Rajasthan is a lively, exotic state where custom
and royal glory meets within the riot of colors touching the gigantic
backdrop of sand and desert. The state has an unusual diversity in its
entire forms people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners,
dialects, cuisine and physiography. The land is endowed with
invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and
heritage, beauty and natural resources. The land is also affluent in
music, Dance, Art & Craft and Adventure, a land that never ceases to
intrigue & enchant. There is a haunting air of romance, about the
state, which is palpable in its every corner. This abode of kings is
one of the most exotic locales for tourist world over. The state has
not only survived in all its ethnicity but owes its charisma and color
to its enduring traditional way of life. A visit to this amazing land
will leave a lasting charm on your mind.
Day 0: Departure from U.K
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI - On arrival at Delhi our representative
meets you at the airport and assists you till your check in process at
the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI - Today we take you on a guided sightseeing tour
of Old Delhi.This is the 17th century walled city earlier known as
Shah Jahanabad. See the great Jama Masjid considered the principal
mosque of Old Delhi. Jama Masjid was built in the year 1656 AD by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is the largest and most popular mosque
of India. Next take a walk or rickshaw ride down the famous Chandi
Chowk market. This was the marketplace of Shah Jahanabad. Presently it
is a picturesque bazaar located very near the Red Fort. The Red Fort
was built in the year 1648 by Shah Jahan.In New Delhi, visit the Raj
Ghat, memorial of India's Father of the Nation, the great Mahatma
Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of
Gandhi's cremation, where he last stood before being shot on 31
January 1948. Next, drive past India Gate which is a memorial built in
the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World
War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these
wars are inscribed on the walls of this gate. Your next destination
will be the President's House, the official residence of the President
of India built in the year 1931. Until 1950 the President's Building
was known as Viceroy's House and served as the residence of the
Governor-General of British India.Also visit the Humayun's Tomb, a
memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. This
complex is a World Heritage Site and is the first example of this type
of Mughal architecture in India. Next, visit Qutub Minar which was
built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m)
brick minaret in the world and an important example of Indo-Islamic
Architecture. Qutub Minar is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.Optional - You can opt to see the Light & Sound Show at the Red
Fort. Have dinner at Chor Bizarre. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI - MANDAWA - After breakfast drive to Mandawa. En
route Mandawa visit Jhunjhunu. Upon reaching Mandawa our
representative assist you in your check in process at the hotel. Stay
overnight at the hotel.In the heart of the Shekhawati region of
Rajasthan lies the beautiful small town of Mandawa, popular throughout
the state for its forts and havelis. This town is situated in the
north Indian state of Rajasthan around 190 km away from Jaipur, the
capital of Rajasthan.The fort town of Mandawa is well connected with
the other places of the region through a good network of roads. Like
most of the other places in north India, Mandawa too has extreme
climatic conditions. The summers can be very hot with the mercury
touching 40.5°C, whereas winters can be chilly and the temperature can
fall below 10°C. The best season to visit this place is winter i.e.
October to March. The compact and busy little market town of Mandawa
was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant merchant
families of the region. Though with time these architectural
extravaganzas faced ignorance, their attraction did not fade away and
today also these are some of the major attractions for the tourists
visiting Rajasthan.
DAY 04 : MANDAWA - BIKANER - After breakfast take a walking
sightseeing tour of Mandawa Village. Then drive to Bikaner where our
representative assists you in your check in process at the hotel. The
evening is with you for leisure activities. Stay overnight at the
hotel.This royal walled medieval city dates back to 1486 AD and lies
on the northern point of the triangle of desert cities. It was founded
by Prince Bika Rathore and therefore came to be known as Bikaner. Bika
was the eldest son of the founder of the Jodhpur - Rao Jodha. Bikaner
was well protected from its enemies by the harsh deserts. It was also
a major trade centre as it was located on the ancient caravan route
which linked Central Asia and North India with Gujarat seaports.
Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a
seven Km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts
and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, bear
testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Undulating
lanes, colourful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner
and interesting tourist place.
DAY 05 : BIKANER - JAISALMER - After breakfast take a tour of
Bikaner visiting the Bikaner Fort, the Lalgarh Palace and the Deshnoke
Temple. In the afternoon drive to Jaisalmer. En-route Jaisalmer visit
the Pokhran Fort. On reaching Jaisalmer our representative will assist
you in your check in process at the hotel. You have the evening for
leisure activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 : JAISALMER - After having breakfast you get the full
day for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Manak Chowk,
Havelies, Gadisar Lake and the colourful markets. In the afternoon go
for an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes. In the evening take a camel safari
and enjoy the sun set at sand dunes. Then drive back to Jaisalmer and
check into a hotel. Our representative will assist you till your check
in process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.Jaisalmer was
founded by Prince Jaisal Bhatti. It is located deep inside the Thar
Desert. 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.
