Tour Rajasthan

The land of amazing natural beauty, Rajasthan is a land of surprises and can mesmerize even the most seasoned traveler. Spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills and dotted with majestic forts and intricately carved palaces. The wonderful amalgamation of age old traditions, intriguing cultures and warm welcoming hospitality can be only experienced in Rajasthan. Whenever you travel around this circuit, you will come across the unexpected, be it the palaces of Jaipur or the breathtaking Ranthambore National Park. While Ajmer and Pushkar are a haven for the religiously inclined, Pushkar is also the venue of one of the country's most colourful cattle fair. The fusion and brilliance of the places can astound a visitor. This circuit will not let you get bored even for a second. It is all about colour and history.

Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days 
Destination Covered : Jaipur - Bikaner - Jodhpur - Mt. Abu - Udaipur - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi - Jaipur

Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport & straight drive to Jaipur. Upon arrive check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, ShriGovind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur

Day 02 : Jaipur

Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression
JAIGARH FORT - The Western skyline is dominated by the extensive parkotas (Walls), watch-towers and gateways of Jaigarh. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a grannary, an armoury, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban the largest in the Country
LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India has shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The temple is situated at the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II for his wife Gayatri Devi. Night stay in Jaipur

Day 03 : Jaipur - Bikaner ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner & check-in hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bika Ji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and 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. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner

Day 04 : Bikaner - Jodhpur ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur & check-in hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur

Day 05 : Jodhpur - Mt. Abu ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Mt. Abu. Arrive Mt. Abu & check-in hotel. Rest of the day leisure. Night stay in Mt. Abu

Day 06 : Mt. Abu

Morning after breakfast visit world famous Dilwara Jain Temple, Nikki Lake, Brahmin Kumari Ashram etc.

Dilwara Temple: These remarkable Jain temples are Mount Abu's main attraction and among the finest examples includes two temples in which the art of carving marble reached unsurpassed heights. The older of the temples is the 'Vimal Vasahi', built in 1031 and dedicated to the first tirthankar, Adinath. In the front of the temple stands the

'House of Elephants', with figures of elephants marching in procession to the temple entrance. The later 'Tejpal temple' is dedicated to Neminath, the 22nd tirthankar, and was built in 1230 by the brothers Tejpal and Vastupal. The carving is so fine that, in places, the marble becomes almost transparent

Nakki Lake : Nakki Lake is virtually in the heart of Mount Abu and is a big attraction with tourists. The lake takes its name from the legend that it was scooped out by a god, using only his nails, or nakh. It's a pleasant stroll around the lake - look for the strange rock formations. On the lake there is a dilapidated concrete boat-shaped snack bar. Night stay in Mount Abu

Day 07 : Mt. Abu - Udaipur ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars of which no two are like. Later continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening enjoy boat ride at LAKE PICHOLA. Night stay in Udaipur

Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Udaipur visiting The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Night stay in Udaipur

Day 09 : Udaipur - Delhi ( by flight )

Morning after breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi

Day 10 : Departure
Morning departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with the sweet memories...........