Your Royal Rajasthan Tour begins with your arrival at the Delhi
International Airport. At the airport, you will be received by an
India Incoming representative and he will escort you to the
hotel and help you with the check-in formalities.
The tour starts from the Capital City- Delhi, the metropolis with an ideal
combination of the ancient and the contemporary era. Delhi has two visible parts:
New Delhi, the city created by the British, as the royal capital of India in 1911.)
The Old Delhi which was considered as the Muslim capital of India between the 17th
and the 19th century. There are at least eight cities on the location of modern
Delhi among which Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements,
highlighted in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Nevertheless, Delhi has
always been one of the major cities in the northern region of the subcontinent.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Meals : No Meal
After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and
take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour
includes the following places:
Red Fort: The 17th-century fortress of the Mughals is inscribed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The term Red Fort is taken from a Hindi
word Lal, which means red and Quila which means fort. The structure
of the Red Fort is very uneven and it is placed in an octet shape
along the Yamuna River. This fort is delimited by a wall of about
2.4 km in perimeter and is constructed of red sandstone. In 1638,
Shah Jahan started building this huge fort and it was completed in
1648.
Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the country’s major mosques where
hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today.
Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural
extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are
seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.
Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its
flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It
also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles,
electronic goods, and watches.
Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks
of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated after his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes
place each Friday, in his memory.
India Gate: India Gate is free-standing, 42-metre-high arch. It was
built in 1931 and was formerly called the All-India War Memorial in
the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in
World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the
walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar
Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.
Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the
authorized residence of the President of the country. It was
designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy
when the British ruled India.
Humayun’s Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum
(Widow of Humayun) built this tomb in 1565-66 in his memory. The
garden tomb is one of the world heritage sites inscribed by UNESCO
and is said to be the motivation behind the 'wonder of the world'
Taj Mahal.
Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the
capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199
A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out
formalities. You will then start your trail to
Agra, the next stop on your Royal Rajasthan tour package. The
drive from Delhi to Agra will be via the new Expressway, one of
India’s finest highways.
Agra is situated on the bank of Yamuna River. It is the dwelling
place to India’s famous monument, the Taj Mahal. Agra was the
capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries.
On your arrival at the hotel in Agra, you will be completed the check-in
formalities.
Later in the afternoon, the tour guide will pick you up for the
guided sightseeing trip of Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal: Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal in
the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal who died during the birth of
their child in 1631. This white-marble mausoleum is one of the most
beautiful structures in the world and is granted the title of one of
the 'wonders of the world'. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is also
known as the 'icon of eternal love'. Without a doubt, it is the most
recognized and most visited landmark in India.
Agra Fort: The center of governance of the Mughal Empire,
this historical monument is one of the world heritage sites in
India. Emperor Akbar started the construction of this huge red
sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna River in 1565. It was
mainly constructed for the soldiers until his grandson, Shah Jahan,
added more opulent accommodations.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out
formalities. You
will then start your trip to Jaipur, the Pink city, the next stop on
your Royal Rajasthan Tour, en route stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, for
a guided tour of this ancient capital.
Fatehpur Sikri: Another world heritage site in Agra, Fatehpur
Sikri is the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 kms
outside Agra. This city was built in the 16th century and was
abandoned for 12 years due to the paucity of water. The entire city
is still intact, and a sight of this city is worth remembering. The
Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to this city. It is 54 m tall.
This gate was constructed in the honor of Akbar’s victory in
Gujarat.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the drive takes a twirl to Jaipur,
the third destination that forms India’s Royal Rajasthan tour
Jaipur It is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink
City” because of the pink-tinted constructions in the old city.
Recently the walled city of Jaipur has joined the elite list of
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is situated on a dry lake bed,
bordered by barren hills vanquished by forts and broken walls. The
city was found in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who wanted to be in
the good books of the then ruling Mughals. He positioned the city
with rectangular blocks according to early Hindu architecture. It is
a great city for shopping.
On arrival at the Jaipur hotel, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After the morning meal, you will be picked up by the guide from the
hotel and will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and
Amber. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes:-
Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur.
Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an
excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated
on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls.
Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj
Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main
landmarks; the front of the Mahal has pink windows and latticework
screens. This mahal was initially constructed for the ladies of the
imperial household to watch the ordinary life and parades of the
city.
City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the
former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has
an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.
Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai
Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection
of sculptures but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose
such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths,
and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the
sundial which is 27-meter-tall gnomon. The shadow this casts moves
up to 4 meters an hour.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out
formalities. You
will then start your trip to Pushkar.
