Best Of North India 12N 13D
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
As soon as you land at New Delhi Airport, our Driver will drive you to your hotel (We only provide Car hire service. Hotels are not provided by us).
Day 02 : Old and New Delhi
Next day, we will set off to see Jama Masjid which also happens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Build by Emperor Akbar, it’s the architecture made out of Red Stone that stands tall. Next is a peep into the old lanes of Old Delhi. And here we shall take you across Birla Temple, Crematory of Mahatma Gandhi, Parliament House and Red Fort. After lunch its Chandni Chowk and Kinari Bazar – the local cloth markets which you shall see around.
Day 03 : New Delhi – Mandawa (250kms/5 hrs drive)
The next destination is Mandawa – by road. Mandawa which is basically is a small town in Rajasthan is famous for its Havelis, frescos on them and the fort – all of them hundreds of years old. We shall take you around the famous havelis like Hanuman Prasad Goenka, Murmuria Jhunjhunwala and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. After that we will see the Mandawa Fort built in 18th century. It is loaded with Lord Krishna paintings on the walls and ceilings; antiques and mirror work.
Day 04 : Mandawa – Bikaner (180kms/3 hrs drive)
Next morning, we will set of towards Bikaner – one of most beautiful cities of Rajasthan. The tourist places we will see here include Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and Gajner Palace. After lunch here, we shall see Asia’s Largest Camel Breeding Research Farm. The evening is set for local market shopping and round about.
Day 05 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer (300kms/5 hrs drive)
Jaisalmer is a land of Rajasthani Temples, Fort and Havelis. It’s at a distance of 330 kms one has to cover to reach here from Bikaner. In the 5 hours drive we shall see the famous 7th Century Mahavira Jain Temple and 200 years old Jija Mata Temple.
Day 06 : Exploring Jaisalmer
This land of Sun, encloses in itself some of the most beautiful places of Rajasthan. The best thing to see here is the Jaisalmer Fort. The beauty of the Fort is not only the mintautures, frescos, wall paintings and all – but also the 5000 people which it still houses! Yes, there are 5000 people still living the Fort – the blood generation of those who used to serve the generations of Maharajas of Jaisalmer! From the top of the fort you can see the entire city, painted in Golden yellow. Next things to see here are the Patwon Ki Haveli and NathMal Ji Ki Haveli – a peek into how the old age havelis used to be! Lunch is at one of the best restaurants of the city. In the evening we will drive you to Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer!
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur and Luni (250kms/5 hrs drive)
Rustic life of Rajasthan – After enjoying our breakfast, we leave to Jodhpur. As we freshen up, in the afternoon, we visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which is 125 meters above the plains and constitutes beautiful place. As we get over with our sightseeing drive to Luni, we visit the palace amidst the more rustic life of Rajasthan. As we enjoy our lunch, we take you on a safari to discover the magnificent jungle beauty. You will be visiting the Bishnoi villages.
Day 08 : Luni - Ranakpur – Udaipur (250kms/5 hrs drive)
Next day after enjoying Jaisalmer we set off to Ranakpur via Luni. Ranakpur is famous for 15th century Jain Temples. After seeing these, we shall move on to Udaipur – the City of Lakes.
Day 09 : Exploring Udaipur
Udaipur which is at an altitude of 577ML, is surrounded by lakes. It is fun – frolick place where you can see the City Palace which encloses the Worlds’ Largest Crystal Gallery by present Maharajah Gajner Singh Ji; Fateh Sagar Lakes with hundreds of catfish in it; Jagdish Temple and Sahelion ki Barii. In the evening we shall take to you see the dying art of India – the Puppet Show at Meera Kala Mandir.
Day 10 : Udaipur – Jaipur (400kms/6 hrs drive)
Udaipur to Jaipur is a 6 hrs drive and we shall there in the afternoon. Soon after reach we shall see the Jaipur Solar Observatory – Jantar Mantar and after this Hawa Mahal. Hawa Mahal built for the Queens to see the movements of the city from “Jharokahs” or small windows – is a architectural marvel in itself! It’s a 5 storied semi – octagonal historical monument – not to be missed.
Day 11 : Exploring Jaipur
The day we will begin with seeing the Amer Fort. You can reach up either on the back of an elephant or by foot – the choice is yours! Next is the City Palace. Inside City Palace you can see the silver miniature museum, huge silver urns which Maharajah Sawai Singhji used to carry Ganges water on a trip to London, paintings and murals on the walls of the palace and the Devi Temple. The evening is set for a trip to Babu Market – the local Indian Cultural Market – you can shop here for Indian dresses and artifacts.
Day 12 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (250kms/5 hrs drive)
Next morning we shall set off to Fatehpur Sikiri – ages old city of Mughal Era. In the afternoon we will reach Agra and visit the Agra Fort which is one of the UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 13 : Agra - Delhi
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal and drive back to Delhi.
