12 Days Incredible Rajasthan Heritage Tour

Day 1: Arrive New Delhi

1. New Delhi
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   Arrive at Delhi On your arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel. Delhi has been inhabited from the 6th century BC has been a capital of many kingdoms. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times and is called the city of cities. Delhi's culture has been influenced by its different rulers and the city is full of beautiful monuments. The Mughal rulers influenced the food habits of the residents and Mughlai cuisine originated here. Due to the proximity of different states, all festivals are celebrated here. Old Delhi is a maze of small lanes lined and old buildings and New Delhi has large road with huge buildings. Delhi is the capital of India and is the hub for politics.

Day 2: New Delhi - Touring around the city and visiting the historic monuments of Delhi.

1. Raj Ghat
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the Raj Ghat where the father of India, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. For Indians, it is a place where our national spirit peaks, and for tourists, it’s a great opportunity to look at the Indian Nationalistic spirit up close and personal. You will be touring the museum that was built to commemorate him.
2. Chandni Chowk
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   You will pass by Chandni Chowk, an extremely famous and busy market in vintage Delhi. You’ll enjoy India up close, see the locals and their bustling day to day activities. Chandni Chowk has shops selling delicious mouth-watering meals, garments, jewels, family matters, and so on. This is definitely a shopper's paradise.
3. Jama Masjid
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the iconic, historic and largest mosques in India - constructed by Shah Jahan.
4. Qutub Minar
   1h · Admission ticket included
   You will visit Qutub Minar, India's largest Minaret. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1192 by way of Turk ruler Qutb-Ud-Din Aibak. This area is beautiful, and very scenic, bustling with people and activities.
5. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   You will visit Humayun's tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is very alive, historically touching and very beautiful.
6. India Gate
   30m · Admission ticket included
   India Gate is a war memorial in New Delhi, India, it is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of national pride.
7. Parliament House
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   You will then pass through the Parliament House, President's House and Government Secretarial Buildings.
8. Laxmi Narayan Temple
   30m · Admission ticket included
   You will continue the tour visiting Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan.

Day 3: Delhi to Mandawa by Road

1. Mandawa
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   You will be transferred by road to Mandawa. Shekhawati was established by Shekhawat Rajputs and named after Rao Shekha. These kings built more than 50 forts and palaces and most of them have been converted to heritage hotels. The villages of Shekhawati are famous for the painted havelis or houses and have the highest number of frescos in the world. The Marwaris were an influential business community in this region and in the 19th century, many left their families to migrate to larger cities where they succeeded quite well. With this money, the Marwaris built large houses in these villages and to tell the world about their success, they hired artists to paint these houses and havelis.

Day 4: Mandawa to Bikaner by Road

1. Shekhawati
   3h
   This Morning you will be visiting the Shekhawati villages like Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, etc. The villages of Shekhawati have beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions and this area is called The Open Art Gallery. The artists painted frescos depicting mythological images of gods, goddesses and animals.
   
   Drive to Bikaner. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 5: Bikaner to Jodhpur . In the morning tour of Bikaner.

1. Junagarh Fort (Bikaner Fort)
   3h · Admission ticket included
   you will be taken to this amazing 16th century rectangular Junagadh Fort built by Raja Jai Singh, a general in army of Mughal emperor Akbar. It is one of the few oldest forts of Rajasthan constructed on ground level. The Fort with its immense beauty is a good example of ancient architecture and design and is a perfect combination of Rajput and Mughal style of architecture.
   You will be transferred by road to Jodhpur. Jodhpur also known as the Sun City or the Blue City is the second largest city in Rajasthan and was the former capital of Marwar kingdom. It is named after its founder Rao Jodha who established this city in 1459.

