Colourful Rajasthan

Description

The impressive past in Delhi, with majestic India Gate, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, & Jama Masjid; one of the seven wonders of the world the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra, Akbar’s tomb and once-upon-a-time capital, Fatehpuri Sikri will leave you in awe with its history, monuments, architecture and fine attractions Moving on to colourful Rajasthan in, in Jaipur, the Pink City, ride an elephant to the top of the majestic Amber Fort and also visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the Albert Hall Museum. In Ajmer visit Dargah Hazart Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisty, a place where people of different religions, cast, creed and colour visit to fulfill their wishes and desires. Pushkar with its famous annual fair is one of the oldest existing cities in India. The lovely boat ride in Udaipur’s Lake Pichola to see the Lake Palace and a visit to the City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh Prakash Palace & Jagdish Temple are inspiring. Moving along, visit the stupendous Ranakpur Jain Temple. In Jodhpur the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thana, Mahamandir Temple, Moti Mahal, Government Museum, Sardar Market & Clock Tower are intriguing. Exciting Jaisalmer offers a tour of the city, a visit to Jaisalmer Fort / Golden Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Tazia Tower, Gadisar Lake & Jain Temple. Bikaner a royal walled city is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. Visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, the Ganga Museum, Camel Breeding Farms & Devi Kund. Enjoy a Camel Cart ride. Some of the attractions include the Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gauri Shankar Haveli, Nand Lal Devra Haveli and Harikrishnan Das Sarogi Haveli apart from a 17th century Baoli. Later explore Shekhawati, famous for Art & Architecture, also known as the Open Air Art Gallery. Visit also The Mandawa Fort, Havelis, Temple & Wells. All these places are famous for wall paintings & erotic art.

Tour Highlights

1)    A dinner in the home of a local resident – Delhi
2)    Rickshaw Ride in Delhi
3)    Ride the Metro – Delhi
4)    Learn to tie a turban and Henna – Delhi
5)    Akshardhamtime permitting – Delhi
6)    Elephant Ride up Amber Fort in Jaipur
7)    Jaipuri Folk Dance and Dinner-Jaipur
8)    Bon Fire Special-Jaipur
9)    Indian Ensemble Evening-Jaipur
10)    Magic Show – Agra
11)   Interactive Dance Performance-Agra
12)   Tonga Ride-Agra
13)   Yoga & Meditation – Agra
14)   What is Janism? Udaipur
15)   Visit a spice shop Jodhpur
16)   Hindi Movie or Discotheque Jam-Jaisalmer
17)  ; Cooking class (time permitting)
18)   Interactive Games- Every Night
19)   And more surprises awaits time permitting

