15 Days India First Timer Tour

On the day when you will land in New Delhi – the Capital of India. Our escort will take you to hotel for relaxation. You shall be welcomed with a welcome drink. The stay at night will be in the pre-booked hotel itself. Overnight stay will be in Delhi.

The second day, after a sumptuous breakfast, we shall take you to Mandawa – a traditional Rajasthani village in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It’s the place where you will see havelis with originally painted walls and ceilings. Preserved for hundreds of years; these are simply a charm to see. Enroute to Mandawa, we shall see the famous Nawalgarh Fort. It will be afternoon when you will check-in the hotel of Mandawa. So, after lunch at the hotel, you will get to see the above places. Overnight stay will be in Mandawa.

Next day after breakfast we will set off to Bikaner – one of the famous cities of Rajasthan. It’s just 2 and 1/2 hour drive; which we will cover by road. A lot places are there in the city to see; so after lunch we shall proceed to see Junagarh fort. A perfect blend of Mughal, Gujarati and Rajputani Style; it is believed to be Fort where crocodiles were bred surrounding the fort canal. Overnight stay will be in Bikaner.

Next morning after breakfast we shall take you to Gajner Palace – also known as Jewel of Thar Desert; it was a palace of retreat for Maharaja Ganga Singh after hunting. The next destination is Lalgarh Palace which is basically a Red Stone structure. A mix of Mughal, Rajputani and European architecture – its just perfect to be missed! After lunch, we shall set off to Jaisalmer. Evening we shall reach Jaisalmer. Night stay in Jaisalmer hotel. Overnight stay will be in Jaisalmer.

There are so many places to see in Jaisalmer, that’s it simply impossible to cover it in a day. Yet, after breakfast we shall begin with Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Gadisagar Lake, Kuldhara Village, Patwaon Ki Haveli and Vyas Chatri. Lunch will be at a ethnic restaurant in the city. In the evening enjoy the Sand Dunes Camel ride and dinner amongst dance and music around the campfire. Overnight stay will be in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast at the Desert Camp, we will drive off to Jodhpur. In the afternoon, after check in and lunch at the hotel; we will take you to Umaid Bhawan Palace – the official Residence of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. After this, a sight-seeing of the city and local market within the city limits. Those who wish to do shopping in the local market for Rajasthani ethnic dresses and artificial jewellery can do so. Night stay and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay will be in Jodhpur.

On the 7th day of your tour, we shall leave early for Mount Abu – the hill station of Rajasthan. Enroute we shall see the spectacular Jain Temples of Ranakpur. Then we drive to Mount Abu where we shall see the Dilwara Jain Temples. These are the white marble temples, built in 11th and 13th centuries AD, which are a beauty in themselves. After this the day is at leisure. Overnight stay will be in Mount Abu.

Mount Abu is a beautiful Hill Station. The day has been set for rest and leisure at the hotel and near about places. One can take a walk in the city lanes to enjoy the beauty. Those who still wish to take a round around can see Nakki lake, Achalgarh Fort and the Durga Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Mount Abu.

In the morning after breakfast, we shall take you to Udaipur – the city of Lakes. In Udaipur we shall see City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir and Fateh Sagar Lake. Dinner shall be at the hotel itself. Overnight stay will be in Udaipur.

From Udaipur we shall set off to Ajmer. Enroute we shall visit Chittorgarh – the legendary land of warriors, to see the magnificent Chittorgarh Fort and Museum. On arrival in Ajmer, visit the Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Overnight stay will be in Ajmer.

At a small distance from Ajmer lies the famous sacred town of Pushkar and its lake. It’s the same place where every year the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair is held. In the afternoon we shall take you to a round about the city to explore Brahma Temple and local ghats. You can also take a dip in the Pushkar lake, if you wish to! Evening at leisure and dinner and stay in the Ajmer Hotel. Overnight stay will be in Ajmer.

In the morning depart for Jaipur – the Pink City of Rajasthan. On reaching Jaipur in the afternoon – we shall see Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Later in the evening, we will take you to Bapu Bazaar – the place where ethnic Rajasthani craft and textiles can be purchased. Night stay and dinner will be at the Hotel only. Overnight stay will be in Jaipur.

After breakfast in the morning, we will take you see the Amber Fort of Jaipur. Afternoon we move on to next destination. The next destination is Agra – the land where one of the Seven Wonders of the World Stands – THE TAJ MAHAL! Here the first thing we will see is the Taj Mahal made by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to build this master-piece! Later on, we will visit Red Fort of Agra. Evening shall be left for leisure and dinner at the stay-in hotel at Agra city. Overnight stay will be in Agra.

Next day after breakfast we shall set off to our last destination of the tour – New Delhi by road. The entire day has been set for sightseeing. It includes covering places like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham Temple and Chandni Chowk market. Overnight stay will be in Delhi.

The next morning we will take you to the airport for you to board your flight to sweet home! ***End of the Tour***