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Photography Tour :: Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Osian, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Rohet, Pushkar, Jaipur, Swaimadhopur, Karauli, Agra.
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Day 01 : Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi, Meeting assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel, on arrival immediate check in at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Morning: half day city sightseeing of Delhi visiting Sikh Temple of Bangla Sahib Gurudwara followed by visit to Mughal monuments of Red Fort and Jama Masjid and Chandini chowk.Rest day at leisure. Evening tour to Sound and Light show at Red Fort. Overnight at Hotel In Delhi.

Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa
Morning pick up from hotel and driven to Mandawa and check-in at hotel. Afternoon: walking tour to photgraph nearby areas. Evening roof top dinner. Overnight: At hotel.

Day 04 : Mandawa
Morning: walking tour of Haveli’s. Afternoon transfer to hotel. Later camel joy ride.Overnight: at hotel.

Day 05 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel. Driven to Bikaner and check-in at hotel. Afternoon: sightseeing of Bikaner visiting Junagarh fort was built by a Mughal army general, Raja Rai Singh, in 1593. The courtyard of the fort along with the balcony, kiosks and windows are perfect examples of the artisanship of that time. The beautiful cutworks and dots on the red stones and the marbles are fascinating. The various parts of the palace-the Dewan-iI-khas, the Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal-reflect the glorious architecture of Bikaner and camel breeding farm. (Please note photography by still camera only is allowed while Video camera is prohibited .)Overnight: At hotel.

Day 06 : Bikaner - Osian
Morning driven to Osian and check-in at tented camp (enroute visiting Deshnok), Overnight: at tented camp.

Day 07 : Osian - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel. Driven to Jaisalmer and check-in at hotel. Afternoon: at leisure. Overnight: at hotel.

Day 08 : Jaisalmer
Morning: sightseeing of Jaisalmer a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort. Built over the Trikuta hill, this fort is the biggest and the most beautiful landmark of the city. Shops, stalls, occupy the fort and a number of other business concerns. This fort accommodates quarter of the city's population. Just outside the fort is the Manakchowk, the famous marketplace of Jaisalmer. It is a good place for bargaining the local products. The Jain temple, a place worth visiting, is also situated inside the fort itself. The temple, made between 12th and 15th century, bears testimony to Rajasthan's unique artistry. Overnight: At Hotel.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning driven to Jodhpur and check-in at hotel. Afternoon: sightseeing of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort is a living testimony of the military might of the Rajputs. With the strategically located cannons on the walls, the fort is spread over an area of 5 km at an altitude of about 125 meters. Thousands of tourists visit this fort every year to have a glimpse of the artillery system of the Rajput warriors. A bird's eye view of the city from above the fort is fascinating. Umaid Bhawan, the only 20th-century-built palace, was constructed to give employment to the famine-struck population of Jodhpur. Made of sandstone, it took 16 years to complete. This majestic building is presently the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running as hotel and remaining part as a museum. Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thade, which is a shrine built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries in this place while fighting the Mughal king Jahangir. Overnight: Hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 10 : Jodhpur - Rohet
Morning driven to Rohet and check-in at hotel. Afternoon: Jeep ride to Bishnoi village. Overnight: At Hotel.

Day 11 : Rohet - Pushkar
Morning Driven to Pushkar and check-in at hotel.. Afternoon: sightseeing of Pushkar visiting Brahma temple and lake. Overnight: At Hotel

Day 12 : Pushkar - Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Driven to Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Afternoon: sightseeing of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal is the best-known landmark of Jaipur. As against the popular belief, it is not really a palace. It is a sandstone screen from behind which the ladies of the court could watch the proceedings on the road below without being seen. In the heart of the city is situated the City Palace, a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The place is now a museum except for one section where the erstwhile royal family still lives. The city palace has an exclusive part devoted to the arms and ammunitions used by the royal family in the past. Jantar Mantar is only one of the five observatories constructed by Jai Singh. The observatories show the passion of Maharaja Jai Singh for astronomy. Central Museum, situated in the Ram Niwas Gardens, has a large collection of costumes, woodwork, brassware, jewellery, and pottery.ENJOY A Bollywood movie at the Famous Rajmandir hall Overnight: at hotel.

Day 13 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. At Amber Fort you climb up the fort on Elephant’s back like the Maharajas and visit the Amber Palace of the Kuchchawa rulers. On the return you visit beautiful marble chhatris of erstwhile Maharajas of Jaipur. Afternoon you are free to stroll and shop around the beautiful bazaars of Jaipur.Optional dinning at the Elephant camp Overnight: At Hotel.

Day 14 : Jaipur - Ranthambore
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranthambore. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon game safari in the park.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Ranthambore - Karauli
Morning driven to Karauli and check-in at hotel. Walking tour of markets.Overnight: at hotel.

Day 16 : Karauli - Agra
Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpur-Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son. A royal city perfectly preserved, Fatehpur Sikri provides a marvellous escape into the past. Akbar embarked on the construction of a new capital here when a prophecy of the birth of a male royal heir, by the sufi Saint salim Chisti of Sikri, came true. Imposing gateways and light- hearted palaces were built in red sandstone within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few years later. Among its many architectural game are the places for his queens - Jodha Bai, Mariyam and his Turkish sultana, built in varying styles, each perfect in itself. And Bharatpur.Overnight: at hotel.

Day 17 : Agra - Delhi
Morning: tour of the world famous monument ‘Taj Mahal’, followed by a trip to Agra Fort, which has been the seat of Mughal rulers for several years. The fort has palaces with pavilions, gardens, mosques, baths etc. For people the world over - the Taj Mahal, mausoleum of the mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal, is synonymous with India. Its curving, gently swelling dome and the square base upon which it rests so lightly is a familiar image from hundreds of brochures and travel books. The Taj is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man's proudest creations and is invariably included in the list of the world's foremost wonders. As a tomb, it has no match upon earth, for mortal remains have never been housed in greater grandeur ! Visit Agra Fort, and local market. Evening free to relax and do own activity. Afternoon: driven to Delhi International airport to connect onward international flight.

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