Classical Rajasthan Travel (19 Days / 18 Nights)

Destinations covered in this itinerary:
  1. Delhi
  2. Agra
  3. Bharatpur
  4. Jaipur
  5. Mandawa
  6. Khimsar
  7. Jaisalmer
  1. Osian
  2. Jodhpur
  3. Rohet
  4. Ranakpur
  5. Kumbalgarh
  6. Udaipur
  7. Delhi

lotus temple  
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Capital of modern India "The Heart of India". Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!. Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Jama Masjid
Day 02: DELHI-AGRA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, combined sightseeing tour of the famous historical sights in Old & New Delhi, visiting the Raj Ghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past the Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan; visit Jama Mosque - the largest mosque in India; visit the Qutab Minar (72 m high) - one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. End the tour with a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President's Residence. Latter drive on to Agra (203 Kms -5 Hrs) Arrive Agra and check-in at HOTEL Agra - The ancient city once the capital of Mughal empire in the 16th and 17th century, depicting a gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture. Housing one of seven wonder's of the World, the marble symphony of Shah Jahan "The Taj Mahal". Discover the dazzling creations of their craftsmen in other architectural marvels in Agra, the quintessential Mughal city. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Fatehpursikri  
Day 03: AGRA-FATEHPURSIKRI-BHARATPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, we will experience the TAJ MAHAL (closed on Fridays). An extravagant marble monument of love, built by Shah Jahan in 1653 as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. We will also visit Agra Fort, the original red sandstone fort built by Akbar in 1565, whose maze of courtyard, mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Later drive from Agra to Bharatpur (56 Kms-1:30 Hr) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585, now glows in its magnificent past. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), set in the south wall. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570.
Arrive and check-in at HOTEL Bharatpur (Ghana), once the former hunting preserve of the royal family of Bharatpur, the sanctuary is now home to storks and nearly every other kind of bird imaginable. You'll see more than 250 different species nesting on the tops of trees and along the roadside, as well as snakes, lizards, exotic fish and monkeys. Lucky visitors can spot the rare Siberian Crane that migrates to this preserve annually. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 jaipur
Day 04: BHARATPUR-JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning proceed to Park to view Bird Life Latter drive from Bharatpur to Jaipur (180 Kms 4:30Hrs) Arrive Jaipur and Check-in at HOTEL Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan, this picturesque city is a symphony in pink, a color which symbolises hospitality in Rajput culture. Built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century it is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses and dotted with fairy tale palaces. Ambling camels and brightly dressed peasants, reflect Jaipur's desert heritage while teeming markets display a profusion of handlooms and crafts. Come visit the city of love, legends and lore. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Jaipur  
Day 05: JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Amer Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kaisshawah rulers. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Tour the chamber and hallways of the palace which are famous for their design and decorations. This unique capital of the erstwhile warrior kings is a must on every tourist itinerary to the state. Also stop by for a Photo session of HAWA MAHAL(PALACE OF WINDS) Afternoon you tour the walled city of Jaipur a shopper's paradise famous for handicrafts, jewellery and list goes on……. You also visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. The Hawa Mahal, the intriguing "Palace of Winds" is really a facade built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Visit the City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style and its museums an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Mandawa
Day 06: JAIPUR-MANDAWA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning depart from Jaipur to Mandawa (143 kms 3:30 Hrs) Arrive Mukandgarh and Check-in at HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful architecture of the surroundings. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 07: MANDAWA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning and Afternoon, sightseeing tour of the town of Mandawa & Nawalgarh, which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows, leads to the bazaar. You can wander through the streets, where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Jaisalmer  
