Rajasthan is the hub of Culture and heritage of India. Your quest of ancient, colourful, royal and magical India has to begin with the capital of India, Delhi followed by one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal in Agra and going in depth of the marvels of the cities in Rajasthan. Combine the royalty with the rest of the India with our guidance and services.
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Delhi
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days. |
Day 1 : Welcome to Delhi
Welcome to the political and Cultural Capital of India … Delhi. Traditional welcome at the airport by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Day free to relax and get over the jet lag. Enjoy the night life in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple, Lotus Temple and Akshardham. In the evening get ready to explore the shoppers paradise and handicrafts of India. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi – Agra (200 km from Delhi, 3-4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast proceed to Agra and check in to the hotel. Visit the magnificient Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the Agra fort – the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. Night stay in Agra.
Day 4 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (230 km from Agra, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. On the way, visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar and abode of the famous muslim shrine of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Another main feature of Fatehpur Sikri is the Buland Darwaza, the gate of Magnificence. Arrival in Jaipur by evening and check in to the hotel.
Day 5 : Jaipur
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur which includes places of interest like the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The steep approach to the Amber Palace gives you an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of the lake below surrounded by hills. Late evening free for shopping. On at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 6 : Jaipur – Ajmer - Pushkar (145 km from Jaipur, 6-7 hrs drive)
After breakfast proceed on Pushkar via Ajmer. On the way to Pushkar visit the famous Dargah Shariff, Shah Jahan's mosque and Taragarh fort at Ajmer. Go for a delightful adventurous Camel Safari in Pushkar. Night stay in Pushkar.
Day 7 : Pushkar – Udaipur ( 301 km from Pushkar, 5-6 hrs drive)
In Pushkar visit Brahma temple (said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity) Pushkar Lake, Man Mahal and Savitri temple. Proceed on to Udaipur enjoying the forts and palaces enroute. Arrival in Udaipur by late evening and relax at the hotel.
Day 8 : Udaipur
Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 9 : Udaipur – Jodhpur (185 kms from Udaipur, 4-5 hrs drive)
After breakfast proceed by road to Jodhpur. Arrival in Jodhpur and evening at leisure. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 10 : Jodhpur
Morning city sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 11 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (285 kms from Jodhpur, 5-6 hrs drive)
Morning drive to Jaisalmer through the Kheechan village (famous for its migratory cranes)& transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 12 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast go for a small city tour and proceed for a camel safari. Lunch & dinner enroute on camel safari. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 13 : Jaisalmer – Bikaner (330 kms from Jaisalmer, 6-7 hrs drive)
After breakfast proceed by road to Bikaner enjoying the small villages and rural sights of Rajasthan with its sand dunes. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 14 : Bikaner
After breakfast visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's army and the Karnimata Temple at Deshnok. Also visit the prestigious camel breeding farm in the evening. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 15 : Bikaner – Mandawa (190 km from Bikaner, 3hrs drive)
After breakfast proceed to Mandawa, a small and bustling town in the Shekhawati region lying north of Jaipur. Its importance lies in the splendidly frescoed havelis or mansions- mostly constructed by the prosperous merchants, between the 18th and 20th centuries.
Day 16 : Mandawa – Delhi (250 km from Mandawa, 4-5hrs drive)
After brunch drive back to Delhi to move on to your next destination or board a flight back home.
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