Magnificent Tour of Rajasthan

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi and meet the ITS representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. Relax & overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi

Morning tour of Old Delhi: visit the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. Afternoon tour of New Delhi, visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Bahai Temple. Evening free at leisure, overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (200 kms - 4 hours)

Morning checkout and drive to Agra, enroute visit Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, on arrival in Agra transfer to hotel. Later in the day take a sight seeing tour of Agra covering Agra Fort, Ittamuddaulahs Tomb, and spend some quality time to see The Grand Taj Mahal. Evening free to visit the Inlay Handicraft Market of Agra, overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Agra – Jaipur (230 kms – 3 hours)

Morning checkout and drive to Jaipur, enroute visit the Old Deserted Town of Mughal Dynasty – Fatehpur Sikhri, visit Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti. Proceed to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel, day free to relax. Later in the evening visit Galta Temple also known as Valleys of Monkeys and drive pass through Sisodia Gardens. If you wish to enjoy traditional dinner with ethnic ambiance of a village with live folk dance & music than do visit Chokhi Dhani Resort. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur

Morning take an excursion tour to Amber Fort where you can enjoy elephant ride to ascend this great Fort. Later take a sight seeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace Complex, Royal Observatory & Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind – built for the Royal Ladies to watch the processions without being seen to the others. Evening one can visit the handicraft/ gems/ textiles market of Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur - Pushkar – 131 kms (3 hrs)

Drive to Pushkar, on arrival transfer to hotel, later in the day visit The Only Temple of Lord Brahma surrounded by Pushkar Lake, you will also see people worshipping on the banks of the lake and taking a dip in the holy waters of Pushkar Lake. The other side of the lake is the site for Pushkar Fare which holds in the month of November and attracts tourist from all over the world. Overnight in Pushkar.

Day 07: Pushkar - Chittaurgarh – Udaipur – 275 kms (5 hrs)

Early morning visit the Ghats of Pushkar to see the devotees offering prayer to Sun God & taking dip in the holy waters of Pushkar. After breakfast checkout and drive to Udaipur enroute sight seeing of Chittaurgarh Fort spreaded over 13 square kms in the shape of a Ship, you can explore this fort by your own car you will be travelling in, visit The Museum, Padminis Palace, Man palace and Towers of Victory & Peace. This fort is supposed to be the finest forts of Asia. Proceed to Udaipur on arrival transfer to hotel, evening free to stroll near lake pichola. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 08: Udaipur

Morning take a sight seeing tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace Complex comprising of Durbar hall, Crystal Gallery, Jagdish Temple and the Museum. After lunch visit Sajjangarh Fort, Sahelion ki Baari, Lok Kala Mandal and Shilp Gram. Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

Day 09: Udaipur – Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Jodhpur – 276 kms (5 hrs)

Morning checkout and drive to Jodhpur, enroute sight seeing of Kumbhalgarh Fort built by Rana Kumbha known for its 36 kms long wall surrounding the fort with 360 temples inbuilt in the wall. Later proceed to Ranakpur to see the 12th Century carved Jain Temples which stands on 1444 marble pillars each carved differently from others, one can have lunch at Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat in Ranakpur. Proceed to Jodhpur on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur– Jaisalmer – 290 kms (6 hrs)

Morning take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Mandore Gardens to see the royal cenotaphs. Afternoon checkout and drive to Jaisalmer, enroute visit ruins of ancient Ossian Temples if wish to, and Fort Pokhran where one can have Lunch at Fort Pokhran Hotel. Proceed to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening visit Gadisar Lake (Tank), overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Jaisalmer

Morning take a sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer city visiting Havelis of Salim Singh, Patwon and Nathumal, later visit the 99 Bastion Golden Fort of Jaisalmer and Gadisar Lake. After lunch relax till 1600 hrs and drive to Sam Sand dunes for desert experience, enroute visit ancient Jain Temple of Lodurwa, Amar & Mool Sagar Lake, arrive Kanoi – 3 kms before Sam Sand Dunes and transfer on Camels. Enjoy Camel ride till Sam Sand Dunes and drive back to Jaisalmer after sunset over the golden sands. Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 12: Jaisalmer – Bikaner - 333 kms (6 hrs)

Morning checkout & drive to Bikaner, on arrival transfer to hotel. Day free to relax, early evening visit Camel breeding farm, see the different breed of camels here, one can also taste Camel Milk if wish to, overnight in Bikaner.

Day 13: Bikaner

Morning take a sight seeing tour of Bikaner visiting Junagarh Fort, Rampuria Haveli, and Bhanwar Vilas Palace. Evening take an excursion tour to Deshnok temple on Nagaur road, this temple is known as Temple of Rats as rats are held sacred over here, you will see the rats in good numbers roaming freely in the temple. It is believed that spotting a white rat at this temple is very lucky and in case if a rat is killed by stamping on it than one has to replace the rat by making a rat replica in Gold or Silver. Drive back to Bikaner for overnight.

Day 14: Mandawa – 175 kms (4 hrs)

Morning checkout and drive to the frescos town on Mandawa, traditional welcome on arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day visit compact little town of Shekhavati region comprising of Forts and Havelis of beautiful frescoes. While touring this town a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. It’s Havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19^th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complexes, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli & Chokhani Haveli. Evening enjoy folk dance and music. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Mandawa – Delhi – 275 kms (5 hrs) - Back home.

Morning day free at leisure, afternoon checkout & drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer to International airport to board the flight back home.