Day 08: MANDAWA-KHIMSAR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Mandawa to Khimsar (275 Kms 7 hrs) enroute visiting Nagaur Fort Arrive Khimsar and Check-in at ROYAL CASTLE KHIMSAR. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 09: KHIMSAR - JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive from Khimsar to Jaisalmer enroute visiting PHALODHI-a small little town on the Jaisalmer Highway offers a befitting lifestyle of typical Rajasthani Village. The town also has an Old Jain temple with beautiful Mirror work on the walls. There is a point on the right side of inside the temple, which gets the Sun Light. The source of Sunlight is not known.
Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in at the Hotel Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is a visual delight. Wander through its lanes and discover the "Havelies" with delicately carved stone facades. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Jaisalmer
Day 10: JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning we begin our tour from "The Jaisalmer Fort", built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the fort crowns 80 meter high Trikuta hill.
We also visit the "Havelis", wealthy merchants built these exquisite havelis with profusely - carved stone facades. The famous ones are The Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli. Other attractions includes Ganga Sagar Tank and Museum, once the water supply of city, housing many small temples and shrines. A wide variety of water birds flock here in winter. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the town. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 11: JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning excursion to Khuri. Khuri is a village 40 kms south west of Jaisalmer, out in the desert, in the touchy area near the Pakistan border. It is a delightfully peaceful place with houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns on Persian carpets - Take a camel ride on the sand dunes to view the sun set. Afternoon free at leisure in town. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Rohet  
Day 12: JAISALMER-OSIAN-JODHPUR-ROHET
Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (300 Kms 7/8 Hrs) enroute visiting OSIAN-67 kms from Jodhpur towards the north-west, Osian has 16 Jain and Vaishnava temples dating back from 8th to 11th centuries, representing the grandeur of Indian temple architecture. All the sixteen temples are within the outer limit of the village. Also visit Mandore Gardens - the ancient capital of the State of Marwar. The cenotaphs of the former rulers are imposing and architecturally remarkable. On arrival at Jodhpur visit Morning the Fort, rising up a hilly scrap, built on the advice of a hermit, which overlooks the city. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces, which have been added by a set of successive rulers. Drive on to Rohet to Check-In at Hotel ROHETGARH. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Ranakpur
Day 13: ROHET
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive to a Bishnoi Village in Jeep and witness the simple but colorful living of the Rajasthani people living in the village. You will also see the temples and other places of worship. Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 14: ROHET-RANAKPUR-KUMBALGARH
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Rohet to Kumbalgarh (170 Kms 3-4 hrs) enroute visiting Ranakpur, which has one of the biggest Jain temples in India. Within the complex are two other Jain temples.Drive on to Kumbalgarh, arrive and Check-in at HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Kumbalgarh  
Day 15: KUMBALGARH-UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning sightseeing of Kumbalgarh Fort Built by Rana Kumbha in mid-15th century. It has its significance of being the birth place of Maharana Pratap. Latter drive from Kumbalgarh to Udaipur (85 Kms 02 hrs) Arrive Udaipur and Check-in at Hotel. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Udaipur
Day 16: UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, sightseeing tour of Udaipur. This is possibly the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Begin the tour with a visit to the City Palace. At this palace complex, you will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple and the local folk museum. Afternoon, we enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. One would get an interesting view of the Dhobi (laundry) ghats. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - a lovely island palace in the middle of the lake. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 17: UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Vehicle at disposal to visit Jaisamand or Tribal Area. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Udaipur  
Day 18: UDAIPUR - DELHI
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: UDAIPUR at 1520 hours by 9W-708
Ar: DELHI at 1630 hours Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL.

