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Discover the Colourful, Romantic and diverse cities set among desert and lakes and hills.
Colourful and chaotic, vibrant, and romantic – welcome to Rajasthan. Explore India’s diverse and cultural region on this 16-day tour, taking in immense desert cities, the treasures of the maharajah, and forts with fascinating history. Marvel at the grandeur of the Taj Mahal in Agra, witness stars in the Thar Desert and immerse yourself in romantic Udaipur. This tour doesn’t just cover Rajasthan’s many bucket-list-worthy sites but it also immerses you in the thrum of daily life through village walks, market explorations and plenty of memorable meals. Add a touch of comfort and some very special heritage hotel stays for a true Rajasthani travel experience.
Discover the Colourful, Romantic and diverse cities set among desert and lakes and hills.
Colourful and chaotic, vibrant, and romantic – welcome to Rajasthan. Explore India’s diverse and cultural region on this 16-day tour, taking in immense desert cities, the treasures of the maharajah, and forts with fascinating history. Marvel at the grandeur of the Taj Mahal in Agra, witness stars in the Thar Desert and immerse yourself in romantic Udaipur. This tour doesn’t just cover Rajasthan’s many bucket-list-worthy sites but it also immerses you in the thrum of daily life through village walks, market explorations and plenty of memorable meals. Add a touch of comfort and some very special heritage hotel stays for a true Rajasthani travel experience.
Namaste! Welcome to India with Local Adventures India. Our representative will pick you up from the International or Domestic airport. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting After your arrival at the accommodation. After check in at the hotel proceed for a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed, Qutub Minar which is the tallest Minar in India, originally an ancient Islamic Monument, inscribed with Arabic inscriptions, though the iron pillar has some Brahmi inscriptions, Later visit Humayun's Tomb, the first Mughal construction in India from 1565 AD. Following the visit of Lotus Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi
After breakfast move by your exclusive vehicle to Mandawa Village of Shekhawati Region, This town has been referred to as the Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan because the entire Mandawa Village of Shekhawati region is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls. Take a walk to see this beautiful heritage village of Shekhawati Region that used to be an important caravanserai of the yesteryears. See the many beautiful Fresco Painted havelis of this quaint little town built by the rich and the famous
merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries. Famous places to see in Mandawar are Murmuria Haveli, Harlalka Well, The Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, The Chokhani
Double Haveli, Open Air Art Gallery, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Bansidar Newatia Haveli, Mandawa Fort. Overnight stay in Mandawa
Today on arrival in Jaisalmer, check into your hotel and later forge deeper into the Thar Desert on a desert safari or a camel ride during the mesmerising sunset. Drive through the dunes to a stunning campsite with spectacular views. Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner and cultural dance as the sun sets and spend the evening around a campfire under a sea of stars enjoying it at your own pace or dancing through the tunes of folk dancers and musicians before you return back to your hotel in Jaisalmer. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Morning drive to Jodhpur referred as the Sun City or Blue City, Jodhpur is the second largest city of the most colorful states in India Rajasthan after Jaipur. It is one among the popular tourist hot spot in India. The fascinating destination of Rajasthan reflects the artifacts of Rajputs era in a much unique way. All the houses are painted in blue that reveals the history and makes it legend in the state. Here visit the majestic Meharangarh fort, the stronghold of the Rathore princes from 1453 AD. We see the superb collection of paintings and arms and ammunitions. The view of the city from the rampart walls is breath taking. Going down from the fort visit Jaswant Thada the royal family cremation place. Post lunch move downtown to the fabulous spice market near Clock Tower. Overnight stay in Jodhpur
YAfter a leisurely breakfast proceed to visit Ranakpur jain Temple, a very big pilgrimage centre for the Jains, admire the workmanship from the 15th century built out of marble. The main temple of Adinath has 1444 carved columns and none of them are similar. Also visit the sun temple and other temples in the campusLater drive up to Udaipur - Romantic City of Lakes. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens an narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour of heroic past, epitomising valour and chivalry. In the evening enjoy a Folk dance show at Bagore Ki Haveli, the haveli lightens and stages enjoyable performance of traditional dances and music of Rajasthan. Overnight stay in Udaipur
After breakfast leave for Pushkar, which is a holy town located about 10 kilometers away from Ajmer. There are about 400 temples and 25 ghats in this small town. Pushkar Lake is the prominent tourist attraction. The other popular tourist attractions include the Brahma Temple, Varaha Temple, Aptaeshwar Temple and the Savitri Temple. Here take a walk in the markets of Pushkar intermingling with the locals in the colourful markets, at the end of market can visit the only Brahma temple of the world. Evening enjoy the sunset at the Ghats. Overnight stay in Pushkar
Start your day with a full day city tour of Jaipur starting with a short stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography, Later proceed to visit The Amber Fort, set on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake, the fort is an authentic example of a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) is one of its more spectacular buildings. Also visit Jagat Shiromani Temple on the foothills of the Amber Fort. Later stop by Jal Mahal (Water Palace) which was a resting place for the kings in summer time. After lunch visit the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur which has a fabulous collection of robes, saris in cotton and silk with gold latticed work, paintings, a huge collection of arms in the ammunition gallery, also visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory built in 1727. In the evening enjoy a walk in the Charming pink city of Jaipur which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur
