Dripping in colour, soaked in historyand buzzing with energy, Rajasthan is the most extraordinary state in India with every nook and corner of this land is a treasure of HISTORY and VALOUR. Its Cultures, Costumes, Customs, Music, Mannerisms and cuisines are all blended into an enthralling & spicy mix of experiences that will simply leave you bamboozled, bewildered and bloated with choice.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing of New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, orientation drive through New Delhi’s Diplomatic Areas, India Gate, Parliament House, President’s House, Connaught Place the heart and central commercial district of the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat .
Afternoon free for your independent activities / leisure / Shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi – Agra (210 kms / 4 – 5 hours drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Agra, enroute visiting Sikandra – the Toimb of Emperor Akbar the Great, Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Agra visiting TAJ MAHAL, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah and drive around the local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Agra – Jaipur (235 kms / 4 – 5 hours drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar built by Red Sandstone.
Post sightseeing, drive to Jaipur and check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax and orientation drive through the city, local markets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort, the ancient capital of Rajputs. Enjoy elephant ride to go up the hill to reach the main Fort and visit the entire complex it encircles in its huge area on a hill top.
Afternoon, city tour of the Pink City visiting the City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Local Markets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur – Bikaner (320 kms / 6-7 hrs drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Bikaner, a city founded in 1486 A.D. in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the Fort, the ancient Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of the city visiting Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm, Local Markets to feel the pulse of the city.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer (335 kms / 6-7 hrs drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Jaisalmer, is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden City,” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja’s Palace and intricately carved Jain temples. This Citadel city is an architectural dream in Yellow Sandstone lying in the lonely silence of Thar Desert.
Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax or go through the orientation drive of the city and its local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Jaisalmer
Morning, city tour of Jaisalmer visiting the Jaisalmer Fort, 80mtrs above the plains and is perhaps the only FORT in the country where the normal people of the state still lives in the same style and fashion that used to be the norm during the yester year rulers.
Afternoon, drive to Sam Village in the desert, the last point in Rajasthan, just about 15kms from the International Border with Pakistan, to enjoy a Camel Ride in the golden sand dunes and to enjoy the spectacular sunset in the Thar Desert. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (310 kms / 6-7 hrs drive approx.)
Morning drive to Jodhpur, the city founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax / orientation drive through the city & its local markets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jodhpur – Ranekpur – Udaipur (275 kms / 5-6 hours drive approx.)
Morning city tour of Jodhpur – the second largest city of Rajasthan state and also known as The BLUE CITY or the GATEWAY TO THAR. Jodhpur is famous for its Majestic Mehrangarh Fort on a low range of sandstone hills & about 125 mtrs. From the plains, Blue Houses, Temples, Centaphs and the super imposing UMAIB BHAWAN PALACE with 480 Rooms but only around 120 rooms are in use. All these historical sites, are like a mirage from a bygone era.
Post sightseeing, drive to Udaipur, enroute visiting RANEKPUR TEMPLES – 15th century Jain Temples created in pure white marble with 80 Domes supported by 1444 different carved Pillars.
Post sightseeing, continue your drive to Udaipur and upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Udaipur
Morning, sightseeing of the dazzling marble Udapur city – also knows as the CITY OF LAKES, considered to be the most romantic spot on Indian Sub-continent, nestled in a valley among the lush hills of the Aravalli Mountains and on the banks of the shimmering Lake Pichola. Visit the Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari, Fatehh Sagar Lake & City Palace with its unique collection of Crystal Gallery and vintage Car garage.
Afternoon visit Nagda Ruins and Eklingji Temples – 22kms from the city, chiseled out of sandstone and marble, built in 734 A.D., is a complex of 108 Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and the protective divinity of Maharanas – the erstwhile rulers of Marwar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Udaipur – Chittorgarh – Pushkar (275 kms / 6-7 hours drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Chittorgarh, a city that resonates with stories of Rajputana bravery, pride and passion. The bards of Rajasthan sing tales of courage and sacrifice recounting stories that are known to every child and adult in the city. Chittorgarh is named after its most imposing structure, the Chittorgarh Fort which stands atop a 180 metre high hill and is spread across 700 acres. Chittorgarh Fort has had a tumultuous past and great legacy.
Post sightseeing, continue your drive to reach PUSHKAR , the famous town which holds of world famous Cattle Fair and also the only Temple of Lord Brahma on the banks of holy Pushkar Lake, surrounded by the Ghats and one can see the countless devotees praying and taking a dip in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
In the evening, have an orientation drive of the place to witness the evening grandeur of the place around the Pushkar Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Pushkar – Ajmer – Delhi
Morning, sightseeing of Pushkar, the sacred town for the Hindu Religion, situated 11kms to the North-west of Ajmer. Visit the Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and then leave for Ajmer bu surface drive.
On arrival, visit the AJMER SHARIF DURGAH OF THE Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, one of the most religious pilgrimage for the Muslims.
After the Durgah visit, drop at Ajmer Railway Station to connect SHATABDI EXPRESS superfast Tourist Train in the afternoon for Delhi – about 7 hours journey to reach New Delhi.
Meet upon arrival New Delhi Station and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Departure Delhi
Morning, transfer to airport in time to connect flight for your journey back home / onward destination.
