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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.