22 days tour

Rajasthan Group Tour With Shimla And Toy Train

$ 2,600 .00 USD

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Rajasthan Group Tour With Shimla And Toy Train

This tour includes:

Meals

Daily breakfast at the hotels

Accommodation

21 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on double or twin sharing basis ( Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to 4 star/5 star/Luxury boutique hotels or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost.)

Transport

All airport pickup/drop-off, sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary Upto 4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar 5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar 10+ Mini Air Conditioned Deluxe Bus

Others

Personal assistance during arrival and departure 1 rickshaw ride in old Delhi 1 camel safari in the thar desert of Jaisalmer 1 village safari to the Bishnoi villages in Jodhpur 1 boat ride on lake pichola in Udaipur Toy train ticket from Kalka to Shimla Chair Car Train Tickets from Kalka to New Delhi 1 mineral water bottle per person per day All applicable taxes

Guide

English speaking local destination guides

Not included:

Insurance

It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India

Others

Please Note: Language specific tour guides also available on request basis at an additional cost. Other language guides: Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, and Chinese Any International or domestic flights are not included It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India Visa fee (if applicable) Any monument entrance fee, camera fee Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

Flights

Domestic flight from New Delhi to Chandigarh

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Itinerary of your trip Rajasthan Group Tour With Shimla And Toy Train

  • Day 1 Arrival In Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Delhi

      On arrival at the New Delhi airport, Go Book tours representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the cityโ€™s bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2 At Delhi | Old Delhi & New Delhi Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Delhi | Old Delhi & New Delhi Sightseeing

      After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyenโ€™s Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayunโ€™s Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayunโ€™s wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 3 Delhi - Mandawa (260 Kms/5.30 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Delhi - Mandawa (260 Kms/5.30 Hrs Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Mandawa. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later take a walking tour to explore the most colourful painted havelis (Palaces) of Mandawa. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 4 Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)

      After early morning breakfast, leave for Bikaner. Upon arrival at Bikaner, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed for the sightseeing of Bikaner, visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli, Bhandeswari Jain Temple, and the Karni Mata Temple. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 5 Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Kms / 6 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Kms / 6 Hrs Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the evening enjoy a Camel Safari, and the beautiful view of the sunset in the desert of Rajasthan. Also, enjoy some cultural activities, and traditional dance performances by the local Rajasthani artists in the Thar Desert. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 6 At Jaisalmer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Jaisalmer

      After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaisalmer, visit the Jaisalmer fort built in 1156 - it is one of the few living forts in the world as nearly one fourth of the old cityโ€™s population still resides within the fort. Visit the stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli. After that visit the Gadisar Lake, the main attractions of the city and the Bara Bagh Temples, overlooking a mango grove sits a set of royal chhatri cenotaphs constructed by the Maharajas of the Jaisalmer State in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries CE. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 7 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (300 Kms / 6 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (300 Kms / 6 Hrs Drive)

      Post breakfast, leave for Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Relex at the hotel, later in the evening enjoy a wonderful and informative Village Safari to the Bishnoi village, get familiar with the local villagers, know about their lifestyle and culture. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 8 At Jodhpur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Jodhpur

      After scrumptious breakfast, visit Massive Mehrangarh Fort - founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort is perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (Victory Gate) built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. You can still see the battle scars on the second gate of the fort. Also visit Jaswant Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit Mandore Garden, Clock Tower, Sardar Market. Next visit Umaid Bhawan Museum, built between 1928 and 1943, itโ€™s the worldโ€™s largest private residence of royal family. Part of the palace is a luxury hotel, part of it royal quarters, and some part of the palace is dedicated as the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 9 Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (250 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (250 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive)

      Post breakfast, leave for Udaipur. On the way visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12 Century - popular for itโ€™s magnificent carving on 1444 non replicable marble pillars, each one has been designed to represents its own different theme. After sightseeing of Ranakpur, proceed to Udaipur for overnight stay.

