Rajasthan Cultural Tours
Rajasthan Cultural Itinerary with Wildlife
Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Ranthambore
- Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa
- Samode - Delhi
( 19 Nights/ 20 Days )
Day 01: New Delhi
Welcome in India! On arrival you will be transferred and
assisted till your room in your hotel. Remaining day at
leisure.
Day 02: New Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing
of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad), which includes the Red Fort,
Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid along with other attractions.
Later after lunch drive past through impressive boulevards
and buildings such as President's Residence and others in
Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around
the busy Connaught Place.
Day 03: Agra
Drive to Agra and check in at your hotel. After lunch visit
the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Evening free to relax.
Day 04: Bharatpur
Early in the morning, you shall be taken to see the back
side of Tajmahal. The rare sight of Taj from the fields
with the river in the front is simply magical. Later drive
to Bharatpur visiting the elaborate water palaces of Deeg
built by Raja Surajmal Jat on the way. At Bharatpur, we
keep the evening at leisure.
Day 05: Jaipur
Early morning, have a completely rewarding experience of
seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw
trip into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. A few hours
drive will transport you to the charming Pink City of India.
On arrival check in at your hotel. In the evening take a
walking tour of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur
City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture
and town planning is visible at even the most commonest
places such as its squares and lanes.
Day 06: Jaipur
Take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that
includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa
Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old
capital Amber. Here at Amber, you'll ascend till the gates
of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful
mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Optional
trip to ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional
Rajasthani dinner (extra charges applicable).
Day 07: Jaipur
Day optional tour to Sanganer town (for block printing factories)
or a lunch at Samode Palace (extra charges applicable).
Sunset view of Jaipur from imposing Nahargarh fort. Evening
free to walk in the wonderfully lit bazaars of the Pink
City.
Day 08: Ranthambhore
After reaching Sawai Madhopur, take a jungle safari on jeeps
to see the rare Indian tigers in full glory at the Ranthambhore
National Park.
Day 09: Ranthambhore
At 0700 in the morning visit the National Park once again
as morning hours are better time to view the wild animals.
After lunch there awaits another safari to explore what
you missed in the first two. Evening at leisure.
Day 10: Deogarh
Reaching Deogarh day left free to explore the surrounding
tribal villages or nearby countryside. Evening folk entertainment
within the palace.
Day 11: Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur visiting the unparalleled Ranakpur
temples (the temple here is the largest Jain temple in the
world having 1444 carved pillars with no two pillars looking
alike!) before finally checking in. On arrival, have some
leisure in your idyllic room in the Lake Palace. The Lake
Palace seems like floating on the calm waters of Lake Pichhola.
In the evening take a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking
royal buildings around the Lake in boat tour.
Day 12: Udaipur
Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes
visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the
top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of
the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari and
excursion to temples of Nagada and Eklingji. In the evening
you may visit the Shilpgram or can explore the interesting
labyrinths around Jagdish temple at your discretion.
Day 13: Jodhpur
In the morning drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at
your hotel and later visit the majestic Mehrangarh fort
and the busy bazaars around Clock Tower in the old town.
Day 14: Jaisalmer
Drive through the Thar Desert and finally reach Jaisalmer
(The Golden City) and check in at your hotel. In the evening
walk in the still inhabited fort of Jaisalmer abuzz with
a distinct and vibrant lifestyle.
Day 15: Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of the fort and various other attractions
of this fairy tale city. In the evening, excursion to the
Sand Dunes of Samm for the sunset views of the desert. Take
an enjoying camel ride on the desert.
Day 16: Bikaner
After a leisurely breakfast drive to the 'Camel City' Bikaner
and check in. After a brief leisure visit the well-preserved
Junagarh fort. In the evening visit the unique camel-breeding
farm.
Day 17: Mandawa
Drive to the Shekhawati town Mandawa in your exclusive vehicle.
On arrival check in at your hotel. Walking tour of the town
to see some of its frescoed havelies.
Day 18: Samode
Reach Samode, a fairy tale like village with an equally
charming palace as your place of stay. At Samode, you may
have a walking tour over the sand dunes or explore the heritage
character of the village. Evening at leisure watching cultural
performances.
Day 19: New Delhi
Drive to New Delhi in your exclusive vehicle. While have
a leisurely lunch in the beautiful Neemrana Fort. On arrival
check in at your hotel. Rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 20: Departure
At appropriate time your will be transferred to the international
airport of New Delhi to board the flight back to home
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