Explore Rajasthan Tour 14 Days / 13 Nights (starting from INR 21000pp)
Wooded hills and spectacular Lakes, royal Havelis, superb Forts, rich Flora & Fauna, ethnic Culture and Lifestyle make Rajasthan the most sought after states of India. The main cities of Rajasthan include Jaipur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Mandawa and Jodhpur. These destination of princely kingdoms which creates a lifetime memory where you will find the unexpected in a land of magical fantasies – “Rajasthan”.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02
Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the full day sightseeing of New Delhi in the Morning which includes Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar, Purana Qila, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar etc. After having lunch we can proceed for the sightseeing of Old Delhi which includes Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi memorial, Raj Ghat. You also can enjoy the light & sound show at Red Fort in the evening etc.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03
Delhi – Agra
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Agra. On arrival at Agra check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Overnight stay at hotel. Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Agra Fort, which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience).
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04
Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Later continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05
Jaipur
After breakfast go for an excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend the fort on Elephants back. In the afternoon take tour of the city visiting the City palace, the Jantar Mantar (observatory), the Palace of Winds and the Birla temple. In the evening check into a hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 06
Jaipur – Pushkar
After breakfast drive to Pushkar. On arrival Pushkar check-in to the hotel. Evening free to visit surroundings, also evening proceed for Aarti ceremony at Lord Brahma Temple – The temple is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India and remains the most prominent among them. Pushkar in Sanskrit means blue lotus flower. Hindus believe that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar. Pushkar is also famous of their fairs and festivals. Three popular fairs of Pushkar are the Pushkar Fair, Tejaji fair and Nagaur fair and the Pushkar fair – the most happening among them.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07
Pushkar – Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. On arrival Udaipur check-in at hotel. Udaipur the “City of Lakes” is one among the most romantic and most beautiful city of India. It is a lovely land around the blue water lakes, edge of the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white soaked in romance and beauty, Udaipur city of Rajasthan state is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences – an inspiration for the imagination of the painters, poets and writers. Udaipur’s lakes, gardens, temples and narrow lanes scattered with stalls, carry the flavor of heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 08
Udaipur
In the morning take a boat ride at Lake Pichola. Next visit City Palace – It was built by the Maharana Udai Singh as the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan in 1559. Jagdish Temple – Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan. A big tourist attraction, the temple was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-Ji, Saheliyon ki Bari (Gardens of the maids of Honor) and Museum. Evening transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09
Udaipur – Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival at Jodhpur check-in at hotel. Evening free for shopping around the local market. Jodhpur is known as the “Sun City” for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys round the year. It is also referred to as the “Blue City” due to the bright blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles and the fort is bounded by a wall with several gates. Whereas, the city has expanded very much outside the wall over the past several decades.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 10
Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
After breakfast go for a half day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort – Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls, The Jaswant Thada – The Jaswant Thada is an architectural landmark located in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and the Umaid Bhawan Palace – Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the world’s largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family. Afternoon drive to Jaisalmer, On arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 11
Jaisalmer
After breakfast go for full day for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort – Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest forts in the world. It is situated in Jaisalmer city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it derives its name, Manak Chowk, Havelis, Gadisar Lake – Gadisar Lake is one of the most important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Its charm lies in the fact that it was the only source of water for the Jaisalmer city in the olden days, and the colorful markets. In the afternoon go for an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes. In the evening take a camel safari and enjoy the sunset at sand dunes. Later drive back to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer was founded by Prince Jaisal Bhatti. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Centuries ago Jaisalmer’s strategic position on the camel train routes brought its locals enormous wealth which they spent in building intricately carved palaces and temples in golden-yellow sandstone. These fortresses of Jaisalmer also known as Havelis of Jaisalmer are like a mirage in the barren Thar Desert. On either side of the narrow lanes of Jaisalmer are the sandstone havelis, made up with stone carvings, screen windows, delicate pavilions and balconies.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 12
Jaisalmer – Bikaner
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bikaner. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon excursion to Bikaner visiting Bikaner Fort, the Lalgarh Palace & Camel breeding farm.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 13
Bikaner – Mandawa
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to mandawa. On arrival at Mandawa check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Mandawa. Walk through the Shekhawati region, which was the bhold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Besides the cenotaphs, wells, forts and temples the majority of frescoes are painted on the walls and gateways of Havelis. The havelis are mansion of a unique residential architectural style that evolved around courtyards to serve the purpose of family security, privacy for the women as also protecting the inhabitants from the long, harsh summers. The enormous Havelis with fascinating murals built by the wealthy Rajasthani merchants (“Marwaris”) in the 19th century.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 14
Mandawa – Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Delhi international airport to connect flight for onward destination.