  • Day 10 At Udaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Udaipur

      After breakfast at the hotel, start your sightseeing tour of Udaipur with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Also visit Pratap Smarak, Fateh Sagar Lake, Karni Mata Temple & ropeway. Later in the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 11 Udaipur - Pushkar (280 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Udaipur - Pushkar (280 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Pushkar. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. Relax at the hotel, later visit one of the most sacred lakes in India - the Pushkar lake, surrounded by 52 bathing ghats (a series of steps leading to the lake) where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath. Afterwards visit Brahma Ji temple - the one and only temple of God Brahma in the world. Next you visit the cattle fair ground, where every year world Famous Pushkar Cattle fair is held. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 12 Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur (150 Kms / 3 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur (150 Kms / 3 Hrs Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef, the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - a mosque built in two and a half day. Later continue your journey to Jaipur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel & get fresh-n-up. Later in the evening, take a stroll inside the beautiful market of the historic walled pink city of Jaipur, where the old ways of life continue uninterrupted. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 13 At Jaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Jaipur

      After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan "Amber Fort and Palace", A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fortโ€™s majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 14 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (240 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (240 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After finishing your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Agra for overnight stay.

  • Day 15 Agra (Sightseeing) - Delhi (220 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Agra (Sightseeing) - Delhi (220 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)

      Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of the Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Later in the evening, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi for overnight stay.

  • Day 16 Delhi - Chandigarh (By Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Delhi - Chandigarh (By Flight)

      After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board a flight to Chandigarh. Upon arrival at Chandigarh airport, our local representative will meet you and assist you for a smooth transfer to your hotel in Chandigarh. After fresh-n-up, head-out to explore Chandigarh - The City Beautiful, visit Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, and Sector 17 Market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 17 Chandigarh/Kalka (30 Kms/1 Hrs Drive) - Shimla (By Toy Train)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chandigarh/Kalka (30 Kms/1 Hrs Drive) - Shimla (By Toy Train)

      Embark on a road trip from Chandigarh to Kalka, followed by a picturesque toy train journey to the charming hill station of Shimla. Revel in the scenic beauty as the train winds through the hills, reaching Shimla by evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.


      Toy Train: HIMALYAN QUEEN (52455)


      Kalka (11:55) - 04:50 hrs journey - Shimla (16:45)

  • Day 18 Shimla Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shimla Sightseeing

      After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for full day sightseeing of Shimla - the erstwhile summer capital of British India, steeped in colonial charm. Ascend to Jakhoo Hills, offering panoramic vistas of the valley and its snow-covered surroundings, providing a breathtaking embrace of natureโ€™s beauty. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage at the Himachal Museum, showcasing a rare collection of temple carvings, historical sculptures, weaponry, miniature paintings, and local handicrafts.


      Continue your journey with a visit to the Neo-Gothic masterpiece, Christ Church, the second oldest church in North India, celebrated for its exquisite stained-glass windows dating back to 1850. Explore the Vice regal Lodge, a majestic summer residence that housed the Indian Viceroy from 1888 to 1946, echoing with historical significance.


      As the day unfolds, venture to Kufri, a serene retreat ensconced in dense forests and snow-capped mountains, offering a tranquil escape into natureโ€™s embrace. In the evening, relish leisure time or indulge in shopping along the iconic Mall Road in Shimla, capturing the essence of the town. Retreat to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Day 19 At Shimla
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Shimla

      The day is free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Shimla.

  • Day 20 Shimla To Kalka (90 Kms/2.30 Hrs Drive) - Delhi (By Train)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shimla To Kalka (90 Kms/2.30 Hrs Drive) - Delhi (By Train)

      Embark on a road trip from Shimla to Kalka, followed by a train journey back to New Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi railway station, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Spend the evening reminiscing about your journey and relishing the memories created along the way. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.


      Train Details: KLK SHATABADI (12012)


      KALKA (17:45) - 4:05 hrs journey - New Delhi (21:50)

  • Day 21 At Delhi (At Your Own Leisure)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Delhi (At Your Own Leisure)

      The day is free for own leisure activities, or shopping experience in Old Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

  • Day 22 Departure From New Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure From New Delhi

      Bid farewell to the enchanting experiences of your journey as you depart from New Delhi. Carry the cultural richness, scenic beauty, and memories of this diverse exploration with you.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 80

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