Rajasthan Tours Package

Itinerary

Day 01: - Arrival Delhi                                                     

Welcome upon arrival at Delhi International airport, after meeting & assistance transfer to hotel. 

In the afternoon Enjoy half day sightseeing of Delhi Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid, - The largest mosque in India. Drive past the India Gate-war memorial dedicated to the lives laid down by the Indian soldiers, the President's Residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th-century architecture.

Also visit Qutub Minar, 72 metres high and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: - Delhi -Mandawa                                   

Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa (276 kms-6hrs).
On arrival transfer to hotel. After lunch & relaxation visit to explore Mandawa town, known throughout the state for its forts and havelis & its inquisitive paintings.
In evening you can walk around the narrow lanes of the traditional town, watching locals & shops.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: - Mandawa - Bikaner                                               

Morning drive to Bikaner ( 185 Kms / 04-05 hrs ). On arrival at Bikaner, check in at hotel.
In the evening visit Junagarh Fort, built in the late 16th century with 996 mts long wall, 37 bastions and many palaces inside.The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: - Bikaner   / Jaisalmer                                            

After breakfast drive towards Jaisalmer (340 Kms / 05-06 hrs).

Upon arrival check into the hotel.

In the evening enjoy the camel safari at the Sam Desert.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: - Jaisalmer                                             

After breakfast enjoy Full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer, visit Fort, Jain Temples, Havelis, Lodurva, Gadi Sagar Tank.

Full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer, built in burnished sandstone is an intricately moulded wonderland. A full-day sightseeing tour takes you through this city of gilded magic. See the Citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the population lives. Also visit Jain temples of the 12th to 15th centuries. Patwon ki Haveli, a five-story mansion with carved pillars and murals; Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji ki Haveli.Also visit Gadi sagar lake.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: - Jaisalmer / Jodhpur                                             

After breakfast drive towards Jodhpur ( 290 Kms / 05-06 hrs). Upon arrival check into the hotel.

In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a 125 mt high hill. This is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with meticulously carved panels, latticed windows or "Jarokhas" with evocative names. The chambers of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana are noteworthy for the splendour and glamour of a bygone era.

Later visit the Jaswant Thada a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh-II.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: - Jodhpur / Ranakpur /Udaipur                                             

After breakfast drive towards Udaipur (290 Kms / 05-06 hrs)  with a visit to Ranakpur temples enroute.

The Jain Temples of Ranakpur, built in the 15th century, are situated in the lovely Aravali valley. The Ranakpur Jain temples have grand structures and beautiful sculptures. There are 1444 pillars in the temples and no two of them are similar.

Upon arrival at Udaipur, transfer to hotel.

In the evening enjoy 01 hour Boat ride on Lake Pichola - This lake takes its name from the small village of Picholi on its west bank. In the lake are several islands.   Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: - Udaipur                                             

Morning after breakfast excursion to Eklingi and Nada .

Later on visit the City Palace, once the home of Mewar’s rulers, is today a museum. It consists of several flawlessly integrated palaces which overlook the clear blue of Lake Pichola. Visit Sahelion-ki-bari (Garden of the Maids of Honour) the scene of royal parties for centuries.

Drive around Fateh Sagar Lake excavated in the late 17th century by Maharana Feteh Singh and past the Puppet Museum (Lok Kala Mandal) and the statue of Maharana Pratap (Moti Magri).

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: - Udaipur / Deogarh                           

Morning after breakfast drive to Deogarh(135 kms -3 hrs).

On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening Free to explore the Deogarh village.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: - Deogarh / Pushkar / Jaipur

After an early morning breakfast drive to Jaipur (275 kms - 06 hrs) with enroute visit of temple town of Pushkar.

On arrival at Jaipur, Transfer to hotel.

In the evening enjoy the rickshaw ride at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur

Day 11: - Jaipur 

Morning visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling

completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period.

Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds,

Afternoon city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Also visit Jantar Mantar.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: - Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri /  Agra

Morning after breakfast drive to Agra(237 kms / 06-07hrs).

En route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Visit the remarkably well-preserve  d, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendor of the Mughal empire at the height of its power.

Upon arrival at Agra, check – in at hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 13: - Agra              

Morning after breakfast proceed for the city sightseeing visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the still of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 year to complete this 'Love Poem in Marble'. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Later on visit Agra fort behind its forbidding red sandstone battlements lie palaces that tell the story of the Mughul Empire. (Taj Mahal Is Closed On Fridays)

Afternoon visit Agra-Fort, behind its forbidding red sandstone battlements lie palaces that tell the story of the Mughal Empire. The most impressive part of the Fort is the Dewan-e-Am, where the Emperor sat on his throne to dispense to his subjects, and the Dewan-e-Khas where he received foreign dignitaries.

Day 14: - Agra / Delhi   Departure              

After breakfast , Transfer to Delhi. (205 Kms / 05 hrs). enrout photo stop at Sikandra.

On arrival at Delhi, transfer to hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 15: - Delhi   Departure              

In time transfer to Delhi Airport to board flight for onward destination.