Route: DELHI(1N)-MANDAWA(1N)–BIKANER(1N)–JAISALMER(2N)–JODHPUR(1N)–UDAIPUR(2N)–PUSHKAR(1N)–JAIPUR(2N)–RANTHAMBHORE(1N)–AGRA(1N)–DELHI(1N)
Price: Starting from Euro 2190 per person
Single Room Supplement: Euro 399 per room
Date: You choose (between September and April)
Note: This itinerary is fully customizable as per your wish.
“Those who have not seen India with their eyes, but with their soul, will remain homesick for the country” (Hermann Hesse). It’s no wonder. This vast country, where women stroll in silk saris and men go about their business in bright turbans, fascinates with its vibrant traditions and everyday culture. India is also the birthplace of two of the world’s religions: Hinduism and Buddhism. Anyone travelling to India, however, needs to be prepared for the extremes: the glorious temples on one side, the slums of the metropolises on the other. This tour gives you an excellent overview of the cultural diversity of India’s heartland, Rajasthan. We visit sacred temples and fairytale palaces. We admire mighty forts and interesting natural monuments. You will also get to know the spiritual side of India, which does not allow you to distance yourself, but invites you to get involved. With a little bit of luck on your side, you might be able to get an audience with the Royal Bengal Tiger in one of the National Parks on your trip.
Code: CAGIT1
Arrive Delhi by Air India at 10.30 Hrs. Welocme assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Rooms available from 2 pm onwards.
After breakfast proceed to Mandawa(257 kms. / 6 Hrs.). Arrive & check In Hotel. Rest of the day air gallery. Dinner and Overnight.
Morning after breakfast visit Mandawa, which was founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still the home of his descendants. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions and is called the open. After that drive to Bikaner (200 kms / 4 Hours). Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.
Dinner and Overnight
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer (333 kms. / 7 Hours). Arrive & Check in Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight
Morning after breakfast visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazaars and the old mansions known as "Havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work.
Dinner and Overnight.
Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur (285 kms / 6 Hours). Arrive Jodhpur, visit the Meharangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast, continue drive to Udaipur (260 kms / 6 Hours). Enroute visit Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe-inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions.
Dinner and Overnight at Udaipur.
Morning after breakfast tour of Udaipur. Visit the City palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. Dinner and Overnight at Udaipur.
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar (295 kms / 7 hours). En route visit Chiitorgarh. Continue drive to Pushkar & check in hotel. Evening Visit to the Lake, Brahma Temple and Various other temples Dinner and overnight.
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (145 kms / 2 and half hours). Check in hotel. Day free at leisure. Evening go for shopping. Jaipur is Shopper's Paradise for people interested in traditional dresses, arts & architectures etc. Dinner and overnight.
Morning after breakfast go for a visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas.
Dinner and Overnight.
After breakfast, proceed to (175 km/approx 3 hrs drive) Ranthambhore and check into the hotel. Evening enjoy jungle safari by open canter. Visit to the park where you will have a chance to see Hynas, Jackals, Jungle cats, Chital, Panthers and possibility of the famous Indian Tiger if you are lucky. Return back to hotel. Lunch and dinner at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
After Breakfast Transfer to Sawaii Madhopur Railway Station to catch the train to Bharatpur. From Bharatpur drive to Agra by coach, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. After arrival in Agra it's time for you to get the magnificent glimpse of Taj Mahal. The sight of the shining marble Taj will leave you spellbound. You can take few hours to explore the seventh wonder at your own pace. Dinner and Overnight.
We start off the day very early. Visit the Red Fort in Agra before heading off to the airport in Delhi to connect your flight back home in the same night. If your flight happens to be on the next day, then you will have to stay one night in Delhi to fly back next day.
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight back home. End of the services