Highlights of Rajasthan

On this Highlights of Rajasthan tour package, experience unending beauty, historical places, fantastic architecture, and attractive shopping markets. Discover the incredible beauty of the land of ancient palaces & forts with this affordable Rajasthan Tour package. On this tour package, we will cover the major heritage attractions from all the popular tourist destinations of the northern part of India like Delhi, Agra, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Mandawa.

ITINERARY

Day 01 – Arrive in Delhi
Arriving in Delhi, you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport, you will be met by our representative, holding a placard with your name on it in the arrival lounge. Arrival transfer to hotel. Assistance for check-in will be provided. After check-in overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 – Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast full day city tour of Delhi which is India’s bustling capital city. First of all, visit India Gate which is a famous war memorial at the east end of Rajpath. Later on drive past President’s House, Parliament House & Secretariat Building.  Also, visit Gandhi Smriti. The residence of industrialist BD Birla has been converted into a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, where he used to stay during his visits to Delhi. Gandhiji was assassinated here on his way to offer customary evening prayers.

Later on visit the Red Fort, which is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638

Later on, visit the beautiful Akshardham Temple. The grand, ancient-styled Swami Narayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers.

In the afternoon Qutab Minar is 72.5 m in height and has a mosque at the base. It is a magnificent structure whose construction was started in 1199 by a Muslim King Qutab-ud-din Aibak (after whom it was named) and was finished by his heir IItutmish. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 03 – Delhi – Agra (190 Km. approx. 4 Hours)
After breakfast check out and drive to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check in at the hotel. After check-in visit the sprawling Agra Red Fort which is surrounded by a 70 feet high wall.

Later on, visit Itmad-ud-Daula which has a special place in the chronicles of both histories as well as architecture. This is precise because Itmad-ud-Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. This is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is a tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan.

In the evening, head to Mehtab Garden for a unique view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna river! Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 04 – Agra – Bharatpur (55 Km. approx. 1 Hour) Bharatpur – Ranthambhore (by Train)
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal which is India’s most fascinating and beautiful masterpiece. The Taj is most enthralling in the quietness of early morning. This glorious monument is at its best under the early morning sun. It is the best time to click pictures as not only is the light wonderful but it’s relatively less crowded too. With the rising Sun, the white marble changes its color and hues and it is excellent for photography.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and take a short drive to Bharatpur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri – built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire, Fatehpur Sikri was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later.

Arrive in Bharatpur and transfer to the railway station to catch JAN SHATABDI EXPRESS Train to Sawai Madhopur. On arrival you will be met by our representative, holding a placard with your name on it at the exit. Arrival transfer to The Pugmark Resort. Tonight, sleep early as you have to wake up early for a morning safari of the mysterious world of Tigers in Ranthambhore. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Dinner)

Day 05 – Ranthambore 
Enjoy morning & afternoon game drives to explore Ranthambhore National Park. Embark on a Gypsy Ride into the Park for Game Viewing. Gypsy which has been specially re-fitted and furnished for comfort and good viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot the tiger.

Ranthambhore National Park lies at the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhya. It is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid, and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a holiday in the heart of the jungle. It has come to be known as “The land of the Tiger”, where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded. Dinner & overnight at hotel. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 06 – Ranthambhore – Jaipur
After breakfast check out and drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local markets for souvenir shopping Jaipur is famous for Jewellery, precious stones, paintings, hand-printed textiles, etc. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 07 – Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast full day of sightseeing of Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance, and song with the traditional arts and crafts. The morning we take you to Amer Fort – The royal family’s residence at Amber is only 11 km away. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated. An elephant will spare you the trouble of climbing up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.

Afternoon covering Hawa Mahal or “Palace of Winds,” one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. The City Palace which is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace. Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh, whose passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as a warrior.

A visit to the colorful bazaar of Jaipur has been arranged. Jaipur is a rainbow of colors at every nook and corner. The colorful leather shoes that exemplify royalty, the exotic wares in the bustling local bazaars, and the food in Jaipur are quite unique and distinct in their style. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 08 – Jaipur – Udaipur
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur, the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar – The City of Dreams which is perhaps the most romantic city in Rajasthan. On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 09 – Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, we proceed on a tour of this “Lake City”. Udaipur is a cool oasis in the dry heart of Rajasthan. It is probably the most romantic city in a state where every city has some romantic or exotic tale to tell. Visit City Palace – the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The huge city palace towering over Lake Pichola is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Though it is a conglomeration of buildings built by successive rulers, it manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design and affords a very fine view of the lake and the city from the upper terraces. Then, visit Jagdish Temple, a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. We’ll drive past Fateh Sagar Lake with a visit to Sahelion-ki- Bari, the garden of the maids-of-Honor. Also visit Pratap Memorial, Atop the Moti Magri or pearl hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana.

In the evening we have arranged a boat ride on Lake Pichola which is one of the prime attractions of Udaipur. The lake is known for the palace built amidst the lake. The lake was built by Maharana Udai Singh II. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings can only be felt by seeing it, which increases many folds during sunrise and sunset. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 10 – Udaipur – Ranakpur – Jodhpur
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Ranakpur. Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple complex, one of the biggest and the most important clusters of Jain temples in India.

Later on, continue the drive to Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment. Arrive in Jodhpur and check-in into the hotel. After check-in, city sightseeing of Jodhpur city which is the second-largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country.

Covering Mehrangarh Fort which is one of the largest forts in India. The Fort has been a witness to the  Jodhpur’s splendor of a bygone era. Jaswant Thada – The 19th-century royal cenotaph and the museum located in the Umaid public gardens. After that a visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace. A part of Umaid Bhawan Palace houses a well-maintained museum, displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family – weapons, antiques & fascinating clocks, crockery, and trophies. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 11 – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City. On the way, we pass camel carts, vibrant and colorful Rajasthani women carrying produce to the market, and men sporting brightly colored turbans usually sitting groups just passing the time of the day.

On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax at your hotel. OR you can explore the local markets for shopping. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 12 – Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After an early breakfast starts to explore Jaisalmer, much of which still remains inside the walls of the fort. Everywhere you go, the Jaisalmer is ever-present and adds a wonderful warmth to the place, even though it’s already in the desert! We will show you the palace inside the fort and the Jain temple. Later on take a guided walk around the old city where there are many Havelis, all adorned with fine carvings in the local stone. The complexity of the latticework – all hand-carved is sometimes defied belief.

In the late afternoon, we have arranged a Sunset camel ride to the Sam Sand Dunes. A trip to Jaisalmer is in incomplete without this visit to most panoramic Dunes of Sam, where the wind is unceasingly carving out scenic patterns on this desert sand. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 13 – Jaisalmer – Bikaner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bikaner. On arrival check-in into hotel. After check-in enjoys a half-day city tour of Bikaner – the camel city. Visit Junagadh Fort – Built-in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. Also visit Bhandeshwar Jain Temple – Beautiful 16th-century Jain temples, dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankar Parshvanathji. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 14– Bikaner – Deshnok – Mandawa 
After breakfast check out and drive to Mandawa. En-route visit Karni Mata Temple, Deshnok. Arrive in Mandawa and transfer to the hotel.

After check-in takes a walking tour of the painted ‘Havelis’ of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. En-route you can shop for the colorful art and crafts of Rajasthan: tied and dyed textiles, metal handicrafts, carved wooden artifacts, and more. Visit painted Havelis & mansions. Also, visit Mandawa Town for capturing rural life with your camera. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 15 – Mandawa to Delhi (Departure)
After breakfast check out and drive to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and departure transfer to airport for onward journey. (Breakfast)