Rajasthan trip is a wonderful gateway to treat you with the imperialism and beauty of Rajasthan and its majestic architecture and culture. The tour package of 9 days 8 nights is a classic experience to devour for everyone, especially for the ones travelling to India or western India for the first time. The tour begins at Delhi and covers places of Rajasthan to eventually land to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri.
Rajasthan is the land of culture, tradition, colours, flavours and an amazing plethora of imperialism. With a number of palaces, monuments and forts to endure the test of time since centuries, and a vast golden desert to enhance the royal feel, Rajasthan is indeed a place that can not be compared to any other destination in the world. Full of dunes, heritage, safaris, multi-culture, forests and wildlife, along with a unique diversity in people, culture, customs, costumes, manners, music, cuisine, dialects, and topography, Rajasthan is a must-visit. The state is also a shoppers paradise for its extensive collection of textile, semi-precious stones and arts and crafts. Also, exotic food is a major attraction of the place. Last but not least, the state is blessed with some of the most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites that stretches from Rajasthan to other places like Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
Package Highlights
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, Jaisalmer Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.
• The Taj Mahal – one of Seven Wonders of the World.
• Jaisalmer Fort, the Golden Fort – including a drive through the Thar Desert.
• Amer Fort – an experience of a lifetime to ascend on elephants back.
• Mesmerizing Jain Temples at Ranakpur.
• Mehrangarh Fortress, one of the largest fortresses in India.
• The shopping experience at Jaipur.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, India. Get greeted by our representative who would take you to your hotel for check-in and other formalities. Your trip begins with a morning tour to Raj Ghat, now a museum, – the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. From here, you will be driven past the Red Fort and would explore the most majestic and the largest mosque of India – the Jama Masjid built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 AD. A rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk is highly recommended to get into the mood of discovering the local streets and its flavours and colours. During the afternoon, Qutub Minar is in the checklist. The tallest brick minaret of the world is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so is the Humayun Tomb which is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the next destination you would be taken to. Up next is the India Gate, built in the memory of the Unknown Soldier. You will also be driven past the Presidents House, Parliament House, and other Government Secretarial Buildings before visiting the last stop for the day the Lakshminarayan Temple devoted to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayana. Come back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Highlights: Delhi - Visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Laxmi Narayan Temple & drive past Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, President House, Parliament, etc
Day 02: Delhi to Jodhpur by flight and then drive to Jaisalmer
Have your breakfast before taking a flight to Jodhpur from Delhi airport. On arrival, you will be driven to Jaisalmer by road through the Thar Desert. Also known as the Golden City of India, Jaisalmer is a treasure of art, music, architecture, culture, tradition and imperialism in the true sense of the word. Bestowed with exotic golden yellow sand, camel safaris, magnificent castles, marvellous Havelis and beautiful Jain temples, Jaisalmer is a mystically enchanting destination.
Check-in to your hotel, have the transport at your disposal within the city limits. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 03: Jaisalmer City Tour
Your city tour begins in the morning after breakfast in the hotel and the first spot to go is the famous Jaisalmer Fort – one of the oldest living fortresses of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Constructed in yellow sandstone beautifully camouflaging with the golden sand of Thar Desert, the fort is rightly named Sonar Quila or the Golden Fort. The fort was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal Jaisal and portrays a blend of Indian architecture with military-crafted designs carved ornamentally on wooden frames. The other stops in the city tour include some of the Havelis (royal mansions) and local spots – Salim Ji Ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and others including the local markets and several Jain Temples. The transport is at your disposal within the city limits. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.
