Royal Rajasthan with The Taj mahal
Destination
Rajasthan & Gujarat
Overview
Folklore of heroism and romance resounds from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colorful culture, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety, lush forests, and varied wildlife - makes it a destination unparalleled. From the bluish town of Jodhpur to the mesmerizing lakes of Udaipur & Pushkar, and the vibrant markets of Jaipur. With intricately carved architectures of ancient Havelis, forts, palaces, and rich and exotic culture, Rajasthan is an ocean of places to explore. The land of turbans, moustache, ghoonghat, and camels, Rajasthan, is an unparalleled tourist destination when it comes to culture and heritage tourism in India. Brace yourself for heart-warming hospitality, luxurious stays, and unforgettable experiences.
Tour Attractions
- Delhi city tour including rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Humayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar
- Haveli Tour in Mandawa
- Golden Fort, Jaisalmer: a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Venice of the East, Udaipur, ‘the city of lakes’, is admired for its fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, and gardens, among many more
- Tiger safaris at Ranthambore National Park
- UNESCO World Heritage site: Amer Fort, and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
- Visit to the World Wonder: Taj Mahal, Agra
- UNESCO World heritage site: Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Tour Plan
Upon your arrival in Delhi, you are welcomed, assisted by the local representative, and transferred to the pre-booked hotel. Check in & later visit Akshardham Temple and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, start your full day tour with Old Delhi: visit to Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India, followed by a visit to the Chandani Chowk for the ambiance of an oriental, crowded bazaar, taking a rickshaw ride to the Red Fort. Visit Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Followed by a drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President’s Residence, and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb: the first garden-style tomb of India, the Lotus temple, and Qutub Minar. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa. On arrival, check in at the hotel & explore Mandawa Havelis. These Havelis have an intriguing collection of the most vividly colorful frescoes that are intricate and exude an old-world charm. Some of them are the Murmuria Haveli, Chokhani Haveli, Bansidhar Newatia Haveli, and various others. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner. On arrival, check in at the hotel & visit the famous old fort of Bikaner called Junagarh fort & the Maharaja Ganga Singh Museum, and the famous Rat Temple located in Deshnok. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. It takes nearly 5 ½ hrs to reach Jaisalmer and upon arrival check in at the hotel, visit Gadisar Lake in the evening and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit famous Golden Fort (only living fort in Rajasthan) and Jain Mandir within the Fort; followed by a visit to some famous havelis of Jaisalmer such as Patwon ki haveli, and Salim Singh ki haveli, Museum at Mandir Palace; later visit Bada bagh (a Royal cemetery) followed by visiting the desert village camp and here you will enjoy the desert safari and witness the sun set against the Sand Dunes. Folk dance performance followed by dinner and overnight at the camp.
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur; on arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit Meherangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. This impressive fort can be viewed from any point in Jodhpur. Close to this fort is a pure white marble cenotaph - Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph & overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum & Mandore Garden. Later, drive to Udaipur – the City of Lakes; on arrival, check in at the hotel and stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, embark on a tour of Udaipur, which includes the wondrous City Palace – a white marble palace complex built during the Rajput rule. It is a blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, European, and Chinese architecture, followed by Jagdish Temple. Take a boat ride in scenic Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir Island, fringed with hills, palaces, havelis, ghats, embankments, and temples, as well as spectacular city views. Head to the Sahelion Ki Bari, an ornamental garden complete with fountains and marble kiosks, followed by a folk dance show (subject to availability of time) in the city and Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh). Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore. On arrival, check in at the hotel and stay overnight at the hotel.
Get up early in the morning and visit the Ranthambore National Park for a morning safari. Get back to the hotel for breakfast & enjoy the activities available at the resort. After lunch, visit the National Park again. The park safari is done through open jeeps or Canters for approx 3-4 hrs. If you are lucky enough you can see tigers, leopards, sloth bear, sambhar etc. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Visit Nahargarh Fort, set on Aravali mountain ranges offers the magnificent sight of sunset where you can see the sky dipped in breathtaking colors! Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, start a full-day Jaipur (the Pink City) sightseeing tour. Visit the Amer Fort, dating back to the 16th century, which displays private halls, pavilions, former private chambers of the King, and royal Rajput women. Enjoy an Elephant ride/ jeep ride here. . Later, visit Jal Mahal this is one of the most photographed buildings in Jaipur. The palace appears to float in the center of Lake Mansagar followed by a visit to the City Palace which consists of former private and public chambers, silver vessels, courtyards, gateways, private chambers of the King and lot more followed by the Hawa Mahal - a five-storey palace popularly known for its intricately-designed 953 windows adorned with spectacular latticework. Later visit Patrika Gate, followed by Galta Ji monkey Temple, and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Agra. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri. Resume your journey to Agra. On arrival, check in at the hotel & later visit Mehtab Bagh and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal and be left speechless when getting a closer look at the marble exterior. Later visit Agra Fort, containing the pearl mosque – the rusty and majestic red sandstone fort of Agra stands on the bank of River Yamuna; Later drive to Delhi airport for your homebound journey.
