Cultural’s Rajasthan
11 Night / 12 Days
Day 01 Arrival Agra (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday)
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & later go for sightseeing tour of Agra. On your arrival in Agra check-into the hotel of your choice. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The visit to the Taj Mahal will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan tour. Overnight in Agra.
Day 02:- Agra - Jaipur ( By Surface 260 kms/ Approx 5 hrs)
After breakfast drive to jaipur - the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after jai singh, the former maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendorous are now living monuments enroute visiting fatehpur sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur in late evening & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 03:- Jaipur :
This morning after breakfast visit the Amber fort, built in 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber. Drive past the Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds. In the afternoon you will visit the city palace and museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 04 :- Jaipur - Ajmer :
After breakfast drive to Ajmer . On arrival Ajmer visit the famous Dargah Shariff, Shah Jahan's mosque, Taragarh fort at Ajmer. In Evening travel back to hotel .Stay overnight at hotel in Ajmer .
Day 05 :- Ajmer - Jodhpur:
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha . Arrive jodhpur & transfer to the Hotel .Night stay in Jodhpur .
Day 06 Jodhpur -Jaisalmer :
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer - induces a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile terrain not with standing the warmth and color of people is simply over whelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort and beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156. The drive passes by dry vegetation, with villages of colorfully dressed people. Plenty of camels and camel carts, sheep and goats pass you by. On arrival in Jaisalmer, check in the Hotel. Rest the day is free at leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 07 Jaisalmer :
Morning city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer Visit Jaisalmer Fort, over the Trikuta hill, this fort is the biggest and the most beautiful landmark of the city. The fort is occupied by shops, stalls, and a number of other business concerns. It is also known as Sonar Quila or the Golden fort, rising from the sand, the mega structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience. The Jain temple, situated inside the fort, made between 12th and 15th century, bears testimony to Rajasthan unique artistry Visit the havelis; the mansions built by the wealthy merchants, which are still in very good condition. The intricate craftsmanship is beyond parallel. The havelis like the Patwon-ki-Haveli and alim-Singh-ki-Haveli are remarkable for their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks. The rich merchant inspired by the classic style of the royals, constructed huge mansions (havelis) adjacent to each other in the nature of medieval culture and profusely decorated walls and ceilings and intricately carved outdoors and interiors. In the afternoon, visit the Khuri Sand Dunes and the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Take a camel ride to view the sunset from the dunes, (Same camels to be used for Safari - getting to know the camels) as the sky is set on fire. It can be an unforgettable experience. Overnight in Jaisalmer
Day 08 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur :
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. On arrival Jodhpur, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 09:- Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road) Enroute visiting Ranakpur:
After breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur ,the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Continue drive to Udaipur, Arrive & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Mount Abu (195 km/3 hrs) :
From Udaipur transfer to Mount Abu and check into the hotel on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 : Mount Abu to Ahmedabad :
Take a sightseeing tour of Mount Abu visiting Dilwara Jain Temples, Prajapita Brahmakumari Ashram and University, Gurusikhar and Nakki Lake.
Afternoon drive to ahmedabad . On arrival at ahmedabad check into the hotel on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 : Ahmedabad Dropping :- :
Morning after the breakfast ,check out & proceed to Ahmedabad for Drop at Airport/Railway station. Return home with Sweet memories of Tour.
Package Inclusion
- Hotel accommodation in above said hotels/ resorts on Double & Triple sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast & Dinner at Hotels
- Breakfast & Dinner at Camp in Jaisalmer
- Dinner, Folk dance, Camel ride at Jaisalmer camp for all packages
- Transfers and site seeing as mentioned in the itinerary by a/c Vehicle
- Toll, parking, drivers batta, interstate tax etc
- All prevailing taxes like luxury taxes, service taxes and expenditure taxes where ever applicable.
Rajasthan
06 Night / 07 Days
Day 01 :- Arrive Jaipur
Arrive Pink City of Jaipur. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the bustling local colourful markets of Jaipur. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 02 :- Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE- Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight- seeing.
CITY PALACE- A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR- This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL- The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 03 :- Jaipur - Jodhpur (By road) enroute visiting Pushkar & Ajmer :
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha enroute visiting the holy towns of Pushkar & Ajmer. In Pushkar visit Brahma temple (said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity) Pushkar lake, Man Mahal and Savitri temple. Also visit the famous Dargah Shariff, Shah Jahan's mosque, Arrive jodhpur & transfer to the Hotel .Night stay in Jodhpur .
Day 04 :- Jodhpur :
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour. Jodhpur, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 05 :- Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road) enroute visiting Ranakpur :
After breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur ,the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Continue drive to Udaipur, Arrive & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 06 :- Udaipur :
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 07 :- Udaipur - Departure :
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Day 08 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur :
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. On arrival Jodhpur, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.