Rajasthan Tour
per person
This comprehensive tour of India covers major historical and cultural sites across Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Beginning in Delhi, you’ll explore its rich Mughal heritage with visits to the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb. In Agra, marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. The journey continues to Jaipur, the Pink City, where you’ll visit the majestic Amer Fort, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Next, in Pushkar, discover the sacred Brahma Temple. In Jodhpur, explore the massive Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Finally, in Udaipur, enjoy the serene beauty of the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The tour concludes with a return to Delhi for onward travel.
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On your arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel. Delhi has been inhabited since the 6th century BC and has been the capital of many kingdoms. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times and is called the "city of cities". Delhi's culture has been influenced by its different rulers and the city is full of beautiful monuments. The Mughal rulers influenced the food habits of the residents and Mughlai cuisine originated here. Due to the proximity of different states, all festivals are celebrated here. Old Delhi is a maze of small lanes lined and old buildings and New Delhi has large roads with huge buildings. Delhi is the capital of India and is the hub for politics.
Today you have a full-day tour of Delhi. Your morning tour starts with Old Delhi, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 AD. You will visit the Raj Ghat where the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You will be visiting the museum that was built to commemorate him. You will be driven past the iconic Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, a very popular and busy market in Old Delhi. Later we will move to the next stop - Jama Masjid, one of the iconic, historic, and largest mosques in India - built by Shah Jahan.
A rickshaw ride (optional) in Chandni Chowk could be quite interesting as this part of the city is quite crowded as it is full of shops. These numerous shops sell delicious mouth-watering food, clothes, jewels, household goods, etc., and are virtually a shopper's paradise.
In the afternoon, you will visit Qutub Minar, touted as India’s largest Minaret. Qutub Mi- nar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1192 by Turk ruler Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak. You will then move forward to Humayun’s tomb, yet another UNESCO World Heritage site. Your next stop is India Gate, built in memory of the Unknown Soldier. You will be driven past the Parliament House, President’s House, and other Government Secretarial Buildings, to your final stop will be at Lakshminarayan Temple, a temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Lord Narayana.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 3 | Delhi → Agra by road.
Drive to Agra. Agra the former capital of Hindustan is a city on the banks of the river Ya- muna. Agra is a major tourist destination in India and a part of the Golden Triangle Tour along with Delhi and Jaipur. Agra also known as Akbarabad went through its peak during the time of the Mughals and was the capital under the Mughal rulers Akbar, Jahangir and Shahjehan.
This afternoon during the visit to Agra, you will be taken to the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. This beautiful building is elegantly built with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between the years 1631 to 1648 and it was built in memory of his favorite beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Standing majestically on the banks of the Yamuna River, this breathtaking, immensely beautiful monument is synonymous with romance and love.
Your next stop Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its architectural structure and was built in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. This place comprises of several fairy-tale palaces like Khas Mahal and Jahangir Palace. Over here you will also get a chance to see Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas, which are also known as private audience halls and public audience halls. Agra is famous for inlaid marble work and handicrafts.
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.
Later visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 4 | Agra → Jaipur by road visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri route
You will drive to Jaipur visiting route Fatehpur Sikri, built in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri holds exceptional testimony to Mughal civilization and is one of the well-known UNESCO World Heritage sites of India and has various historical monuments.
You will visit the Jama Masjid, followed by the Tomb of Salim Chishti, the five-storied Panch Mahal, and Buland Darwaza a graceful monument and stupendous piece of beautiful architecture. It is a central portico with a total of three arched entrances and is locally known as the Horseshoe Gate. You will visit the other graceful buildings of this place such as Ibadat Khana, Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace, Naubat Khana, and Birbal’s house.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan gets its name from Maharaja Jai Singh who built this city. Many captivating palaces are present here having breathtaking design and architecture. In the 18th century Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire city was painted in pink color due to which this city is also known as the pink city. The origin of Jaipur goes back more than 260 years.
Overnight at hotel.
Today you have a full-day tour of Jaipur and Amer Fort. The morning journey starts from Amer Fort also known as Amer Palace, the earlier capital of Jaipur. This magnificent fort was constructed in red sandstone and marble by Raja Man Singh and is divided into four sections each with a courtyard. The main entrance gate is Surajpol having a fascinating architecture. Near the Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Sila Devi. The Diwan-e-Aam - Hall for a public audience, Diwan-e-Khas - Hall for a private audience, Sheesh Mahal - palace of mirrors, and Sukh Niwas are quite beautiful. At the Sukh Ni- was, a pleasant climate is created by winds that blow over a water cascade.
In Jaipur, you will be taken to Maharaja City Palace, a royal palace with seven stories as well as Jantar Mantar, the observatory. This wonderful observatory has attracted mathematicians as well as astronomers from around the world. City Palace is the perfect blend of all three excellent styles (Mughal, Rajput, and European). Drive past another palace, Hawa Mahal is popular all over the world for its magnificent architecture. A tour of Jaipur is not complete without shopping. Jaipur is famous for clothes, carpets, precious and semi-precious stones and jewelry, and various handicrafts made of wood, metals, etc., and also for silk paintings and miniatures.
