Exciting Color of Rajasthan (Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days)
Destinations: Delhi – Agra – Fatehpursikri – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Delhi
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Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi
Fly from your country to New Delhi, you will be greeted & assisted by our Representative upon arrival. ransfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: New Delhi – Agra
Morning leave for Agra enroute sightseeing of Sikandra, tomb of 3rd Mughal emperor Akbar.After sightseeing continue your drive to Agra. Arrive & check in at Hotel and visit Agra Red Fort which was built by three emperors Akbar & Jahangir built in red sand stones and Shahi Jahan in pure white marble Afterwards visit one of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal ( monument of love ), founded by 5th great Mughal Emperor Shahi Jahan in the memory of his beloved queen Anjuman Bano Begum ( with love emperor called her Mumtaz ). After her death in 1627 AD, in her memory emperor started to built Taj Mahal ( Taj means crown & Mahal means Palace, so it is Crown Palace ) from 1631 to 1653 AD with twenty two thousand labors working since sun rise to sun set in twenty two years. The marble was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of animals. Return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Agra – Fatehpursikri – Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute one of the most important place of Mughal era Fatepur Sikri founded by Akbar in 1569 AD as a ceremonial capital. But unfortunately this magnificent city was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water and Akbar went back to Agra. After sightseeing continue your drive to Jaipur, arrive & check in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Jaipur visiting Hawa Mahal (palace of winds ) where from royal ladies were watching daily processions and life. Afterwards visit Amer Fort by elephant ride, that gives you the experience and impression of how Maharajas & royal family members were using the services of elephants. After lunchvisit City Palace Museum, Astrological Observatory and local busy markets. Return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05:Jaipur – Bikaner
Morning leave for Bikaner was founded by Rao Biked Ji in 1488 A.D. Arrive & check in at the Hotel. Afternoon visit Junagarh Fort founded in year 1593 by Raja Rai Singh who was general in the army of mighty Mughal emperor Akbar and rest of the Fort was improved by the successors. Afterwards visit Asia’s largest CamelBreeding Research Farmand local busy markets. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After breakfast leave for Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. after shiftinghis capital from Ladurva. Jaisalmer was the main caravan route from Far East to the Middle East, arrive & check inat Hotel overnight stay.
Day 07: Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing of Fort ( 80 meters above plains ) & Jain Temples within the Fort built in 12th to 15th century which are very worth watching. The specialty of the Fort is that still approximately 5000 people are living inside. Visit Fort Palace & atop from Palace you can have the golden view of whole Jaisalmer city as whole city is built in yellow sand stones, when sun rays fall on the city, it give impression as golden city of India. Afterwards visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli.Afternoon drive to Sam Sand dunes to watch sensational Sun Set by camel ride. Return to Hotel for overnight.
Day 08: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Breakfast & leave to Jodhpur, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD after shifting his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur by the advise of a holy man. Arrive & check in at Hotel, afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort 125 meters above plains, Jaswant thada and Sardar market clock tower. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur
Breakfast and leave for Udaipur enroute visit 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temple built in pure white marble with 80 doms supported by 1444 different carved pillars. Continue your drive to Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 AD, ( Maha means great & Rana means warrior, so Maharana means a great warrior ). Udaipur is a beautiful city of lakes at the altitude of 577 MSL surrounded by Aravalli Hills. Arrive and check in at for overnight stay.
Day 10: Udaipur – Delhi
After breakfast visit City Palace, Jagdish temple built in 1651 AD, Fatehsagar lake Sahalion Ki Bari. Afternoon enjoy boat ride in lake Pichola to visit Jagmandir Island. Late afternoon, enjoy exciting cultural folk dances of Rajasthan at Meera Kala Mandir. Evening Board Flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & after dinner & transfer to International Airport to Board Flight back Home.