Day 6: Jodhpur to Udaipur by Road

1. Mehrangarh Fort
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning you will be taken to Meherangarh fort, one of the largest forts in not only Rajasthan but in India as well, situated on a low sandstone hill, at an altitude of 120 meters.
2. Phool Mahal
   45m · Admission ticket included
   you will be taken to Phool Mahal - the Palace of Flowers, built by Maharaja Abhaya Singh, and believed to be an exclusive and private chamber of pleasure.
3. Jaswant Thada
   1h · Admission ticket included
   you will visit Jaswant Thada, built in 1889 by Sardar Singh in remembrance of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The entire structure is constructed out of thin and polished sheets of Marble which makes it ever so beautiful when sunlight falls over it.
4. Umaid Bhawan Museum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your visit continues to Umaid Bhawan Museum, with a vast collection of artifacts displaying rich history of region. Museum as well as the Umaid palace was designed by Henry Vaughan Lanchester.
5. Udaipur
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   You will be transferred by road to Udaipur. Udaipur known as the City of Lakes, or the Venice of the East was the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar and founded by Rana Udai Singh in 1559.

Day 7: Udaipur - Touring around the city and visiting the historic monuments of Udaipur.

1. City Palace
   3h · Admission ticket included
   This morning your tour starts with the City Palace, situated on the bank of Pichola Lake. This Palace was constructed by Maharana Udai Mirza Singh in 1559 A.D.
2. Jagdish Temple
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Your next stop is the Jagdish Temple built by Maharana Jagat Singh. The architecture of this temple is based on Indo-Aryan style and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the biggest shrines of Udaipur.
3. Fateh Sagar Lake
   30m · Admission ticket included
   You will be taken on a drive around Fatehsagar Lake, built in 1678 by Maharana Fateh Singh.
4. Sahelion Ki Bari
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Sahelion ki Bari (Queen's resort for her friends).
5. Lake Pichola
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Boat ride on Lake Pichola - Enjoy a Boat cruise on Pichola Lake 4 km long and 3 km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, palaces, Temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Also visit the island palace Jag Niwas in the lake.

Day 8: Udaipur To Pushkar by Road

1. Pushkar
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   Udaipur to Pushkar-, drive to the desert oasis of Pushkar(6 hours), a town that clings to the side of the beautiful Pushkar Lake.

Day 9: Pushkar to Jaipur by Road. Morning Tour of Pushkar

1. Pushkar
   2h
   Pushkar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage for Hindus and also famous for its only temple of Brahma-the creator of the universe.
2. Jaipur
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   You will be transferred by road to Jaipur. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan gets its name from Maharaja Jai Singh who built this city. Many captivating palaces are present here having breathtaking design and architecture. In the 18th century Prince of Wales had visited Jaipur and the entire city was painted in pink color due to which this city is also known as the pink city. The origin of Jaipur goes back to more than 260 years.

Day 10: Jaipur- Today you have a full day tour of Jaipur

1. The City Palace
   45m · Admission ticket included
   City Palace, a royal palace with seven stories .City palace is the perfect mixture of all 3 remarkable styles (Mughal, Rajput, and European).
2. Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Jantar Mantar, the observatory. This super observatory attracts mathematicians as well as astronomers from the whole world.
3. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
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   Hawa Mahal is popular throughout the world for its extraordinary structure. later visit forts.

Day 11: Jaipur to Agra You will be transferred by road to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.

1. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. This lovely construction is elegantly built with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Majestically standing on the banks of of Yamuna River, this breathtaking, immensely lovely monument is a synonymous to romance and love. TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.
2. Agra Fort
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and admired for its architectural shape. It was built in the sixteenth century by Shah Jehan. This location accommodates fairy-tale palaces like Khas Mahal and Jahangir Palace. You will also visit Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas.

Day 12: Agra to Delhi You will be transferred by road to Delhi. You will be transferred to Delhi airport.

1. New Delhi
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   Today you'll be transferred from Agra to Delhi airport in time for your go back flight. This marks the end of the tour.

Pickup details

The Airport representative will hold placard in the name of guest at the Airport exit gate.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels