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Day 01 / Arrival - New Delhi
Welcome to India! On arrival you will be transferred and assisted till your room in your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.

Day 02 / New Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad), which includes the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid among other attractions. Later after lunch drive past impressive boulevards and buildings such as President's Residence and others in Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around the busy Connaught Place.

Day 03 / New Delhi - Bagar
Morning drive to Shekhawati town, Bagar & transfer to hotel. Later walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed "havelies" (mansions).

Day 04 / Bagar
Excursion to Nawalgarh and Mandawa towns - the towns having some of the best frescoes. Traditional Rajasthani lunch in a village.

Day 05 / Bagar - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner-the camel city. Visit the well-preserved Junagarh Fort. In the evening visit the unique camel-breeding farm.

Day 06 / Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer on camels to desert camp in a village outsideJaisalmer to spend the day in rustic desert atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.

Day 07 / Jaisalmer
Transfer to Jaisalmer city and check in. Sightseeing of various attractions of the town including a walk in the fort and lanes of the town below.

Day 08 / Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Drive through desert landscape with brief halts at Kheechan (haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian village (ancient trading town famous for its superbly carved temples). At Jodhpur visit old markets around Clock Tower.

Day 09 / Jodhpur
Half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to see the sincere concerns shown by Bishnoi community for environmental conservation. Back at Jodhpur, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.

Day 10 / Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh
After visiting the temples of Ranakpur en route, reach Kumbhalgarh - a beautiful location nestled in forested hills encompassing an impregnable fort. Option of visiting the fort or the wildlife sanctuary.

Day 11 / Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur and check in. At Udaipur take boat trip over Lake Pichhola at sunset.

Day 12 / Udaipur
Day sightseeing of City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Eklingji and Nagda. Evening entertainment at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal.

Day 13 / Udaipur - Dungarpur
At Dungarpur stay in the most amazing suites of a palace still inhabited by the royal family - a rare opportunity to be entertained by the royal family and closely see the princely lifestyle. Day free for leisure. Visit the stunning interiors of Juna Mahal Palace. Walk around the town in free time. This place has largest concentration of Bhil tribal population in Rajasthan.

Day 14 / Dungarpur - Bijaipur
Reach Bijaipur and check in its rustic castle. Visit the most impressive Chittaur Fort, historically known for its fierce battles and bloody sacrifices.

Day 15 / Bijaipur - Kota
Picturesque drive to Kota through ruined temple towns of Menal and Bijoliyan. At Kota take a half-day sightseeing trip of the palace and the museum.

Day 16 / Kota
Day excursion to charming fort city Bundi. Or
Day excursion to Baroli temple ruins and Bhensrorgarh. Or
Day excursion to Jhalarapatan fortified city, Sun temple and Gagron fort.

Day 17 / Kota - Ranthambhore
Reach Sawai Madhopur and check in. Take a jungle safari in jeeps to see the rare Indian tigers in full glory at the Ranthambhore National Park.

Day 18 / Ranthambhore
After early morning safari in National Park day left free to immerse in the wilderness of Ranthambhore.

Day 19 / Ranthambhore - Pushkar
At the holiest city of Rajasthan, take a pleasant walk on the street around the sacred pond and ghats upto Brahma temple. Entire day free to explore the spiritual facets of the town on own.

Day 20 / Pushkar - Jaipur
After arrival at Jaipur, take a city sightseeing trip. In the evening walk through many interesting lanes of Jaipur, which are full of shops of artisans, temples and traditional houses.

Day 21 / Jaipur
Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual patterns of its people which even includes attending heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind Devji temple. Elephant ride to Amber fort during the day. Visit to a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner.

Day 22 / Jaipur - Neemrana
After a pleasant drive reach Neemrana Fort and check in. The day is left free to relax and appreciate the strong character the fort reflects. Option of visiting the village downhill.

Day 23 / Neemrana - New Delhi - Departure
Drive to New Delhi for last minute shopping and at appropriate time transfer to international airport for your flight back home.