HERITAGE RAJASTHAN
- Day 01: Arrival Delhi
- Day 02: Delhi
- Day 03: Delhi-Mandawa
- Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner
- Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
- Day 06: Jaisalmer
- Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Day 08: Jodhpur - Mount Abu
- Day 09: Mount Abu - Ranakpur
- Day 10: Ranakpur - Udaipur
- Day 11: Udaipur - Pushkar
- Day 12: Pushkar - Jaipur
- Day 13: Jaipur
- Day 14: Jaipur - Agra
- Day 15: Agra - Delhi
- Day 16: Delhi - Abroad
Tour Highlights:
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Hotel Maharani Bagh
- Udaipur City Palace
- Pushkar Festival
- Buland Darwaza (The Gate of Victory)
Tour Schedule - HERITAGE RAJASTHAN
DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
- Welcome to India – a land of million dreams and 5000 years of history, culture and religions, culminating in a unique blend of tolerance and is toDAY the largest democracy in the World.
- New Delhi, India’s capital and fastest growing city, stands on the West bank of the Yamuna river.
- Meeting upon arrival and transfer to Hotel (where accommodation is reserved from previous night for immediate occupancy)
- Delhi – Capital of modern India “The Heart of India” . Many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil over the last 3000 years. The legacy still survives in many monuments varying from the 13th century mausoleum of the Lodi King to that of imperial India’s Parliament House and the President House. Where medieval palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern metropolis.
- Delhi is the city waiting to be explored, so enjoy!
- Overnight stay at the Hotel
DAY 02: DELHI
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting The Jama Mosque built in 1650 AD after which you will take a rickshaw ride through the fabled Chandni Chowk (Moonlight square) which is the main area of the old city.
- Also visit the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal – Shah Jahan, which is famous for its delicately carved inlaid and Royal chambers. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat – where the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated (1948 AD), Feroze Shah Kotla (1345 AD) – ruins of the oldest fortress and also the Ashoka pillar (300 BC).
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting Humayun’s Tomb (1565 AD), aptly called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjung’s Tomb (1753 AD), the Qutab Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. Nearby amidst the ruins of Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque stands the Iron pillar which, has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years.
- The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings (1921-30 AD) and Birla (Laxmi Narayan) temple (1938 AD) and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area.
- Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 03: DELHI-MANDAWA
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Drive from Delhi to Mandawa. (260 KMS/6 HRS)
- On arrival check-in at hotel
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of the town Mandawa which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leeds to the bazaar. You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes.
- Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04: MANDAWA-BIKANER
- Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Mandawa to Bikaner 190 kms/4 hrs.
- In the afternoon we begin our tour from the “Junagarh Fort” constructed between 1588 and 1593 built by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the army of the Mughal emperor, Akbar. The fort has 986 meter long wall with 37 bastions and 2 entrances, it is famous for the super quality of stone carving.
- Also visit the fascinating “Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, an incarnation of Durga. The huge silver gate and marble carvings donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh, leads you into the sea of swarming rodents who are considered auspicious. Devotees make offering to the rats. Other places include the famous camel breeding farm just outside the town (closed on SunDAY).
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 05: BIKANER-JAISALMER
- Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (340 Kms /7-8 hrs)
- Arrive Jaisalmer and Check-in at Hotel
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 06: JAISALMER
- Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning, sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies.
- See the Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank.
- Afternoon excursion to Khuri. Khuri is a village 40 kms south west of Jaisalmer, out in the desert, in the touchy area near the Pakistan border . It is a delightfully peaceful place with houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns on Persian carpets – Take a camel ride on the sand dunes to view the sun set.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 07: JAISALMER-JODHPUR
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. (308 kms/6 hrs)
- On arrival check-in at: HOTEL
- Later sightseeing tour of Jodhpur – gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathores of Marwa.
- Visit the Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, which overlooks the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers.
