Heritage Rajasthan Tour
Destinations - Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Rankpur – Kumbalgarh – Udaipur
Description
Rajasthan is a Northern-west state of India. Popularly known as- Land of Rajputana , Royal Palaces, a perfect romantic India wrapped in traditional Outfits. It is surrounded by Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range and some part is covered by Thar Desert.
Handicrafts, Royal palaces, Wild Life, Bird sanctuaries, puppet shows, traditional art and culture, prominent structures that represent the architectural heritage, Havelis, Forts & Palaces, Temples , Nomads Banjara's i.e. the travelling tradesmen and artisans, Food preparations by 'Khansamas' (the royal cooks) inside the State palaces are some of the center of attractions in Rajasthan. Gateway to Rajasthan is the capital city Jaipur, also known as the pink city.
Highlights of Tour
- Visit to Chandra Mahal, Hawa Mahal and Shri Govind Deo Temple – Jaipur
- Sightseeing at Saheliyon-Ki-Bari and Pichola Lake – Udaipur
- Visit to the palace museum and Jaisalmer Fort – Jaisalmer
- Visit to Pushkar Lake, Brahma temple in Pushkar
- Visit to Dilwara Jain Temples and Sunset Point – Mount Abu
- Visit to Junagarh Fort and Bhandasar Jain Temples- Bikaner
Day 1 - Arrival at Delhi
Arrival Delhi and check in hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing of Old Delhi like Red Fort , Jama Masjid , Chandni Chowk Bazaar , Raj Ghat , Akshardham Temple, lunch in afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi like Humayun’s Tomb , India Gate , Parliament House , President House , Lotus Temple, Quatab Minar , Laxmi Narayan Temple. Dinner and overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 - Delhi – Agra ( appr. 220 km , 4:30 hours )
After breakfast drive to Agra, visit on the way like Jai Guru Dev Temple , Sikandra fort , overnight in Agra.
Day 4 - Agra – Jaipur ( appr. 240 km , 5 hours )
In sunrise visit Taj Mahal and after breakfast visit Agra Fort and drive to Jaipur, visit on the way Fatehpur Sikri, Step Well, overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5 - Jaipur
After breakfast sight seen of Jaipur like Amber Palace , Jal Mahal (Water Palace ) , Jantar Mantar ( Observatories ), Hawa Mahal ( Wind Palace ) , City Palace , Albert Hall , Birla Temple , Royal Gettore , overnight in Jaipur.
Day 6 - Jaipur - Bikaner ( appr. 330 km , 6 hours )
After breakfast drive to Bikaner, sightseeing of Bikaner like Rat Temple, Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm, evening walk around the bazaar, overnight in Bikaner
Day 7 - Bikaner – Khuri ( appr. 360 km , 7 hours )
After breakfast drive to Khuri, this is the famus part of desert and it is the name of traditional village. You can do overnight camel safari there and you can sleep under the open sky in the desert or at hotel (depends on your wish) , overnight in desert.
Day 8 - Khuri – Jaisalmer ( appr. 50 km , 1 hours )
After breakfast drive to jaisalmer, sightseeing of jaisalmer like jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temple, Patwan – Ki – Haveli, Salim – Singh – Ki – Haveli, Gadhi Sagar and sunset in Bada Bagh, overnight in jaisalmer
Day 9 - Jaisalmer – Jodhpur ( appr. 300 km , 5 hours )
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, sightseeing of Jodhpur like Mahrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Evening walk around in clock tower, Spicy Bazaar, overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 10 - Day 10 : Jodhpur – Rankpur ( appr. 180 km , 4 hours )
After breakfast drive to Ranakpur ,sightseeing of Ranakpur like chaumukha temple ( Jain Temple ) it is the main Temple consist 1444 pillars and 29 halls. Overnight in Ranakpur.
Day 11 - Rankpur – Udaipur ( appr. 140 km , 3 hours / via Kumbalgarh )
After breakfast drive to Kumbalgarh fort. Kumbalgarh fort is the most important fort in the mewar region after Chittorgarh, it built in 15th century by Maharana Kumbha, overnight in Udaipur.
Day 12 - Udaipur
After breakfast Sightseeing of Udaipur like City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Boating in Lake Pichola, Bagor Ki Haveli, Saheliyon Ki Bari, walk around in bazaar, overnight in Udaipur.
Day 13 - Udaipur – Mumbai or Goa.
Day 14 - Jaipur – Ranthambhore
After breakfast drive to Ranthambhore. Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, northern India. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Its landmarks include the imposing 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, on a hilltop, and the Ganesh Mandir temple. Also in the park, Padam Talao Lake is known for its abundance of water lilies. Tiger safari at forest in evening time (or next day morning time). Overnight stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 15 - Ranthambhore – Agra
After Breakfast drive to Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Enroute visit Step Well, Fatehpur Sikri, Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 05 - story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site and overnight stay in Agra.
Day 16 - Agra - Delhi
Agra is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets and after breakfast visit Agra Fort, lunch in Agra, Sikandra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daullah, and drive to Delhi. Board flight or train for onwards destination.