Rajasthan Tour
Delhi--Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
On arrival at the New Delhi Airport, you'll be met and transferred to the hotel. Spend the balance of the day at your own leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Start your day with a half day sightseeing tour of New Delhi that is going to take you to some of the famous historical attractions of this capital city. Representing the glorious past of India complete with British influence, the trip gives you a peek into the oldest standing witnesses of India's history. There is the arch shaped memorial <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a> with its expansive green gardens, the beautiful President's House complete with royal guards and security, the famous Humayun Tomb that is a standing reminder of the intricate Mughal art and the soaring victory tower <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7K','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Qutub Minar</a> that has a range of architectural styles making it one of the finest historical monuments not just in India, but all over the world. After a hearty lunch, you are then driven to the world famous city of Agra, home to the seventh wonder 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>. Overnight stay in Agra hotel.
Day 3: Agra
Transcend back into the time into the era of maharajahs and their grandeur with a visit to the seventh wonder 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>. The city was a special place for the Mughal emperors as it was this city where the Mughal dynasty founder Babur laid out the first formal Persian garden and Akbar built his towering fort. However, it's the famous monument by Shah Jahan called <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> that has placed the city on the world map. Known to symbolize eternal love and imagination, the monument was built by the emperor as a tribute and a resting place for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. With perfectly symmetrical towers, the place can almost seem like a mirage as it looks as if its floating in air from distance. A dream made of white marble and surrounding by expansively landscaped gardens and wells, the place needs to be seen to be believed. Visit to this place is then followed by a trip around Agra that has symbols of almost every Mughal ruler. There is the famous Agra fort where Shah Jahan died as a prisoner of his son in a small tower room with a distant view of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>, demonstrating the irony of life. Then there is the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'IDU','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Itmad ud Daulah</a> tomb who was the architect of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a>. Afterwards, have a full lunch followed by transfers to Jaipur. Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
Today, the morning starts with a thrilling trip to the Amer Fort after breakfast. Considered to be one of the most famous forts of Jaipur, the fort is built entirely of red sandstone and has a beautiful interiors boasting of the bygone era royal opulence. There are several buildings of prominence such as Diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh mahal and the Sukh mahal. Having influences of both Hindu and Muslim architecture, the place is an amalgamation of both the artistic styles of both the religions of the era. However, it's the Maotha Lake located right in front of the fort and reflecting an identical image during noon that adds to the charm of the place. Later, visit the fascinating <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AU2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Hawa Mahal</a> or the Wind Palace and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AW2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jantar Mantar</a>, which was once the observatory of Maharaja Jai Singh II to know the real depth of the scientific knowledge of our kings. Later, drive to Pushkar where you will spend rest of the day. Overnight stay at the Pushkar hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
Visit this sleepy lakeside settlement considered to be an important pilgrimage for Hindus and boasting of many ancient temples. However, most of them were destroyed by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, few still survived the rampage while many others were later rebuilt. However, it's the famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ALZ','PKR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Brahma Temple</a> that steals the show as it's the only temple in the world said to be dedicated to this deity. Believed to be over 2000 years old, the temple along with the city itself has been recognized as one of the most religious cities of the world. There is also the Holy lake located right in the middle of village from where one can easily observe the lifestyle of the locals. In the afternoon after lunch, depart for Udaipur, home to some fascinating havelis and palaces. Overnight stay at the Udaipur hotel.
Often referred to as the ‘Venice of East', Udaipur is 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>. The romance of its majestic palaces, temples and narrow colorful streets is unmatched anywhere in the world. This day takes you to some of the most visited and most beautiful attractions of this city such as the shimmering <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a>, the impressive town centre palace, the majestic Jagdish temple and the nostalgic Sahelion ki Baari and Pratap Memorial. Enjoy the tranquility of boat rides as you immerse yourself into the matchless magic of this romantic city with the purple and ochre ridges of Aravali hills adding a near perfect background to the trip in every direction. In fact, it is said that if Jaipur is the pink city of Rajasthan and Jodhpur the blue one, Udaipur is the city of rose, cream and honeysuckle hues. Soak in the age old ambience of this place as you visit the gleaming <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATN','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lakes</a> and palaces during the day and enjoy the evening visiting the local markets to your pleasure. Overnight stay at Udaipur hotel.
