RAJASTHAN TOUR

14 NIGHTS 15 DAYS

DELHI - UDAIPUR - RANAKPUR – JODHPUR -JAISALMER - BIKANER - JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA - ORCCHA - KHAJURAHO - VARANASI - DELHI

DAY 01 : DELHI

Arrival at DELHI Airport ( most of the flights arrive either late night or early morning ). You will be greeted by our representative at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 02 : DELHI - UDAIPUR ( BY FLIGHT – 1 ½ HOURS ), ( BY ROAD – 635 KM,12 HOURS )

Morning city tour of Delhi visiting the President house, Parliament House, India Gate and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Afternoon transfer to airport to catch flight for Udaipur which is also known as city of lakes. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to take a walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur up to lake Pichola. Overnight stay.

DAY 03 : UDAIPUR

Morning city tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace which has gorgeous rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit Jagdish temple and lovely Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens. Afternoon excursion to Eklingi and Nagada which is famous for 9th century temple. Overnight stay.

DAY 04 : UDAIPUR - RANAKPUR – JODHPUR ( 280 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning departure for Jodhpur. Stop in the route ( 90 KM, 2 HOURS ) and visit Ranakpur. Here are 15th century Jain Temples known for outstanding sculptures. The Temple has 1444 pillars and none of them is similar. Then continue drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 05 : JODHPUR - JAISALMER ( 310 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning tour of Jodhpur visiting Meharangarh Fort, built in 1457. It was the toughest fort to conquer in whole Rajasthan. It also boasts of one of the rarest collection of cannons in the country. Also visit Jaswant Thada which is an example of architectural brilliance in India. It is a white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. Afternoon leave for Jaisalmer which is an architectural dream in the lonely yellow silence of the desert. Upon arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 06 : JAISALMER

Morning city tour of Jaisalmer visiting fort – known as Sonar Quila, rising from the sand, the mega structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting suns in its most colourful shades, gives it a fairy tale look. Also visit Patwaon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli which are famous for wonderful carving. Afternoon excursion to sand dunes located at a distance of 42 km from Jaisalmer. Take an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sun set view. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 07 : JAISALMER – BIKANER ( 330 KM, 6 HOURS )

Morning leave for Bikaner which is a desert city on the ancient carvan routes that originated from Africa and West Asia. Arrival and check in at the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Bikaner visiting impressive Junagarh fort. One of the most unique features of the Junagarh Fort is that it has been built on a desert plain, a stark contrast to the high elevation forts we normally find in Rajasthan. Blending the best of Oriental and European forms of architecture, the Junagarh Fort spells grandeur all the way. Overnight stay.

DAY 08 : BIKANER – JAIPUR ( 320 KM, 7 HOURS )

Morning leave for Jaipur. After arrival, check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of rose-pink coloured stones that is why it is also called as "Pink City”. Rest of the day is at leisure or for shopping at local market in Jaipur which is famous for semi previous and previous stones, paintings, etc. Overnight stay.

DAY 09 : JAIPUR

Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. It has a marble Palace, Temple of Victory and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Visit City Palace and Museum. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone. Also visit Jantar Mantar, a well known observatory which is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument. Overnight stay.

DAY 10 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA ( 235 KM, 6 HOURS )

Early morning leave for Agra. Stop en route and visit Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Great Akbar around 1570. He used the highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit world famous "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Overnight stay.

DAY 11 : AGRA - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO ( TRAIN – 3 HOURS + 180 KM, 4 HOURS BY ROAD )

Morning transfer to Railway Station to catch train for Jhansi. On arrival drive to Orchha. It's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages. In this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection. Then continue drive to Khajuarho. Upon arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 12 : KHAJURAHO – VARANASI ( BY FLIGHT – 40 MINUTES )

Morning visit the temples which are exemplary for their architecture and bold artistic statement. The temples are also famous for erotic sculptures. Later transfer to airport to catch flight for Varanasi. Arrival at Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Varanasi is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. Overnight stay.

DAY 13 : VARANASI

Early Morning boat tour on Ganges River to visit Bathing Ghats, Return to hotel for breakfast. City tour of Varanasi visiting various temples. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. It was here that the Lord Budha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of Buddhism. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 14 : VARANASI - DELHI ( BY FLIGHT – 1 ¼ HOURS)

Morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, transfer to hotel. Rest of day is for panoramic tour of New Delhi visiting Red Fort, the palace of the 5 th Mughal Shah Jahan. Rickshaw ride Chandni Chowk, The marker. Jama Masjid, The Mosque. Overnight stay.

DAY 15 : DELHI

Transfer to airport to catch flight for onwards destination.