Rajasthan Tour | 18 day Private Tour | Pyala Travel - Travel Program
This tour showcases the vibrancy of Rajasthan, India’s cultural capital and its truly a treat for the eyes as you drive through the myriad landscape of north India.
Classical Rajasthan
private tour
Rajasthan tour
This tour showcases the vibrancy of Rajasthan, India’s cultural capital and its truly a treat for the eyes as you drive through the myriad landscape of north India.
from 1255,-
17 days
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Day 1 ARRIVAL DELHI
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International airport, our representatives welcome and escort you by a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour program to you. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 2 DELHI
Be mesmerized by the charm of Old Delhi. Visit the extensive Red Fort (Closed on Monday) (Photo – Stop), the Jama Masjid Mosque, India’s largest and renowned as the most elegant mosque in India. Enjoy a rickshaw ride and visit the old winding lanes of ChandniChowk market. ChandniChowk is a special place to be in. It's a unique market which carries the very essence of ancient India. On the narrow streets, you can see a number of shops that are lined together. Also visit the spice market- KhariBaoli. Take a trip down history at Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Afternoon we take in the sights of New Delhi including the India Gate, a war memorial commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the World War II. Drive past the magnificent Presidential Palace (from outside) and Government buildings. Visit Humayun’s Tomb with its several tombs of past Mughal Emperors. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 DELHI – MANDAWA
Today we will drive to Mandawa, a town in the midst of Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. This town has been referred to as the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan because the entire Shekhawati region and not just Mandawa is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls. Embark on a tour of Mandawa famed for its citadels and Havelis with extensive frescoes paintings covering the Mandawa Fort, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Murmuria Haveli and Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli. Overnight in Mandawa
Day 4 MANDAWA – BIKANER
Depart to the city of Bikaner which was founded from the country of wild bushes. Over the centuries the city has spread across the desert and is the place to go when you are looking for rich cultural heritage. Enjoy the guided sightseeing tour of Bikaner covering Junagarh Fort, LalKarni Mata Temple and the Garh Palace built by Maharaja Ganga Singhji in memory of his father. Overnight in Bikaner.
Day 5 BIKANER – JAISALMER
Today you will travel to Jaisalmer, Rising like a golden sand castle from the heart of the Thardesert, Jaisalmer in the phoenix of Rajasthan that has almost risen from the ages of having completely lost its importance as a trade route. Built out of yellow sandstone this town is aptly called the ‘Golden city’. Overnight in Jaisalmer
Day 6 JAISALMER
Visit the Jaisalmer Fort also called Sonar Quila. The architectural beauty draws people to it despite being situated in the middle of the desert. From here head towards the other charming Havelis and old houses in which the most attractive are Nathmaljikihaveli and Salimjikihaveli, which are beautifully constructed and has an excellent architecture. Enjoy the sunset at the sand dunes. Watch the sun cast mesmerizing shadows and the changing colors of the sand dunes as the sun goes down. After sun down enjoy live dance performance of the Rajasthani folk dancers. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 7 JAISALMER – JODHPUR – ROHET
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur, visiting Mehrangarh Fort, JaswantThada (Mausoleums of the great Rajput Warrior) and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Proceed to Rohet and check in. Overnight Rohergarh.
Day 8 ROHET GARH
After breakfast proceed for a village jeep safari. This cultural safari was pioneered by the house of Rohet twenty three years ago. It showcases rural India in its entire splendor. The ‘Village Safari enables our guests to experience life in our villages and offers an opportunity to interact with the local folk. Overnight Rohergarh.
Day 9 ROHET GARH– UDAIPUR
After breakfast drive to Udaipur, En route visit famous Jain temples of Ranakpur (Jain temples at Ranakpur are built in white marble. Its 29 halls spread over 40,000sq.ft and consisting of 1,444 pillars, not one of which is alike in its carving. Later drive to Udaipur and check in at hotel. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 10 UDAIPUR
Explore the beautiful city. Visit The City Palace and Museum, it is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Pratap Memorial has the bronze statue of MaharanaPratap, the legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Visit the JagdishTemple, which was built in 1651 AD. Feel at peace at the Saheliyon Ki Bari a small ornamental garden. In the evening take a walking tour through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Enjoy an early evening boat ride into the placid waters of Lake Pichola, from where you can catch wonderful views of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, and the gardens that run down to the south bank waterside. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 11 UDAIPUR – PUSHKAR
Drive to Pushkar, Set on Pushkar Lake, this is a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. The town has hundreds of temples, including 14th-century Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, dedicated to the god of creation, which has a distinctive red spire and walls inlaid with pilgrims’ silver coins. Walk around Pushkar town; Pushkar has its great importance in Hindu mythology as being the only temple of Lord Brahma, 'the creator of the universe'. Visit the nearby lake where you can see people taking a dip in the lake. Overnight in Pushkar.
