Day 01 : Delhi
After arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, an
air-conditioned bus / car takes you to your hotel. Your room is reserved
from noon on.
Day 02 : Delhi
This is Ihe day to explore Delhi, India's second largest city. Visit the
Old Town with the Ro|ghat. Mahatma Gandhi1? memonal lies on the shores of
Ihe river Yamuna Nearby is Delhi's largest building, "Lai Qila",
the Red Fort. It was erected in ihe Mogul era. Its thick walls built from
red sandstone, its Turrets and battlements are utterly impressive. 500
metres west yaii see the red and white "Jamo Masjid", India's
biggest mosque. From here you have an amazing view onto the streets and its
colourful bazars. Lunch at a traditional Indian cuisine restauronf "Chor
Bfnare". In the after-noon, you can experience Delhi's New Town The "Qulob
Minar" is well worth a visit. Built from the debris of on old fort, it
was the first building in Muslim India. It is more than 70 metres high. The
spiky tower is one of Delhi's landmorks. Close to the medieval Muslim centre
in f-he Nizamuddin quarter you find the Humayun Mousoleum. It is Delhi's
first Moghul tomb ever and was built between 1562 and 1572. Its elegant
Persian style makes it one of the mosl enquisite buildings. You take dinner
in a hotel and also stay there for the night.
Day 03 : Jaipur
A chauffeured car takes you to Jaipur (235 kms / 5 hrs), Ra|asthan's
capital Maharajah Jai Singh II founded the "Pink City" in 1727.
The Old Town buildings were painted pink when Prince Albert of England
visited the counlry. Pink is the traditional colour of hospitality and thus
gave Jaipur its nickname. Afternoon you are free to stroll through town
Jaipur's landmark is the city polace, on impressive sample of traditional
Raiasthan and Mughal architecture. You can also visit the Jantar Mantar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning
visit Fort Amber, which was built by Rajo Man Singh in 1592. It is one of
the most beautiful buildings from the Raiput era and gives you a
breathtaking view over the whole plain. You ascend the hill on elephant
back. Later visit the birla mandir. Evening you may visit the colourful
markets there. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Bikaner
Early in the morning proceed to Bikaner, you arrive at Bikaner. The city
has 45,000 inhabi-lants ond is popular for its glass, wool and cigarette
production. A fort wall surrounds the whole city Inside there are numerous
sights, e.g. impressive palaces, mosques and temples. Upon arrival check
inot hotel. A camel safari through the desert will be arranged. In the
evening you may go our for sight-seeing.
Day 06 : Bikaner
The
sightseeing tour covers The Lal Garh Palace - an architectural masterpiece
built from red sandstone. Maharajah Ganga Singh had it erected to
commemorate his father. It is decoroled with fine lattice-work and situated
in a large ond colourful park. In the afternoon you visit Gajner with its
famous palace, the "Desert Gem." The royal family had exotic
parties here with selected guests.
Day 07 : Tal Chhapar and Shekhawati
Morning proceed to Tal Chhapar which is in the Shekhawati region in the
Northwest of Rajasthan. This wildlife sanctuary is enormously rich in
species : You can meet block bucks, desert foxes ond desert cats as well as
countless birds. Following a late lunch take a tour through Nawalgarh. This
small town has 50,000 inhabitants and is nick-named "City of the 100
Havelis" were the houses of rich merchanlfamiliesin the 10th and 19th
century. They were richly decorated with carvings and wall paintings and
even today, some of these are very well preserved. The whole Shekhawati
region is captivating with its beauty. Each street, house and wall has been
grafted by a differenl artist. The colourful wall paintings came as a
surprise in a dry land like India. Rajasthan itself is thriving with
paintings although it is largely sandy area with only few green spots.
After lunch we return to Delhi where you con check
into your hotel.
Day 08 : Delhi - Onward destination
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi international airport to connect
flight for onward destination
