Explore the ‘Land of Kings’ 14 night 15 days

Breakfast Visit the sandstone and marble Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, where you will climb a turret to have an unrivaled view of all of Old Delhi. While at the mosque, you might see worshipers who have come to pay their respects in the courtyard. If you happen to visit on Friday, you will see a sea of worshipers at the mosque performing their Friday prayers. In the hectic streets of Chandni Chowk, you can smell the enticing scents of all kinds of spices. Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk to see iconic parts of Indian culture from the vibrant saris to the marigold garlands. Drive pass the India Gate, the Red Fort, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Parliament House. Finish off the day with a visit to Humayun's tomb, the first great example of a Mughal garden tomb, and the Qutub Minar.

Drive from Delhi to Agra in the morning. Visit the magnificient Agra fort in the afternoon when the sunlight make the color of the fort more beautiful. Walk through the impressive Amar Singh Gate as you are led into the Agra Fort. Inside the fort, explore Mughal-era palaces such as Jahangiri Mahal to the right of the fort and the Khas Mahal near the riverfront. Be impressed by the beautiful red sandstones of Agra Fort. Get the classic view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, or the 'Moonlight Garden', which is a beautifully landscaped garden built along the Yamuna River. Watch the Taj Mahal as the sun sets and it takes on an orange hue.

The Taj Mahal is a jewel-encrusted white marble mausoleum that was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. Visit this striking tomb in the morning to see the sunrise when the white marble walls reflect different colors in the changing light. Get the classic view of the Taj Mahal. Drive to Jaipur and visit the Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Listen to the stories of the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar. Experience the history of this famous dynasty.

The day begins with a visit to the elegant 'Palace of Winds' or Hawa Mahal which was dedicated to Lord Krishna and resembles the crown that often sits atop the god's head. Take in the building's ornate pink fa?ade from the outside. The next stop is the magnificent Amber Fort, where you can see the great influence of Mughal architecture in the latticed windows, floral-decorated ceilings, glass inlays, and ornately carved silver doors. Meet Indian ladies in Amber Fort Next, it's time to cover your hands in wheat flour and get started learning to make Indian bread. Now you will enjoy a cooking class in the home of a Jaipuri local where you will learn how to cook classic Rajasthani dishes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal with the host and listen to more interesting information about popular Indian sauces or chutneys such as mint, turmeric, and garlic.

In the morning, drive to the Bikaner (approximately 5-6 hours). Along with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, Bikaner was one of the three great Desert Kingdoms of Rajasthan and has much to offer visitors. After you arrive, you will enjoy your free time in the heritage hotel.

Visit the Junagarh Fort which is perhaps the best-preserved and most ornately decorated of all the forts in Rajasthan. Here, you will see a local imitation of the Mughal pietra dura artwork in the interior of Anup Mahal. The lime walls of the Junagarh Fort have been polished to a high lustre Then visit a famous Hindu temple the Karni Mata Temple, where there are 25,000 rats living and being revered. Appreciate the architecture and the beautiful stone carvings in a royal crematory, Devi Kund Visit the Camel Institute in the late afternoon. It is the best place in India to learn about camels. You can visit the museum and learn various trivia about camels.

Day 08 Bikaner to Jaisalmer and Explore the Sand Dunes by Camel Safari Leave for Jaisalmer (approximately 5-6 hours). Jaisalmer was once a flourishing trade center located on the caravan trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Upon arrival, enjoy your stay at a palace hotel with beautiful courtyards and grand Rajasthani architecture. In the late afternoon, explore the fascinating desert landscape that surrounds the city on a camel safari. At sunset, you will take a camel ride to the nearby rippling sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Spend the morning admiring the Jaisalmer Fort which rises like a mirage out of the sands of the Thar Desert. In medieval times, Jaisalmer's entire population lived within the fort. Even now, thousands of people still reside there making it India's only 'living fort' You will have a lot to explore here from the ramparts which are equipped with huge cannons to the Gyan Bhandar, a library of illustrated Jain palm-leaf manuscripts. You can also spend time taking in some of the intricate sandstone carvings around the fort.

Day 10 Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Walk in the Blue City In the afternoon, walk around the old town's blue-painted houses and explore the fascinating bazaars with their little shops selling jewelry, hand-dyed fabric, and colorful heaps of sweets and spices.

In the morning, you will visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort and explore the several brilliantly crafted and decorated palaces within the fort. The Phool Mahal is the most opulent chamber in the fort and is richly gilded and painted. After exploring, you can spend some time at the Mehrangarh Fort Museum to see the rich and varied art collection of the royal family which includes fine miniature paintings, traditional costumes, and interesting weapons. Continue on to the Jaswant Thada, an elegant marble memorial to the royal family of Marwar. You may see local people coming here to offer prayers and flowers because they believe the Maharaja has retained his healing touch even while entombed inside the shrine.

Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur, we will make a stop at the Ranakpur Jain Temple, which is one of the largest and most important temples of the Jain religion. Here, you will see a variety of sculptures as this temple is famous for its intricate carvings and unique architecture. Continue drive to Udaipur, a city full of palaces and well known for its peaceful lakes surrounded by rolling hills.

Stretching along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola, Udaipur's City Palace is a fascinating combination of Rajput military architecture and Mughal-style decorative techniques. You will spend the whole morning here, exploring the most exquisite palace in Rajasthan which is actually a complex of several palaces built by 22 different Maharajas between the 16th and 20th centuries. Visit the most exquisite city palace of Rajasthan In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour on the romantic waters of Lake Pichola and visit the two palaces, Jag Niwas and Jagdish Mandir, that are located on islands in the center of the lake. Afterward, visit the nearby Bagore ki Haveli, a museum exhibiting Udaipur's traditional arts, costumes, and musical instruments.

This morning, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back to Delhi.