Exotic Marigold Rajasthan - Best of Rajasthan

15 Nights / 16 Days covering Delhi  - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Kota - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra.

 DESCRIPTION:

Larger than life palaces, camel safaris, colorful cities, and quaint desert villages make Rajasthan and her regal history an intriguing place.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation for 15 nights (on a twin-sharing basis)

• Meals: Breakfast in all destinations

• All internal flights on economy class (If any)

• All standard and special activities throughout the trip

• All airport and hotel transfers

• An air-conditioned Vehicle with chauffeur throughout your travel in India

• Flexible sightseeing with an English-speaking, Private Local Tour Guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Kota, Pushkar.

• All entrance fees and activities when accompanied by our tour guide

• Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip

• Fees and taxes.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

• Walking tour of Old Delhi with Rickshaw ride.

• Spend most of the nights in beautiful Heritage hotels & experience the real luxury.

• Evening cultural dance performance at Kalakriti Agra

• Visit beautiful Abhaneri Stepwell enroot Jaipur with camel cart ride (Seasonal).

• Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur

• Folk dance performance at Jaipur hotel.

• Camel ride at Sum Sand dunes, Jaisalmer.

• Romantic sunset cruise on Lake Pichola, Udaipur.

OUR TIPS:

Your best friend is your Driver who will be with you throughout the trip, avoid commission shopping - politely saying NO to the guide will work. Exploring Food and culture will be your best memory. 

Do not forget to tip your driver in the end.

ITINERARY

Day 01:- Arrive Delhi. 
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to the hotel. Tour of Delhi. In Old, Delhi visit the Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi visit the Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping center. Overnight Delhi.

Day 02:- Delhi -  Mandawa 
Drive to Mandawa/Shekhawati. Mandawa 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-air gallery. Overnight Mandawa or any of the Shekhawati villages.

Day 03:- Mandawa 
Full-Day visit the villages of Mandawa, Dundlod & Nawalgarh. Overnight Mandawa or any one of the Shekhawati villages.

Day 04:- Mandawa -  Bikaner 
Drive to Bikaner. 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. Overnight Bikaner.

Day 05 :- Bikaner -  Jaisalmer 
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the Day at leisure. Overnight Jaisalmer.

Day 06:- Jaisalmer 
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazaars and the old mansions known as “Havelis”. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from the 12th to the 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Overnight Jaisalmer.

Day 07:- Jaisalmer -  Jodhpur 
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight Jodhpur.

Day 08:- Jodhpur -  Ranakpur 
Morning drive to Ranakpur Temples. Ranakpur - 98 km from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet & picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures & beautiful sculptures. 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 sided attractions. Overnight Ranakpur.

Day 09:- Ranakpur -  Udaipur 
Drive to Udaipur. Rest of the Day at leisure. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 10:- Udaipur 
Morning 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). Afternoon free. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 11:- Udaipur -  Chittaurgarh -  Kota 
Morning drive to Kota visiting Chittaurgarh en route. 113 km. from Udaipur, the Fort of Chittor was originally built by mighty Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata. Also, visit the Vijay Stambh with nine stories and 37 mts high built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. Kirti Stambh, the Tower of fame 22 meters high is covered with figures from Jain Pantheon. Overnight Kota.

Day 12:- Kota  - Bundi -  Pushkar 
Morning drive to Pushkar visiting Bundi en route. Bundi rises from a narrow gorge in rows of terraced gardens & arched Rajput houses like a two-dimensional miniature painting imposed on the landscape. Visit the palace with its intricate spy-holes, secret trap doors, and underground passages. Also, see the spectacularly ingenious water supply system. Ajmer was founded by the Chauhan ruler, Aiaipal, during the 11th century & is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by Prithviraj Chauhan. In Pushkar, visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Pushkar is one of the holiest places for Hindus. Overnight Pushkar.

Day 13:- Pushkar -  Jaipur 
Morning drive to Jaipur. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur Rajasthan was given a color coat of pink a century ago in honor 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. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 14:- Jaipur 
Morning visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon free.Overnight Jaipur.

Day 15:- Jaipur  -  Fatehpur Sikri -  Agra 
Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 km from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Afternoon visits the world-famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight Agra.

Day 16:- Agra -  Delhi 
Drive to Delhi. No hotel. Free time. Later transfer to the airport. 

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