Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal
Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal Destination Details
Delhi Mandawa Bikaner Jaisalmer Jodhpur Udaipur Deogarh Jaipur Agra
Explore the Vibrant and Cultural Rajasthan in this Two Week Journey with 365 Journeys along with the glimpse of seeing the Marvel Taj Mahal. The Golden City of Jaisalmer has treasures of the desert. Unravel secrets of the bygone days at Jodhpur and the exquisite Jain temples of Ranakpur. Udaipur, the 'Lake City', creates amorous memories.
Cycle Rickshaw Ride through the Lanes of Chandni Chowk
Fresco paintings of Mandawa and Shekhawati Region
Experience the Tonga Ride in Bikaner
Camel Ride at Sand Dunes
Safari in Bishnoi Village
Boat Ride on Lake Pichola
Sightseeing of City Palace of Jaipur
Sunrise Visit to Taj Mahal
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Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 of Delhi and after you do your Immigration and other formalities you will be meet by our representative at the Airport arrival Hall. He will be carrying a Pla Card with your name written and after you meet him he will assist you to your Hotel for the day in an Air Conditioned Private Vehicle Rest of the day relaxing at the Hotel.
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Day 2 Delhi
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later proceed for a Full Day City tour of Delhi along with your Guide During the city tour you will be covering Qutab Minar - which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate – a war memorial which was built to salute the brave Indian soldiers of the British Army who lost their lives in World War 1, Rastrapati Bhawan or the President’s House and the Parliament Street where you can see various government buildings, Raj Ghat the cremation place of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk.
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Day 03 Delhi – Mandawa (Drive 255 Kms, 5-6 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and drive to Mandawa in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle. Arrive Mandawa check in at your Hotel. Afternoon visit to Havelis with Fresco paintings of Mandawa and Shekhawati Region. The Havelis are also referred as to the open art galleries of Rajasthan as these Havelis are beautiful with their painted walls.
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Day 04 Mandawa – Bikaner (Drive 200 Kms, 4 ½ Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and drive to Bikaner in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle. Arrive Bikaner check in at your Hotel. Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It's surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees. In the evening enjoy Tonga Ride in Bikaner Old city of Bikaner abounds in beautiful havelies and mansions belonging to the business houses of those times. The tour begins from Junagarh fort on Heritage Horse Carriage (Tonga) viewing 50 – 60 intricately dexterous carved red sand stone Havelies, which is the hallmark of great craftsmanship. During the tour, we passes by undulating lanes, colorful & traditional bazaars, which are full of men and women with colorful dresses all around purchases spices, suparis, wedding cloths, bhujia and namkeens, etc. We can also visit one of the most beautiful Haveli from inside named as ‘Rampurai Haveli’. Then we can also visit the ‘Jain Temple’, the 15th century temple, is the oldest monument of Bikaner. The temple is decorated with rich mirror work, frescoes and gold leaf painting. The unique thing, which makes it different from other temples, is that, the foundation of the temple was laid with limestone powder and ghee (Purified butter). After visiting temple, the transport (car / coach) pick up the guest from this point and continue for further programme. The tour lasts for one and half hour. It can be done vice versa. (Jain Temple to Junagarh Fort).
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Day 05 Bikaner – Jaisalmer (Drive 325 Kms, 6 ½ Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
After breakfast proceed with your guide for city tour of Bikaner visiting the Karni Mata temple which is also known as the Temple of rats. It is believed that if a white rat is sighted amongst the hordes of black rats it is considered very auspicious. Then we visit the Junagarh Fort which is one of the few forts in Rajasthan that has not been built on a hilltop Checkout from the Hotel and drive to Jaisalmer in your Chauffer Driven Private Vehicle. Arrive Jaisalmer check in at your Hotel.
Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.
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Day 06 Jaisalmer
Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning procced with your guide city tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort which is famous for being the largest desert fort in the world. It is situated on the great Thar Desert and has been witness to the many battles, Gadisar Lake, Jain Temples, and Havelis. Afternoon around 1600 Hrs transferred to Camel boarding point to board 01 –02 Hrs Camel ride with Dinner Evening return back to Hotel for overnight
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Day 07 Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (Drive 280 Kms, 6 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and Proceed to Jodhpur in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle. Arrive Jodhpur check in at your Hotel. Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.
