14 Days Rajasthan Tour
Day 1: from Delhi to Patodi, a relaxing quiet town.
Check-in at your hotel.
Day 2: after breakfast we drive to Jaipur, the
capital of Rajasthan, also called the Pink City.
Check-in at your hotel. Late afternoon we make a
sunset visit to Nahargarh, from where you have a
beautiful view all over Jaipur. In the early evening
back to your hotel.
Day 3: to-day we will spend sightseeing in Jaipur.
In the morning we will visit Amber Fort, which is a
beautiful example of Rajput architecture. You will
ride up to the Fort on an elephant. After this we
will continue sightseeing in Jaipur and pay a visit
to the Hawa Mahal, also called the Palace of the
Winds, an extraordinary, pink-sandstone palace, one
of Jaipur’s most distinctive landmarks. Furthermore
we will take you to the City Palace, a complex of
courtyards, gardens and buildings. Its museum
contains a collection of royal costumes and superb
shawls. In the Hall of Private Audience you will see
enormous silver vessels, reputedly the largest
silver objects in the world. Last part of to-day’s
program is a visit to Jaipur’s vibrant markets.
Jaipur is a shopping heaven, with an amazing range
of crafts, jewelry, (semi)-precious stones, textiles
and block prints.
Day 4: for to-day we have two options. Either in the
morning we can start our drive to Kuchaman, a small
town, or to Roopangarh, a small village. Check-in at
your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore
Kuchaman or Roopangarh.
Day 5: after breakfast we will drive from Kuchaman
or Roopangarh to Bikaner. On the way we will pay a
visit to Deshnok and its famous Rat Temple. After
arrival in Bikaner check-in at your hotel and a
visit to the famous, impressive Junagarh Fort. The
decorations of the palaces within the Fort are the
highlights. There is also a fascinating Museum.
After this visit back to the hotel.
Day 6: from Bikaner we will drive to Jaisalmer and
make a stop on the way in Falodi, to visit a
beautiful Jain Temple. We will arrive in Jaisalmer
at the beginning of the evening. Check-in at your
hotel.
Day 7: to-day we make a sightseeing tour of
Jaisalmer, also called the Golden City, in the heart
of the desert, where every house is exquisitely
carved, having filigreed work all over. We pay a
visit to Patwa Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Salim
Singh Ki Haveli, which are truly unsurpassed in
splendour. In the evening we will drive to Kuri, a
small place in the middle of the desert, where you
will stay for the night. The stay in Kuri is
inclusive of a camel safari, dinner, entertainment
and breakfast.
Day 8: to-day we continue our sightseeing in
Jaisalmer, and visit Jaisalmer Fort, which contains
within its walls seven beautiful yellow sandstone
Jain Temples. Furthermore we will take you to
Gadsisar Lake, a rain water lake; around it you will
find many small shrines and temples. The lake is
famous for boating. Late afternoon we will visit the
Sunset Point. Early evening back to your Jaisalmer
hotel.
Day 9: after breakfast we start our drive to
Jodhpur. On the way we make a stop in Osiyan, an
ancient desert town, and pay a visit to its
exquisite Jain temples. After arrival in Jodhpur
check-in at your hotel and a visit to Mehrangarh
Fort, one of the best forts in India. After a visit
to Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in
white marble, we go back to the hotel.
Day 10: to-day starts with a visit to Umaid Bhawan
Palace, which is the largest private residende in
the world, and has the finest examples of art-deco,
we drive to Bhadrajun Fort. Check-in at the heritage
hotel.
Day 11: after breakfast we will make a jeep safari
and visit a small village, where you can witness
village life, have a traditional lunch and visit the
school. In the afternoon we make a second jeep
safari to a nearby temple and later try to spot
wildlife. Thereafter back to the hotel.
Day 12: from Bhadrajun we drive to Udaipur. On the
way we will make a stop at Ranakpur, which is one of
the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism
and it is home to an exceptionally beautiful temple
complex. We will stop at Kumbalgarh Fort as well,
its walls stretch some 36 km, the second largest
walls in the world. After arrival in Udaipur
check-in at your hotel.
Day 13: to-day we make a sightseeing tour in
Udaipur. First we visit the City Palace, a majestic
architectural marvel towering over the lake on a
hill surrounded by crenellated walls. Two island
palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas, are breathtaking.
If the water level allows we will make a boat ride
on Lake Pichola. Furthermore we will pay a visit to
Saheliyon-ki Bari, a small ornamental garden which
was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came
for a stroll. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 14: departure by flight from Udaipur to Delhi,
where your tour ends.
Price: from 130,000 INR onwards for 2 persons.
Included in this tour: AC car and driver, all hotels
(13 nights, 3-4 star/heritage, with breakfast,
double occupancy), sightseeing as mentioned,
elephant ride at Amber Fort, 2 jeep safaris in
Bhadrajun Fort, flight from Udaipur to Delhi.
Excluded: lunches, dinners, entrance fees for
monuments and other personal expenditures.