RAJASTHAN INBOUND



15 DAYS



DAY 01



Arrive Delhi





Arrive in Delhi at the airport, upon your clearing the customs, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the reserved hotel for check-in. Rest of the day remains free for you.


Overnight in Delhi hotel



DAY 02



Delhi





Today you will have a full day tour in Delhi. First we will guide you to the old Delhi to visit the largest and best known mosque in India - Jama Masjid. Then walk through the Chandi Chowk, one of the busiest old bazaars in India, or take a rickshaw ride to reach the old Red Fort. It is a good place to see the history and culture of India. After that you turn to New Delhi. You will visit Raj Ghat. It is a black marble platform to memorize the Father of the Nation - Mahatma Gandhi. After driving pass the India Gate, you will reach the President's House. Following that, you will also see the Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar.


Overnight in Delhi hotel



DAY 03



Delhi - Mandawa





After driving about 280 kilometers, we will arrive in Mandawa, a small town in the heart of the semi-arid shekhawati region. It is known for havelis (mansions) and most of all here are ruins only. Mandawa once was one of the most important passages in Silk Road. The Fort of Mandawa was built in 18th century and from then on many merchants settled and constructed a lot of havelis embellished with distinctive frescos on the walls. With the found of new port cities, merchant families emigrated and leave their old settlement dilapidated. Now some of havelis converted to hotels, but there still retains the charms of a bygone era.


Overnight in Mandawa hotel



DAY 04



Mandawa - Bikaner





Today you will have a full day tour in Delhi. First we will guide you to the old Delhi to visit the largest and best known mosque in India - Jama Masjid. Then walk through the Chandi Chowk, one of the busiest old bazaars in India, or take a rickshaw ride to reach the old Red Fort. It is a good place to see the history and culture of India. After that you turn to New Delhi. You will visit Raj Ghat. It is a black marble platform to memorize the Father of the Nation - Mahatma Gandhi. After driving pass the India Gate, you will reach the President's House. Following that, you will also see the Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar.


Overnight in Delhi hotel



DAY 05



Bikaner - Jaisalmer





After breakfast, visit the Junagarh Fort. It houses many beautiful and richly decorated palaces, temples and pavilions. There is also a small museum displaying many rare illuminated manuscripts, jewelry, jars, carpets, weapons etc.


The next destination is Jaisalmer, 325 kilometers and 6 hours driving time. It is also named "Golden City of India" as the yellow sand and yellow sandstone used in almost all the architectures of the city giving a yellowish hue to the city and its surround area.


Overnight in Jaisalmer hotel



DAY 06



Jaisalmer





Today we schedule the old town of Jaisalmer for you. Jaisalmer's medieval fortress and the walled township make it a popular tourist destination in India. It is the only living fort in India. Some of the citizens still live inside the fort. Jaisalmer boasts many lovely havelis, palaces and beautifully sculptured Jain Temples. We especially introduce the magnificent Patwon Ki Haveli. It was built by a very wealthy merchant. It is the most exquisite and grand haveli in Jaisalmer. After that we will drive about 40 kilometers to Sam to have a camel safari on the Sand Dunes of Sam at sunset.


Overnight in Jaisalmer hotel



DAY 07



Jaisalmer - Jodhpur





After breakfast, we will transfer you to another bustling desert city Jodhpur, which was formerly the seat of a Princely state, named after its founder Rao Jodha. It is also known as "Blue City" as the blue-painted houses around the massive Mehrangarh Fort. Now it is the second largest city in Rajiasthan.


Overnight in Jodhpur hotel



DAY 08



Jodhpur - Udaipur via Ranakpur





Today have a half day tour in Jodhpur. First visit the Mehrangarh Fort situated in a 125 meters high hill. There are a number of attractions within the fort. Then visit the Fort museum and Jaswant Thada. Lying to the west of the fort complex, Jaswant Thada is a cluster of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. It was built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. There are also many portraits of Jodhpur rulers.


After finishing the visit of Jodhpur, we will travel to Udaipur via Randakpur. En route see some marvelously carved Jain temples in Ranakpur, and then continue driving to Udaipur, a beautiful city with palaces mirrored in the lake and the narrow lanes flanked by bright gardens, stalls, temples etc.


Overnight in Udaipur hotel



DAY 09



Udaipur





This day you will have a full day to tour highlights in Udaipur including City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Jaddish Temple and the beautiful Lake Pichola.


There is a series of palaces standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola. By visiting them, you will get the best overview on the city and the lake. Shelion Ki Bari is a garden built for a princess and her maids. Inside the garden, you will find lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant shaped fountains. Jagdish Temple is the largest temple with noteworthy sculpted images in Udaipur. Then take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. You will enjoy the beauty of the lake surrounded by hills, palaces, temples and embankments and there are also two palaces on the lake.


