Splendour of Rajasthan With Delhi And Agra

Overview

 

Enjoy the many splendours of Rajasthan on this 14 D / 13 N trip which covers Delhi, Agra and most of royal Rajasthan.

Experience the myriad hues of Jaipur at a leisurely pace over 2 days-City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal. Take pleasure in living the life of a maharaja as you take an elephant ride to reach the gates of the Amber Fort. Then visit the pulsating & colorful Bazaars of Jaipur..

Spend time in majestic Jodhpur at its best and breathe in the visual splendors of Mehrangarh, Jaswant Thada and Ummaid Bhawan.

Udaipur beckons you to Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Museum of Folk Art, the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India. Also visit the museum at the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Round off your trip with a pleasurable boat ride on the lake Pichola.

 Pushkar, is one of the foremost Hindu pilgrimage places and is famous for the only temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma, in the world.

 Jaisalmer, the princely state of Rajasthan is known for its golden desert citadel, exotic wares and sand dunes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival Delhi

Arrive at Delhi airport, meet our representative and get transferred to the hotel in Delhi. Check-in and spend the evening at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will be taken for Delhi sightseeing. Visit the Red Fort, which was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years until 1857, Humayun’s  Tomb, which is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and was commissioned by Humayun's first wife Bega Begum in 1569-70, Qutub Minar which  is a 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and India Gate  which is a war memorial that commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. In the evening, visit Lotus Temple, a Bahá'í House of Worship and enjoy shopping at Dilli Haat. Stay overnight at Delhi hotel.

Day 3 - Delhi to Agra

After breakfast, get driven to Agra. Reach Agra and check-in at the hotel. In the evening visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site which was designed and built by the great Mughal ruler, Akbar. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Optional – Watch the show on ShahJahan and Mumtaz Mahal love story at Kalakriti Convention Centre.

Day 4 - Agra to Ranthambhore

Early morning witness the magnificent Taj Mahal at its best at sunrise. A fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur; en route stop at Fatehpur Sikri which was built between 1571 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour.

On your arrival at Ranthambore, check in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Day 5 - Ranthambhore Safari

Take jungle safari into the Ranthambore National Park accompanied by local English Speaking Naturalist. Sighting a Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild, is sure to be the highlight of your Ranthambore tour. Overnight in Ranthambore.

Day 6 - Ranthambhore to Jaipur

On your arrival at Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. Visit Chokhi Dhani for a royal traditional dinner and Rajasthani folk music and dances. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 - Jaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit the Amber Fort which was the capital of this state a long time ago.This includes an Elephant ride up to the fort. Other must visit places are:

  • City palace, which is a landmark in Jaipur. Apart from the regal architecture, the palace offers a stunning view of the Pink City and also an insight into the rich heritage of a bygone era.
  • Hawa Mahal, which is also known as 'Palace Of The Winds', is the quintessence of Rajput architecture, stands high in the heart of Jaipur city as a prominent attraction. Hawa Mahal, designed as a beehive castle with small windows, has a height of 50 feet from its base.
  • Jantar Mantar which is one of the largest observatories ever built. 

Also, visit a Gems factory or tie & dye factory in the evening, if time permits.

Day 8 - Jaipur to Pushkar

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and drive to Pushkar, one of the most sacred Hindu towns in India. Visit Dargah Sharif at Ajmer on the way to Pushkar. At Pushkar, visit the famous Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pushkar.

Day 9 - Pushkar to Udaipur

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur. Check-in and stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.

Day 10 - Udaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and go on a sightseeing tour to Sahelion-Ki-Bari, City Palace, Jagdish temple and Jag Mandir. After sightseeing, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola  and check into the Lake palace Hotel. Stay overnight at this hotel.

Day 11 - Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur Jain Temples

Leave Udaipur in morning and drive towards Jodhpur. En route visit the famous Jain Temples at Ranakpur. During the rule of Rana Kumbha, these temples were built and one of the main features here are the marvelously carved 1444 pillars supporting 29 halls and strikingly no two pillars are alike in their carving. Reach Jodhpur and check in to the hotel.

Day 12 - Jodhpur Sightseeing and drive to Jaisalmer "The Golden City"

Visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Check out from the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer.

Day 13 - Jaisalmer Sightseeing and Desert Camp Stay

Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Gadisar lake and Bada bagh. Check out from the hotel and move to Sam Sand Dunes for your stay overnight stay at the desert camp. Enjoy Jeep and Camel Safari.

Day 14 - Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

After early breakfast at the camp, drive to Jodhpur airport for your flight to Delhi.

Inclusions:

  • 13 nights’ accommodation in 4 star hotel rooms / Deluxe Heritage properties as per the itinerary.
  •  01 night at a Deluxe Desert camp in Jaisalmer.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • Dinner on Day 6 at Chokhi Dhani.
  • Breakfast and dinner at the Desert camp in Jaisalmer.
  • All transfers and sightseeing by AC car as per the itinerary.
  • Jungle Safari at Ranthambore.
  • Camel and jeep Safari at Jaisalmer.
  • Village tour in Jaisalmer.
  • English speaking guide at all monuments.
  • Elephant ride at Amber fort in Jaipur.
  • All hotel taxes.
  • Toll taxes, parking charges, driver’s allowance and fuel charges for the coach.

Exclusions:

  • Monument fees, tips, laundry, drinks, meals not specified, camera charges and phone charges.
  • International flights.
  • Visa applications.
  • 9% Govt Service Tax
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.