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Day 08 Jodhpur
This morning's tour begins at the massive Mehrangarh Fort where you will explore the intricate living quarters, corridors and palaces within the complex. Proceed into the heart of the bazaars for a view of local artisans at work as well as locals shopping of their wares. Late morning, we set out on a fascinating drive to Rohetgarh, a neighbouring royal village. On our drive back to the hotel we visit the famous Jaswant Thada - a memorial built in pure white marble which is in exclusive use by the royal family as a crematorium, the old fort museum and the Mandore garden. Afternoon Village Safari in Bishnoi. The Bishnoi’s are a eco Friendly sect of Hindu religion, it is one of the different community of Rajasthan who are famous for their rich cultural Rajasthani Life and there true love for nature and animals.
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Day 09 Jodhpur – Udaipur (Drive 300 Kms, 6 Hrs Drive) Via Ranakpur
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and Proceed to Udaipur in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle. Enroute also visit to Ranakpur visiting Jain Temples. Arrive Udaipur check in at your Hotel. Udaipur, a beautiful city in Rajasthan famous for its lakes and palaces which was considered as a symbol of Royalty for the past centuries. The city is built on three interconnected lakes the Fateh Sagar Lake, the Pichola Lake and the Swaroop Sagar Lake. Evening take a boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Common Boat (Boat Ride depends upon the water level in the lake)
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Day 10 Udaipur
Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning proceed with your guide for visit the towering City Palace the largest in Rajasthan, and the Saheliyn ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens) which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. From here we visit the superb Jagdish Temple noted for its elephant - carvings. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and is at a great height which can be approached by a long flight of stairs Afternoon visit to Nagada & Eklingji is a Hindu temple complex in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in western India. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Princely State and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Dewan. Begun in 971, the temple complex was built by the Guhila dynasty of Mewar, in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva. The beautifully sculpted temple complex includes 108 temples within its high walls. The main temple, which dates to the 15th century, was rebuilt from the ruins of an earlier destroyed temple. The walled complex is made of marble and granite and has an enormous double-storied, elaborately pillared hall or "mandap" under a vast pyramidal roof, with a four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Another temple in the complex is the Lakulish Temple; built in 971, it is the only temple of the Lakulish sect in the whole of India
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Day 11 Udaipur – Deogarh (Drive 165 Kms, 3-4 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and Proceed to Deogarh in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle.
Arrive Deogarh check in at your pre booked Hotel Afternoon visit Rajasthani Villages.
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Day 12 Deogarh – Jaipur (Drive 184 Kms, 4 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and drive to Jaipur – The Pink City. Arrive Jaipur and check in at your Hotel
Evening visit to Chokki Dhani to enjoy a Rajasthani Meal along with Rajasthani Cultural Dance
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Day 13 Jaipur
Breakfast in the Hotel
Today explore the princely state of Jaipur along with your guide. The Day starts with a Jeep ride at Amber Fort. in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style Architecture. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors in the Fort. After the Amber fort visit tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture, the complex has a variety of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The Palace of Winds – Also known as Hawa Mahal, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main Street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life In the evening a worth visit to the Colourful markets of Jaipur along with your driver.
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Day 14 Jaipur – Agra (Drive 250 Kms, 5 – 6 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Checkout from the Hotel and Proceed to Agra in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle Arrive Agra – The Mughal City and Check in to your Hotel. Later proceed along with your guide for city tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort - built near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument Agra Fort was also the headquarters for the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Itmad-Ud-Daulah a beautiful tomb built of red sandstone in the memory of architect of the Taj Mahal. In the Evening stroll around the markets along with your driver
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Day 15 Agra – Delhi (Drive 204 Kms, 4 ½ Hrs Drive)
A Early Morning start to visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise. (Every Friday Taj Mahal is Closed). An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. After viewing Taj Mahal return to hotel for breakfast Have breakfast at the Hotel.
Checkout from the Hotel and Proceed in your Private Air Conditioned Vehicle to Delhi Airport to board Flight Back Home
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