Overnight in Udaipur hotel



DAY 10



Udaipur - Pushkar





The next small town is Pushkar, 200 kilometers away from Udaipur. With many bathing ghats and temples, Pushar is one of the five sacred pilgrimage sites for devoted Hindus. It is also famous for its annual fair combining animal fair and religious fair together. Upon arrival, you will have a half day tour in Pushkar. Visit the Brahma Temple, where holds a festival dedicated to Lord Brahma and large number of pilgrims visit the temple after bathing in the sacred lake.


Overnight in Pushkar hotel.



DAY 11



Pushkar - Jaipur





After breakfast, drive you to Jaipur (160 kilometers/3 hours). Known as the "Pink City", Jaipur is included in the Golden Triangle Tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra. There are a number of forts, monuments, temples, gardens and parks in the city.


Overnight in Jaipur hote



DAY 12



Jaipur





This morning you will first experience the elephant riding up to the Amber Fort on the hilltop. Then take a look at the City Palace, a perfect fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European styles of architecture. It is a unique complex of palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. Next destination is the Jantar Mantar, a collection of astronomical instruments. Nowadays, the local astronomers still use them to predict the weather. The last stop today is the Hawa Mahal, called Palace of Winds in English. As a part of the city palace, Hawa Mahal situated in the business center of Jaipur. Its unique structure with 953 small windows is like a hill decorated with many intricate lattices. Those lattices were used for royal ladies to see the everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe the strict purdah.


Overnight in Jaipur hotel



DAY 13



Jaipur - Agra





On the way of driving to Agra, we will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, also called Ghost Capital. It was the capital of Mughal Empire Akbar's reign in 16th Century. Due to lack of water, this city was abandoned in 1598. Today much of the imperial complex remains largely intact and resembles a ghost town. Then continue driving to Agra, a beautiful city on the banks of Yamuna River.


Overnight in Agra hote



DAY 14



Agra – Delhi





The highlight of Agra is definitely the Tai Mahal. It is the mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jehan. It is said to be the most beautiful and fascinating monument in India. As the symbol of eternal love, Tai Mahal allures a large number of travelers from the globe every year. Then you will visit the Agra Fort, a walled city, just 2.5 kilometers northwest of its sister monument - Tai Mahal. Next tour the Sikadara Akbar's tomb. Later we will drive back to Delhi and check in at the hotel.


Overnight in Delhi hotel



DAY 15



Departure from Delhi





Your memorable tour ends today as we transfer you to the international airport to board your homeward flight. Wish we will serve you in the near future.



Hotels Used



Destination

Hotel Used

No of Night

Delhi

Crown Plaza Mayur Vihar / Hilton Janakpuri / Jaypee Siddharth / Radisson Dwarka

2

Mandawa

Castle Mandawa

1

Bikaner

Laxmi niwas Palace / Gajner Palace

1

Jaisalmar

Fort Rajwada / Gorband Palace

2

Jodhpur

Ajith Bhavan

1

Udaipur

Chunda palace / Radisson blu / Ramada

2

Pushkar

Ananta Resort

1

Jaipur

Radisson / Four Points / Holiday Inn

2

Agra

Four Points / Radisson /Hilton

1

Delhi

Crown Plaza / Hilton Janakpuri / Jaypee Siddharth / Radisson Dwarka

1



Option 2:



Hotels Used



Destination

Hotel Used

No of Night

Delhi

ITC Murya

2

Mandawa

Castle Mandawa

1

Bikaner

Laxmi niwas Palace / HRH Gajner Palace

1

Jaisalmar

Surya Garh

2

Jodhpur

Raas Haveli / Taj Hari Mahal / Welcome Hotel

1

Udaipur

HRH Fateh Prakash / Fateh Garh

2

Pushkar

Amantra Resort

1

Jaipur

ITC Rajputana / Shiv vilas

2

Agra

ITC Mughal

1

Delhi

ITC Murya

1



Option 3:



Budget Heritage hotels to 3* Dlx or 4* hotels



Destination

Hotel Used

No of Night

Delhi

The Park / Hans Plaza

2

Mandawa

Castle Mandawa

1

Bikaner

Lal Garh Palace

1

Jaisalmar

Fort Rajwada

2

Jodhpur

Nirali Dhani / Maru Garh

1

Udaipur

Ram Pratap palace

2

Pushkar

Pushkar Fort / aram Bagh

1

Jaipur

Alsisar Haveli

2

Agra

Jaypee Palace

1

Delhi

The Park / Hans Plaza

1​



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