TAJ MAHAL AND WILDLIFE WITH ROYAL STAY AT CASTLE Trip by Swastik India

Your driver in an air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up at 8am from your hotel in Delhi. After pick up, meet your private tour guide and begin your half day sightseeing tour of Delhi. You will start out with a visit to the Jama Mosque. When you reach the mosque, explore the interior with your guide. Next, visit Raj Ghat, the place where the father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi was cremated. After that, Visit Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan architecture constructed with marble and red sandstone. After that, stop at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Humayun’s Tomb. Following your time there, visit 
India Gate, a memorial built in 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers. After sightseeing you will be driven to Jaipur. Enroute visit Abhaneri Stepwell. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private tour guide and start your sightseeing of Jaipur by 
visiting the Amber Fort. Enjoy the experience of ride on an elephant's back to and from the top of the hill where the fort is situated. In addition, your guide will explain to you the rich history of Amber Fort. Next, visit the City Palace in the heart of Jaipur, which is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Enjoy the fine collection of textiles, costumes and armor at the City Palace. Next, visit Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. This building was constructed so the royal women could watch the royal processions without being seen. Finally, view the 
stargazing observatory of Jantar Mantar, built by the renowned astronomer, Maharaja Jai Singh. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.


* Please note that you can replace the elephant ride to the Amber Fort with a Jeep ride.  

Today after breakfast you’ll be driven to Pushkar. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Once settled, meet your guide and enjoy Pushkar sightseeing. Pushkar is a holy place, famous for its Cattle Fair held every November. Visit the old temples and ghats of Pushkar. It is also famous for Brahma Temple (one and only temple in the world). Later enjoy shopping at the local markets of Pushkar. Overnight stay in Pushkar.

Today after breakfast you will be driven to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at the 
hotel. Enjoy day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.

Today after breakfast will meet your private tour guide and start the sightseeing of Jodhpur by visiting Mehrangarh Fort (Majestic Fort), built on a steep hill, boasting latticed windows in residential apartments within. Afterwards, you will visit the Jaswant Thada - a royal cenotaph built from white marble. Next, visit The Umaid Bhawan Palace. It is Asia’s largest residence where kings still reside. 
After Jodhpur sightseeing you will be driven to Fort Chanwa. Enjoy royal stay at Fort Chanwa and feel like a Maharaja/Maharani. Enjoy lunch & dinner. Overnight stay at Fort Chanwa.

Today after breakfast you’ll be driven to Udaipur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Enjoy day at leisure. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our sightseeing with the visit of SahelionKi-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. After a break we proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the evening we have a boat ride on the lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James Bond film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in the west. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur

Today after breakfast, you will be driven to Deogarh Mahal. It's one of the magnificent forts of Rajasthan, an extravagant creation by men of a bygone era, placed amidst the mountains and deep forests of Chuppun. You can see the ramparts of the mystery filled Sardargarh, like a great ship anchored at outer sea, much before you get close to the gigantic walls soaring high above the low lying village of Lawa. Enjoy royal stay at Deogarh Mahal and feel 
like King/Queen. Enjoy lunch & dinner. In the evening enjoy walk and explore the village. Also, cultural activities at Sardargarh Fort. Overnight stay at Deogarh Mahal.

Today after breakfast at Deogarh Mahal, you will be driven to Ranthambore. On 
arrival, check-in at hotel. Enjoy day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Ranthambore

Today enjoy morning safari of Ranthambore National Park. In the safari you will have a chance to see hyenas, cheetahs, jungle cats, panthers and Indian tigers if you are lucky. After safari return to hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast you’ll be driven to Agra. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel. 

After breakfast start your Agra sightseeing with a visit to the fascinating Taj Mahal, a symbol of love. Your guide in Agra will meet you at the Taj Mahal and will show you around the monument. Take your time to admire one of the most majestic and beautiful buildings in the world. Next, visit Agra Fort, one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, is a massive red sandstone fort on the bank of Yamuna River. Your guide will explain the history of Agra Fort. Next, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, a tomb which has a special place in the chronicles of both history as well as architecture. Itmad-ud-Daulah is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the Yamuna River. Admire the very first tomb in India that was made entirely out of Marble. Next, visit Mehtab Bagh, which is a series of 11 parks on the Yamuna's east bank. After sightseeing you’ll be driven towards Delhi where you’ll be dropped at the Delhi airport to board your flight or at a Delhi hotel in case you want to extend your stay.