On arrival at the Pushkar hotel, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Pushkar in Sanskrit means blue lotus flower. Hindus believe that the
gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on
earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the
lotus fell was called Pushkar. Pushkar is also famous of their fairs
and festivals. Three popular fairs of Pushkar are the Pushkar Fair,Tejaji fair and Nagaur fair and the Pushkar fair - the most
happening among them.
Evening free to visit surroundings, also evening proceed for Aarti
ceremony at Lord Brahma Temple - The temple is one of very few
existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India
and remains the most prominent among them.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out
formalities. You
will trail to Udaipur.
Udaipur, no doubt will definitely rejuvenate your body and
soul because multiple lakes adorn this city. For this particular
reason, Udaipur is also known as ‘Venice of the East’. The lakes of
Udaipur are a poetry of charm and enchantment which has been luring
tourists for ages.
On your arrival at the hotel in Udaipur, you will be completed the check-in
formalities.
Evening enjoy a lazy lake day on a boat ride and be lost in the
mesmerizing beauty of nature. Some tourists would enjoy the romantic
atmosphere of the lakes. Some lakes would give you the reflection of
the rich history of the region. Explore best romantic places to stay
in Udaipur.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After Breakfast, you will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and will be taken
for a guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Sightseeing in Udaipur includes:-
Visit City Palace - It was built by the Maharana Udai Singh as
the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan in 1559. Jagdish Temple -
Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in
Rajasthan. A big tourist attraction, the temple was originally
called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-Ji,
Saheliyon ki Bari (Gardens of the maids of Honor) and Museum.
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals : Breakfast
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out formalities. You
will trail to Jodhpur.
Jodhpur is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it
enjoys round the year. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due
to the bright blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The
old city circles and the fort are bounded by a wall with several
gates. Whereas, the city has expanded very much outside the wall
over the past several decades.
On your arrival at the hotel in Jodhpur, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Evening free for shopping around the local market.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast you will be completed the check-out formalities. You will trail to Jaisalmer.
Visit half day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city visit theb
Mehrangarh Fort - Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur,
Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is
situated 400 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick
walls,
The Jaswant Thada - The Jaswant Thada is an
architectural landmark located in Jodhpur. It is a white marble
memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh II and the Umaid Bhawan Palace - Umaid Bhawan
Palace is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of
the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid
Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this
monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the
erstwhile Jodhpur royal family.
On your arrival at the hotel in Jaisalmer, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Jaisalmer was founded by Prince Jaisal Bhatti. The town stands on a
ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the
palace and several ornate Jain temples. Centuries ago Jaisalmer's
strategic position on the camel train routes brought its locals
enormous wealth which they spent in building intricately carved
palaces and temples in golden-yellow sandstone. These fortresses of
Jaisalmer also known as Havelis of Jaisalmer are like a mirage in
the barren Thar Desert. On either side of the narrow lanes of
Jaisalmer are the sandstone havelis, made up with stone carvings,
screen windows, delicate pavilions and balconies.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast go for full day for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Visit the Jaisalmer Fort - Jaisalmer Fort is one of the
largest forts in the world. It is situated in Jaisalmer city in the
Indian state of Rajasthan.
It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from
where it derives its name, Manak Chowk, Havelis, Gadisar Lake -
Gadisar Lake is one of the most important tourist
attractions in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Its charm lies in the fact that
it was the only source of water for the Jaisalmer city in the olden
days, and the colorful markets. In the afternoon go for an excursion
to Sam Sand Dunes.
Manak Chowk, Havelis, Gadisar Lake - Gadisar Lake
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast you will be completed the check-out formalities.
You will trail to Gajner.
On your arrival at the hotel in Gajner, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Afternoon excursion to Bikaner visiting Bikaner Fort, the Lalgarh
Palace & Camel Breeding Farm.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast you will be completed the check-out formalities. You will trail to Mandawa.
Walk through the Shekhawati Region, which was the behold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Besides the cenotaphs, wells, forts and temples the majority of frescoes are painted on the walls and gateways of Havelis. The havelis are mansion of a unique residential architectural style that evolved around courtyards to serve the purpose of family security, privacy for the women as also protecting the inhabitants from the long, harsh summers. The enormous Havelis with fascinating murals built by the wealthy Rajasthani Merchants ("Marwaris") in the 19th century.
On your arrival at the hotel in Mandawa, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast you will be completed the check-out formalities. You will trail to Delhi.
On your arrival at the hotel in Delhi, you will be completed the check-in formalities.
Evening enjoy shopping at Delhi.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our India Incoming
representative who will assist you for check- out formalities. You will
then start your drive to Delhi's International Airport in time for your
flight back home.