Heritage Rajasthan with Taj Mahal

Day -- » 09 - Udaipur
After breakfast depart Jodhpur for Udaipur, by the same car and driver, stopping enroute to visit the famous:

Ranakpur Jain Temples : Located 96 kms from Udaipur, this is one of the five main holy places of the Jains. Although over 500 years old, dedicated to Adinath, it has 29 halls, 80 domes and 1,444 pillars. What is interesting here is the fact that no two pillars are alike. Each of these pillars is covered with the most intricate carvings. Few places in Rajasthan can match the ambience of Ranakpur.

After seeing Ranakpur Temples, drive on to Udaipur passing through Eklingji Temple is where the family temple of the Maharanas of Udaipur is located . This is s complex which houses 108 temples and Nagda where the temples of Saas-Bahu and Adbhutji are to be seen. Continue drive to Udaipur, arriving hotel in the evening.
Overnight in hotel.

Day -- » 10 - In Udaipur
In Udaipur. After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Udaipur city by the same car with an English speaking guide to visit:- The City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki-Bari, Gulab Niwas Garden and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir.

Return to hotel for lunch.

After lunch depart to enjoy Motor Launch Ride on Lake Pichola with an English speaking guide.

MOTOR LAUNCH RIDE ON LAKE PICHOLA
Jag Niwas : Better known as Lake Palace, built on one of the islands of Lake Pichola, served as a summer residence of the former rulers. Jag Niwas is now a world famous hotel, called Lake Palace Hotel.

Jag Mandir Palace : Jag Mandir, also on an island of Lake Pichola, is said to have been built by Maharana Karan Singh as a retreat for his friend Prince Khurram, who later became Emperor Shah Jahan. The cupolas, a lofty dome, majestic palms, beautiful rooms with inlaid stone and paintings of the palace are worth seeing.

Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day -- » 11 - Pushkar
After breakfast depart Udaipur for Pushkar by the same car and driver, arriving hotel by lunch time. After lunch depart for sightseeing of Pushkar by the same car with an English speaking guide to visit:
  » Pushkar Lake
  » Brahma Ji Temple
  » Savitri & Gayatri Temple, etc.

Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day -- » 12 - Bharatpur
After breakfast depart Pushkar for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary by the same car and driver, arriving Bharatpur Forest Lodge by lunch time.

KEOLADEO GHANA NATIONAL PARK
The first wildlife park on the Golden Triangle of tourism is Keoladeo, 55 Kms from Agra. The rich aquatic plant and animal life in the shallow, fresh-water marsh of Bharatpur has been attracting resident and migratory aquatic birds in thousands since times immemorial. For the number and variety of birds to be seen, Keoladeo is matchless. The prominent fauna : Egrets, Darters, Cormorants, Grey herons, Storks, Pheasant- tailed and bronze-winged jacanas, Greylag geese, Siberian cranes during winter. Also Nilgai, Chital, Sambar, Black bucks and Pythons.

In the national park, you can enjoy cycle-rickshaw ride or can go for a boat ride to enjoy birds watching.

Return to Lodge for overnight stay.

Day -- » 13 - Agra
After breakfast depart Bharapur for Agra, by the same car and driver, stopping enroute to see the deserted city of Akbar, known as:

FATEHPUR SIKRI
Designed by King Akbar as his capital, the city was lived-in for only a very few years - between 1570 and 1586. It is a beautiful architectural city built of red sand stone, which is now deserted. Today, this complex of palaces is a beautifully preserved -ghost city.

After seeing Fatehpur Sikri drive on to Agra, arriving hotel before lunch. After lunch depart for sightseeing of Agra city by the same car with an English speaking guide to visit:

  » Taj Mahal
  » Agra Fort
  » Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah

Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day -- » 14 - Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast depart Agra for Delhi by the same car and driver, stopping enroute to visit:

SIKANDRA
The historic monument of great beauty, the tomb of King Akbar. This majestic mausoleum built in 1613 combines Muslim and Hindu architectural styles.

After seeing Sikandra, drive on to Delhi, arriving hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day -- » 15 - Delhi
Today our representataive will transfer to International Airport for taking onward flight to next destination.