12 Days Incredible Rajasthan Heritage Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive New Delhi
1 stop
1
New Delhi
Arrive at Delhi On your arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel. Delhi has been inhabited from the 6th century BC has been a 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 road with huge buildings. Delhi is the capital of India and is the hub for politics.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
New Delhi - Touring around the city and visiting the historic monuments of Delhi.
8 stops
2
Raj Ghat
Visit the Raj Ghat where the father of India, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. For Indians, it is a place where our national spirit peaks, and for tourists, it’s a great opportunity to look at the Indian Nationalistic spirit up close and personal. You will be touring the museum that was built to commemorate him.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
You will pass by Chandni Chowk, an extremely famous and busy market in vintage Delhi. You’ll enjoy India up close, see the locals and their bustling day to day activities. Chandni Chowk has shops selling delicious mouth-watering meals, garments, jewels, family matters, and so on. This is definitely a shopper's paradise.
Admission ticket free
4
Jama Masjid
Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the iconic, historic and largest mosques in India - constructed by Shah Jahan.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Qutub Minar
You will visit Qutub Minar, India's largest Minaret. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1192 by way of Turk ruler Qutb-Ud-Din Aibak. This area is beautiful, and very scenic, bustling with people and activities.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
You will visit Humayun's tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is very alive, historically touching and very beautiful.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
India Gate
India Gate is a war memorial in New Delhi, India, it is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of national pride.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Parliament House
You will then pass through the Parliament House, President's House and Government Secretarial Buildings.
Admission ticket free
9
You will continue the tour visiting Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Delhi to Mandawa by Road
1 stop
10
You will be transferred by road to Mandawa. Shekhawati was established by Shekhawat Rajputs and named after Rao Shekha. These kings built more than 50 forts and palaces and most of them have been converted to heritage hotels. The villages of Shekhawati are famous for the painted havelis or houses and have the highest number of frescos in the world. The Marwaris were an influential business community in this region and in the 19th century, many left their families to migrate to larger cities where they succeeded quite well. With this money, the Marwaris built large houses in these villages and to tell the world about their success, they hired artists to paint these houses and havelis.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Mandawa to Bikaner by Road
1 stop
11
This Morning you will be visiting the Shekhawati villages like Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, etc. The villages of Shekhawati have beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions and this area is called The Open Art Gallery. The artists painted frescos depicting mythological images of gods, goddesses and animals. Drive to Bikaner. Overnight at Bikaner.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Bikaner to Jodhpur . In the morning tour of Bikaner.
1 stop
12
Junagarh Fort (Bikaner Fort)
you will be taken to this amazing 16th century rectangular Junagadh Fort built by Raja Jai Singh, a general in army of Mughal emperor Akbar. It is one of the few oldest forts of Rajasthan constructed on ground level. The Fort with its immense beauty is a good example of ancient architecture and design and is a perfect combination of Rajput and Mughal style of architecture. 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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Jodhpur to Udaipur by Road
5 stops
13
Mehrangarh Fort
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 meters.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Jaswant Thada
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Umaid Bhawan Museum
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
You will be transferred by road to Udaipur. 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.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Udaipur - Touring around the city and visiting the historic monuments of Udaipur.
5 stops
18
City Palace of Udaipur
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
19
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
You will be taken on a drive around Fatehsagar Lake, built in 1678 by Maharana Fateh Singh.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
Sahelion Ki Bari
Sahelion ki Bari (Queen's resort for her friends).
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Lake Pichola
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Udaipur To Pushkar by Road
1 stop
23
Udaipur to Pushkar-, drive to the desert oasis of Pushkar(6 hours), a town that clings to the side of the beautiful Pushkar Lake.
Admission ticket free
Day 9
Pushkar to Jaipur by Road. Morning Tour of Pushkar
2 stops
24
Pushkar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage for Hindus and also famous for its only temple of Brahma-the creator of the universe.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
25
Jaipur
You will be transferred by road to Jaipur. 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 had 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 to more than 260 years.
Admission ticket free
Day 10
Jaipur- Today you have a full day tour of Jaipur
3 stops
26
City Palace of Jaipur
City Palace, a royal palace with seven stories .City palace is the perfect mixture of all 3 remarkable styles (Mughal, Rajput, and European).
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
27
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Jantar Mantar, the observatory. This super observatory attracts mathematicians as well as astronomers from the whole world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
28
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Hawa Mahal is popular throughout the world for its extraordinary structure. later visit forts.
Admission ticket free
Day 11
Jaipur to Agra You will be transferred by road to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.
2 stops
29
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. This lovely construction is elegantly built with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Majestically standing on the banks of of Yamuna River, this breathtaking, immensely lovely monument is a synonymous to romance and love. TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
30
Agra Fort
Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and admired for its architectural shape. It was built in the sixteenth century by Shah Jehan. This location accommodates fairy-tale palaces like Khas Mahal and Jahangir Palace. You will also visit Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Agra to Delhi You will be transferred by road to Delhi. You will be transferred to Delhi airport.
1 stop
31
New Delhi
Today you'll be transferred from Agra to Delhi airport in time for your go back flight. This marks the end of the tour.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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