exotic rajasthan
Duration: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Deogarh - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Day 1:Arrival in Delhi India GAte Delhi
On arrival at the Delhi international airport, our representative will escort you to the Imperial Hotel. Post lunch check out the prominent temples around the hotel and attend the Dances of India Show in the evening. Return to the hotel and treat yourself to an authentic Indian dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi – Agra
Drive to Agra after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Agra, check in at the Amarvilas. Hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Later in the evening, explore the colorful markets of the city and shop for souvenirs and eat out or return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra.
Day 3: Agra – Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur after breakfast. En route, detour for Fatehpur Sikri. Walk to the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs, and Buland Darwaza. On arrival in the Pink City, check in at the Rajvilas and relax for the day. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Jaipur
Overnight stay at Rajvilas In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace (famous for its Mughal-Rajasthani architectural blend, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum), Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pushkar (142 km from Jaipur). On arrival, check in at the Pushkar Resorts and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit a select number of temples including the only Brahma Temple. Check out the Ghats and attend the religious ceremonies being performed along the banks of the holy Pushkar Lake. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 6: Pushkar - Deogarh
After breakfast at the hotel, drive down to Deogarh (250 km from Pushkar). On arrival, check in at the Deogarh Mahal. Lunch with the descendents of the Maharajas of Jaipur and take a walking heritage tour of the castle. In the evening walk down to the local village’s traditional markets. Return to the Mahal for dinner and overnight stay in Deogarh.
Day 7: Deogarh - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Udaipur. On arrival in the city of lakes and palaces and the rising sun, after just one hour after takeoff, check in at either Udaivilas or Lake Palace and relax for a while. The day is free for you to enjoy the city. Walks to the colorful Udaipur bazaars, boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola, or shop at Shilpgram crafts village are sure to get you in the spirit of this desert oasis. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur - Mount AbuRajasthan
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Lake Palace, City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and Jagdish Temple. Later, drive to Mount Abu. On arrival in the only hill station in Rajasthan, check in at the Jaipur House. Spend the day at leisure in this oasis and take a sunset boat ride on the lake. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mount Abu.
Day 9: Mount Abu
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the hills station cum oasis. Visit the 11th and 13th century Dollar Temples. Of the many temples, Vimal Vasahi, and Lun Vasahi are a must visit to. After sightseeing return to Jaipur House for dinner and overnight stay in Mount Abu.
Day 10: Mount Abu - Jodhpur
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur (240 km from Mount Abu). On arrival in the desert city, check in at either Umaid Bhawan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal. Post lunch proceed for a tour of the grand Mehrangarh Fort. Later check out the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 11: Jodhpur
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana, Daulat Khana, Jaswant Thada Memorial, and a group of royal white marble cenotaphs. Later walk to the local Bishnoi villages set along the desert countryside of Rajasthan. Return to the Umaid Bhawan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal for dinner and overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Jaisalmer (300 km from Jodhpur). On arrival, check in at the Laxmi Niwas Palace and relax on a day that is free for you to enjoy at leisure. In the evening, attend the cultural performances, and shop at the traditional markets of Jaisalmer. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 13: Jaisalmer
In the morning, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of the desert Citadel. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. Post lunch take a boat ride on Gadisar Lake, and go on a camel safari to Sam sand dunes. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 14: Jaisalmer – Bikaner
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a 5-hour drive to Bikaner (330 km from Jaisalmer) via Pokhran Fort for lunch. On arrival in Bikaner, check in at Laxmi Niwas Palace and relax for the day. You have dinner and stay overnight in Bikaner.
Day 15: Bikaner
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the desert town abundant in camels. Visit the Junagarh Fort and its many palaces, pavilions, courts and temples. Also visit Lalgarh Palace, Camel Breeding Farm, Karni Mata and Rai temples in Deshnok later in the day. In the evening, take a boat cruise on the Upper and Lower Lake. Return to the Laxmi Niwas Palace for an overnight stay in Bikaner
Day 16: Bikaner – Mandawa
After breakfast at the hotel, take a 3-hour drive to Mandawa. On arrival, check in at the Mandawa Castle (Fort) and relax. Post lunch, take a heritage walk in the castle and check out the Museum. Explore the rural countryside of Rajasthan on a walk to the village. Return to the hotel in the evening for candle-lit dinners and fire dances on the courtyards and overnight stay.
Day 17: Mandawa – DelhiMandawa
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Mandawa. On this walking tour, visit Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli. If time permits, also check out Mahensar and Dundlod. In the afternoon drive down to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the Imperial Hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 18: Departure from Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and sightsee the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Diplomatic Enclave. Take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort, and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for farewell dinner and transfer to the airport. Board the flight heading back home or to your onward destination.
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