Duration:13 Nights & 14 Days
Destination Covered: Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur – Pushkar - Agra - Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after your traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & escort your to hotel for check in.
Optional Tour - Chokhi Dhani
An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex, ethnic village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur. Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground & includes the entertainment by folk dancers & musicians. Later drive back to hotel.
After breakfast you will do excursion to Amber - the old capital of Jaipur rulers. Ride on the back of an elephant from foots of the hill up to the gates of the fortress. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including Maharaja's Museum and Jai Singh's Astronomical Observatory and Hawa Mahal. Overnight at the Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Overnight at the Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Today, we drive to Mandawa in the heart of the semi-arid Shekhawati region. Shekhawati owes its name to Rao Shekha who governed this area in the 14th century. The Fort of Mandawa was built in the year 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh, the originator of the town.
Overnight at the Hotel - Mandawa (B)
Today you will visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar.
Later we drive to the princely state of Bikaner and check in to hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel - Bikaner (B)
Today after breakfast you will enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple comp. The Fort Museum has an extensive collection of illuminated manuscripts, jewellery, jars, carpets, weapons, treaties, decorations & Farmans (King's Orders).
Later we drive to Jaisalmer and check in to hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel - Jaisalmer (B)
After breakfast sightseeing of Jaisalmer includes the visit of Jain Temples, Gadisar tank, Fort, Patewon ki Haveli, Nathmalji-ki Haveli and Salim Singh’s Haveli. Evening excursion to Sam Sand Dunes here you will enjoy the camel ride and witness the sun set against the sand dunes.
Overnight at the Hotel - Jaisalmer (B)
Today we drive to Jodhpur, bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan & has landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge.
Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, founded the city in the year 1459 & it is named after him. It was formerly the seat of a Princely state, also known as Marwar.
Overnight at the Hotel - Jodhpur (B)
After breakfast proceed for city tour includes the visit of wonderful Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada (the royal Cenotaphs of Maharaja Jaswant Singh)
Later we drive to Udaipur, en route we will visit Ranakpur, renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in marble, created in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha.
Later we continue our drive to Udaipur and check in to hotel
Overnight at the Hotel - Udaipur (B)
After breakfast city tour of Udaipur includes the visit of Palace Museum- made of granite and marble with filigreed balconies, ornate windows and craftsmanship in glass. Each palace within is an outstanding creation of art, Sahelion Ki Bari - a garden with fountains, once used for the enjoyment of royal ladies. Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal- a folk art museum, Jagdish Temple. Afternoon enjoy boat ride on lake Pichola
Optional Tour - Sound & Light Show / Vintage Car Collection
Overnight at the Hotel - Udaipur (B)
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar and check into hotel. Later visit the Brahmas Temple and ghats on the bank of the holy lake
Overnight at the Hotel - Pushkar (B).
Today we drive to Agra, Breakfast at hotel then after drive to Agra en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, The Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. After visit continue drive to Agra and check in to hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel - Agra (B)
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Agra includes the visit of magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the Red Fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. Later we drive to Delhi. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel - Delhi (B)
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat, the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India; and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. In the afternoon take a sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's Residence.
Overnight at the Hotel - Delhi (B)
Morning transfer to the international airport to board flight for onward journey with some sweet memories of the tour.
Our tour concludes: I India Tour Makers supports you with your transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight, thanks you for your patronage and looks forward to serving you again in the near future.