Ajmer Holiday Planner. Tailor-made Holidays to Ajmer in India

Day 1: Delhi

Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Delhi.

Today we explore both Old and New Delhi - the order of New Delhi is a huge contrast to the unorganised chaos of the Old City. But both are just as appealing. Highlights we be the impressive Red Fort, Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque, Raj Ghat - the site of Gandhi’s cremation and more.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra

Departing Delhi, we journey to Agra, once India’s Mughal capital. Here we enjoy a horsecart or rickshaw ride to the legendary Taj Mahal. Built entirely of white marble, the Taj Mahal has no peers. Continuing, we visit Agra fort, which boasts some of India’s finest Mughal buildings behind it’s fortified walls.

Day 4: Agra - Jaipur

En route to Jaipur, we visit the ghostly former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, abandoned due to lack of water. We enjoy lunch at Chandra Mahal Haveli in Peharsar. After a walk through the village, continue to the Pink City of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan.

Day 5: Jaipur

Today, we tour the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. En route to the City Palace, we’ll pass Hawa Mahal – the Palace of the Winds. We travel to the 16th century Amber Fort. An exotic elephant ride transports us to the fort, where we’ll enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza.

Day 6: Jaipur - Ajmer

Today, we drive to Ajmer, an oasis surrounded by green hills. Rest of the day free to explore.

Day 7: Ajmer - Jodhpur

We head on to Jodhpur and check you into the hotel.

Day 8: Jodhpur

A full day sightseeing tour of the city today, taking in the old city, which is surrounded by a 10km-long wall. In the old city are a tangle of streets and alleyways, bazaars and human traffic. Standing at the edge of the Thar Desert, the city is dominated by its massive fort, which sits atop a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. Meherangarh Fort, still run by the Maharaja of Jodhpur is an impressive sight. Later during free time, why not explore the Clock Tower markets, where you can bargain for spices, richly coloured Rajasthani textiles and ornaments.

Day 9: Jodhpur - Udaipur

Enroute to Udaipur, you will visit the 14th century Jain temples at Ranakpur. An oasis of cool, with its massive lake and Venetian-like appearance, Udaipur is one of the most romantic towns in Rajasthan. A favourite amongst travellers, Udaipur is crammed full of palaces and temples.

Day 10: Udaipur

This morning will consist of an orientation and sightseeing tour of Udaipur - including the City Palace and museum - before having a few hours in the afternoon to explore for yourselves. This evening you will take ride in an private boat on Lake Pichola itself.

Day 11: Udaipur - Goa

This morning the tropical shores of Goa beckons. you will fly to first to Mumbai and after a short transit in the airport you fly down to Goa, where for the remaining days you can truly relax.

Days 12-18: Goa

Welcome to the palm-fringed shores of Goa. A one time Portuguese colony, Goa is truly a trpical paradise. Leave the world behind as you watch the sun set over the Arabian sea, sample fresh food and seafood, swim in Goa's warm waters or simply soak up the sun!

Day 19: Goa

Farwell Incredible India! This afternoon we will take you to the airport for your flight to Mumbai 9W 476 departing at 13:45 and arriving at 14:45.

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last updated - 19 May 2013 12:05 AM

Ajmer Holidays

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