Rajasthan Heritage Tour
Duration : 14 Nights/ 15 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Camps - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Narlai - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Our representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast, morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi: to include the magnificent Red Fort, The Jama masjid- India`s largest mosque , Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Huyamun`s Tomb, India Gate, Qutab Minar, Birla Mandir, Bhai Temple and Government buildings . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa (260 kms)
Morning drive to Mandawa , afternoon sightseeing in the Shekhawati region, often called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Mandawa - Bikaner (190 kms)
Morning drive to Bikaner , afternoon city sightseeing . This desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army and camel breeding farm . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (333 kms)
In the Morning, after breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. In the afternoon visit Jain temple, cenotaphs & in the evening watch sunset at Bada Bagh . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Camp
The Rich and beautiful palaces and " Havelis " of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour , their beautiful havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum.
Morning visit Sonar Kila & Patwon ki haveli . Afternoon excursion to sand Dunes . Enjoy a camel ride and views of the desert landscape . Overnight stay in tents.
Day 07 : Camps - Jodhpur (287 kms)
Morning drive to Jodhpur, Gateway to the Thar desert , the city is known for its striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings. Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehranghar Fort built by the city`s founder five centuries ago , Jaswant Thada , museum and bazaar etc . overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Narlai (186 kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Narlai enroute visit Ranakpur temple complex ( open at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple , one of the most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India . overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 : Rawla Narlai - Udaipur (138 kms)
Wake up to the sounds of this 17th century village, and take in the spiritual energy from the fresh air descending down from the Shiva temple, stroll through the small bazaar, bustling with activity and bursting with colour, perhaps pausing to see rich handicraft or even design your own silver Tabiz, an ancient lucky charm, for women and man worn around the neck. Later drive to Udaipur. Afternoon sightseeing of Udaipur include, City palace museum, Bharatiya Lok Mandal, Sahelyon Ki bari, Partap memorial. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Pushkar (260 kms)
In the Morning, after breakfast, drive to Pushkar enroute visit Ajmer-town of the sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, a quite little town on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city of 500 temple and 52 bathing ghats, Pushkar prides itself of being the site of the only temple of Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation and is therefore believed to be the centre of the creation on the World . Afternoon city sightseeing in Pushkar . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Pushkar - Jaipur (150 kms)
Morning drive to Jaipur , afternoon enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling bazaars or optional dinner to Choki Dhani , an ethanic villahe Resort for dinner . Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery, carpet weaving, semi-precious stones . Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort riding on the Elephant back . Afternoon city tour of the famous " Pink City" which reminds of a glorious past Rajasthan and their rulers. Sightseeing include City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (235 kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri . Fatehpur Sikri designed by Akbar as his capital , was lived in for only a very few years . It is beautiful architectural city built of Red sandstone . Evening arrive in Agra . overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Agra - Delhi (204 kms)
Morning proceed for sightseeing of Agra . Agra is the home of the Taj Mahal and the famous Red Fort. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the extravagant Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and was imprisoned in the Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son until death . Both buildings are truly spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one of the wonders of the World. Afternoon depart by car to Delhi . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 : Delhi - Aboard
In the Morning transfer to airport for your onward flight.