
After B’fast proceed for excursion to Nagda, a white marble Temple complex of 8th century built by Bhagala Family known as Sas-Bahu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu with erotic sculptures on exterior wall of the temple. Then proceed to Eklanji Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is of 16th century’s temple complex with 108 temples.
Midday check-out from the Hotel to proceed towards Airport to catch the flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival India Trip Packages Staff will meet at airport to transfer to local Restaurant for Farewell Dinner with our Maneger to discuss about your Tour and your suggesitions. Later proceed for International connection for your next destination or back home with your unforgettable memory of Taj Mahal and hospility of Rajasthan, India.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Rooms on twining shareing basis with daily breakfast basis.
- All sight seeing and tours mentioned in the itinerary with entrance fees.
- English speaking local guides.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort to go up.
- Air conditioned car with chauffeur.
- All applicable taxes.
- Rick Ride at Old part of Delhi
- Complete Camel Safari on Full Board Basis.
- Boat ride on Lake Pichhola in Udaipur.
- Farewell dinner on the last day in Delhi before departure to international airport.
- Sunset visit of Taj Mahal in Agra.
- Battery bus ride in Agra.
- Assistance at all Stations.
