Rajasthan in the local language means the land of Kings, which Rajathsn actually was once. Now the largest state of India, Rajasthan was dotted with small and big kingdoms all around. The Kings here built beautiful palaces and massive forts as per their needs. Even the traders and the local people of Rajasthan built houses which are worth watching.
This fascinating tour will take you to the most exciting of the places in Rajasthan. Combined with Delhi and Agra, it becomes an awesome combination.
Day 1: Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi, our office representative will meet you at the airport.He shall take you to the hotel and help you check in. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra
Post breakfast at the hotel in the morning transfer to Agra. The spanish speaking guide will meet you at the lobby before departure. Agra is the city famous for its impeccable and breath taking monuments which also includes the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>. Most of these were built during the Mughal reign.
Upon arrival at Agra, check in at the hotel. Lunch will be on your own. Later transfer to visit the Taj and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A10','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">The Agra Fort</a>. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 built this magnificent monument as a memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel.
Later visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A10','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">The Agra Fort</a>; built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign.
Evening free to visit the city and the market place.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Agra
After lunch drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation.Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
Post breakfast in the morning, transfer to visit the old city oon the outskirts of jaipur. The tall fort of Amber stands the testimony to the royalty. Climb the fort in a royal style on the back of the elephants.
Later back to Jaipur and visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> where one part of the palace is still occupied by the erstwhile kings. Also visit the observatory built by one of the kings who was interested in astronomy. The observatory nearly 200 years old still teles the exact time and predictions.
Evening free to visit the local handicrafts showrooms and the jewelery show rooms
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast travel to Mandawa, a town in the region Shekahawati. Mandawa is one of the best example in the region for its wonderfully painted havelis and palaces. Yuo can also take a camel ride at mandawa to see the sun set on the sand dunes. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur
POst breakfast in the morning transfer to Bikaner. Bikaner, heart of west Rajasthan is known as the 'Tapo bhoomi' of great sages and saints, since pre-historic times. The holy rivers of Saraswati and Drishadwati used to flow in this region. Archaeologists believe that the great Indian desert, of which Bikaner is a part, was once an ocean. A belief which stands substantiated by the presence of sedimentary layers of various kinds of the precious clay, bajri etc.
Upon arri val visit the Janagrh fort and the Karni Mata temple, famous for its rats. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur - Mandawa
Post breakfast at the hotel transfer to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer a beautiful city with harsh climatic conditions is located in the heart of the Thar Desert. Rightly called the museum city Jaisalmer involves vivid visions of valor, chivalry and love.
The city is known as the Golden city due the colour of the sand found in the region.
Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Later take a round about of the city and visit the Golden fort. The once invincible fort gives you a wonderful view of the sun set.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Mandawa
POst breakfast in the morning visit the various <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AD3','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Havelis</a> in the region. As this was the ancient spice route and hence the culture and trade is still rich here. Later transfer more inside the desert to stay at the deser safari Camp. A teneted accommodation in the middle of the desert.
Enjoy a realxed day and in the evening take a camel ride to visit the sand dunes.
Evening is joyful with the folk dances and special bon fire and dinner to be served.
Overnight at the camps.
Day 9: Mandawa - Bikaner
Post breakfast in the morning transfer to Jodhpur, down south of Rajasthan. Upon arrival check in at hotel and rest.
Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is situated on the western border of India, on the edge of the Thar desert. Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation, towers a 120 mtr high fort above the plain. It overlooks the city. The old city is surrounded by a wall with 8 gates for the entrance. The new city is settled around this walled area.
Later visit the visit the impressive Mehrangarh Forts, from where one can have breathtaking view of the "blue city".
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Bikaner
Post breakfast at the hotel in the morning, transfer to visit Udaipur, known as the lake city of Rajasthan.
The city of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>, Udaipur, is perhaps one of the most beautiful and romantic cities of India. In contrast with its desert neighbourhood, it stands out with its enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>, gardens, temples surrounded by hills and mountains. It is an oasis of colour in the stark arid region and so indeed is the Venice of east.
Upon arrival check in at the hotel and rest. In the evening visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'SKB','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Sahelion ki Bari</a>. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
If Jaipur is study in pink, then Udaipur is vision in white. The city of dawn, surrounded by the ancient Aravali mountains and set on the edge of three <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>, is a brilliant Kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>, palaces and temples.
Post breakfast visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> and the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a>. take a boat ride on <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a>. Later visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ELG','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Eklingji</a> and Nagda temples on the outskirts of the city.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Jaisalmer
Post an early breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport to take flight back to Delhi.
Upon arrival at Delhi transfer for sightseeing of the city. Delhi apart from being the capital of this vast subcontinent has been ruled over the centuries by various dynasties. Each of the rulers have left behind a wonderful monuments only adding glory to the city.
Visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7K','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Qutub Minar</a>, the tallest man made minaret in India. Also visit the impressive <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a> and pay homage to the martyrs of the workd war I. Drive pass the magnificent <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a>, President's House and the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a>. last but not the least visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LTE','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lotus Temple</a>.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Jaisalmer
Early morning transfer to the international airport to take flight for onward destination.
