Holidays in Rajasthan Tour
Rajasthan Tour Itineraries
Duration: 25 days / 24 nights
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour Destinations: Delhi / Shekhawati / Bikaner / Deshnoke / Khimsar / Osiyan / Kheechan / Jaisalmer / Khuri / Jodhpur / Rohetgarh / Ranakpur Mt Abu / Dungarpur / Udaipur / Chittorgarh / Bundi / Kota / Ranthambore / Pushkar Kuchaman / Roopangarh / Jaipur / Samode / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra / Delhi
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On your arrival at the international airport in Delhi, you will be received by me personally or by a representative of Popular India Vacations and helped to check into your hotel. Relax and stay overnight at the hotel.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 2: Delhi - Shekhawati
After breakfast we leave for Mandawa in the Shekhawati Region. On the way we halt at Bagar for lunch and visit the Piramal Haveli, which has paintings of flying angels and Gods driving cars, on its walls. Arrive at Mandawa in the afternoon, check into the hotel and relax. In the evening we take a tour of the mansions or painted havelis of Mandawa. The residences of rich merchants, who have migrated from the region, these houses have beautiful fresco paintings on their walls. You can also see the traditional lifestyle of the local people. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 3: Bikaner
After breakfast we leave for Bikaner. On arrival in Bikaner, check into your hotel and relax. Later we take a tour of Bikaner, also known as the camel city. You can see camel carts, women wearing traditional clothing and men in colorful turbans on the streets of Bikaner. In the afternoon we tour the Junagarh Fort, a grand structure built in the 16th century with many defensive bastions. We also see the Jain temples at Bandeshwar and the Deshnoke Temple, where rats are considered holy and worshipped. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 4: Khimsar
After breakfast we leave for Khimsar and tour the grand Khimsar Fort, built in the 16th century. The fort has beautiful carved windows in stone. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 5: Osiyan - Kheechan - Jaisalmer
After breakfast we leave for Jaisalmer. On the way we visit Osiyan, an oasis in the desert, with many beautiful Hindu and Jain temples. We also stop at Kheechan, a village famous for the winter nesting grounds of thousands of cranes and other migratory birds. The local villagers feed the birds that come to Kheechan, ensuring that they return every year. You can see thousands of birds at Kheechan in winter, on tours with Rajasthan India Travel. On arrival at Jaisalmer, check into your hotel and refresh yourself. Then go for a drive to see the sunset over the sand dunes near Jaisalmer. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 6: Jaisalmer
After breakfast we leave for a daylong tour of Jaisalmer and see the beautiful Sonar Fort, with its golden walls rising from the edge of the desert. In the Jaisalmer Fort you will see beautiful mansions or havelis with balconies and windows covered by fine carved screens. There are many beautiful havelis along the narrow lanes in Jaisalmer town, which has medieval ambience. The Gadisar Lake and museum nearby are also places to visit on tours to Jaisalmer. Later take a trip to the sand dunes at Khuri, 50 Km from Jaisalmer to see the stark beauty of the Rajasthan desert. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 7: Jodhpur
Arrive breakfast we leave for Jodhpur. Check into your hotel in Jodhpur and refresh yourself. Then we begin a tour of Jodhpur. See the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. Within the fort there are beautiful palaces, and a display of royal arms and artifacts. Visit the Jaswant Thada or royal cenotaphs in the Umaid Public Gardens and tour the magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace, which has a heritage museum. Relax at your hotel or go shopping in the evening. Stay overnight at your hotel in Jodhpur.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 8: Rohetgarh
After breakfast we leave for Rohetgarh. See the beautiful Rohetgarh Fort and visit a Bishnoi village. The Bishnoi community, are known for protecting the environment and for their beautiful handicrafts. See the traditional lifestyle of rural Rajasthan. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 9: Mt Abu
After breakfast we leave for a tour of Mt Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan. Here we see the Nakhi Lake, the Dilwara Temples and the beautiful view of the Rajasthan landscape. Stay overnight at your hotel in Mt Abu.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 10: Dungarpur
After breakfast we leave for a tour of Dungarpur. In Dungarpur we will see the Udai Bilas Palace, the Bijaigarh Fort and ancient temples. Stay overnight at your hotel in Dungarpur.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 11: Udaipur
After breakfast we leave for Udaipur. On the way we visit the Ranakpur Temples, one of the largest groups of Jain Temples in India. The most famous temples at Ranakpur are the Chaumukha, Neminath and Parashnath Temples. Arrive in Udaipur and check into the hotel, where you stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 12: Udaipur
After breakfast leave for a daylong tour of Udaipur. See the City Palace, a grand palace with beautiful architecture, the Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the folk art museum with a colorful collection of puppets, musical instruments and paintings.
