Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive at Delhi airport in the evening. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an assortment of Indian recipes for dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi
Move for a guided sightseeing tour of New Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the secular Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, India Gate, Raj Ghat, National Museum, and Connaught Place to get a feel of Delhi's colonial past blending with its vibrant present. Post Lunch, move for a half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar to get a taste of the classy Mughal Delhi. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast, leave for Mandawa. On arrival, check in at the Mandawa Castle and go on a sightseeing tour of the small town. Visit the frescoed havelis (mansions) also known as open art galleries, and majestic forts that bespeak of Mandawa's glorious past. Explore Mandawa's customs, rituals, traditions and the people who practice them in the rural countryside of Rajasthan. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Mandawa.

Day 4: Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bikaner, one of the thriving commercial centers in Rajasthan, India. En route, visit Fatehpur, a small town on the Central Asian spice route. On arrival in Bikaner, check in at hotel and move for an afternoon sightseeing tour of the desert town. Visit the 15th unconquered Junagarh Fort and its many palaces, pavilions, courts and temples. Also visit Lalgarh Palace and Camel Breeding Farm later in the day. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bikaner.

Day 5: Bikaner - Khimsar
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Khimsar - a secluded village located in Rajasthan's rural countryside. On arrival, check in at the hotel and move for a sightseeing tour of the region. A must visit is the Khimsar Fort that now is also a vibrant heritage hotel. Later in the day, explore the colors, handicrafts and lifestyle of Khimsar that have been practiced and perfected by the Bishnoi community dwelling in the village. Overnight stay at the Khimsar Fort Hotel in Khimsar.

Day 6: Khimsar - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer early morning. Have breakfast on the way. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the grand Jaisalmer Fort built in golden sandstone set against the arid Thar Desert landscape. The afternoon is reserved for sunset viewing at the Cenotaphs followed by attending evening cultural performances, and shopping at the traditional markets of Jaisalmer. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 7: Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a half day sightseeing tour of the desert Citadel. Visit Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Havel and Salim Singh Ki Haveli (mansions), and the serene Gadisar Lake. The afternoon is reserved for a camel safari to Sam sand dunes (40 km). Enjoy the evening folkdance performances and authentic Thar Desert food. Return to the hotel for and overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 8: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur in the morning via Mandore gardens and rock terraces at Mandore (9 km) after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at hotel and proceed for an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace, and a group of royal white marble cenotaphs. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 9: Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Udaipur. En route, stop at the white marble Jain temples at Ranakpur. On arrival in Udaipur, one of the most romantic cities in India, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Enjoy the hotel facilities and dinner on your overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur - 'the city of lakes'. Visit the Lake Palace, City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon ki Bari, and Jagdish Temple. Walk to the colorful Udaipur bazaars; indulge in boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola; and shop for souvenirs at Shilpgram crafts village. You an also undertake a brief excursion to Kumbhalgarh Fort in Kumbhalgarh village (64 km) located on the foothills of Aravali Range. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur - Deogarh
Drive to Deogarh (140 km) after breakfast at the hotel. Deogarh was built in 1670 AD under the aegis of Rawat Dwarkadas of the Siaodia Dynasty. Set on a hillock, this majestic 17th Deogarh Castle overlooks one of the oldest existing villages in India surrounded by arid Aravali Hills and numerous cool lakes. Dinner and overnight stay at the Castle.

Day 12: Deogarh - Pushkar
Leave for Pushkar in the morning, after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel or Swiss tents and relax. Pushkar is famous for the Cattle Fair, also known as Pushkar Fair, which is held in the month of November each year. This pilgrimage destination in India will keep you on your toes with nearly 400 temples and pious lakes. Return to the hotel or Swiss tents for an overnight stay in Pushkar.

Day 13: Pushkar - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel and move for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Begin your trip with the majestic Amber Fort. Trek along the ramparts or on an elephant ride the Maharaja style to reach and explore the many palaces, temples, courts, and pavilions enshrined in this former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Later, visit the City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 14: Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, go for another round of sightseeing in Jaipur. This time visit the Jaigarh Fort (famous for the largest cannon on wheels) and the heritage resort of Nahargarh Fort. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the colorful markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 15: Jaipur - Agra
Drive to Agra after breakfast at the hotel. En route visit the ruined fort city of Fatehpur Sikri and walk through Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Birbal's Palace, Buland Darwaza and Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti's tomb. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Explore the colorful markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Visit to Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 16: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, move for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra to begin your day. Later, visit the colossal Agra Fort and its many palaces, mansions, and museums. Taj Mahal by the twilight sky will leave you spell bound. A boat ride on the Yamuna River lets you explore these very sites built along the river bank all over again. In the evening, drive back to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax on your overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 17: Departure from Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, indulge in a last-minute shopping spree in Cannaught Place. Return to the hotel to check out and transfer to the airport. Board the flight back home or to your onward destination.