TRAVEL INDIA TOUR ITINERARIES

Rajasthan is like a grand open air museum where it's invincible forts, magnificent palaces and havelis, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources, music and dance, art and craft are on a display for the world to capture the real essence of this magical land which keeps calling you for more. History and culture of Rajasthan is so deeply embedded in this land that every roadside village has its own tales of valour and sacrifice that the wind sings them and the dunes shift to spread them. Rajasthan with a treasure of history, picturesque architecture and bewitching landscape is an unparalleled destination on the tourist map of India.

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, get over the jet lag and enjoy the night life in Delhi. Contemporary Delhi is a bustling Metropolis which successfully combines in its fold The Ancient & The Modern India.

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 - Mandawa (250 km from Delhi, 4-5hrs 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. Night stay at the hotel in Mandawa.

Day 4: Mandawa - Bikaner (190 km from Mandawa, 3hrs drive)
After breakfast proceed to Bikaner, a desert town founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji who was a descendent of Jodhaji of Jodhpur. Check in to the hotel and after lunch proceed the city tour of Bikaner which includes the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's army and the Camel Breeding Farm which has thousands of Camels managed by the Government and is the only one of its type in Asia.

Day 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 kms from Bikaner, 6-7 hrs drive)
This morning we visit one of the most unusual temples Karni Mata Temple of Deshnok. This temple is famous as the rat temple where the rats roam around very freely amongst the devotees and are worshiped by them. Check out of the hotel and proceed to Jaisalmer. Check in to the hotel on arrival in Jaisalmer and evening free to relax.

Day 6: Jaisalmer
After breakfast go for a city tour which will include the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Quila built by Rawal Jaisal and Patwon Ki Haveli. After lunch we go for an interesting Camel Safari to the sand Dunes and experience a beautiful sunset at the dunes. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (285 km from Jaisalmer, 5-6 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Jodhpur. On arrival in Jodhpur check in to the hotel and in the afternoon proceed for the city tour of Jodhpur which will include The Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. The Mehrangarh fort of Rajasthan is situated on a lofty height, 400 feet above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its territorial boundaries, there are several palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards.

Day 8: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (285 kms from Jodhpur, 5-6 hrs drive)
After breakfast, leave for Udaipur. Enroute visit the Ranakpur Jain Temples. Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, and for a much older Sun Temple which lies opposite the former. In general, the Jain temples of Ranakpur present a distinct style of their own. The ceilings of the temples are adorned with foliate scrollwork and geometric patterns. The top and bottom part of the domes are joined by Brackets with figures of deities on them. Arrival in Udaipur and check in to the hotel. Evening free to relax.
 
Day 9: 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 and night stay at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Pushkar ( 301 km from Pushkar, 5-6 hrs drive)
After breakfast, leave for Pushkar and enroute visiting Chittorgarh. Chittorgarh Fort is a massive and majestic fort situated on a hilltop near Chittorgarh town in Rajasthan state in India. Chittorgarh Fort is one of the most historically significant forts not only in Rajasthan but whole of North India. Chittorgarh Fort reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh Fort is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on a 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below. On arrival in Pushkar check in to the hotel.

Day 11: Pushkar - Jaipur  (145 km from Jaipur, 2-3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, visit the Brahma temple (said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity) Pushkar Lake, Man Mahal and Savitri temple. After lunch proceed to Jaipur via Ajmer. In Ajmer visit the famous Dargah Shariff, Shah Jahan's mosque and Taragarh fort at Ajmer.  On arrival in Jaipur check in to the hotel.

Day 12 : 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 13: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (230 km from Agra, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Agra. 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 Agra by evening and check in to the hotel.
 
Day 14: Agra - Delhi (200 km from Delhi, 3-4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast 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. After the sightseeing of Agra, proceed to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and check in to the hotel.

Day 15: Depart Delhi
Transfer to the Airport to board your flight back Home or Onward destination.