This tour of Rajasthan includes almost all the important tourist destinations of Rajasthan and you will have a sufficient free time to explore each tourist points with enough time to relax. Bird Watching, Wildlife and tiger viewing is an important and most exciting part of this tour. Than leisurely you will drive to Udaipur via Kota, Bundi and Chittaurgarh. After a romantic stay of 2 nights in Udaipur you will stay again for 2 nights in Kumbhalgarh which is an interesting destination. Just one night in Mt. Abu will be different experience after Kumbhalgarh. Now slowly you drive to desert cities i.e. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner and enjoy camel safari in Jaisalmer. See colourful painted havelies in Mandawa and than drive to Jaipur – the capital city of Rajasthan and enjoy Elephant Safari like a Maharaja.
Routing: Delhi – Agra – Bharatpur – Ranthambhore – Kota – Bundi – Chittaurgarh – Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh – Mt. Abu – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Bikaner – Mandawa – Jaipur – Delhi
Duration: 26 nights / 27 days
Highlights:
Indian Traditional welcome with garlands at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (T-3) and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Morning visit Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and drive through President House, Parliament House, India Gate and other Govt. Buildings. Aternoon visit Red Fort from outside, enjoy Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, visit Jama Masjid (mosque) and Raj Ghat – cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Morning drive Delhi / Agra by Car with an English speaking tourist driver.
Arrive Agra, check-in hotel and relax. Afternoon visit Sikandra – tomb of Akbar, Itimad-ud-Daula (little Taj) and Mehtab Bagh to witness beauty of Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight stay in Agra.
Early morning visit Taj Mahal at sunrise and spend 2 hours with Taj Mahal. Return hotel for breakfast and free time. Check-out hotel and visit Agra Fort.
Afternoon drive Agra / Bharatpur by Car with an English speaking tourist driver.
En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri – also known as Ghost city. Continue drive to Bharatpur and Check-in hotel.
Afternoon excursion trip to Deeg. Overnight stay in Bharatpur.
Early morning visit Keoladeo Ghana National Park with Govt. approved Rickshaw Wallah.
The Keoladeo National Park formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.
This is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season. Afternoon transfer to Bharatpur Railway Station.
Dep: Bharatpur / Sawai Madhopur 1546/1800 hrs By Jan Shatabdi Express (Chair Car)
Assistance at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and transfer to hotel in Ranthambhor.
Overnight stay in Ranthambhare.
Early morning Jeep Safari to spot tiger and other wildlife. We travel to the inner parts of the famed National Park to see the majestic tiger among other wild animals. Return to hotel for breakfast and relax.
Later visit Ranthambhore Fort – this imposing fort is perched atop a hill at an altitude of over 200 mtr amidst a dense forest. Afternoon jeep safari to the Ranthambhore National Park.
Evening free and overnight stay in Ranthambhore.
Morning Jeep Safari. Return hotel for breakfast. Later drive Ranthambhore / Kota by car with an English speaking tourist driver. Arrive Kota, check-in hotel.
Kota – a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization.
Afternoon visit Chambal Garden, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Jag Mandir, Haveli of Devtaji and Kota Barrage. Overnight stay in Kota.
Morning drive Kota / Jhalawar by car with an English speaking tourist driver. Arrive Jhalawar, Check-in hotel and relax. Later visit Jhalawar Fort – a beautiful monument, also known as Garh Palace, Jhalrapatan Sun Temple (Surya Temple) and Gagron Fort.
Sun Temple of Jhalarapatan is one of the ancient temples of Rajasthan, the construction of this temple was made by Nag Bhatt II in Vikram Samvat 872 (AD 815). This temple is also known as Padmanabha Temple, Big Temple and Temple of Seven Friends. The architecture of this temple similar to that of Konark Sun Temple and he temple of Khajuraho.
Gagron Fort situated in Jhalawar District of Rajasthan, India. Gagron Fort is an example of Hill and water Fort, one of 12 kinds of Vedic fort architecture known as JalDurg (Water Fort).
Overnight stay in Jhalawar.
Morning drive Jhalawar / Bundi by car with an English speaking tourist driver.
Arrive Bundi, Check-in hotel and relax. Bundi is known as city of step wells.
Afternoon visit Bundi Fort, Taragarh Fort (Star Fort), Raniji Ki Baori and 84 Pillard Cenotaph.
Overnight stay in Bundi.
Morning drive Bundi / Chittaurgarh by car with an English speaking tourist driver. En-route visit Bijolia – famous for the Shree Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishaya Teerthkhsetra, the Bijolia Fort and the Mandakini Temple. Bijolia Fort houses a Shiva Temple known as the Hajaresvara Mahadeva Temple. Temple is renowned for its art and architecture and a popular tourist attraction. Also visit Menal.
