Itinerary: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Rohetgarh – Udaipur – Kota – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
A Yatra representative will meet you at a location convenient to you in Delhi and transfer you in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel of stay. You are at leisure for the rest of the day. Spend the night at your hotel.

Day 2: In Delhi
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, take a full-day combined sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi in an air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, visit Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD), Humayun's Tomb - the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate - this 42-meter-high arch was raised to commemorate the soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I. Further on, drive past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and Connaught Place. After exploring the historical sites of Delhi, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 3: Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast, you will be taken to Mandawa, about 260 kilometers from Delhi. On arrival, check-in at a pre-booked hotel. Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mandawa. The land of Shekha (Rao Shekhaji 1433-1488), Mandawa is known for its human and artistic enterprises. After exploring the city, return to your hotel and spend the night

Day 4: Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast, set out on a drive to Bikaner enjoying scenes of desert life, about 200 kilometers from Mandawa. On arrival, check-in at a hotel for your overnight stay. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of Bikaner that stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. After exploring the places of visit in the city, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, today you will be driven to Jaisalmer about 333 kilometers from Bikaner. On arrival in Jaisalmer, check-in at a pre-booked hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6: Jaisalmer
After breakfast, set out on a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, a spectacular desert city. The foundation of the city was laid by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD. After exploring the different hues of Jaisalmer, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur about 287 kilometers from Jaisalmer. On arrival, check-in at a pre-booked hotel and relax for a while. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur, the former capital of Marwar state founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort spread over 5 kilometers on a steep hill and looking down 125 meters. The fort appears rugged and impenetrable from the outside, but houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows - Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some of the areas worth exploring. A collection of royal cenotaphs built in while marble, lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also houses portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur.

After exploring some of the finest architectural gems of Jodhpur, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 8: Jodhpur - Rohetgarh
After breakfast, take a short drive to Rohetgarh and check in at a pre-booked hotel. It is about 40 kilometers from Jodhpur. Set out on an afternoon jeep safari to a Bishnoi village steeped in history. This 450-year old tribe has a distinctive way of life. They are environmentalists in the fundamental sense, preserving the wilds in scientific and local routines evolved over centuries of living with nature and by nature. Spend some time with the locals for a closer look into their way of life. After exploring the village, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 9: Rohetgarh – Udaipur
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur visiting the beautiful Ranakpur Temples en route. Ranakpur, the Jain community like several others, had always enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and quite a few important positions were held by the Jains. Udaipur is about 275 kilometers from Rohetgarh. Check-in at a hotel in Udaipur for your overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure

Day 10: Udaipur
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, one of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan, better known as ‘city of lakes’. The places of interest here include City Palace which has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall and Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Jagdish temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (queen's resort for her friends). Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 11: Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Chittaurgarh, a place known for the heroism of Rajput rulers. Equally well-known is the Maharani of Chittaur, Padmini whose beauty led the Sultan of Delhi, Allauddin Khilji to attack the fort. A fierce battle was fought and the Maharani with her entire entourage committed sati. Further on, proceed to Kota and check-in at a pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. Today, you will cover about 275 kilometers.

Day 12: Kota - Bundi – Ranthambhore
After breakfast, explore Kota, known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan. The city has only a few traces of its past still left. The fort overlooking the mighty Chambal river is a popular attraction. Built in mid 13th century, legend has it that its foundation was laid on a slain body of a Bhil chieftain, the community originally inhabited this place. The other attractions are Jag Mandir, Brij Vilas Palace and royal cenotaphs. After exploring Kota, head to Ranthambhore and check-in at a hotel for your overnight stay. Today, you will drive about 200 kilometers from Kota.

Day 13: In Ranthambore
Spend the morning and afternoon doing jeep safari in the park. Ranthambore is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country. Return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 14: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Tuck into a sumptuous breakfast and set out on a drive to Jaipur, about 185 kilometers from Ranthambhore. On arrival in Jaipur, check-in at a hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Spend the night at your hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur
After breakfast, continue on an excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amber is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. After exploring this beautiful palace and getting an insight into its fascinating history, return to your hotel for the night. You are at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 16: Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast, you will travel to Agra and stop at Fatehpur Sikri en route. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Agra is about 235 kilometers from Jaipur. Check-in at a hotel in Agra and spend the night.

Day 17: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble, is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Afterwards drive to Delhi, about 204 kilometers from Agra. You will be dropped at the international airport or any place convenient to you in Delhi for your onward journey.

Note:
- Standard check-in/check-out times at all hotels will be 12 noon.

Day 17: Arrival Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be taken to a pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. You are at leisure for the rest of the day to do some sightseeing at your pace in the Capital city.

Day 18: Delhi – Amritsar (by train)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to the railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar. On arrival in Amritsar at 1305 hours, you will be taken to your pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay.

In the evening, proceed to the Wagah Border (less than 30 kilometers from the city) between India and Pakistan, in an air-conditioned vehicle. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on all sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary. At Wagah Border, witness the ceremonial changing of guard, the march-past followed by the singing of national anthem and other patriotic songs. Solders parading in full swing and the sight of India-Pakistan border from such close quarters will evoke a sense of nostalgia.

After a trip down the memory lane, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 19: : Amritsar - Delhi
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Amritsar. Visit the world-famous Golden Temple located in the heart of the city, Jalianwallah Bagh, a memorial built to commemorate the martyrs of the 1919 massacre; the Durgiana Mandir, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga and Baba Atal Rai Tower. After exploring the historical landmarks of Amritsar, return to your hotel and spend the night.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to railway station to board the Shatabdi Express back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi railway station you will be assisted by a Yatra representative and dropped at the international airport or any point of your convenience in Delhi for your onward journey.

Note:
- Standard check-in/check-out times at all hotels will be 12 noon.