COLOURFUL RAJASTHAN WITH TAJ AND GANGES

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive at Delhi

After arrival at Delhi Airport, meet our representative who’ll escort you to the one of our listed hotels in Delhi. Check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

On the 2nd day of the tour, move out on a city tour of Delhi. While on the tour visit major tourist attractions like Birla Mandir, QutabMinar, Red Fort, India Gate, the Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, and President’s House. In the evening visit Red Fort to witness the impressive light and sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi – Mandawa

Next morning after breakfast drive straight to Mandawa. It is a small beautiful town known for its beautiful havelies and forts. On reaching Mandawa, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while set off on an excursion to  the magnificent Mandawa Haveli. The intricately painted walls of this place and the detailed work are appalling. Some of the other popular havelis that must be visited include the Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, GulabRaiLadia Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, and the Mohan LalSaraf Haveli. In the evening pay a visit to the Shekhawati area followed by one hour camel ride.  Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Mandawa – Bikaner

Post breakfast, drive straight to Bikaner- “The Camel City”. The city is fortified by a 7 Km wall with five gates. This magnificent city contains royal forts and palaces. Upon arrival at Bikaner, get accommodated in one of your listed hotels. After relaxing for a while in the room proceed for a full day excursion to some of the major tourist hotspots covering Junagarh Fort, Raj RatanBihari Temple, RasikShiromani Temple and the Karni Mata Temple. In the evening you may visit to Gajner Palace and the Camel Breeding Center. Enjoy comfortable night stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Bikaner – Jaisalmer

In the morning after an early breakfast, leave for Jaisalmer by surface. The Jaisalmer city commands for the major tourist attractions scattered all over Rajasthan. On reaching Jaisalmer, check-in at one of our listed hotels. The day is to be spent at leisure. In the evening visit the Jaisalmer Fort- a dominant structure between the sand. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Jaisamer

The next morning after an early breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the city. Jaisalmer is also revered for its havelis. Pay a visit to Salimji Ki  Haveli and Nathmalki Haveli which are most striking amongst the other havelis. After lunch, explore the other major tourist attractions like the Jain Temples, BadaBagh, Government Museum, Folklore Museum and the Amar Sagar Lake. In the evening you have the option of witnessing the Gadsisar Lake to observe migratory birds from close quarters or Witness an exotic sunset against the Sam sand Dunes on a camel ride. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur

On the 7th day of the tour depart to Jodhpur- “The Sun City”. The city is bestowed with mesmerizing and scenic landscapes. The city is renowned as the sun city since it features bright and sunny weather throughout the year. On reaching Jodhpur, check-in at one of our enlisted hotels. After taking some rest, embark on an excursion to beautiful forts and palaces including the Mehrangarh fort, UmaidBhavan Palace, JaswantThada and the Raj Ka Bag Palace. Post lunch visit other charms of Jodhpur including the Government Museum and the beautiful Umed Garden.  Return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur

In the morning after breakfast, head straight to Udaipur. On the way halt at Ranakpur to visit the famous Jain Temple. This temple built in 15th century  consists of 200 pillars that provide support to the 29 halls of the temple. Resume your drive to Udaipur after the visiting Jain temple. On reaching Udaipur check-in at one of our hotels. After relaxing for a while move out on an excursion to two more Jain temples and the temple of the Sun God. Overnight stay is scheduled at the hotel.

Day 9: Udaipur

Post breakfast, embark on a city tour of Udaipur. Visit some of the major tourist hotspots covering the City Palace Museum, Sahelion Ki Bari, BhartiyaLok Kala Mandal, Folk Art Museum and Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon pay a visit to the Monsoon Palace situated on the hill, that enhances the beauty of this magnificent city. In the evening visit the The grand City Palace located on the banks of Lake Pichola and also enjoy boat ride at the lake , subjected to water level in the lake. Enjoy comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur – Ajmer – Pushkar

In the morning after breakfast, drive to the holy city of Pushkar. Stop midway to visit Ajmer where the Dargah of the great Sufi saint KhwajaMoinuddinChishti is sited. The visitors from all faiths and sects come to take Saint’s blessings, as his blessings are infallible for all. After the visit to Dargah, resume your drive to Pushkar. The city is one of the most sacred Hindu towns in India.  Upon reaching Pushkar, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Later in the day attend the prayer ceremony at the Brahma temple. Also take a holy dip on any of the 25 ghats of Pushkarlake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Pushkar – Jaipur

Post breakfast, leave for Jaipur by road. Upon arrival check-in at one our enlisted hotels. Later in the day explore the major tourist attractions of the city including the JalMahal, Jaigarh Fort, Central Museum and Birla Mandir. Evening to be spent at your own discretion.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur

The next day begins with an excursion to the Amber Fort which is accompanied with the exciting joy ride on an elephant. The afternoon remains busy with the city tour featuring City Palace along with the Royal Observatory and HawalMahal. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur – Agra

Post breakfast, proceed to Agra. Upon reaching Agra, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After rest and relaxing for a while head to sightseeing tour of Agra covering places like Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and TajMahal that has left tourist spellbound by its beauty. The TajMahal was commissioned by  the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife MumtazMahal.  The mausoleum is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna at a point where it takes a sharp turn and flows eastwards. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.

Day 14: Agra

Next morning post breakfast, you may embark on a guided tour of Agra fort and the Palace of JodhaBai. Later in the day visit other major tourist attractions like the BulandDarwaza, PanchMahal, theItmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and the BirbalBhawan. In the evening you may take a leisurely walk to the Agra market to buy things for your close ones and bring back the fond memories of the city.

Day 15: Agra – Jhansi – Orchha

Next morning after breakfast, leave for Orchha. En-route stop at Jhansi to visit the Jhansi Fort and The Government Museum. The museum showcases the Weapons, statues, dresses and photographs that were used during the Chandela dynasty. It also features a picture gallery of the Gupta period. After the visit, resume drive to Orchha. Upon reaching Orchha, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, step out to visit the major tourist attractions of Orchha like the JehangiriMahal, the Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan temple that are famous for their fine frescoes and mural paintings.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16: Orchha – Khajuraho

On the 16th day of the tour, drive straight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting for a while, proceed on a guided tour to Khajuraho. Start driving towards the group of famous Chandela dynasty temples. These temples are worldwide known for their spectacular erotic sculptures and carvings depicted in them. The Western Group of temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu includes the KandariyaMahadeo temple, the MatangesvaraTemple , the Lakshmana Temple, and the Varaha Temple. Spend overnight at the hotel.

Day 17: Khajuraho – Varanasi

In the morning after breakfast, transfer to airport  to board a flight to Varanasi. On arrival , check-in at one of our listed hotels. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 18: Varanasi

Next morning enjoy the boat ride in the holy river Ganges on a visit to bathing ghats. Later in the day pay a visit to the Stupa, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. Later in the day enjoy a City tour of Varanasi which would cover places like the Bharat Mata Temple, TulsiManas Temple and the Alamgir temple. In the evening you have the option of exploring the Banaras Hindu University for visiting the Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. Night at the hotel.

Day 19: Varanasi – Delhi

In the morning, get transferred to Varanasi airport, to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Rest and relax for the day. In the evening you have the option to explore a hyperactive night life of Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 20: Delhi

Next morning, get deported to Delhi airport to board a flight for onward journey .