Essential Rajasthan

Destinations Covered : Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Delhi
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days


Day - 01, Arrival Delhi
A warm welcome by our representative on arrival and transfer to your pre-booked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.





Day - 02, In Delhi
After breakfast at hotel, full day city tour visiting Qutab Minar, Humanyu’s Tomb & India Gate (War memorial), Lakshminarayan Temple a Modern Hindu Temple. Drive past President’s house, Parliament house and Secretariat building. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti vana the Cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red fort (Red fort is closed on every Monday) and Chandni Chowk
Overnight at the hotel.



Day 03: Delhi – Agra (205Kms)
After breakfast at hotel, depart by surface for Agra. On arrival check in at your pre-booked hotel in Agra. Afternoon city sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces (Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday).
Overnight at the hotel.



Day 04: Agra – Jaipur (237Kms)
After breakfast at hotel, depart by surface for Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, also visit Panch mahal and other Palaces. On arrival check in at your pre-booked hotel in Jaipur.Evening visit local markets
Overnight at the hotel.



Day 05: In Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel, start with excursion to Amber fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on Elephant Back, the hill, on which the fort is situated. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory, drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds and through the Rose-pink residential and Business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight at the hotel.



Day 06: Jaipur – Mandawa (167Kms)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Mandawa and visit painted houses (Havelis) of Mandawa. Evening free,
Overnight at the hotel





Day 07: Mandawa – Bikaner (170Kms)
After breakfast at hotel, depart by surface for Bikaner, on arrival check at your pre-booked hotel. Afternoon city tour of Bikaner this city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century Fort housing old Palaces, Temples and a Mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The Royal Chapel is Har Mandir where royal Weddings and births were once celebrated.
Overnight at the hotel


Day 08: In Udaipur
After breakfast at hotel, depart by surface for Jaisalmer, on arrival check at your pre-booked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel





Day 09: In Jaisalmer
After breakfast at hotel, sightseeing tour to visit this city of glided magic. See the citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal and where a fourth of the population lives. Jain Temples of the 12th to 15the centuries Patwon Ki Haveli a five storey mansion carved pillars murals and Nathmalji Ki Haveli. Evening visit desert and enjoy camel ride,
Overnight at the hotel



Day 10: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (295Kms)
After breakfast at hotel, depart by surface for Jodhpur, on arrival check at your pre-booked hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh fort situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Overnight at the hotel



Day 11: Jodhpur – Udaipur via Ranakpur (259Kms)
After breakfast at hotel, depart by surface for Udaipur en-route visit Ranakpur (Jain Temples). On arrival check at your pre-booked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel





Day 12: In Udaipur
After breakfast at hotel, morning sightseeing of Udaipur visiting the City palace Jagdish temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Udaipur (boat cruise) Boat cruise on Pichola Lake 4 km long and 3 km broad, Surrounded by Splendid hills, Palaces, Temples, Bathing ghats and Embankments. Visit the island Palace Jag Niwas which is beautifully set in the Lake Pichola.
Overnight at the hotel

Day 13: Udaipur – Delhi (By flight)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Assistance on arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.