Day 7: Pushkar
Next on our itinerary is the blue city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur. After a hearty breakfast, depart for the city of Jodhpur, en route visiting the famous Ranakpur Jain Temple. Counted among the seven wonders of India, the temple is a masterpiece in itself with some of the most beautiful temples located in its temple complex. Built by Seth Dharna Sah, a Jain businessman and Rana Kumbha, the temple complex is considered to be one of the most important as well as the largest of all temples of Jain cult. With some exquisitely carved pillars, the temple was also once considered to be included amongst the top Seven Wonders of the World, though the same was not finalized in the end. However, undoubtedly the place is a must see for art buffs and history enthusiasts as the place symbolizes a rich heritage of the religion and the country as a whole. Later, reach Jodhpur where you spend rest of the day and night in the hotel.
The day starts with visit to the major attraction of this ‘blue city'- the mighty Mehrangarh Forts. A complete architectural masterpiece in itself, the place towers over the city giving you a bird's eye view of the ‘blueness' of the city. Standing on a perpendicular cliff, the fort looms over the historic city with its thick imposing walls. Enclosed within the walls of the fort are several beautiful palaces much visited for their intricate carvings and large expansive courtyards. The long narrow scented lanes seem to take you nowhere in particular as they wind through the fort interiors. Explore the fort to your heart's content followed by a delectable lunch before you depart further for the colorful city of Jaisalmer. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer hotel.
Day 9: Udaipur
Eked right out of an Arabian Nights fable, the city of Jaislamer is synonymous with the vibrancy and magic of the desert. Also a World Heritage Site for its finely sculptured <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AD3','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Havelis</a>, palaces, temples and forts, the place is full of monuments and buildings of historical importance. The austere beauty of the surrounding hostile and desolate terrain has attracted many a tourists from world over. Major visitor attractions of this place are <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AY2','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jaisalmer Fort</a>, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AD3','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Havelis</a> and beautiful and knowledgeable palace museums. Afternoon visit to Sam Desert : Located 42 kilometers west of Jaisalmer, are the proper sand dunes and popular with camel safaris, this Jaisalmer's nearest real Sahara like desert, the ripples on the wind caressed dunes create enchanting images - a photograph's delight. The sand shimmers under the glow of sun highlighting what actually a desert stands for. The best time to visit these sand dunes is during sunrise or sunset. Various cultural programs are organized again the backdrops of these fascinating dunes.
Day 10: Udaipur
After the charms of Jaisalmer, get ready for the colorful delights and local folklore of Bikaner. Breakfast is followed by a 7 hour drive to Bikaner, a place famous for its sweets and snacks( popularly called namkeens in Hindi). Rest of the day as well as overnight is spent in the Bikaner hotel.
Start your day with a visit to the historic <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A2S','BKN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Junagarh Fort</a> also known as ‘Chintamani Fort'. Counted among the only few forts of the state that have not been built on a hilltop, the place is studded full with beautiful palaces, sacred temples and vast pavilions that depict a rich local culture and manifesting a mix of several architectural styles. Resonating with the timeless beauty of royal era, Bikaner is also known as the ‘camel country' as the place boasts of best riding camels in the world as well as a well equipped and one of the largest of its kind Camel Research and breeding farms in the world. Afternoon brings about the delight of visiting the famous Karni Mata Temple or the ‘Temple of Rats' located over 30kms away from Bikaner. Overnight stay at the Bikaner hotel.
Day 12: Jodhpur
Breakfast is followed by departure to the city of Mandawa. Previously also known by the names of ‘Mandu ki dhani', ‘Mandu ka bus', ‘Manduwa', finally coming to its present name, the place was a trading outpost for caravans stopping from China and Middle East. However, it is the fascination of artistic havelis with lavish painted walls that have made the place an open art gallery. Some popular palaces of this place are Hanuman Prasad Goenka haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala haveli and many others. Overnight stay at the Mandawa hotel.
The trip concludes with transfers to Delhi International Airport from Mandawa
