Explore Rajasthan

Explore Rajasthan

Tour Amount:-Rs.25000

18 Days - Unlock the secrets of India's most beautiful state

Season : Year round
Best time : October to March

The tour offers a banquet of Rajasthan's classic holiday delights - its hidden gems and its much lauded treasures - everything that makes Rajasathan one of the world's top exotic holiday destinations that has been seducing holidaymakers from home and abroad for decades.

Rajasthan's rich history , its legends of royalty and village communities, its tales of heroism and staunchly held beliefs in the face of deep provocations, its palaces and havelis, its forbidding fortresses and verdant gardens, its heady wildlife sanctuaries and its stunning desert enclaves, its legendary crafts and hardy people, all of unquestionably make it an all-time favourite vacation option for all age groups. From Jaipur, the famed walled city of medieval 
times, to Jodhpur, from Jaisalmer near the desertlands to Bikaner with its camel farm, from the painted towns of Shekhawati to Udaipur with its gorgeous lake palace, there is something for everybody. Surprises await you 
all along this adventurous odyssey as we discover new destinations and enjoy the legendary hospitality of Rajasthan's erstwhile royal homes and uncover the world of its old aristocrats.

Although the tour does not exclude the attractions of the more popular towns, its main focus will be on India's Heritage Hotels (See pages 15-18 for more details) and the fascinating insight they offer into a traditional way of life that has changed little over the years.

ITINERARY
Day 1 -Fly to Delhi. 
Day 2 - Delhi - Meet and transfer to hotel Oberoi Maidens / Claridges. 
Day 3 - Delhi - Tour of Old and New Delhi 
Day 4 - Shekhawati - Drive 5-6 hrs. Stay Desert Resort / Roop Niwas. 
Day 5 - Shekhawati - Tour of havelies of Nawalgarh and Mandawa. 
Day 6 - Shekhawati / Bikaner - Drive 3 hrs, visit fort, stay at Bhawar Niwas / Gajner Palace. 
Day 7 - Bikaner / Jaisalmer - Drive 5 hrs, city and fort tour, stay at Rawalkot. 
Day 8 - Jaisalmer / Manvar Desert Camp - Drive 3 hrs, Sunset camel safari, Camp fire and folk entertainment.

Day 9 - Manvar / Rohet Garh - Drive 2 hrs to Jodhpur, Tour of Fort and Old City. Evening drive 1 hr to Rohet Garh.

Day 10 - Rohet Garh - Jeep safari to Bishnoi tribal villages, Afternoon free. 
Day 11 - Rohet Garh / Udaipur - Drive 4 hrs via Ranakpur Temples stay at Pahuna Haveli / Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel.

Day 12 - Udaipur - City tour and Sunset Boat cruise. 
Day 13 - Udaipur / Shahpura - Drive 5 hrs via Chittaurgarh Fort. Stay at Shahapura Bagh. 
Day 14 - Shahpura Bagh - Day at leisure or excursion to Bundi Fort. 
Day 15 - Shahpura / Jaipur - Drive 4 hrs, Tour of walled city, observatory and City Palace. 
Day 16 - Jaipur - Visit Amber Fort. Afternoon at leisure. 
Day 17 - Jaipur/ Agra - Drive 5 hrs via Fatehpur Sikri. Evening Taj at Sunset. 
Day 18 - Agra / Delhi - Visit Red Fort and drive 4 to 5 hrs to Delhi airport.

SUGGESTED ADAPTATIONS TO THIS TOUR:
* From Delhi An ideal way to complete your visit to India is to spend some time relaxing on the beach. Goa is only a short flight from Delhi and has many high quality hotels. You may also fly to Cochin, spend a night in the backwaters of Kerala on a rice boat, and then continue to a beach resort. Or a further alternative is to travel by rail to the former British summer capital of Shimla. The climate here is cooler, with spectacular Himalayan views during the winter months and you can spend time walking in the surrounding area or exploring the colonial heritage of this summer retreat. 
Himalayan views during the winter months are amazing, and you can spend time walking in the surrounding area or exploring the colonial heritage of this summer retreat.