VIBRANT RAJASTHAN

Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination nonpareil. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler.

Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bundi – Udaipur - Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival meet & greet and escorted to your Hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs & Parliament House - The Government headquarters.

Afternoon take a tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa (270 Kms – 7 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Mandawa: a compact little town of Shekhavati region, on arrival check in at the Hotel. Later afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Mandawa – Nawalgarh - Bikaner (170 Kms – 4 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Bikaner en route visiting Nawalgarh - the town where the finest of the Shekhavati's frescoes can be seen. It's havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli. Later drive to Bikaner - Vale of Serenity, on arrival check in at the Hotel. Evening free to relax. .

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Bikaner

Morning after breakfast proceed to enjoy a visit covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel's milk.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Kms - 7 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Jaisalmer - The Citadel City, on arrival check at the Hotel. Balance day free to relax.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer

Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour visiting Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva - A masterpiece of architectural grandeur.

No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque dunes. Evening you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Jaisalmer – Bishnoi - Jodhpur (330 Kms – 7 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment, en route visiting Bishnoi tribes. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Balance day free to relax.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09 : Jodhpur

Morning after breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing tour visiting Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble, Clock tower - The timely treasure of Jodhpur.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10 : Jodhpur – Bundi (368 Kms – 8 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Bundi - A dream remembered, on arrival check in at the Hotel. Evening proceed to visit Havelis.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 11 : Bundi – Ranakpur - Udaipur (235 Kms – 5 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. On arrival check in the Hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Udaipur

Morning after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of visiting Saheliyon - Ki - Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace - located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in white marble with a double storeyed porch.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur – Pushkar (285 Kms – 7 Hrs Drive)

Today drive to Pushkar - the city of Brahma, on arrival check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 14 : Pushkar – Jaipur (150 Kms – 3 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and proceed for a half day sightseeing tour visiting Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later drive to Jaipur en route visiting Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing. On arrival check in at the Hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Jaipur

Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant’s back. Later in the afternoon proceed for a city tour visiting CityPalace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli - and the Bazaar etc.

Overnight at hotel

Day 16: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (245 Kms – 6 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival proceed for sunset visit to Taj Mahal.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 : Agra – Sikandra – Delhi (210 Kms – 5 Hrs Drive)

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and proceed for a half day sightseeing tour visiting Agra Fort. Later drive to Delhi en route visiting Sikandra. On arrival transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.

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