Rajasthan Holiday Package

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Jaipur – Delhi
Duration: 11 Nights/12 Days

Day 01 : Arrival & Sightseeing of Delhi Pick-up from the Airport/Station & transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon leave for half day sightseeing of Delhi.

The tour to Delhi will include a visit to the Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-din Aibak started construction in 1199. Pulling down 27 Hindu and Jain temples and using their columns erected the attached Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. Then visit Humayun’s tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun. It is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. Visit to Old Delhi will include visit to the JamaMasjid and walk upto Chandni Chowk, the famous by lanes of Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort. The tour also includes a drive past with photo opportunity of the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi – Agra (approx 205 Kms/4 Hrs)
Early morning ater Breakfast leave for Agra, arrive Agra check-in to the hotel. Then leave for visit TAJ MAHAL & RED FORT.

Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world . It is a UNESCO world heritage site. It was built in 1630 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The monument has been described as the most extravagant ever built for love, for the emperor was heart-broken when Mumtaz, to whom he had been married for 17 years, died in 1629 in childbirth soon after delivering her 14th child. Evening Visit Agra Fort – This finest example of Mughal architecture was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna river. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions. Overnight at Agra.

Day 03 : Agra – Ranthambore via Fatehpur Sikri (approx 255 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Ranthambore enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar and served as the capital of Mughal India from 1571 to 1585 AD. The remarkably preserved sprawling fortress houses many palaces notable amongst them for their architecture are Empress Jodha bai’s palace. The tomb “Salim Chisti Ka Mazar” was built in honour of Sufi saint Salim Chishti. Earlier it was built with red sand stone but later converted into beautiful marble mausoleum. It is a UNESCO World heritage monument.

Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Ranthambore.

Day 04 : Ranthambore
Morning we move out for jungle safari (at your own) to see the rare Indian tigers & other wildlife in full glory at the Ranthambhore National Park. In the afternoon you have the choice to relax or proceed for afternoon safari (at your own) and track the tigers. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Ranthambore.

Day 05 : Ranthambore – Jaipur (approx 175 Kms/4 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon tour of Amber Fort you can enjoy the Elephant ride(at your own). Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital till it was moved to Jaipur. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, so as to illuminate the entire room. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 06 : Sightseeing of Jaipur
After breakfast leave for City tour of Jaipur – Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armory, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. You will also have the opportunity to wander about the local markets. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 07 : Jaipur – Pushkar (approx 130 Kms/3 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Pushkar, the Holy city of Hindu’s and also famous for Camel & Cattle fair in the Month of November around 300000 Camel Owners come for Trading. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Hindu Temples and in the evening visit evening prayer with oil lamp. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 08 : Pushkar – Jodhpur (approx 198 Kms/3-4 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive 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-Gujrat trading route and the marwaris benefited from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which was traded to China. Arrive Jodhpur check-in to the hotel.

Afternoon 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. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 09 : Jodhpur – Udaipur (approx 270 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur check-in to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the PeacockCourtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 10: Full day Eklingji & Nagda Temple Tour
After Breakfast leave for full day Eklingji & Nagda Temple tour. Evening enjoy the boat ride at Lake Pichola (at your own). Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 11 : Udaipur – Jaipur (approx 405 Kms/8-9 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur check-in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 12 : Jaipur – Delhi (approx 270 Kms/5 Hrs) & Departure transfer
After early Breakfast leave for Delhi. Upon arrival departure transfer to Delhi airport/station for onward journey.