Highlights: Jaisalmer - Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Ji Ki Haveli & Patwon ki Haveli
Day 04: Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
This morning, get driven to Jodhpur – the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Also known as the Sun City or the Blue City, Jodhpur is famous as a trading centre for copper, silk, opium etc. and is widely known for its celebrations, festivals and fairs like Teej, Nag Panchami, Gangaur etc. In the afternoon, visit Mehenrangarh Fortress, one of the largest fortresses in India. Situated on a low sandstone hill at an altitude of 120 meters, the fortress includes palaces like Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal etc worth visiting along with their expansive courtyards and intricate carvings. Jaswant Thada, built-in 1889 by Sardar Singh to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, is a structure constructed out of thin and polished sheets of marble. Up next is the Umaid Public Gardens and the Government Museum that houses a collection of artefacts showing the rich history and cultural traditions of the region. The transport is at your disposal within the city limits. Stay overnight in Jodhpur.
Highlights: Jodhpur - visit Meherangarh fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Public Gardens
Day 05: Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur (251 km)
In the morning, get driven to Udaipur – the birthplace of the famous Maharana Pratap. En route, around 98 km off Udaipur, take a halt at Ranakpur to visit the beautiful Jain Temples from the 15th century. Get mesmerized with the Chamukha Temple which is a visual treat in marble and is devoted to the first Tirthankara – Adinathji. Surya Temple is next on the list, provided time permits. The evening is at leisure at Udaipur for you to relax. The transport within the city limits is at your disposal. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Highlights: Visit the Ranakpur Temples
Day 06: Udaipur City Tour
Have your breakfast before your city tour begins with a visit to the City Palace situated at the bank of Pichola Lake, and constructed by Maharana Udai Mirza Singh in 1559 A.D. Up next is the Jagdish Temple built by Maharana Jagat Singh and is famous for its Indo-Aryan style architecture as well as the cities most prominent shrines. You will also be driven around places like Fatehsagar Lake, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir Museum and Sahelion ki Bari before spending your afternoon exploring the local streets and markets. The transport within the city limits is at your disposal. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Highlights: Udaipur - Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir, Sahelion ki Bari & drive around Fatehsagar Lake
Day 07: Drive from Udaipur to Jaipur
Start your day early morning, and post breakfast get driven to Jaipur, also known as the Pink City for the majority of buildings painted in the peach-pink shade during the visit of Prince of Wales in the 19th century as a sign of hospitality. The capital city of Rajasthan houses many captivating castles famous for breathtaking designs and architecture. Take a visit through the garden and business centres in Jaipur. The city is famous for clothes, carpets, precious and semi-precious stones and jewellery. Various kinds of handicrafts made of wood, metals, silk and leather make the local markets a popular hub for the shopaholics. The transport within the city limits is at your disposal. Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Highlights: Jaipur - City Palace, Jantar Mantar & drive past Hawa Mahal
Day 08: Drive from Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri en-route Agra
Start the day early – post breakfast head off to Amer Fort or Amer Palace which used to be the initial capital of Jaipur. The spectacular construction is made of red sandstone and marble by Raja Man Singh and is enclosed with four sections completed with a courtyard each. Surajpol is the main entrance with a spectacular architecture to welcome. You will be ascended up the fort on elephants back on in jeeps as per availability and your preference. Later, you will be transferred to Agra en-route Fatehpur Sikri – a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for an exceptional testimony to Mughal civilization and architecture. You will visit the Jama Masjid, followed by the Tomb of Salim Chisti, the five-story Panch Mahal, and Buland Darwaza. You will also be driven to visit beautiful places like Ibadat Khana, Mariam-uz-Zamani castle, Naubat Khana, and Birbal house. Next destination is Agra, where you would be driven to. Check-in to your hotel where the transport remains at your disposal within the city limits. Stay overnight in Agra.
Highlights: Visit Amer Fort & Fatehpur Sikri
Day 09: Agra City Tour and later drive from Agra to Delhi
Start your day with a visit to the most enchanting monument – the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Elegantly built in white marble by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1648, the Taj Mahal was built to commemorate his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Up next to visit is the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely popular for its architectural structure. It includes several fairy-tale castles like Khas Mahal and Jahangir, and Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas halls. Once visited, get transferred to Delhi airport for your return flight. It must be noted that for this day, accommodation is not included in Delhi.
Highlights: Agra – Visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