Day 12 PUSHKAR - JAIPUR
Today you will drive to the city dressed in pink, Jaipur the royal city of Rajasthan, is the perfect blend of heritage, palaces, culture and art. Steeped in history and culture, the past comes alive here amidst the stunning backdrop of ancient forts: Nahargarh, Amer, Jaigarh and MotiDoongari are fitting testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance and chivalry. In the evening visit the vibrant Johori Bazaar, a treasure trove of art and jewelery craftsmanship. Jostle with local shoppers as they come for traditional Rajasthani fabrics and saris, colourful embroidered footwear called mojris, to visit their local jewelers for the well-knownminakaristyle of jeweler or to buy simple marigold necklaces from the flower sellers at Tripolia bazaar. Overnight in Jaipur .
Day 13 JAIPUR
Set out early to visit the Amber fort. You will pass by the captivating sight of the Wind Palace.Enjoy the breathtaking views from the rooftop of the fort. You will not forgive yourself it you left your camera behind. The fort is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountain Ranges and the great wall of Amber. The Mirror Palace, Persian Gardens, The Turkish Baths, Diwan-e-aam, Ganesh-Pole are the finest example of the Indo-Islamic architecture. After lunch proceed to visit the City Palace, the royal residence of Jaipur. Housed within the City Palace are the Chandra mahal (the moon palace), Mubarak mahal (the welcome palace) and the Palace Museum. Next to the City Palace is JantaMantar a scientific observatory built by astrologer King Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728 AD. Singh measured time by the course of the sun’s shadow and charted the annual progress through the zodiac. The various instruments in the observatory help you see the science behind astrology. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 14 JAIPUR - RANTHOMBORE
Morning after breakfast departs from hotel and drive to Ranthombore. Ranthambore is famous for the Ranthambore National Park, the popular national park of North India known for the population of its tigers. Situated on the edge of a plateau it is caressed by the rivers Banas and Chambal flowing in the North and South respectively. The park also houses the historic Ranthambhore fortress. Overnight in Ranthombore.
Day 15 RANTHOMBORE
Morning get ready for the jungle safari either by canter or by jeep. Apart from the tigers you can also spot other wild animals like leopards, Nilgiri, Chital, Indian Wild Boar, Chinkara, Indian Mole rats, Sloth Bear, etc. The best time to visit is from October to April. Overnight in Ranthombore.
Day 16 RANTHOMBORE - AGRA
Post Breakfast we will depart to the land of the beautiful TajMahal, Agra is dotted with many beautiful monuments built by the mighty Mughal emperors. During its time Agra was a centre of culture and art, learning and commerce. The famous seat of Mughals, the city also remained the capital of India during Aurangzeb's rule and finally came under British rule in 1803. Make it a point to cherish the delectable Mughal cuisine on your visit to Agra. En-route visit FatehpurSikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son. A royal city perfectly preserved, FatehpurSikri provides a marvelous peek into the past. Imposing gateways and majestic palaces were built in red sandstone within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few years later. Among its many architectural splendors are the palaces for his queens - JodhaBai, Mariyam and his Turkish sultana, built in varying styles, each perfect in itself. Reach the destination of the day, Overnight in Agra.
Day 17 AGRA – DELHI DEPARTURE
Feast your eyes to the morning beauty of the TajMahal, the manifestation of the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in its architecture, garden design, painting, and calligraphy. Later on you will visit the Agra Fort located at a bend on the Yamuna River. The fort built by three generations of Mughal emperors impeccably fulfills the military requirements of a fort while being an example of intricate, artistic detail. Drive to Delhi airport to connect flight and fly back home.
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