Rajasthan Heritage Tour |
Day 01 Delhi:
Welcome on board at the Delhi airport/railway station you will be escorted by our tour representative. Delhi the capital and the third largest, state of India. The city stands at the west bank of the Yamuna River at the narrowest point between the Aravali hills and the Himalayas. This bustling city has a blend of the old and the new, the oriental and the western, the quiet and the congested. ‘Delhi’ the name brings the images of not just a city, it also spells splendour. It is a place where history is elegantly preserved by modernity. Check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Delhi consists of two parts mainly Old Delhi and New Delhi. Visit the most interesting places like the Red Fort – Shah Jahan’s elegant citadel constructed of red sandstone, Lahori Gate – the main gate to the fort facing towards Lahore, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India, India Gate – a war memorial, Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Connaught Palace – the business and tourist center, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhavan – official resident of the President of India, National Museum, Qutb Minar complex, etc. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02 Delhi – Mandawa:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mandawa. This little town in Rajasthan was found during the 18th century. Lord Krishna’s painting on the outer walls of the fort is the most famous tourist attraction here. On reaching Mandawa check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Fort, the Goenka Havelis, and the Shiva Temple with a rock crystal ‘lingam’. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 Mandawa – Bikaner:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bikaner. It is popularly called as the camel country. Bikaner is renowned for the best riding camels – ship of the desert in the world. The wealth of its architectural heritage lies in its forts, palaces and temples. The Karni Matha Temple is the most famous here it is a place where thousands of rats are worshipped by the devotees. On reaching Bikaner check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour to visit the famous Karni Matha Temple, the beautiful Jain temples, the Junagarh fort and Museum and the Bhaironi Temple. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04 Bikaner – Jaisalmer:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. Peerless and irresistible, the fortress-city of Jaisalmer stands tall and proud, in lonely grandeur. Built of yellow sandstone, the fortress towers over the new city, huddled close to its massive walls. The origin of Jaisalmer has an interesting legend. It is said that during the months of October and February is the most comfortable period to visit the golden city. The annual Desert Festival which is celebrated here attracts a large number of people. On reaching Jaisalmer check in hotel and spend the rest of the day shopping or at leisure. Jaisalmer is well known for the mirror worked and rich embroidered fabrics so go out shopping for these beautiful stuff. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaisalmer:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Gadsisar Lake, the Fort, Manak Chowk and Havelis, Tazia tower, the government museum, Jain temple, Laxminath temple, the gyan bhandar or the library, the sunset point, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06 Jaisalmer – Jodhpur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jodhpur – the second largest city in Rajasthan which was earlier the capital of Marwar state. The city takes its name after its founder Prince Jodha, a scion of valiant Rajput Clan. Jodhpur is a beautiful sprawling white washed city with its fascinating winding streets, palaces, latticed worked windows, stone screens through which light filters making varied patterns on ancient stone floors, temples, lakes and painted ceilings. It basically represents a long heritage of monuments built by master craftsmen and warrior builders. On reaching Jodhpur check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.
Day 07 Jodhpur:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada – the white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Girdikot and Sardar market- the colorful markets of Jodhpur, Umaid gardens, Balsamand lake and gardens, Mahamandir temple, Luni fort, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Jodhpur – Ranakpur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Ranakpur. It is one of the most important and largest Jain temples in India and is one of the five holy places of the Jain community. The temples are enclosed within a wall and were built during the 15th century. On reaching Ranakpur check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Chaumukha temple (four faced temple) dedicated to the Tirthankara Rishabji, Jain temples to Parsvanth and Neminath, the Sun Temple, , the Kumbhalgarh fort and wildlife sanctuary, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09 Ranakpur – Udaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive out to visit the beautiful Jain temple which are built out of marble. Later on proceed to Udaipur which is popularly called as the City of Lakes. Udaipur is well known for its lakes, marble palaces and beautiful gardens. Udaipur was found and grew around the lake Pichola. The lake palace is the best example of the unique cultural explosion. It is a traditionally planned walled city, its bastioned rampart wall which is pierced by five massive gates, each studded with iron spikes. On reaching Udaipur check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at the hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace – the biggest palace in Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Jag Niwas Island, Jag Mandir Island, Gulab Bagh – the rose garden, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11 Udaipur – Chittorgarh:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Chittorgarh one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan and the capital of Rajputs of Mewar. The Chittorgarh Fort spreads over 700 acres and was built by Chitrangad Mauir. The 180 metre high hill is located within the fort. Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition. Visit The Palace of Rana Kumbha, tower of Victory, Padmini’s palace, Kirti Stambha and the Meera Temple. Later on move to the Bijaipur castle and spend the night here.
Day 12 Chittorgarh – Bundi:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bundi. It is situated in a beautiful narrow valley above which towers the Taragarh Fort. The isolated and independent, the entire township appears like a miniature painting, frozen in time for the traveller. On reaching Bundi check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Bundi Palace, Chattar Mahal and Raniji-ki-Baodi. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 13 Bundi – Kota:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kota. It was the former capital of Princely state. It is situated on the right bank of the river Chambal. Driving into Kota means driving into, the magic along the mighty Chambal. It is known as the industrial capital of Rajasthan with an interesting blend of the old and the new. On reaching Kota check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour of Kota. Visit the Kota fort, the Rao Madho Singh Museum, The Chambal garden, the Jag Mandir, Brij Vilas Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace and others. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 14 Kota – Jaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur. It is popularly referred as the Pink City and is one of the finest planned cities of India. The city of Jaipur becomes more enchanting at sunset when its reddish sandstone buildings get immersed in a magical glow. On reaching Jaipur check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at the hotel.
Day 15 Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace – a fine synthesis of traditional rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture, Jantar Mantar – the observatory, Hawa Mahal or also called as the palace of the winds – the highlight of Jaipur, the central museum, Birla Planetarium and others. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 16 Jaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards journey.
