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| Day 01 | Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.
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| Day 02 | Delhi
Morning leave on a guided tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, built in the Mughal era, it is one of the largest and best known mosques in India. Enjoy rickshaw ride through the lanes of Chandni Chowk Bazaar. Also visit Raj Ghat- the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb. Drive past Safdarjang Tomb and visit Qutab Minar, 72 meters high, tallest brick minaret in the world. Get close to the divinity at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Drive past the Embassy area and visit Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's Palace), India Gate and the Parliament building. Overnight.
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| Day 03 | To Mandawa (Shekhawati)
Morning drive to Mandawa. Enroute visit historical forts and havelis of Dunlod and Nawalgarh. Late afternoon explore Mandawa, the town described as an open art gallery in Rajasthan. Check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
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| Day 04 | To Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon set out for sightseeing tour of Bikaner to enjoy mouthwatering "Bikaneri Bhujia" and sweets. Visit Junagarh Fort, one of the finest of Rajput monuments built by Raja Rai Singh. Visit the camel breeding farm. Overnight.
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| Day 05 | To Jaisalmer
Continue journey to Jaisalmer through the enigmatic Thar Desert. Arrive Jaisalmer. On arrival, check-in at hotel for 02 nights.
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| Day 06 | Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing of Jaisalmer dazzled with the colour and intricacies of beautiful merchant houses. Also visit the amazing hilltop fort complex, still inhabited by the locals. The history of this ancient caravan route city is fascinating. Afternoon excursion to Sam sand dunes to view the surreal sunset and enjoy a camel ride on the dunes. Overnight.
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| Day 07 | Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight.
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| Day 08 | Jodhpur / Rawla Narlai
Morning on city tour visiting the rambling Meherangarh Fort nestling below the Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Afternoon drive to Narlai. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight.
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| Day 09 | To Udaipur via Ranakpur
Morning drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur, famous for magnificent temples. Arrive Udaipur. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight.
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| Day 10 | Udaipur
Morning start for sightseeing of Udaipur, the 'City of Sunrise'. Visit the City Palace Museum, full of remarkable collections of ancient sculptures, antiques and inscriptions of the bygone era. Take a round of Sahelion-ki-Bari, lovely garden filled with beautiful flowerbeds, trimmed lawns, sparkling pools and cascading fountains. Afternoon at leisure. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight.
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| Day 11 | Udaipur / Shahpurabagh
Late morning drive to Shahpura. Arrive Shahpura. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.
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| Day 12 | To Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the colourful bazaars. Evening optional visit to Chowki Dhani — a local cultural ambience where you can savour a traditional rustic Rajasthani meal with folk music and dances. Overnight.
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| Day 13 | Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort where you will ascend this hilltop fort on elephant back. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace and Museum. Take a round of Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), one of the major landmark of Jaipur, built in 1799. Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory — a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. Overnight.
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| Day 14 | Jaipur / Agra
Morning drive to Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage Site. Arrive Agra. On arrival, check-in at hotel.
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| Day 15 | To Delhi
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Red Fort, designed and built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar, in about 1565 AD. Visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula and the spectacular Taj Mahal. Afternoon drive down to Delhi. Meet upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
NB: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays. So, please plan your days and itinerary accordingly.
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| Day 16 | Delhi
Transfer to the International Airport for your onward destination.
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