In the evening you can wander through the city or take an optional boat ride on Lake Pichola and see the fabulous lake palaces of Udaipur, the Jag Mandir Palace and the Jag Niwas Palace now known as the Taj Lake Palace, where you can enjoy your dinner in a regal ambience. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 13: Chittorgarh
After breakfast we leave for a tour of Chittorgarh. Check into your hotel in Chittorgarh and then we see the Chittor Fort, the Palace of Rani Padmini, the Vijay Stambha, a victory pillar, and the Kirti Stambha, a Jain monument. Return to your hotel and stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 14: Bundi - Hadoti - Kota
After breakfast we leave for a tour of Hadoti, Bundi and Kota. Kota is located 36 km from Bundi. The palaces at Hadoti, located in a picturesque gorge are very beautiful with many carved balconies, arches and windows. In Bundi we see the Chitrashala, Rani ki Baoli and Sukh Mahal. In Kota we see the Raj Mahal Palace and the museum.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 15: Ranthambore
Leave for Ranthambore National park. Arrive in Ranthambore and check into your hotel. Explore the surroundings and visit the town of Sawai Madhopur, where you can shop for paintings and handicrafts. Return to your hotel where you stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 16: Ranthambore
Early morning we leave for the Ranthambore National Park where you can enjoy a thrilling jeep safari. The Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places to see tigers in India. The tigers of Ranthambore can be seen in the scrub jungle, near the lakes and resting in the shade of the monuments, in Ranthambore National Park. Apart from tigers you can also see deer, leopards, monkeys, squirrels, mongoose, wild boar, crocodiles and many species of birds, on your safari tour at Ranthambore National Park with Popular India Vacations. Return to your hotel and stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 17: Pushkar
After breakfast we proceed for the pilgrimage destination of Pushkar. Arrive in Pushkar in the afternoon and check into your hotel. In the evening we visit Pushkar Lake, and tour the temples in Pushkar. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 18: Pushkar
After breakfast tour Pushkar town and see the Pushkar Lake and the temples in Pushkar including the Brahma Temple, which is the only Brahma Temple in India. Hindus consider the Pushkar Lake a very holy spot and pilgrims come to bathe at this holy lake on auspicious days.
Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 19: Kuchaman
After breakfast we leave for a tour of Kuchaman. See the magnificent Kuchaman Fort and explore the village of Kuchaman, to see a way of life unchanged by time. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 20: Roopangarh
After breakfast we leave for a tour of Roopangarh. Here we see the grand Roopangarh Fort, with its royal Durbar Hall and beautiful Kishangarh miniature paintings.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 21: Jaipur
After breakfast we leave for Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check into your hotel. Later enjoy a city tour of Jaipur. In the well-planned Pink City of Jaipur, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, you will see the beautiful facade of the Hawa Mahal palace, the City Palace, which also contains a museum, and the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. You can also enjoy shopping in the markets of Jaipur. Return to your hotel and stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 22: Jaipur
After breakfast we take a trip to Amer Fort, 11 Km from Jaipur, where you can enjoy an elephant ride to Amer Fort. Within the fort there are many palaces and royal buildings. Spend the day exploring the wonders of Amer Fort and shopping and sightseeing in Jaipur. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 23: Samode - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast we leave for Agra. On the way we stop at Samode, a heritage destination where you can see the Samode Palace and Samode Fort. Then we come to Fatehpur Sikri, a beautiful city built by Emperor Akbar but later abandoned. There are many grand monuments in Fatehpur Sikri, including a large mosque - the Jama Masjid, a beautiful palace - the Panch Mahal, and a grand gateway - the Buland Darwaza. Arrive in Agra, check into your hotel and stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 24: Agra
Rise early and visit the Taj Mahal at 6:00 a.m. See the breathtaking sight of the Taj Mahal, along with the sunrise. The early morning light is perfect for taking photographs of this beautiful monument in white marble. The best example of Islamic architecture in India, the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, is a symbol of everlasting love, which you can see on tours to India with Popular India Vacations.
Return to the hotel for refreshments. Then we leave for an Agra City tour. See the grand Agra Fort. The Mughal Emperor Akbar built this majestic fort, with later additions by the Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Within the fort there are grand palaces, halls of private and public audience and formal gardens. Return to your hotel and stay overnight.
Holidays in Rajasthan Tour - Day 25: Agra - Delhi - Departure
After breakfast we leave for Delhi. Arrive at Delhi, check into your hotel and relax. Later enjoy a city tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi you can see the immense sandstone Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Qutab Minar. In New Delhi you can see the Parliament House, India Gate and Bahai Temple.
Leave for the airport in the evening to board your flight to your onward destination, at the end of your Holidays in Rajasthan Tour, with Popular India Vacations.
