Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra
Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi. Visit to heritage places in Delhi
For your Rajasthan Historical Places Tour, you will start from New Delhi. After arriving the city you will be transferred to the hotel. The city is an attractive tourist destination as it folds and unfolds itself in many different colors. From the historical monuments to the malls of international standards you can simply enjoy everything here. This is a political hub as well as the cultural center of the country and attracts people of different religions and backgrounds. Your Delhi tour will start from Old Delhi where you can see the iconic Red fort, visit the Jama Masjid and take a ride in the streets of Chandini Chowk. You can also visit Qutub Minar the largest minaret in India, later you will be driven through the President House, Parliament House and the other secretariat buildings. In the end you will visit the famous Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the overnight stay will be in Delhi.
Day 02: Drive from Delhi to Mandawa
On this day you will be transferred from Delhi to Mandawa. The town has many heritage hotels that were built by the Kings at some time. The villages of Shekhawati town are well known for the painted havelis and highest numbers of frescoes in the world. The city has houses of the Marwari, which tells about their financial success over the period of time. The transport will be available at your disposal and the overnight stay will be in Mandawa.
Day 03: Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner
This day you will be driven from Mandawa to Bikaner. In the afternoon you will have a chance to visit the amazing monuments of Junagadh. Sightseeing tour will start from the Junagarh fort. The fort is a wonderful combination of Rajput and Mughal style of architecture design. This magnificent fort has 7 gates and 37 pavilions, heavy walls and well-designed balconies and windows. The fort has breathtaking designer gates and one of the doorways takes the visitors straight to the Joramal temple. You will also visit the Har Mandir dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bikaner.
Day 04: Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (331 Kms)
From Bikaner you will be driven to Jaisalmer and you can enjoy the beauty of this city as this is one of the most fascinating cities of Rajasthan. Here you can enjoy the camel safaris, see the magnificent palaces and the beautiful Jain temples with immense historical significance. The glorious heritage of Jaisalmer is splendid in many ways. Here you can get away from the bustling city and plan a camp in the desert area of the city. Afternoon is free so you can spend time in the streets of Jaisalmer, The overnight stay will be in the city.
Day 05: Sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer
Your day will start with the visit to the fort of Jaisalmer, the oldest living forts of the world. It is also known as Sonar Qila or the Golden Fort as it is made up of yellow stone. The fort is a beautiful blend of Indian architecture and military designs. From here you will be going to the Salim Ji Ki Haveli, which is known for its beautifully carved balconies. You will be later taken to the Patwon ki Haveli. The afternoon is free so you can visit the bazaars or the Jain Temples. Overnight stay is in Jaisalmer.
Day 06: Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur ( 285 kms)
From Jaisalmer you will be taken to the Jodhpur the next morning, also known as the Sun City or the Blue City. Jodhpur is beautiful in many ways. Jodhpur is quite popular for its fairs and festivals like Teej, Gangaur and Nag Panchmi. Jodhpuri cuisines are also very famous and with time this city has become a significant wedding destination. In the afternoon you will visit the Meherangarh fort, this fort is located on a low sandstone hill. In the fort there is a beautiful Moti Mahal, this was built by Raja Sur Singh and from here you will be taken to the Phool Mahal. You will also visit the famous Jaswant Thada, which is made up of polished and thin sheets of Marble. Later you can go to Umaid Public Gardens and the Umaid Bhawan Museum. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 07: Drive from Jodhpur to Ranakpur to Udaipur (255 Kms)
In Udaipur the tour will start from the City Palace on the banks of Pichola Lake. Your next destination will be the Jagdish Temple that was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh. From here you will be taken on a drive around Fatehsagar Lake.
Day 08: Sightseeing tour of Udaipur
The next destination will be at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir, the famous museum of Udaipur. The last destination will be Sahelion ki Bari, afternoon will be free and you can go around in the bazaars of the city. Overnight stay will be in Udaipur.
Day 09: Drive from Udaipur to Pushkar (320 Kms)
The next you will be taken to Pushkar, the pilgrimage spot of Udaipur. This is a sacred place for the Hindus and is considered to be among the oldest cities. Here you can visit the famous Brahma temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. The lake in this city is also considered to be very auspicious and it is assumed that taking holy dip in this lake will result in gaining salvation. The city is also famous for Cattle fair and the overnight stay will be in Pushkar.
Day 10: Drive from Pushkar to Jaipur (143 Kms)
This morning you will be driven to the ‘Pink City’ Jaipur which is known for many captivating palaces and forts. The sightseeing in Jaipur starts with the Amer fort. The fort was constructed by Raja Man Singh and has magnificent architecture. Later you will be taken to the City Palace, followed by Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. You will then be taken through the Pink Rose Garden. During the day you can spend time in bazaars of Jaipur. The overnight stay will be in Jaipur.
Day 11: Drive from Jaipur to Fatehpuri Sikri to Agra (244 Kms)
This morning you will be driven to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri where you can see many historical monuments. The city has many historical monuments enlisted in the UNESCO World heritage site of India. Here you will visit the famous Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and the renowned Buland Darwaza. You can also visit the buildings like Ibadat Khana, Naubat Khana, Birbal's house and Mariam-uz-Zamani. Later you will be transferred to Agra by road.
After reaching Agra in the afternoon you will be taken to the iconic Taj Mahal and later you can see the famous Agra Fort.
Day 12: Drive from Agra to Delhi (231 Kms)
On your last day of Rajasthan, with Historical Places Tour you will be taken to Delhi from Agra. On reaching Delhi you will be transferred to the Delhi airport from where you can board the return flight to your respective destinations. As most of the flights are at midnight, therefore you will not be provided with accommodation in the city.
