Royal Rajasthan Tour

Day 01 Jodhpur:
Welcome on board at Jodhpur airport/railway station meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to be driven to the hotel. 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 02 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 03 Jodhpur – 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 04 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 05 Jaisalmer – Mt. Abu:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mt. Abu – the green oasis set amidst the lush forested hills in the deserts of Rajasthan.  It is the highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalaysn range in the north. Like any other hill stations in India, Mt. Abu has its own lake and is the only hill station in Rajasthan. On reaching Mt. Abtu check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Arbuada Temple, Gaumukh temple – the natural spring is the main attraction here, Nakki Lake – the main attraction here, Guru Shikar – Dilwara Jain Temple, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06 Mt. Abu – 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 07 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 08 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 09 Chittorgarh – Ajmer:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Ajmer which is located in the heart of Rajasthan. This city has been the rise and fall of many kingdoms however is today a very important pilgrimage centre for the Muslims. It is the most important and final interesting place of the Sufi saint- Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. The Dargah here has two massive cauldrons which are filled with rice, dry fruit and condiments. The other important monument here is the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpara which means two-and-a-half-day mosque and the belief is that the monument itself was built in two and half day days. Every year especially at the annual Islamic festivals thousands of pilgrims gather at the banks of the Ana Sagar Lake at Ajmer. On reaching Ajmer, check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Dargah, Ana Sagar – the artificial lake, Albar’s Palace, Adhai-din-ka-Jhopar – The Shahjahan’s Mosque, etc. Late in the evening drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10 Ajmer – 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 11 Bikaner – 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 12 Mandawa – Sikar:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Sikar. It was earlier an important trading centre in Rajasthan. It is a town which is abounds with various temples. There are a few temples which are of great importance due to their Biyani Havelis with their unusual blue and white colours. On reaching Sikar check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Gopinath temple, the Raghunath temple, Harshanath Temple, Jeen Mata temple, the fort of Lachmangarh, Nawalgarh, Ramgarh, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 13 Sikar – 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 14– 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 15 Jaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards journey.