Royal Rajasthan Tour

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Karauli - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Mt Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nawalgarh - Delhi
Duration: 19 Nights/20 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Our representative will pick you from the airport and help you check-in to a hotel. Later you will be taken for a combined sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Starting with the magnanimous Red Fort, you would be taken to Jama Masjid, followed by Shanti Van, Humayun Tomb and finally, President House, India Gate and Qutab Minar. In the evening, you will return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Agra
Post breakfast, you would be driven 210 km towards Agra. En route you will visit Sikandara, the mausoleum of Akbar. Upon reaching Agra, you would be taken for a city tour of Agra. Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, Agra boasts of other attractions as well. However, it is the Taj Mahal that is of prime importance in the day two sightseeing. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his lady love Mumtaz Mahal, this splendid piece of architecture looks as if it has descended right from the heaven above. Savor the beauty of the immaculate structure as you retire for the day in a comfortable hotel.

Day 03: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur
In the morning, after breakfast, the journey continues as you reach Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. En Route you would visit the sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Upon your arrival at Bharatpur, you would be checked-in at a heritage hotel. After some rest, you would be taken on a tour of the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. A well-known avifauna sanctuary, it serves as the abode of thousands of rare and highly endangered birds' species. Official figures say that about 415 kinds of birds can be seen in this Sanctuary, 117 of which migrate from as far as Siberia and China. Overnight stay will be in hotel.

Day 04: Bharatpur - Karauli
After having breakfast, you will be driven 150 km to Karauli, a quaint township founded in 1348. You can experience a serene rural environment here apart from the City Palace and Kaila Devi Temple. After the trip to the aforementioned sites, enjoy the rural setting and absorb yourself in it. Overnight stay will be in the heritage hotel, Banwar Niwas.

Day 05: Karauli - Sawai Madhopur
The day begins with a drive of 104 kms towards Sawai Madhopur, also known as Tiger City. As soon as you arrive, our representative will escort to the hotel. Later, you would be taken for the visit to the Sawai Madhopur National Park, also known as Ranthambhore National Park. Spread over 400 sq kms, the park is known for serving as the home for numerous animals such as tigers, deers, sambars, cheetal, blue bull etc. In the night, you would return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06: Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur
Day six commences with traveling to the Pink City of India, Jaipur. Sited at a distance of 167 kms away from Sawai Madhopur, it is the capital of Rajasthan and one of the most important cities of the state. It has been named so because most of the buildings in the region are painted in pink, the Rajputana color of hospitality. Upon your arrival, you will be checked-in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be in hotel.

Day 07: Jaipur
This day is reserved for Jaipur sightseeing. Firstly, you will drive for an excursion to Amber Fort, once capital of the Jaipur State. And if you thought this was just it, know that you would explore the royalty atop a beautifully adorned elephant. Later, you will be driven back to Jaipur to explore the City Palace, Observatory and local bazaars. Overnight stay will be a hotel.

Day 08: Jaipur - Pushkar
The eighth day of the trip begins with the drive of 140 km towards Pushkar, an important pilgrim center for Hindus. The Holy Lake of Pushkar has numerous bathing Ghats and temples around it. Additionally, Pushkar is also famous for its camel fair. People from all walks of life, right from tribals to craftsmen to filmmakers, throng to Pushkar during the fair. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 09: Pushkar - Udaipur
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and move further for your next tour destination. A drive of 270 km would take you to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. As soon as reach there, our representative will help you for check-in at the hotel. Evening will be free, so you can indulge in any of the leisure activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur
Udaipur is one of the idyllic retreats in Rajasthan, boasting of great pictorial beauty. Your city sightseeing will start with a visit to the City Palace. Located on the east bank of the Lake Pichola, it portraits a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Continue with the visit of Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari, the gardens of the maids-of-honor, Pratap Memorial, Fatehsagar and Lake Pichola. In the evening, you will return to your hotel for your dinner & overnight stay.

