Rajasthan Tour - Rajasthan Tourism

Day 01: Flight to India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in New Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital of India is the main gateway for travellers. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Rajasthan Visit representative and transferred to the hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi
The whole day is at leisure to have sightseeing in New Delhi or for relaxation.

Day 03: New Delhi - Jodhpur
In the morning drive from New Delhi to Jodhpur. The city was once the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall, which has 101 bastions and seven gates. Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujarat trading route and the Marwaris get benefited from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk that was traded to China. We will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.

Day 04: Jodhpur - Ranakpur
After breakfast drive to Ranakpur from Jodhpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century.

Day 05: Ranakpur - Kotri
After having breakfast, from Ranakpur we will start our first horse safari. We will have horse safari to village Kotri. Enroute we stop at Barkana. After lunch resume the horse ride to Kotri. By the evening arrive at Kotri.

Day 06: Kotri - Hemawas
In the morning after having breakfast we start horse ride to Hemawas. In the way we pass through many small village settlements. On arrival in Hemawas relax for a while. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and explore the surrounding area.

Day 07: Hemawas - Rohet
In the morning after having breakfast we ride on horses towards Rohet. In the afternoon arrive in Rohet. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 08: Rohet - Kharwa
After breakfast drive to Kharwa, which is famous for tomato cultivation. It also boasts of a big artificial lake and an enchanting fort. In the afternoon arrive in Kharwa. In the evening we will visit the fort.

Day 09: Kharwa - Pushkar
In the morning after having breakfast start horse ride towards Pushkar, the conclusion point of horse safari trip. Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle and camel markets take place here where farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and sell. We will visit the temple and lake.

Day 10: Pushkar - Jaipur (about 131 km)
After breakfast we leave the holy city of Pushkar and drive towards the Pink City Jaipur. This city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. After a break in Jaipur we visit the City palace, which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, and the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments reveal us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.

Day 11: Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without being seen. In the afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaars of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance.

Day 12: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. In the evening we will arrive in Agra. Evening free for leisure.

Day 13: Agra
Today we start our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work, which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.

Day 14: Agra - New Delhi (about 200 km)
In the morning, after having our breakfast we will drive to New Delhi. In the afternoon we will arrive in New Delhi. Rest of the day free for leisure.

Our Services Include:
      Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC in the chosen category.          
      Rooms on the departure day.
      American/continental Breakfast.
      Elephant Ride in Amber.
      One Dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and dance in Jaipur.
      Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or languages of your choice) 
         at every place of sightseeing.
      All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Rajasthan Visit representative.
      All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned Car with 
         driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except Standard Hotels) will beprovided.               

Exclusions:
      Any  Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills and Alcoholic beverages.        
      Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
      Any Flight Charges.
      Monument Entrances.
      Unspecified Meals etc.