RAJPUTANA HERITAGE TOUR (17 NIGHTS / 18 DAYS)

ITINERARY :

DAY 1 : ARRIVE DELHI

On arrival at Delhi our representative meets you at the airport and assists you till your check in process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 : DELHI

In the morning go for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru) and Jama Masjid. Drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

In the afternoon visit Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also drive past President’s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 : DELHI – SAMODE

After breakfast drive to Samode. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free to explore Samode city and surroundings. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 4 : SAMODE – NAWALGARH

After breakfast half day city tour of Jaipur, visit the Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the capital of this state long time ago. Visit the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of victory) which is a hall glittering with mirrors. Ascend the fort on an Elephant back, also visit Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory.

Later drive to Nawalgarh: The heart of Shekhawati. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 5 : NAWALGARH – MANDAWA

Morning free to explore the surroundings of Nawalgarh, later on drive to Mandawa, ideal location to revisit Rajasthan’s rich heritage and culture. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free to explore Mandawa by your own. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 6 : MANDAWA – BIKANER

After breakfast take a walking sightseeing tour of Mandawa Village. Then drive to Bikaner on arrival check-in at hotel. Evening is free for your leisure activities. Stay overnight at hotel.

DAY 7 : BIKANER

After breakfast take a tour of Bikaner visiting the Bikaner Fort, the Lalgarh Palace, Deshnoke Temple and Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm – a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel’s milk. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 8 : BIKANER – JAISALMER

After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. En-route Jaisalmer visit the Pokhran Fort. On reaching Jaisalmer check-in at hotel. Evening free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 9 : JAISALMER

After having breakfast you get the full day for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, the fort is entered through the Suraj Pol or Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 10 : JAISALMER

No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque dunes. This day you will visit Sam Sand dunes. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a Camel Safari getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 11 : JAISALMER – JODHPUR

After having breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. En-route Jodhpur visit Mandore. Reaching Jodhpur, check into a hotel. Evening free for leisure activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12 : JODHPUR – GHANERAO

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the Jaswant Thada and the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Afternoon drive to Ghanerao. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 13 : GHANERAO – RANAKPUR

In the morning take an excursion to Kumbhalgarh. Afternoon drive to Ranakpur, on arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 14 : RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR

In the morning enjoy visit Ranakpur temples, then continue to Udaipur. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Evening free for shopping around the local market. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 15 : UDAIPUR – DEOGARH

In the morning take a boat ride at Lake Pichola. Next visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Saheliyon ki Bari (Gardens of the maids of Honor). Afternoon drive to Deogarh. On arrival check-in at hotel. Deogarh Mahal: A castle of Medieval Rajasthan. You can also enjoy of your choice Trekking in the hills or Walk in the village or Local tribal warrior dance or Performance by folk musicians and artists. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 16 : DEOGARH – JAIPUR – KANOTA

After breakfast drive to Kanota which is 15 kms from Jaipur towards east. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free to visit local area. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 17 : KANOTA – AGRA

After breakfast drive to Agra. En-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Agra Fort which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 18 : AGRA – DELHI

In the morning visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble and it took 22 years to get constructed. After breakfast drive back to Delhi. On arrival transfer to Airport for onward destination.

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