These beautiful Havelis were built by Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants.
DAY 07 : JAISALMER - JODHPUR - After having breakfast, drive to
Jodhpur. En-route Jodhpur visit Mandore. Reaching Jodhpur, check into
a hotel. Our representative will assist you till your check in process
at the hotel. Have the evening for leisure activities. Stay overnight
at the hotel. Jodhpur was once the capital of the strong and powerful
kingdom of Marwar, Rajasthan's largest princely state. In medieval
era, Jodhpur lay on the trade route between Central Asia and the ports
of Gujarat. Due to this it became a major trade centre during the 16th
century. Presently the city has a population of over six hundred
thousand and is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan.
Jodhpur still thrives on textile and craft business.
DAY 08 : JODHPUR - UDAIPUR - After breakfast take a sightseeing
tour of Jodhpur city. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the Jaswant Thada and
the Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the afternoon drive to Udaipur. On
reaching Udaipur check into a hotel. Our representative will assist
you till your check in process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 09 : UDAIPUR - In the morning take a boat ride at Lake
Pichola. Next visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Saheliyon ki
Bari (Gardens of the maids of Honor). In the evening check into a
hotel. Our representative will assist you till your check in process
at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.Udaipur is situated 1900
feet above the sea level in the Aravali Hills. This beautiful city was
founded by Maharaja Udai Singh in 1559 AD and is named after him. One
of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the
city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and
the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert.
DAY 10 : UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR - After having breakfast, drive to
Pushkar. En-route Pushkar, visit the Elkingi temple and the Nagda
temple. These are a group of Jain Temples. Reaching Pushkar, check
into a hotel. Our representative will assist you till your check in
process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.Pushkar is a town in
Rajasthan which is very famous for Hindu religious centres. It houses
various sacred temples. Pushkar is located on the shores of Pushkar
Lake and has five main temples along with other small temples. It has
almost 52 ghats. Pushkar is approximately at an elevation of 1673
feet. Reaching Pushkar is easy as the town has good road connectivity.
The Sanganer Airport of Jaipur is nearest to Pushkar. The closest
railway station is at Ajmer. October to March is the best time to
visit Pushkar as during this time of the year the weather remains
comparatively cooler.
DAY 11 : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR - The morning is free for you to
explore the temples and Ghats of Pushkar. In the afternoon visit Ajmer
(Tomb of a Sufi saint). Next, drive to Jaipur. Reaching Jaipur, check
into the hotel. Our representative will assist you till your check in
process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 12 : 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. Our representative will assist you till your check in process
at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.Capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur,
was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1728 A.D. It is also called
Pink City because most houses in this city are pink coloured. The city
is surrounded by thick walls 20 feet high and 9 feet wide having eight
gates. Ajmeri gate and the Sanganeri gate in the south, Chand Pole
gate in the west and the Ghat Darwaja in the east are some of the main
gates of Jaipur. The city is surrounded by hills on all sides except
the southwest. Forts and temples can be seen on the hills.
DAY 13 : JAIPUR - AGRA - After breakfast drive to Agra en-route
stoppage at Fatehpur Sikri. On arriving Agra check into a Hotel. Our
representative will assist you till your check in process at the
hotel. In the evening visit Taj Mahal and enjoy the sunset. Stay
overnight at the hotel.Agra is famous for being the home to one of the
Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural
splendour of the Moslems, the forts and the palaces is a vivid
reminder of the opulence of Mughal Empire of which Agra was the
capital between the 16th and early 17th centuries.Agra was founded by
Raja Badal Singh around 1475 A.D. However the mention of Agraban in
the Mahabharata suggests that it has been the sister of Matura, an
ancient city in the vicinity, from a very early period. Sikandar Lodi
made this place his capital when the Lodis ruled North India. But
according to an ancient legend, the name of Agra is derived from Agra
vans. An Agra van is one of the twelve groves of Brijmandala where
teenager Lord Krishna is said to have sported with his companions.
Situated on the banks of Yamuna, this town was chosen by the emperor
Babar as a base for the Mughals.
DAY 14 : AGRA - DELHI - In the morning visit the Red Fort, the
Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb and the Sikandra. Later in the evening drive to
Delhi. Then check into a hotel and stay overnight at the hotel. Our
representative will assist you till your check in process at the
hotel.
DAY 15 : DELHI - DEPARTURE - Reach the International airport to
board the flight for onward destination.
