On Best of Rajasthan tour visit the palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign.
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi → Mandawa → Bikaner → Jaisalmer → Jodhpur → Udaipur → Jaipur → Agra → Delhi
DAY 1: Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel . Overnight at Delhi.
DAY 2: Delhi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Delhi.
DAY 3: Delhi - Mandawa
Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa (257 kms. / 6 Hrs.). Arrive & check In Hotel. Rest of the day visit the Shekhavati villages of Dundlod, Mukundgarh, etc. Mandawa was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still the home of his descendants. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions and is called the open-air gallery. Overnight at Mandawa.
DAY 4: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner (200 kms / 4 Hours). Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at Bikaner.
DAY 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer (333 kms. / 7 Hours). Arrive & Check in Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
DAY 6: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit theJaisalmer Fort - The oldest living Fort in the world Overnight stay in hotel .
DAY 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (on the way Osian Temple)
After Breakfast drive to Jodhpur and visit to Osian Temples, a temple town, Jain Temples, The Sachiya Mata Temple, Surya Temples, Harihara Temples, Pippala Devi Temple, Vishnu Temple. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 8: Jodhpur Sightseeing
After breakfast then proceed for a half day city tour visit sun city, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort and Mandore Garden. After lunch visit Vishnoi Village and Evening return back to the Hotel and over night stay at hotel.
DAY 9: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur (260 kms / 6 Hours). Enroute visit Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light and shade is really awe-inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight at Udaipur.
DAY 10: Udaipur
Morning after breakfast tour of Udaipur. Visit the City palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Afternoon free. Overnight at Udaipur.
DAY 11: Udaipur - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (398 kms / 8 hours). Arrive Jaipur & check in hotel. Day free at leisure. Evening go for shopping. Jaipur is Shopper's Paradise for people interested in traditional dresses, arts & architectures etc. Stay overnight at Jaipur.
DAY 12: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast go for a visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight at Jaipur.
DAY 13: Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra ,on the way visiting Fatehpir Sikri. On arrival in Agra checkin at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Overnight at hotel.
DAY 14: Agra - Delhi
After Breakfast checkout Hotel and visit to the Agra famous Red Fort sightseeing, after sightseeing visitto Sikandra Fort, and continue drive to Delhi, evening drop to the Airport / Hotel.
