Day 01 : Arrive Delhi 
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in time is 12 Noon.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.
Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun’s Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President’s House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi-Alsisar, 260 km/6 hours
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Alsisar, Shekhawati.
On arrival, check-in at INDRA VILAS.
Dinenr and overnight.
Day 04 : Alsisar
Breakfast at the hotel
Explore Alsisar village including camel cart ride.
A three hundred meter walk down a lazy street leads across the village market to two of the finest temples in the region whose external and internal embellishments are praiseworthy. The local folks are friendly and always eager to share their wisdom with the visitors. Sitting by the village tank gives an insight of village life. Women in colourful attire, balancing pitchers of drinking water effortlessly walk down to their homes.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Alsisar-Mandawa-Jaipur, 205 km
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Mandawa, 1 hour drive
Visit Mandawa and Nawalgarh.
The land of Shekha (Rao Shekhaji 1433-1488) is known for its human and artistic enterprises. This region has been the home of Marwari community, for more than a century has been the backbone of commercial entrepreneur-ship in India. Hundreds of havelies, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts, as in this region have intricate wall paintings, frescoes. The important ones to be seen are in Mandawa, Mukandgarh, Dundlod and Nawalgarh.
Continue to Jaipur and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight
Day 06 : Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning visit Amer Fort.
Amer Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th centuary by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 07 : Jaipur-Ranthambhore drive, 185 km/4 hours
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Ranthambhore
On arrival, check-in at RANTHAMBHORE REGENCY
Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at the hotel (Buffet)
Day 08 : Ranthambhore
Morning Tea and leave for Ranthambhore Park for jungle safari(0700-1100 hours)
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
During free time, demonstration on Turban Tying/Hena application at the hotel.
1430-1730 hours - Afternoon safari
410 km of desert ecology speckled with dhok, ronj, salai, bear and palm trees, surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis, the Park with thick forest with nullahs and waterfalls is an oasis of biomass. The three major lakes – Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao serve as watering holes for the creatures that inhabit the park studded as it is with Rajput pavilions and palaces and Ranthambhore Fort. The wildlife spotted here are the tiger, leopard, sambar, blue bull, chital, chinkara, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, ratel, sloth bear, langur and wildboar. Over 300 species of bird can be seen.
Buffet Dinner at the hotel.
Day 09 : Ranthambhore-Agra drive, 318 km/7 hours
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Agra-Delhi drive, 204 km/4-1/2 hours
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.
Afternoon drive to Delhi
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Day 11 : Delhi-Haridwar train : 0655-1122 hours
0545 hours – Pick up for transfer to railway station for train to Haridwar
On arrival, transfer by cycle rickshaws to HARI GANGA HAVELI on the banks of the river Ganges/
Afternoon at leisure.
Evening witness Ganga Aarti at Har ki – Pauri.
Day 12 : Haridwar
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning visit Haridwar.
Haridwar situated on the right bank of holy Ganga. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India. It is also one of the venues for Kumbh Mela, also a centre of herbal medicine and traditional studies at Gurukul Kangri.
Visit Mansa Devi Temple by Ropeway. Thereafter, visit Bharat Mata Temple, Shanti Kunj, an Ashram for Yoga and natural cures, Mayadevi Temple, hari-ki-Pairi, the most important ghat for a holy dip where a spectacular Ganga Aarti is performed every evening.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Haridwar-Rishikesh-Haridwar
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Rishikesh.
Situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. Places of interest are Triveni Ghat (bathing ghat), Lakshman and Ram Jhoola (suspension bridges across the Ganga), Swarag Ashram, Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Bharat Mandir and Ashrams.
Return to Haridwar
1930 hours – Dinner at the hotel.
Day 14 : Haridwar-Delhi drive, 212 km/6-7 hours
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Delhi and on arrival transfer to city for dinner.
After dinner, transfer to airport for onward flight.
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