Rajasthan Vacation Package

Royal Rajputana

Duration: - 13 days
Destination: - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Samode - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rawla Narlai  - Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Delhi

Rajsthan, Land of Kings’is steeped in romantic history,chivalry and valour.It boasts of some of the finest fortresses/palaces against the stark desert landscape with its richly colored costumes, handsome people, turbaned men and bejewelled women, havelis and villages, fairs and festivals. These tours take you back to an era long gone by.The ancient forts,palaces and private hunting lodges have now been converted into hotels.The tour gives you a taste of hospitality in exclusive properties in areas off the beaten track across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Day 1: Delhi / Agra (2 hrs)
Morning train to Agra. Transfer to hotel. After lunch sightseeing of Agra fort, Itmad-ud-daula tomb and the Taj Mahal. Overnight Agra.

Day 2: Agra / Jaipur (6 hrs)
Optional early morning visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri, arriving by lunch. Check into palace hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the city palace, palace of winds and the observatory. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 3: Jaipur / Samode (1 hr)
Morning excursion to Amber fort on elephant back. Later explore the colourful bazaars of the pink city and then drive to Samode(40kms). Royal welcome at the Samode palace heritage hotel. Evening at leisure to enjoy villagers perform and sing in the palace courtyard. Overnight Samode palace.

Day 4: Samode / Mandawa (3 hrs)
over Morning camel ride through the vlllage and sand dunes upto The royal orchards. Depart Samode after breakfast (via Nawalgarh and Mukundgarh), arriving Mandawa by lunch. Check into palace hotel. Afternoon explore the painted havelies of Shekhawati. Overnight Mandawa.

Day 5: Mandawa / Bikaner (5 hrs)
Morning drive to Bikaner arriving by lunch. Check into palace hotel. After lunch tour of Junagarh fort, where beyond the massive walls, rise picturesque pavilions, delicately ornamented balconies and wlndows in hundred different designs, murals and frescoes, mirror studded walls, blue and white chinese tiles, mosaic floors and the finest of carvings. Also visit the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum which has a good collection of terra-cotta potteries 5000 years old, and centuries old miniature paintings. Overnight Bikaner,

Day 6: Bikaner / Jaisalmer (5 hrs)
Morning drive to Jaisalmer arriving by lunch. Check into your heritage hotel. Jaisalmer is in the heart of the Thar desert. Evening free to explore the fortress town, through narrow streets leading to Jam temples and havelies with most exquisite stone carvings in golden honey yellow stone.Overnight Jaisalmer

Day 7: Jaisalmer
Day return tour of Sam sand dunes for camel rides and view the magnificent sunset over the Thar desert. Evening transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Jodhpur.Overnight train.

Day 8: Jodhpur
Arrive Jodhpur early morning.Transfer to palace hotel.Afternoon tour of Meherangarh fort and the grand Umaid Bhawan palace.OvernightJodhpur

Day 9: Jodhpur / Rawla Narlai (4 hrs)
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Rawla Narlai,a delightful small fortress,dating back to the 17th century. Afternoon free to explore the typical Rajasthani village surrounding the fortress or climb the 350 ft high granite rock which is dotted with caves and temples and which offers spectacular views.Overnight Rawala Narlai.

Day 10: Rawla NarlaiI / Ranakpur / Kumbalgarh
A morning drive brings you to the most celebrated Jain temples in India at Ranakpur. The main temple, built in 1439, boasts of 29 halls supported by 1 ,444 pillars and is quite exceptional. Later drive on to Kumbalgarh. Check into the Maharaja of Udaipur’s former hunting lodge -Aodhi. Afterlunch visit the spectacular and imposing fort. Explore the many palaces and temples That lie within the massive walls of the fort, situated on the edge of a wildlfe sanctuary. Evening view tribal dances (for groups only). Overnight Kumbalgarh.

Day 11: Kumbalgarh / Udaipur
Early morning (optional) horse/jeep safari into the wildlife sanctuary. Later drive to Udaipur (2 hrs).Check into hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of City Palace,Jagdish temple and the garden of maids. Evening sunset boat ride on lake Pichola. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 12: Udaipur / Chittorgarh / Bijapur
Morning drive to Chittorgarh, which is one of The oldest and the most stunning sforts in Rajasthan and was the former capital of Mewar. The romantic remains of temples, palaces and towers date from The 7th to The 15th centuries. Evening return to Udaipur or optionally overnight stay at Castle Bijaipur (45 minutes drive) situated in the Vindhyachal hills. Evening view local tribal folk songs and dances. Overnight Udaipur/Bijaipur.

Day 13: Udaipur / Delhi
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.

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