Day 1 DelhiDive straight in to the chaos of Delhi, India's pulsating capital. Ride the metro, walk through crowded bazaars and take a rickshaw tour of Old Delhi via Jama Masjid, India's oldest mosque. Day 2 AgraVisit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Learn the tragic love tale behind this dazzling monument and then visit the Red Fort where the next chapter of the story unfolds. Days 3-4 JaipurExplore the deserted Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri. Feast on a traditional thali lunch before continuing to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Discover the enchanting Hawa Mahal and travel to the old capital of Amber to see the hillside palace complex. Don some diamante bangles and catch an animated Bollywood film or visit Jaipur's bustling bazaars. Days 5-6 ShekhawatiFormerly home to merchants in the days of the great camel caravans, the beautifully decorated havelis make for a spectacular open-air museum. Gain an insight into rural life in India exploring Shekhawati and surrounding areas. Day 7 BikanerVenture deep into the Thar Desert. See the holy rats of the Karni Mata temple and visit a nearby farm for an evening of Rajasthani food, music and dance. Days 8-10 Jaisalmer/Camel SafariTravel through the Jaisalmer desert to this sandstone citadel, a trading centre for the nomadic people of the area. Explore the markets hidden among the twisting alleys and take an overnight camel safari out into the dunes. Day 11 JodhpurSoak up fantastic views of India's 'Blue City' from the Mehrangarh Fort ramparts. Days 12-13 UdaipurA vision of splendour with white marble palaces and a sparkling lake, Udaipur is Rajasthan's artistic heart. Visit the City Palace, enjoy a cultural dance program and cruise Lake Pichola by boat. Days 14-15 DelhiThe magical Rajasthani Experience comes to a close on return to Delhi.
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