Welcome to India ! On arrival Delhi, meet at airport & transfer to hotel. Later proceed for full day city tour of Delhi visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, Inda Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping center, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past red fort and Chandni Chowk. Bahai temple is situated atop the Kalka hill, this distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble, surrounded by a landscaped garden, has been dubbed the Taj Mahal of the 21st century. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa, up on arrival check in to hotel. Mandawa town was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still the home of his descendants. Mandawa house a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castle of Rajasthan is now a beautiful hotel. Mandawa has the beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansionsa and Nawalgarh. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner, up on arrival check in to hotel. Bikaner - The city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and birth were once celebrated. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, up on arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast city tour of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer - Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, in burnished sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland - a city of gilded magic. As the sun sets, the sky goes up in flames and night descends softly, creating a new monument every evening. People still live in these ancient building dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Visit the different Havelis. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Osian - This former temple city has 8th century Surya or Sun temple with carved pillars which support a conical roof. The temple also has an image of Durga. The 12th century Sachiya Mata temple has a large assembly hall with an elaborately carved ceiling & exquisitely sculptured figures of several Gods. The Mahavir Jain temple stands on a wide terrace with a three-tiered roof and a 'torana' gateway. Up on arrival check into hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 07 : Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh (230 Km & 05 Hrs Approx.)

Morning after breakfast drive to Kumbhalgarh. Up on arrival check in to hotel. Kumbhalgarh - Just 85 kms from Udaipur, Rana Kumbha constructed in the 15th century the most imposing fort known as Kumbhalgarh with 33 kms of walls, over 25 feet thick, the second longest continuous wall in the world. Situated at 3500 ft. above sea level, it holds the distinction of being uncounquered and the birth place of Maharana Pratap. Overnight at hotel.

Full day free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur - 98 Km from Udaipur, the Jain temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light and shade is really awe inspiring. Surya temples and other Jain temples are side attractions. Up on arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Continuing southwards to the Udaipur, famous worldwide for its plethora of breathtaking lakes and Raj-era palaces, it certainly lives up to its reputation as India's most romantic city. Most famous of these palaces, and certainly the most photographed, is the Lake Palace, an island-palace where the white marble buildings (now a hotel) entirely cover a small island in Pichola Lake. Originally known as the Jag Niwas, the palace took three years to build and was inaugurated in 1746.

The city’s lakes—Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar—are considered among the most beautiful in Rajasthan. An island in Fateh Sagar is even home to the Udaipur Solar Observatory, one of six stations participating in the international Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG), which studies the physical properties of the solar interior.

If you can pull yourself away from the shopping, there many points of interest, such as the Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari (the Garden of Maidens) and City Palace with its museums, crystal gallery and wealth of royal treasures to explore.

Alternatively Udaipur's famous Lake Pichola is a serene place to enjoy a boat ride and if you are gastronomically inclined, there is plenty of time to learn the art of Indian cooking at Spice Box. Maybe visit a craft village and a folk museum or take in a fantastic cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli - you might even get up and join in the dancing! Journey out to the hilltop Monsoon Palace for sunset or you can spend lazy afternoons just taking in the views from the rooftop cafes over hot, sweet chai.

For the really adventurous head out to the nearby temple town of Nathdwara (approx 50kms) which enshrines Shrinathji - an image of Krishna, which was originally enshrined at the Vraja Bhoomi at Mount Govardhana near Mathura. The name Nathdwara means 'Gate of the Lord'. Or hire a car and head to Kumbhal Garh Fort built in the 15th century and the nearby Jain Temples at Ranakpur.

This morning travel to Ajmer and change to a local bus for the 14 km drive over Snake Mountain to Pushkar. Site of the world’s only temple to the Hindu god of creation Brahma, Pushkar is often called "Tirth Raj," the Raj (king) of pilgrim centres. No pilgrimage of Hindu places is considered complete until the pilgrim bathes in sacred waters of Pushkar Lake; indeed, the city is so sacred that no meat, alcohol or eggs are allowed within the city.

However, most travellers know Pushkar for a different reason: the annual Pushkar Fair, it is the world's largest camel fair, complete with both livestock and craft markets, camel races, concerts and exhibitions. It is celebrated on the day of Kartik Purnima (night of the full moon - sometime in October or November). This is the day, according to legend, which the Hindu god Brahma sprung up the lake. The fair and livestock market now actually go for 8 days with the final day the night of the full moon.

After settling into our accommodation, we will have an orientation walk around Pushkar, including the Lake and ghats and also the the 14th century Brahama temple.

Before dawn on Day 6 we climb to the hilltop Savitri temple to watch the sunrise over this holy place. You can even get a chai up there but after that morning walk there is nothing better than spending time at one of the many cafes in town. All fed and rested you might be ready to follow local traditions, and jump on a camel and head out for a sunset camel ride in the desert.

Rajasthan is rightfully famous for its textiles, jewellery and handicrafts, and few places in the country are better for shopping than the bazaars of Pushkar. Wander around the markets of this sacred city - you won't be disappointed.

Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur, up on arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Today we take a bus ride—always an adventure itself in India— to the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, former capital of a princely state of the same name. Clothed in pink stucco (in imitation of sandstone), wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India, and home to India’s second most visited site, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds. Here follow in the footsteps of the royal harem, or ride an elephant to Amber Fort Palace, one of the most spectacular forts in India.

Founded in 1728, Jaipur, or “The Pink City” as it is often called, is unlike any other pre-modern Indian city, in that the entire town was planned according to the principles of Hindu architectural theory. The city is in fact built in the form of a nine-part mandala known as the Pithapada, which combined with wide streets makes for an unusually airy, orderly atmosphere. That the results of this urban planning have so endured to this day is nothing short of miraculous.

Enter the heart of the mandala (on foot or by cycle rickshaw) and you are in the central palace quarter, with its sprawling Hawa Mahal palace complex, formal gardens and a small lake. Built in 1799, the "Palace of Winds" was part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana or chambers of the harem. Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Constructed of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white lime, the five-storied facade is peppered with 953 small windows. The breeze (hawa) that comes through the windows keeps it cool even in hot months, and gives the palace its name.

Just 15 km from central Jaipur is the ruined city of Amber, former capital of Jaipur state. Founded by the Meenas, Amber was a flourishing settlement as far back as 967 AD. Overlooking the artificial lake south of Amber town stands the Amber Fort/Palace complex, famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. At the bottom of a hill sits Amber Fort, initially a Palace Complex within the Fort of Amber on top of the hill (today known as Jaigarh fort). The two forts are connected through well-guarded passages, and there is even the option of an elephant ride from the town up to the palace courtyard.

Morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit enroute Fathepur Sikri a Mughal abandoned city due to lake of water, up on arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal & Agra fort. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed to Delhi, up on arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Transfer to airport to board on the onward flight.