- Also visit Mandore – the ancient capital of the State of Marwar. The cenotaphs of the former rulers are imposing and architecturally remarkable.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 08: JODHPUR-MOUNT ABU
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning drive from Jodhpur to Mount Abu ( 244 kms 6 hrs)
- Arrive Mount Abu and Check-in at HOTEL
- Afternoon, city sightseeing tour of Mount Abu. Here you will visit the Dilwara Temple, Adhar Devi Temple, Nakki Lake, Gaumukh
- Temple, Sun-set Point, Achalgarh, Guru Shikhar, Shri Raghunathji Temple Gardens and Parks, Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 09: MOUNT ABU-RANAKPUR
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning drive from Mount Abu to Ranakpur(188 kms-05 hrs)
- Arrive Ranakpur and check-in at HOTEL MAHARANI BAGH ORCHID RETREAT
- Latter visit Ranakpur temples , which has one of the biggest Jain temples in India. The Ranakpur complex lies in a remote and peaceful valley of the Aravalli ranges.
- Chaumukha (the four-faced temple), is dedicated to Adinath. Built in 1439, this huge, beautifully crafted and well-kept marble complex has 29 halls, supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are alike. Within the complex are two other Jain temples.
- Overnight stay at the Hotel
DAY 10: RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning depart from Ranakpur to Udaipur (90 kms 2:30 hrs)
- Arrive Udaipur and Check-in at HOTEL
- In the morning, we begin our tour with a visit to the City Palace. At this palace complex, we will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Visit Temple of the Sun God, with its erotic sculptures. We also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, the Jagdish temple and local folk Museum.
- In the late afternoon, we enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. The beautiful Lake Pichola was enlarged by Maharana Udai Singh after he founded the city. The city palace extends a considerable distance along the east bank of the lake. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. One would get an interesting view of the Dhobi (laundry) ghats.
- Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace – a lovely island palace in the middle of the lake.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 11: UDAIPUR-PUSHKAR
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning drive from Udaipur to Pushkar(284 kms 7:30 Hrs)
- Arrive Pushkar and Check-in at HOTEL PUSHKAR RESORTS
- Rest of the DAY at leisure
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 12: PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning visit Pushkar- Pushkar lies 11 kms northwest of Ajmer on the other side of Nag Pahar. Pushkar, sacred to Brahma, the creator, is a lotus in the sand wherein the life of Rajasthan comes to its flowering each year on the first full moon after the festival Diwali. It is a photographer’s dream.
- It is one of the most colorful, joyous, memorable spectacles in India. Continue your drive to Jaipur(150 kms 3:45 Hrs)
- Arrive Jaipur and Check-In at HOTEL
- Rest of the DAY at leisure
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 13: JAIPUR
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Amer Fort 12 kms outside Jaipur. The original palace was built by Raja Mansingh the additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kaisshawah rulers.
- Enjoy the ascent to the palace on back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Tour the chamber and hallways of the palace which are famous for their design and decorations. This unique capital of the erstwhile warrior kings is a must on every tourist itinerary to the state.
- Afternoon you tour the walled city of Jaipur a shopper’s paradise famous for handicrafts, jewellery and list goes on…….
- You also visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. The Hawa Mahal, the intriguing “ Palace of Winds” is really a facade built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Visit the City Palace, former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style and its museums an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armoury.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 14: JAIPUR-AGRA
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- After breakfast, you will drive from Jaipur to Agra (221 kms/6 hours) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585, now glows in its magnificent past.
- Also visit the Buland Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), set in the south wall. In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570. Legend says, Akbar was without a male heir, he made a pilgrimage to this spot, the saint foretold the birth of Akbar’s son, Jehangir. In gratitude Akbar named his son Salim.
- Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL
- Rest of the DAY at leisure
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 15: AGRA-DELHI
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning, experience the TAJ MAHAL (closed on FriDAYs) – one of the seven wonders of the world. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal,
- Also visit Agra Fort, whose maze of courtyard, mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
- Afternoon drive from Agra to Delhi (203 kms 5 hrs)
- Arrive Delhi and check-in at HOTEL
- Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 16: DELHI-ABROAD
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Morning, combined sightseeing tour of the famous historical sights in Old & New Delhi, visiting the Raj Ghat – memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past the Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal – Shah Jehan; visit Jama Mosque – the largest mosque in India; visit the Qutab Minar (72 m high) – one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. End the tour with a drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President’s Residence.
- Check-out 1200 Hrs
- Evening Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for
*Note: All flight details and timings are subject to change.