This evening you will enjoy a show of Classical Dances of India followed by dinner. Dances performed in a temple are called Agama Nartanam and are classified as margi, or the soul-liberating dance and when performed in royal courts with classical music are called Car- natakam. This dance form is an intellectual art form. The term "classical" or "Kshatriya" was introduced by Sangeet Natak Academy to denote the Natya Shastra-based performing art styles. In the Indian classical dances hand gestures or mudras by the artists are used as sign language to narrate a story and to demonstrate certain concepts such as ob-jects, weather, nature, and emotions. Many classical dances include facial expressions as an integral part of the dance form. Some of the dances are Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Satriya Gaudiya, Chhau Gaudiya Nritya, Kathak, Kathakali, Mani- puri, Sattriya, Thang Ta, etc.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 6 | Jaipur → Pushkar by road.
Drive to Pushkar visiting Bundi enroute. This city rises from a narrow gorge in rows of terraced gardens and arched Rajput houses like a two dimensional miniature painting imposed on the landscape. Visit the palace with its intricate spy-holes, secret trap doors and underground passages. Also see the spectacularly ingenious water supply system.
Tour of Pushkar. Pushkar is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus and also fa- mous for its only temple of Brahma-the creator of the universe.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 7 | Pushkar → Jodhpur by road
You will be transferred by road to Jodhpur. Jodhpur also known as the Sun City or the Blue City is the second largest city in Rajasthan and was the former capital of Marwar kingdom. It is named after its founder Rao Jodha who established this city in 1459. The city was in the route of Delhi to Gujarat and was a trading centre for copper, opium, silk, etc. Jodhpur is quite known for its festivals and fairs and Gangaur, Teej, Nag Panchmi, etc are celebrated with a big pomp. Jodhpur has become an important centre for big wed- dings and also for movie settings. The Jodhpur sweets are quite known throughout India.
Overnight at hotel.
In the morning you will be taken to Meherangarh fort, one of the largest forts in not only Rajasthan but in India as well, situated on a low sandstone hill, at an altitude of 120 me- ters. The fort with menacing thick walls contains many palaces with expansive courtyards and intricate carvings. Moti Mahal - the Pearl Palace, is one of the beautiful palaces situ- ated in the fort and was built by Raja Sur Singh. Later you will be taken to Phool Mahal - the Palace of Flowers, built by Maharaja Abhaya Singh, and believed to be an exclusive and private chamber of pleasure.
You will visit Jaswant Thada, built in 1889 by Sardar Singh in remembrance of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The entire structure is constructed out of thin and polished sheets of Marble which makes it ever so beautiful when sunlight falls over it. Your visit continues to Umaid Bhawan Museum, with a vast collection of artifacts displaying rich history of region. Museum as well as the Umaid palace was designed by Henry Vaughan Lanchester.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 9 | Jodhpur → Udaipur by road visiting Ranakpur enroute
Today you will leave for Udaipur visiting Ranakpur Temples enroute. Visit the beautiful Jain Temples of Ranakpur from 15th century. The popular Chamukha temple of Ranakpur made of marble is dedicated to ‘Adinath the first Tirthankara. It is composed of more than twenty halls and 1444 pillars which are not similar. The shade and lights of this place is really outstanding and is a real treat to your eyes. If time permits, you could also visit the Surya Temple and the Jain Temple.
Udaipur known as the City of Lakes, or the Venice of the East was the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar and founded by Rana Udai Singh in 1559. The legendary Maharana Pratap was born in Udaipur who fought against Emperor Akbar in 1576 and is remem- bered for his bravery. Maharana means the Great Warrior, and the one from Udaipur is the head of all the Rajput clans. In the 12th century the Parihar prince of Mandore
awarded the title of Rana to the Prince of Mewar. The rulers from this dynasty are called Suryavanshis (descendants of the Sun) and have the Sun as their insignia.
Overnight at hotel.
This morning your tour starts with the City Palace, situated on the bank of Pichola Lake. This Palace was constructed by Maharana Udai Mirza Singh in 1559 A.D. Your next stop is the Jagdish Temple built by Maharana Jagat Singh. The architecture of this temple is based on Indo-Aryan style and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the biggest
shrines of Udaipur. You will be taken on a drive around Fateh Sagar Lake, built in 1678 by Maharana Fateh Singh. Your next stop will be at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal located near Chetak Circle. It is one of most renowned museums of Udaipur, exhibiting the dazzling gathering of folk articles of Rajasthan. Your final destination will be at Sahelion ki Bari (Queen's resort for her friends).
Boat ride on Lake Pichola - Enjoy a Boat cruise on Pichola Lake 4 km long and 3 km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, palaces, Temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Also visit the island palace Jag Niwas in the lake. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11 | Udaipur Delhi by 6E 2099 @ 1205/1315 hrs.
In time, transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi airport and transfer within
departure zone to board flight for your onward journey. No Hotel.