  Flight
Day 19: DELHI-ABROAD
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:Lv: Delhi by International Flight.

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Essential Rajasthan (16 Days / 15 Nights)

Destinations covered in this itinerary:
  1. Delhi
  2. Mandawa
  3. Bikaner
  4. Jaisalmer
  5. Jodhpur
  6. Mount Abu
  1. Ranakpur
  2. Udaipur
  3. Pushkar
  4. Jaipur
  5. Agra
  6. Delhi

India Gate  
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to Hotel (where accommodation is reserved from previous night for immediate occupancy). Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 02: DELHI
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting The Jama Mosque built in 1650 AD after which you will take a rickshaw ride through the fabled Chandni Chowk (Moonlight square) which is the main areae of the old city. Also visit the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, which is famous for its delicately carved inlaid and Royal chambers. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat - where the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated (1948 AD), Feroze Shah Kotla (1345 AD) - ruins of the oldest fortress and also the Ashoka pillar (300 BC). Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting Humayun's Tomb (1565 AD), aptly called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD), the Qutab Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. Nearby amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque stands the Iron pillar which, has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings (1921-30 AD) and Birla (Laxmi Narayan) temple (1938 AD) and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Mandawa
Day 03: DELHI-MANDAWA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive from Delhi to Mandawa. (260 KMS/6 HRS). On arrival check-in at : HOTEL Afternoon sightseeing tour of the town Mandawa which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leeds to the bazaar. DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Bikaner  
Day 04: MANDAWA-BIKANER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Mandawa to Bikaner 190 kms/4 hrs. In the afternoon we begin our tour from the "Junagarh Fort". Also visit the fascinating "Karni Mata Temple" in Deshnok, an incarnation of Durga. The huge silver gate and marble carvings donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh, leads you into the sea of swarming rodents who are considered auspicious. Devotees make offering to the rats. (closed on Sunday). OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 05: BIKANER-JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (340 Kms /7-8 hrs)Arrive Jaisalmer and Check-in at Hotel. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Jaisalmer
Day 06: JAISALMER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gadhi Sagar Tank. Afternoon excursion to Khuri. Khuri is a village 40 kms south west of Jaisalmer, out in the desert, in the touchy area near the Pakistan border. It is a delightfully peaceful place with houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns on Persian carpets - Take a camel ride on the sand dunes to view the sun set. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Jaisalmer  
Day 07: JAISALMER-JODHPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. (308 kms/6 hrs) On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Later sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwa. Also visit Mandore - the ancient capital of the State of Marwar. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Jodhpur
Day 08: JODHPUR-MOUNT ABU
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Jodhpur to Mount Abu (244 kms 6 hrs) Arrive Mount Abu and Check-in at HOTEL. Afternoon, city sightseeing tour of Mount Abu. Here you will visit the Dilwara Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Nakki Lake, Gaumukh Temple, Sun-set Point, Achelgarh, Guru Shikhar, Shri Raghunathji Temple Gardens and Parks, Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Ranakpur  
Day 09: MOUNT ABU-RANAKPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Mount Abu to Ranakpur (188 kms-05 hrs) Arrive Ranakpur and check-in at HOTEL MAHARANI BAGH ORCHID RETREAT Latter visit Ranakpur temples, which has one of the biggest Jain temples in India. The Ranakpur complex lies in a remote and peaceful valley of the Aravalli ranges. Chaumukha (the four-faced temple), is dedicated to Adinath. Built in 1439, this huge, beautifully crafted and well-kept marble complex has 29 halls, supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are alike. Within the complex are two other Jain temples. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Udaipur
Day 10: RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning depart from Ranakpur to Udaipur (90 kms 2:30 hrs) Arrive Udaipur and Check-in at HOTEL. In the morning, we begin our tour with a visit to the City Palace. At this palace complex, we will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Visit Temple of the Sun God, with its erotic sculptures. We also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple and local folk Museum. In the late afternoon, we enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. One would get an interesting view of the Dhobi (laundry) ghats. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - a lovely island palace in the middle of the lake. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Pushkar  
Day 11: UDAIPUR-PUSHKAR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Udaipur to Pushkar(284 kms 7:30 Hrs). Arrive Pushkar and Check-in at HOTEL PUSHKAR RESORTS. Rest of the day at leisure. DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 12: PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning visit Pushkar- Pushkar lies 11 kms northwest of Ajmer on the other side of Nag Pahar. Continue your drive to Jaipur (150 kms 3:45 Hrs) Arrive Jaipur and Check-In at HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Jaipur
Day 13: JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Amer Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur. Afternoon you tour the walled city of Jaipur a shopper's paradise famous for handicrafts, jewellery and list goes on……. You also visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. The Hawa Mahal, the intriguing "Palace of Winds" is really a facade built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Visit the City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style and its museums an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armoury. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Fatehpursikri  
Day 14: JAIPUR-AGRA
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast, you will drive from Jaipur to Agra (221 kms/6 hours) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585, now glows in its magnificent past. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), set in the south wall. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570. Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

 Agra
Day 15: AGRA-DELHI
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, experience the TAJ MAHAL (closed on Fridays) - one of the seven wonders of the world. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal, Also visit Agra Fort, whose maze of courtyard, mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.Afternoon drive from Agra to Delhi (203 kms 5 hrs) Arrive Delhi and check-in at HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Flight  
Day 16: DELHI-ABROAD
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, combined sightseeing tour of the famous historical sights in Old & New Delhi, visiting the Raj Ghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past the Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan; visit Jama Mosque - the largest mosque in India; visit the Qutab Minar (72 m high) - one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. End the tour with a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President's Residence. Check-out 1200 Hrs Evening Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for Lv: DELHI.

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