Day 11: Udaipur - Mt Abu
Day eleventh entails a journey of 187 km to Mt. Abu situated at 1,200 m above sea level. Mt Abu is the highest point of Aravali range. Mainly built around a lake and surrounded by forested hills, it is the only hill station the state of Rajasthan. Upon your arrival, you will be checking-in at the hotel. Since there is nothing much scheduled for the day, you can spend the evening exploring the natural exquisiteness of the valley. After experiencing the prettiness of glorious deserts, this would be a welcome change for you to feel the magic of natural scenic of mountains.

Day 12: Mt. Abu
Twelfth day of the tour is reserved for Mt Abu sightseeing. After breakfast, get ready for you would be taken to various places of tourist interest. Firstly you will visit Dilwara Jain Temples, built between 11th and 13th centuries, followed by Adhar Devi Temple carved out of a single rock. To visit the latter, you would have to climb 200 steps. Later during the day, you would be taken to Nakki Lake. Studded with little islands all over, the lake forwards a captivating view. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Mt Abu - Jodhpur
This day, you will drive for 292 km towards your next tour spot Jodhpur, one of the most distinctive princely states of Rajasthan. Upon your arrival you will check-in to the hotel. Later you will proceed for sightseeing of the city. You will be visiting Mehrangarh Fort founded in 1459, which has now been converted into a museum. This fort museum is an epic paradigm of royal architecture. You will also visit to Jaswant Thada and Mahamandir, both chronological structures that forward the picturesque beauty of the Rajasthani civilization.

Day 14: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
In the morning, after having breakfast you will check-out from your hotel and move towards your next destination, the Golden City - Jaisalmer. Deep in the heart of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is one of the last princely bastions in the region. It will be a drive of 285 km from Jodhpur. As soon as you reach there, our representative will escort you the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Jaisalmer
The fifteen day of your trip is reserved for the Jaisalmer sightseeing. Your day starts with the delectable food of Jaisalmer and continues with the city sightseeing. You will be taken for a visit to the Jain Temples, havelis, mansions, Gharisagar and Amarsagar. The city sculptures reflect the Rajput tradition and culture. In the evening, you will return to your hotel room for overnight stay.

Day 16: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
This day, after having breakfast, you will move further to Bikaner. It will take a drive of 330 km. Upon your arrival, you will check-in to the hotel. After taking some rest, you will proceed for the city sightseeing. The first stop would be at Junagarh Fort. Built in sixteen century, it is a perfect blend of Gujarati, Mughal & Rajput architectural brilliance. Later you will visit to Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, a historical museum built in 1937. It has some of the finest artwork and sculptures of Bikaner rulers. Overnight stay will be in hotel.

Day 17: Bikaner
This day after breakfast you will be taken for the city sightseeing. First half of the day you will visit camel breeding farm and Jain temples in Old city. In the second half of the day, you will visit Deshnok temple. An interesting fact about this temple is that unlike the rest of the temples in India, rats are revered and worshipped herein. Post the city tour, you would return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 18: Bikaner - Nawalgarh
From Bikaner, you would be traveling to Nawalgarh, sited at a distance of 215 kms. You will be visiting some havelis, for which this part of Shekhawat is well known. The havelis walls, ceilings and roofs have been painted in vegetable and stone colors so beautifully that some people call it an Open Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan. It will be unique change for you to experience the 18th century architecture. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Nawalgarh.

Day 19: Nawalgarh - Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast, you will move towards your last destination point Delhi. As soon as you reach there, our representative will help you to check-in to the hotel. Evening will be free for you to rejuvenate yourself and explore the local markets of Delhi. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 20: Delhi Departure
Our representatives would take you to IGI Airport. They would help you with the initial formalities post which you can board the flight for your onward destination.

Also Mapped to: • Jaipur Tours • New Delhi Tours • Bharatpur Tours • Pushkar Tours • Jodhpur Tours • Jaisalmer Tours • Bikaner Tours • Udaipur Tours • Nawalgarh Tours • Agra Tours • Fatehpur Sikri Tours