Continue drive to Chittaurgarh, check-in hotel and overnight stay.
Morning visit Chittaurgarh Fort. Visit Rani Padmini’s Palace, Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Ratan Singh Palace, Gaumukh Reservoir and Meera Bai Temple.
Afternoon drive Chittaurgarh / Udaipur by car with an English speaking tourist driver.
Arrive Udaiur, Check-in hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Morning excursion trip to Eklingi & Nagda. Later visit Sahelion-ki-Bari, City Palace and Jagdish Temple. Late afternoon enjoy boating in Lake Pichola. Evening free time to walk around local bazaar.
Enjoy Candle light dinner overlooking Lake Pichola – an experience of the lifetime.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Morning free time in Udaipur. Check-out hotel at 1200 hrs.
Drive Udaipur / Kumbhalgarh by Car with an English speaking tourist driver.
En-route visit Ranakur Jain Temple. Continue drive to Kumbhalgarh and check-in hotel.
Overnight stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Morning visit Kumbhalgarh Fort – the second most important citadel after Chittaurgarh in the Mewar region, built in 15th century AD by Rana Kumbha and birthplace of Mewar’s legendary king Maharana Pratap. The forts massive wall stretches some 36 kms with a width enough to take eight horses abreast. Kumbhalgarh Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spend full day in Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Overnight stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Morning drive Kumbhalgarh / Mount Abu by Car with an English speaking tourist driver. Arrive Mt. Abu, check-in hotel and relax. Afternoon visit the incomparable Delwara Temples and the sunset point. Overnight stay in Mt Abu.
Morning drive Mt. Abu / Jodhpur by Car with an English speaking tourist driver. Arrive Jodhpur, check-in hotel and free time. Afternoon visit the Majestic Meharangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Clock Tower. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Morning get ready to visit the Bishnoi’s villages to experience their extraordinary life style in the harsh conditions. We also have lunch in one of the Bishnoi houses. We take an excursion to the ancient town of Osiyan where we find some of the most exquisitely carved temples of eighth century. Back at Jodhpur we keep the evening free for shopping. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Morning drive Jodhpur / Jaisalmer by Car with an English speaking tourist driver. Arrive Jaisalmer, check-in hotel and relax. Keep the day at leisure. Evening visit the abandoned haunting village of Kuldhera and enjoy camel ride and golden sand dunes of the Sam. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Morning visit Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temple, Museum and Havelies. The amazing maze of lanes and by lanes, Gadsisar tank, Bada Bagh and Vyas Chhattries.
Afternoon drive Jaisalmer / Khuri by Car with an English speaking tourist driver.
Arrive Khuri and check-in Desert Resort. Evening enjoy Camel Safari and witness Golden sunset.
Return to Desert Resort, enjoy Rajasthani Gypsy Dances (live) followed by Drinks and dinner.
Overnight stay in Desert Resort.
Morning free time to explore local village in Khuri.
Later drive Jaisalmer / Bikaner by Car with an English speaking tourist driver. En-route stop at Khichen Village and spend some time with migratory cranes. Continue drive to Bikaner, check-in hotel and relax.
Afternoon visit Karni Mata Temple (also known as Deshnok Temple and Rat Temple) and Camel Breading Farm. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
Morning visit the Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and Museum. Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight stay in Bikaner.
Morning Bikaner / Mandawa by Car with an English speaking tourist driver. Drive through the Tal Chhaper Deer Sanctuary and finally reach this cute little town Mandawa. Afternoon walk in the town and survey some of beautiful frescoes and the Painted Havelis. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
Today visit some of the most famous frescoes in Havelis of Dundlod, Laxmangarh, Nawalgarh and Mukundgarh. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
Morning drive Mandawa / Jaipur by Car with an English speaking tourist driver.
We reach the Pink City by noon. Afternoon visit the modern attractions of the city – Birla Temple and the central museum. Evening enjoy Rajasthani Folk Dances LIVE show with dinner.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Morning excursion trip to Ambar Fort with Elephant Safari to ascend hill top fort. En-route visit Pink City and Hawa Mahal (palace of wind). Visit Amber Fort with an English speaking tourist guide and drive down by local jeep. Later visit the most romantic Nahargarh Fort with spectacular view of Jaipur City and Jal Mahal (Water palace). Free time for shopping. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Morning visit City Palace and Royal Observatory.
Afternoon drive Jaipur / Delhi by car with an English speaking tourist driver.
Arrive Delhi, check-in hotel and overnight stay.
Transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