Itinerary

  • Delhi Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Evening enjoy a special Welcome Dinner. Overnight at the Hotel D Delhi Morning after breakfast, visit Old and New Delhi, with a tour of India Gate, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive past Parliament & President House. Overnight at the Hotel B Delhi-Agra After breakfast, drive to Agra (210kms). En-route visit Sikandra (Akbar`s Tomb). Arrive at Agra & check in to your Hotel. Later explore Agra Fort & the famous monument - The Taj Mahal also enlisted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Overnight at the Hotel. B Agra-Jaipur Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel and then drive to Jaipur (240 kms). En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, founded the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Arrive in Jaipur and check into the Hotel. Later visit the JantarMantar (Observatory built in 1724) & the grand Birla Temple. Overnight at the Hotel. B Jaipur After buffet breakfast in the coffee shop at the Hotel, explore the City of Kings, also known as The Pink City & visit the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Albert Hall museum & Amber Fort. Enjoy an elephant ride up Amber Fort. Evening free for traditional Shopping. Overnight at the Hotel. B Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar After breakfast at the Hotel, drive to Ajmer (135 kms), to visit Dargah Hazart Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisty in Ajmer. Later drive to Pushkar (15 kms), arrive & check in to the Hotel. Evening at leisure. Pushkar is an ideal place for Camel Cart & Safari. It is surrounded by Hills on three sides and Sand Dunes on the fourth, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious & Cattle Fair (held in November), known as the Pushkar Fair. Overnight at the Hotel. B Pushkar-Udaipur After breakfast visit Brahma Temple, Brahm Sarovar & Dunes in Pushkar. Proceed to Udaipur (285 kms) and upon arrival check into the Hotel. Boat Ride in Lake Pichola. Rest of the time free for your own exploration of the City of Lakes. Overnight at the Hotel. B Udaipur Buffet breakfast at the Hotel. Explore the city of Lakes and visit City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh Prakash Palace, Lake Palace & Jagdish Temple. Overnight at the Hotel. B Udaipur-Ranakpur-Jodhpur After your buffet breakfast at the Hotel, proceed to Jodhpur (290 kms) by Car. En-route visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. The Temple boasts of four subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared halls and 80 domes standing on the support of nearly 400 columns (however the temple complex is around 1,444 columns). Arrive Jodhpur & check into the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. B Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Morning after breakfast visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thana, Mahamandir Temple, Moti Mahal, Government Museum, Sardar Market & Clock Tower. Jodhpur is quite popular for local Rajasthani food & spices. Later in the afternoon drive to Jaisalmer (285 kms). Arrive & check in to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. B Jaisalmer Buffet breakfast in the Hotel. Explore Jaisalmer city & visit Jaisalmer Fort / Golden Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Tazia Tower, Gadisar Lake & Jain Temple. This city is known as The Golden City of Rajasthan. Evening free for you to explore one of the most cultural cities of Rajasthan. Overnight at the Hotel B. Jaisalmer-Bikaner After breakfast drive to Bikaner(335 kms.), arrive and check in to the Hotel. This Royal walled City is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. Visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, The Ganga Museum, Camel Breeding Farms & Devi Kund. Enjoy a Camel Cart ride. Overnight at the Hotel. B Bikaner-Mandawa After your breakfast at the Hotel. proceed to Mandawa (200 kms) and en-route visit Fatehpur (175 kms). Some of the attractions include the Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gauri Shankar Haveli, Nand Lal Devra Haveli and Harikrishnan Das Sarogi Haveli apart from a 17th century Baoli. Arrive Mandawa & check into the Hotel. Later explore Shekhawati, famous for Art & Architecture and so known as the Open Air Art Gallery, The Mandawa Fort, Havelis, Temple & Wells. All these places are famous for wall paintings & erotic art. Overnight at the Hotel. B Bikaner-Mandawa After breakfast, your day is free until you depart for the Delhi Airport (265 kms) to board your Flight home. Enjoy your farewell lunch. Delhi-Home
  • COST: 4 Star - FROM USD1240 per person 5 Star FROM USD 1969 per person
  • 1) Air Conditioned Accommodation Double/Twin sharing basis in mentioned or similar rated hotels 2) Daily Buffet breakfast in all Hotels 3) First Night Welcome Dinner at Delhi Hotel & last Day Farewell Lunch in Delhi 4) English speaking Guide & Driver in all cities 5) Elephant Ride up Amber Fort in Jaipur 6) Camel Safari in Pushkar 7) Boat Ride in Pichola 8) Entry fees to all Monuments listed in the Itinerary 9) Representative to assist at arrivals & departures 10) All Transportation & Sightseeing by private air conditioned Car/Van /Coach 11) Tours as per the itinerary 12) All applicable current taxes
  • 1) Expenses of a personal nature, Visa Fees, Medical Coverage or Insurance. 2) Domestic and International Air Fares 3) Train Tickets, Camera Fees, Tips, Camel Cart Ride, meals not mentioned in the itinerary 4) Any item not mentioned in the itinerary
  • This was the best experience of my life, I learnt so much about a different culture. I felt safe even in dangerous situations which was defiantly thanks to Mr. Singh. The tour was so good. We saw lots of different sides, Places in India which was so exciting. I loved visiting lots of different religious places The only thing I would want to change is to see a Hindu place of worship, however I understand that for safety reason that would be difficult. Thank you for this amazing tour. From : Nettie Thank you for a Knowledgeable and fun adventure. You met all of our wants and our needs and made us feel safe in unsafe places. I couldn't imagine a better, more informative and friendly guide. From: Elle This trip to India has been very memorable and unique. The tour guides that greeted us at each destination was very good. In addition to this the presence of Mr Singh made India more unique, and very safe. Everything that he was able to do, o make our trip amazing he did. I have no suggestions an hour to improve as it was so amazing. From: Vcola