Hidden Jewels

You arrive in Delhi by International flight. After traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome), our representative would assist you at the airport & transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight Hotel - Delhi

Today drive to Mandawa in Shekawati region, located South West of Delhi. This town of Shekhawati region is known for its amazing painted havelis. So varied and architecturally rich are the havelis that this region is dubbed as the "open art gallery of Rajasthan". The plethora  painted Havelis in rich artistic tradition makes them fascinating. Most of the buildings are dated from 18th century to early 20th century.

Upon arrival check-in the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing. The Shekhawati region is dotted with so many havelis that tracking them is something akin to a treasure hunt. Various forms of fine art adorn the walls and the ceilings of these structures as a contrast to the otherwise flat and barren land.

Overnight Hotel - Mandawa

We drive down to Jaisalmer en-route visit Osian The ancient town of the Thar Desert was a great trading centre between 8th to 12th centuries AD. Today it is a desert oasis with 16 Brahamanical and Jain temples. These are beautifully sculpted and designed, and most of them have stood the ravages of time. We continue drive to Jaisalmer - set deep in the heart of Thar Desert, one of the last princely bastions of the region. Founded on the crossroads of lucrative trade routes, where the rich merchants hired craftsmen who worked with great diligence on the sandstone mansions they built, filing up facades with sculpture filigree, screen windows, delicate pavilions and balconies.
Evening at leisure.

Overnight Hotel - Jaisalmer

Today we drive down to Rohetgarh en route visiting Jodhpur. Jodhpur, a bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan & has landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge. We visit the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most impressive & formidable structures anywhere in India. Later visit Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Continue your drive to Rohetgarh and check-in at Fort upon arrival.

Overnight Hotel – Rohetgarh

Today we drive to Deogarh en-route visiting Kumbhalgarh, a massive 15th century fort, perched at 1100 meters up on the Aravali Range. It is set amid seven massive ramparts and surrounded by hundreds of temples. It was built by one of Mewar's legendary heroes - Rana Kumbha. The very size of the Fort needs to be seen to be believed. Its walls are 36 kms long, and enclose many palaces, temples and gardens.

Continue our drive to Deogarh. This is a wonderful escapade, where you can stay in a magnificent palace fortress and enjoy royal hospitality. Deogarh lies in the heart of Rajasthan. Its chieftain known as 'The Rawat' was one of sixteen 'Umraos' (feudal barons) privileged to wait upon the Maharana of Udaipur. The palace stands atop a hill at an elevation of 2100 feet, and offers a commanding view of the Aravalli mountain range and the numerous lakes, strewn across the countryside. With its graying battlements, domes, turrets, 'jharokhas' and huge gateways, it is a picturesque sight from the town below. Built in 1670 A.D. by Rawat Dwarka Dasji as a family residence, it soon became the hub of village activity. The family interacted with the villagers and invited a host of feasts and festivities to be performed within the palatial precincts. Some of these traditions are still practiced. The palace is really an imposing monument, with five floors, over two hundred rooms, numerous balconies, carved pillars and extensive use of marble. It also has some exciting rooms to explore - 'Sheesh Mahal' - the colourful hall of mirrors, is just one of them!

Overnight Hotel - Deogarh

Visit the City Palace, moulded in soft yellow stone, its windowless base is crowned with ornate turrets & canopies. Part of the Palace is now a museum with its marble & granite walls laden with brilliant miniature paintings & decorated with coloured glass & mirrors. Jagdish Temple, the Indo-Aryan temple, built in the year 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh, is the largest & the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy sculpted images. Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden with several fountains, pools & is decorated with chiselled pavilions & elephants. Evening, we also enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola (subject to water levels). The beauty of the lake is enhanced by the surrounding hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats & embankments. The Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) & Jag Mandir, the two island palaces on the lake look like pearls in the lake.

Overnight Hotel - Udaipur

Today we visit Bundi Palace The palace is reached from the north - western end of the bazaar, through a huge wooden gateway and up a steep cobbled ramp. Only one part of the outer perimeter of the palace, known as the Chitra Shala, is officially open to public. It is a fascinating pavilion and has a gallery of miniature murals that embellish the palace. Elaborate colourful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the 'Raga mala', 'Raslila', the Radha-Krishna story. You can see the renowned Bundi murals at the Chhattar Mahal and Badal Mahal within the palace complex.

Later we drive down to Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.

Overnight Hotel - Jaipur

Today we drive down to Agra, en route visiting Abhaneri step wells. The small village of Abhaneri has one of India's deepest and largest step wells (also known as tank gardens). Step wells are unique to India. They were used as cool places of resort, as pools for ritual cleansing before a temple visit and as a water supply for dry weather. There is a temple adjoining the step well. Later we drive to Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar reign. Further we continue our drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.

Overnight Hotel - Agra