One of the 7 Wonders of the world , TAJ MAHAL is awaiting your arrival today morning. A must see with the rising sun as the Taj Mahal is bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that has the tomb of his beautiful wife Mumtaj Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. After breakfast, see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where Shahjahans own son Aurangzeb imprisoned Shahjahan. After lunch visit Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb often referred as Baby Taj or jewel Box, commissioned by a Mughal empress for her Father. Later visit Mehtab Bagh that lies opposite to Taj Mahal, on the other bank of the river Yamuna. It's a photographers paradise to capture one of the best views of Taj Mahal. Overnight at hotel in Agra
Join your tour leader on an excursion through Old Delhi. Hop in a rickshaw to the once water-filled square of Chandni Chowk. Discover the Jama Masjid, Delhi’s oldest mosque, before learning about the history of the Sikh religion at the Sheeshganj or Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. Later visit India Gate (War Memorial Arch) built in the earlier half of the 20th century, also drive pass through Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s House), Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Palace shopping centre Evening free for leisure or visiting the India gate and presidents estate. Overnight at hotel in Delhi
After breakfast proceed to Bikaner, established in 1488 by Rao Bika, Here visit the Junagarh Fort, a royal museum that encompasses history of Bikaner from its days of construction that dates back to the 16th century. The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. After lunch drive 30 Kms to Deshnoke to visit Karni Mata Rat Temple which is famous for rats which can be seen everywhere in the temple. Evening free to walk around or take a tuk-tuk ride to the old city of Bikaner to visit the famous Bhandasar Jain temples and The Rampuria Haveli is the pride of Bikaner according to Aldous Huxley who is a prominent writer and philosopher. His comment after making his visit to the Rampuria Haveli is rightly made so because of its antiquity, grandeur and exquisiteness.. Overnight stay in Bikaner
Emerge from the desert this morning and travel along a desert road to the yellow sandstone citadel of Jaisalmer. Watch as this ‘living fort’ rears its head in the arid, flat desert. Your tour leader will lead you through the snaking alleyways of Jaisalmer, which are filled with markets and intricately carved houses. Visit to Gadisar Lake, Later take an exclusive visit of the Palace inside the Sonar Fort or Sonar Killa, the citadels palace having a museum with a huge collection of robes and artefacts from the royal family of Jaisalmer. Later visit the Jain temples, Jains are a community that respects life and are pure vegetarians by religion. After that visit Patwon ki Haveli with intricately designed latticed windows used by the ladies to view the external world. In the evening witness the sunset at Bada Bagh Cenotaphs (literally Big Garden) which is a garden complex about 6 km of Jaisalmer. It contains a set of royal cenotaphs or chhatris of Maharajas of Jaisalmer state, starting with Jai Singh II. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer
Today proceed to Narlai. Narlai is a small authentic village where you can sense the real Indian Life, its surroundings are quite & picturesque. The small and enchanting village of Narlai is located at the southern end of Rajasthan. The region is located in the heart of the beautiful Aravali range and is greener than most other parts of the state. The town is tucked away in such a fashion that it gives an appearance of being untouched by time. Overnight stay at Rawla Narlai.
After breakfast, visit Jagdish Temple which is a large Hindu temple just outside the royal palace of Udaipur. It has been in continuous worship since 1651. Later proceed to visit the City Palace of Udaipur which is the richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan, Also see the Peacock Square and the miniature painting school inside the palace premises. After that take a boat cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola and visit the island palace of Jagmandir where according to legends the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan lived and got inspired to build the Taj Mahal later. After Lunch visit Saheliyon ki Bari where Maharana Sangram Singh build this garden complex with fountains and lakes for his beautiful daughter. Afternoon you can visit the fortress of Sajangarh (Monsoon Palace) to watch the sunset from the top of the mountain or You can walk around in the markets of Udaipur and later take a dinner in the numerous nice restaurants in the area. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Travel by private vehicle into Rajasthan and on to its capital, Jaipur - The Pink City A friendly, busy city crammed with palaces and bazaars full of jewellery, textiles and folk arts, Jaipur is a favourite for many travellers. Arrive and check into your accommodation. Later visit the Birla Temple which is a great piece of work in marble. In the evening you can enjoy a movie at Raj Mandir Cinema which is Asia´s Second Best Cinema 2013 a highly recommended place. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur
Today move to Agra, On the way visit Abhaneri which is one of the oldest Step well in Rajasthan built by King Chanda (Chandra) who rule Abhaneri or ancient Abhanagari during 8th-9th Century A.D. Also, known as Chand Baori, the Stepwell is one of the largest stepwells in the entirety of Rajasthan. When it was built, the well not only helped the villagers and the tradesmen to draw water in the time of thirst but also conserved groundwater. After lunch continue towards Fatehpur Sikri the Phantom city or abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was the first planned city of the Mughals to be marked by magnificent administrative, residential, and religious buildings comprised of palaces, public buildings, mosques, and living areas for the court, the army, the servants of the king and an entire city. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
After breakfast, board flight to Delhi, here visit Akshardham Temple: Akshardham Temple is primarily engineered on the holy rivers of Yamuna. Portrayal nice Indian culture, this large monument is one among the foremost spectacular structures. It's merely majestic in attractiveness. With lovely gardens, water fountains and graven pavilions, the magnificence of this structure is nice. You will be shocked to notice that the temple includes nearly twenty thousand statues, floral arrangements, and its tempting stone pillars area unit noteworthy in each sense of the term. One among the terribly 1st marvellous options of the temple is its assembly of 10 grand gates. The foremost highlight of this feature is its marvellous structure standing at 141 foot high Akshardham monument. Later you will be transferred to New Delhi Airport to take your International Flight for your further journey back to your country. You need to be at the airport 3 hours before your International flight departure time. Tour Ends Here.