Historical Tour of Rajasthan

  

Tour Description:

The state of Rajasthan is located in the north western part of the country. The state is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions which are the treasures of the nation in true sense. It is filled with beautiful monuments, forts, havelis, palaces, temples offering a breath taking view to the observers’ eyes. The true color of Rajasthan reflects in its art, architecture, cuisines and cultural events.

Duration:
14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination Covered:
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni - Udaipur - Deogarh - Jaipur - Bharatpur – Agra

  • Day 1 - Arrival Delhi

    After reaching at the Delhi airport, you will be escorted by a memorable India representative to the hotel. After settling the transfer and check-in process, we will take the day off and rest at the hotel room. For those who arrive early morning, we will arrange a guided tour to the Akshardham temple located a few kilometers away. It is considered to be one of the finest Hindu temples across the country and a major tourist destination.

  • Day 2 - Delhi

    After the morning breakfast, we head for the sightseeing tour in the capital city. The major highlights of Delhi include Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Chandni Chowk and Lotus Temple. These places exemplify an architectural mixture of Mughal, Colonial and contemporary culture. We will spend the night at the hotel.

  • Day 3 - Delhi-Mandawa

    The Mandawa city was founded by Shekhawati Rajput in the Jhunjhunu district. The best part of Mandawa lies on the walls of its havelis which are adorned with paintings, frescos and castles, for which it is rightly called as the ‘Open Art Gallery’. The culture of Mandawa showcases the lifestyle of the Shekhawati clan. We tour its beautiful havelis before returning back to the hotel in evening.

  • Day 4 - Mandawa-Bikaner

    Next morning, we drive to Bikaner. A Rathore Prince, Rao Bika founded the beautiful city. Located in the heart of the Thar Desert, the major sightseeing of Bikaner includes Lallgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, Camel Research Centre and Karni Mata Temple. We will rest at the hotel at night.

  • Day 5 - Bikaner-Jaisalmer

    We proceed to Jaisalmer the following day. It is a city located in the core of the Thar Desert. Its yellow sands glow like gold when the sun rays fall over it which is why the city is also called the ‘Sun City’. The major attractions of Jaisalmer are Patwaon Ki Haveli, Nathmalji Ki Haveli, Manek Chowk and Salim Singji Ki Haveli. We retire at the hotel room at night.

  • Day 6 - Camel Safari at Jaisalmer

    We will take the whole next day on touring the Jaisalmer city with a camel safari. Jaisalmer is dotted with some of the vibrant forts along with the sand dunes of the desert. A village called Khuri village is where the camel safari is arranged. The view of the setting sun at the sunset point in the evening is really amazing which will multiply the enjoyment with the cultural events organized at night. We will rest in the tents at Khuri sand dunes.

  • Day 7 - Jaisalmer-Jodhpur

    We head straight to Jodhpur after the morning breakfast. Rao Jodha founded the city, hence the name Jodhpur. It is popularly known as the ‘Sun City’. It is also known as ‘Blue City’ as walls of most of houses are indigo whitewashed. The highlights of Jodhpur include Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 8 - Jodhpur-Luni

    We will visit Luni, our next destination. The prime attraction of this place is the Fort Chanwa. It is carved with brilliant architectures of the bygone era and a major tourist point of Luni. After touring other places, we return back to the hotel in the evening.

  • Day 9 - Luni-Ranakpur-Udaipur

    We head for the city of Udaipur the following day. On the way, we come across the enchanting Jain temple in Ranakpur. After reaching Udaipur, we check-in to the hotel and rest for some time. In the afternoon we will arrange a boat ride at the Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola is a picturesque lake of Udaipur and a major tourist spot. We spend the night at the hotel.

  • Day 10 - Udaipur

    We will take you to an early morning visit to Lake Pichola. We will also visit the prime attractions of Udaipur city including Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Monsoon Palace, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal and Shilpagram. We return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Day 11 - Udaipur-Deogarh

    Deogarh is located on the right bank of Betwa River. After the morning breakfast, we proceed to this famous city the next day. The narrow lanes of Deogarh are filled with colorful local markets and miniature paintings. The famous monument of Deogarh is the Deogarh Mahal. Constructed by Rawal Dwarka Das Ji, it is one of the most visited places of Deogarh. Other popular spots of Deogarh include Manastamba, Lord Vishnu’s Dashavtar Temple and 31 Jain temples. We rest at the hotel room at night.

  • Day 12 - Deogarh-Jaipur

    We head to Jaipur, the capital city of the state of Rajasthan. We rest the whole day at the hotel room before touring to the Choki Dhani in the evening. It is a five star ethnic village themed resort. We spend the night at the hotel.

  • Day 13 - Jaipur

    After the morning breakfast, we will visit the famous amber fort by taking an elephant ride. We will also visit the Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar and few other exciting places. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 14 - Jaipur-Bharatpur-Agra

    We drive to Agra the next morning. On our way, we will visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. After check-in at the hotel, we will head for the major sightseeing in Agra. We will tour the Taj Mahal, the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the fond memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Made with white marble and exquisite architectures, Taj Mahal is a real treat for the tourists as it symbolizes the eternal love. It was once defined as ‘A Tear on the Face of Eternity’ by Rabindranath Tagore.

    We next visit to the Agra Fort, another major attraction of Agra city and also a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO. You can shop different items at the local bazaars. We return back to the hotel in the evening.

  • Day 15 - Agra-Delhi

    We will take you to an early morning visit to the iconic Taj Mahal to catch its glimpse in a milky-pink shade. We will drive you to Delhi or arrange a flight connecting to Delhi. On the way, we will visit the tomb of Akbar in Sikandra which is adorned with Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jain and Buddhist motifs.

                          
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