General Information
Duration:: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Rajasthan India Tour
Day 01: Delhi - Udaipur
Early morning, transfer to the airport for flight to Udaipur an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, the guests will be met & transferred to the hotel. City tour of Udaipur - The tour will cover lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens this small garden made for the queens and the maids, has many fountains and other important figures. The Jagdish Temple this Indo-Aryan Temple made by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 AD, is the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur, with many intricately sculpted idols displaying the fine Indo-Aryan architecture. Finally visit the Pratap Museum The museum houses the old sculptures and inscriptions. One can see the antique paintings of Dewar and the turban worn by prince Khurram (Emperor Shahajahan) on display, which was gifted to Maharana Khazan Singh by Shahjahan. Evening enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola in Udaipur and visit to the City Palace. Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.
Day 02: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Ranakpur Temples.
Ranakpur Temples - the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples situated in the deep secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. Later drive to Jodhpur Gateway to the Thar Desert. Check in at hotel & proceed to visit Meherangarh Fort - Perched on a 150 m high hill its one of the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Also enjoy the tour of Jodhpur, which stands as a testimony to the royal magnificence. Also visit Jaswant Thada - built in the early 1900's as a memorial to Jaswant Singh II, 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03: Jodhpur - Osian - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, (235 kms).Enroute visit Osian.
Osian Desert camp - an oasis in the desert, a great centre of Brahmanical and Jain religions.
After lunch drive to Jaisalmer (235 kms) city is one of India's most beautiful, colorful & fascinating place. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer - check into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed to visit the Rich and beautiful palaces and "Havelis " of Jaisalmer Sonar Kila, Patwon ki haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride in the sand dunes of thar desert . Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05: Jaisalmer - Gajner - Bikaner
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bikaner (300 kms) - enroute visit Gajner. Bikaner named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 06: Bikaner - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (280 kms) "Pink City" of India. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your prebooked hotel. Afternoon proceed to visit City Palace, Royal Palace of Winds & Jaipur. Observatory. Overnight stay in Jaipur Hotel.
Day 07: Jaipur
After breakfast proceed to visit Amber fort where you will have the sheer pleasure to enjoy the Beautiful forts. Later visit the sea shells museum. Day at Leisure.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur - Agra
Drive to Agra "Taj City" of India enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Upon arrival in Agra check-in at your prebooked hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 09: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast proceed to city sight seeing tour visit world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 in memory of his loving queen Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque and the Hall of Public and Private Audience.Visit Itmad-up-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Arrive Delhi transfer to the airport to board flight back home or onward destination.