Heartland Of Rajasthan

13 Nights / 14 Days

DELHI – MANDAWA – BIKANER – JAISALMER – JODHPUR – RANAKPUR – MOUNT ABU –
UDAIPUR – CHITTORGARH – PUSHKAR – JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA

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Day 01 : Delhi

Arrival at Delhi. Welcome at airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, start tour of Old Delhi with drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa (270 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning drive past the imposing India Gate, Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Humayun's Tomb which is superbly maintained and the best example of the early Mughal style of tomb in Delhi. Also visit Qutab Minar which is 239 ft. high medieval tower of victory. Later, leave for Mandawa. After arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner (200 Km, 4 Hours)

Morning visit Havelis which were built by great merchant families. The havelis are famous for beautiful frescos on the walls. Afternoon, leave for Bikaner which is a desert city on the ancient carvan routes that originated from Africa and West Asia. Arrival and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning city tour of Bikaner visiting impressive Junagarh fort and optional visit to Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok. Later leave for Jaisalmer which is an architectural dream in the lonely yellow silence of the desert. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer

Morning city tour of Jaisalmer visiting fort known as Sonar Quila, rising from the sand, the mega structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the sun sets in its most colourful shades, gives it a fairy tale look. Also visit Patwaon Ki Haveli and Nathrnal Ki Haveli which are famous for wonderful carving. Afternoon excursion to sand dunes located at a distance of 42 km from Jaisalmer. Take an unforgettable experience of camel ride and the sun set view. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (310Km, 6 Hours)

Morning drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur visiting Meharangarh Fort, built in 1457 situated at an altitude of about 125 mts is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and has seven gates. It was the toughest fort to conquer in whole Rajasthan. Then visit Jaswant Thada which is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. Overnight stay.

Day 07 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur -Mount Abu (340 Km, 7 Hours)

Morning leave for Mount Abu. Visit Ranakpur on the way where there are 15th century Jain Temples known for outstanding sculptures. The Temple has very fine ornamentation in wonderful setting with peacocks, langurs and numerous birds. Then proceed to Mount Abu; After arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 08 : Mount Abu – Udaipur (180 Km, 4 Hours)

Morning visit famous Dilwara temples built of pure white marble and renowned for their delicate and rich ornamentation. Then drive to Udaipur. Arrival and check in at hotel. Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur up to lake Pichola. Overnight stay.

Day 09 : Udaipur

Morning city tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace which has gorgeous rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit Jagdish temple and lovely Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens. Afternoon excursion to Eklingi and Nagada which is famous for 9th century temple. Overnight stay.

Day 10 : Udaipur - Chittorgarh -Pushkar (300 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning leave for Pushkar. Stop en-route and visit Chittorgarh which is known as the city of bravery and romance. The 7th century Chittorgarh Fort has witnessed many wars fought over to protect dignity and respect of Rajputs. Then proceed to Pushkar where world famous camel festival is held around November every year. Overnight stay.

Day 11 : Pushkar – Jaipur (150 Km, 3 Hours)

Morning visit Pushkar which lies on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in Eastern Rajasthan, a city of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Then leave for Jaipur. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of rose-pink coloured stones that is why it is also called as "Pink City". Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the pink city market. Overnight stay.

Day 12 : Jaipur

Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. It has a marble Palace, Temple of Victory and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors). Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Visit City Palace and Museum. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone. Also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory which is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instruments. Overnight stay.

Day 13 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (235 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning leave for Agra. Stop en route and visit Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Great Akbar around 1570, he used the highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Agra and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14 : Agra-Delhi (200 Km, 4 Hours)

Morning city tour of Agra visiting world famous "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort and Sikandara, where lies the Tomb of the Emperor "Akbar the Great". Afternoon leave for Delhi. On arrival transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.