12-Days - Splendors of Golden Triangle & Rajasthan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi (arrival)
1 stop
1
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Welcome to the beautiful chaos of Delhi! After arriving by flight, jump-in right into the hustle and bustle of the capital of India and its second most populous city. Considered as one of the oldest existing cities in the world, Delhi’s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures. A private car with driver will receive you at Delhi Airport and transfer you to hotel for check-in. After refreshing head out for Delhi sightseeing. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of President of India), and visit India Gate (a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War). Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Delhi (sightseeing)
1 stop
2
Humayun's Tomb
After breakfast head out for sightseeing. Stop off at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1570, it is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Then visit the magnificent Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. After that visit the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Later visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutb ud Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, built it around 1192 CE. Afterwards visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship in Delhi and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Delhi – Agra
1 stop
3
Agra Fort
After breakfast, check out from hotel & head towards Agra. Reach Agra by afternoon. Welcome to the city of Wonder… because it’s the place of Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of Taj Mahal don’t do the complete justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You got to be here to feel your jaws drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. In the late afternoon visit Agra Fort, a historical fort, which remained the main residence of the Mughal emperors till 1638. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement keeps growing as you hear about the history of this fort from the guide. In the evening visit the local market to get the true essence of Agra city. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Agra - Ranthambore
1 stop
4
Taj Mahal
Early in the morning at sunrise visit the spectacular Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. [Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.] After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head towards Ranthambore. Once a private game reserve of the royal House of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best-known wilderness areas. Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, meadows, lakes and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Reach Ranthambore by evening & check in at the hotel on arrival. Evening is at your leisure. Enjoy your time watching the sunset over Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Ranthambore.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Ranthambore (jungle safaris)
1 stop
5
Ranthambore National Park
Early in the morning head out for jungle safari tour at 6:00am. Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. It is in every sense a perfect place for wildlife photography. Later come back to hotel, have breakfast and relax. Have lunch at the resort. In the late afternoon head out again for jungle safari around 3:00pm, this time on a different path. Maybe you get the good chances of sighting the Indian tigers. Spend some time exploring the area; the forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Jaipur. Evening is at your leisure. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the resort in Ranthambore.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Ranthambore – Jaipur
1 stop
6
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and royal culture. It will be around 04 hours drive. You'll drive through the countryside of Rajasthan, thus a good way of seeing the culture of the region. On the way you'll be seeing many cows, the traffic might surprise you. Reach Jaipur by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening head out for a guided walk-tour of Pink City market. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Jaipur's colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on your tour. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other decoration items. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Jaipur (sightseeing)
1 stop
7
Amber Palace
After breakfast set out to explore the best attractions of Jaipur. Visit Hawa Mahal, a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. Then visit Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. Afterwards, visit the City Palace. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during the years 1729 to 1732, the vast complex of the palace occupied one-seventh of the walled city. In the afternoon stop by Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. Then visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort), the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of the entire Jaipur city. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Jaipur – Jodhpur
1 stop
8
Jodhpur
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is a reminiscence of the bygone era. It is also called the “Blue City” as it looks completely blue in color from an aerial view because of its vividly painted blue walls and blue houses. Its mighty Mehrangarh fort overlooking the city is an architectural masterpiece in itself, and is among one of the largest forts in Rajasthan. Jaswant Tada and Umaid Bhawan Palace are also among the top attractions in Jodhpur. Because of its proximity to Thar Desert, it is also known as "Gateway to Thar". Reach Jodhpur by evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival and relax. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Admission ticket free
Day 9
Jodhpur Sightseeing
1 stop
9
Mehrangarh Fort
After breakfast set out to explore Jodhpur. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, regally set on a sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a rocky hill that itself stands 120m above Jodhpur’s skyline. Afterwards, visit Jaswant Thada – the milky-white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, sitting above a small lake 1 km northeast of Mehrangarh, is an array of whimsical domes. It serves as the cremation ground for the royal family of Marwar. The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. In the afternoon visit the lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace, a marvel built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Rathore Dynasty. It was the last royal palace built before the Independence of India. Its foundations were laid in 1929 and completed in 1943. Today it is part palace, part hotel, and part museum. In the evening visit the local market. Later return to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Jodhpur - Udaipur
1 stop
10
Ranakpur Jain Temple
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Udaipur - the “City of Lakes”. A fusion of nature, Rajasthani culture & architecture, the picturesque view of the city shouts the story of its past glory. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', the city of lakes Udaipur is located around azure water lakes and is surrounded by lush green hills of Aravalli Ranges. On the way visit one of the most significant and extensive Jain temple complexes that can be found in the country, the Ranakpur Jain Temple. It holds immense importance for all Jains. Spread over an area of 4,500 square yards and consisting of 29 halls, the temple is one of the most important of the five major pilgrimage centers of Jainism. The Ranakpur Temple is distinguished all across the globe for its brilliant architecture and was voted amongst the top 77 wonders of the world. Reach Udaipur by evening. Check-in at the hotel. Evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Udaipur Sightseeing
1 stop
11
City Palace of Udaipur
After breakfast head out for local sightseeing. Visit Fateh Sagar Lake (one of the most beautiful lake in Udaipur). Then visit the Sahelion ki Badi, which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Afterwards, visit City Palace Complex. It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Then visit Bagore-ki-Haveli, a historic haveli (mansion) that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Then enjoy a sunset boat cruise (shared) at Lake Pichola. In the evening enjoy the Dharohar Folk Dance Show at Bagore-ki-Haveli. See Rajasthani folk dancing, with nightly shows of colorful, energetic Marwari, Bhil and western Rajasthani dances, as well as traditional Rajasthani puppetry. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Udaipur ( Departure)
1 stop
12
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to Udaipur Airport. Take the flight for Delhi. Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing fun-filled 12-day trip through the Golden Triangle & Bequest Rajasthan, worth remembering for a lifetime!
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible

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