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Group Size : 10
Duration : 14 Night(s) / 15 Day(s)
Start From : New Delhi
Finish At : New Delhi
Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colorful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination nonpareil. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler.
It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps, with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes, take the tiger trail, or just watch the birds in the wetlands. You can also choose to pamper yourself in the lavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just has to choose an activity appropriate to one's temperament.
Day 1
Welcome to !ndia
Welcome to the capital city of New Delhi for a two night stay. Arrive by 9 pm on this day and check in to your hotel. Meals and rest for the night.
Overnight stay at The Leela Palace, New Delhi or a similar property.
Day 2
Delhi, the chaotic capital city
Delhi is the perfect place to start this roller coaster of weaving through the alleyways and bazaars of Old Delhi. Today you will visit some of the magnificent monuments like Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, and Lunch at the famous Karim’s. We also take a drive through Lutyens’ Delhi.
Overnight stay at The Leela Palace, New Delhi or a similar property.
Day 3
Agra, home to the Taj Mahal
Today we start an early drive to Agra, making a brief stop at Sikandra to visit Emperor Akbar’s Tomb. We then explore the massive Red Fort of Agra.
Overnight stay at ITC Mughal, Agra or a similar property.
Day 4
The Taj Mahal
We make the unforgettable visit to the monument of eternal love- the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jehan in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz. Rest of the day is for relaxing and shopping.
Overnight stay at ITC Mughal, Agra or a similar property.
Day 5
Jaipur, the Pink City
Travel to Jaipur, visiting the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri on our way. We make our next stop at a village called Abhaneri and check out the ancient wonder of Chand Baori Stepwell. Finally we arrive at the Pink City of Jaipur, which was painted Pink in 1876, to welcome the Prince of Wales.
Overnight stay at Samode Haveli, Jaipur or a similar property.
Day 6
Explore Jaipur
We visit Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds and later travel to the historic Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Evening is for relaxing.
Overnight stay at Samode Haveli, Jaipur or a similar property.
Day 7
Jaipur - Bundi
Leaving Jaipur, we head south on NH 12 towards Bundi, known for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris. It also boasts of the majestic Taragarh Fort. We will also visit Sukh Mahal, which is said to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s KIM.
Overnight stay at The Hadoti Palace, Bundi or a similar property.
Day 8
Bundi – Chittorgarh – Udaipur
We head south west towards Chittorgarh before reaching Udaipur. We visit the romantic Chittorgarh Fort, built by the Mauryans in the 7th century AD. We continue on to Udaipur.
Overnight stay at Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur or a similar property.
Day 9
Udaipur, the city of Lakes
Udaipur, with its picturesque landscape, lakes, and historic palaces and architecture, is a major destination for most tourists visiting Rajasthan. Sightseeing includes the City Palace complex, stroll through the bazaars, and visit the Jagdish Temple and Sahelion ki Bari- garden of the Maids. This evening enjoy the sunset on a boat cruise in the calm waters of Lake Pichola.
Overnight stay at Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur or a similar property.
Day 10
Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh
A two hour northward drive brings us to Kumbhalgarh Fort. Built on a hilltop 1,100 m (3,600 ft) above sea level on the Aravalli ranges, the fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter walls that extend 36 km (22 mi), making it the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. It’s surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary, home to a very large variety of wild life.
Overnight stay at The Kumbha Bagh, Kumbhalgarh or a similar property.
Day 11
Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur
A relaxed start after breakfast, we head further north towards the historic city of Jodhpur, also known as the blue city. Jodhpur's attractions include Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada , Ghanta Ghar.
Overnight stay at Raas, Jodhpur or a similar property.
Day 12
Jodhpur, the Sun City
The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. We start with a visit to Jaswant Thada and then explore the imposing Mehrangarh Fort and the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Enjoy a Rickshaw ride through the old Bazaars or just relax at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Raas, Jodhpur or a similar property.
Day 13
Jodhpur – Khimsar Fort - Nagaur
We start early and continue northwards to Nagaur. On the way we visit the Khimsar Fort, a 500-year-old fort in the middle of the Thar Desert.
Overnight stay at Ranvas, Nagaur or a similar property.
Day 14
Nagaur - Alsisar
Today, we drive further up to Alsisar, famous for its castle, havelis and cenotaphs. As we drive through the Shekhawati region you can see beautifully painted mansions. This region has been recognised as the "open art gallery of Rajasthan" having the largest concentration of frescos in the world. Tonight we celebrate with special dinner, drinks and music.
Overnight stay at Alsisar Mahal, Alsisar or a similar property.
Day 15
Alsisar – Delhi
After breakfast, we head to Delhi where this tour will end. You will be transferred straight to the IGI Airport for your departures.
Accommodation, if required must be requested at the time of booking.
