Optional

Please note that Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday Comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses are recommended

Accommodation

13 Nights accommodation on single/double sharing basis in Deluxe 3 star Hotel Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 14:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. Pre/Post Accommodation : If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). • The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available because of high demand, we book the alternate similar hotels for you.

Transport

We Provide Transport as per the following 01 to 02 people - Sedan cars - Indian make cars like Toyota Etios or Maruti Swift Dezire or Tata Zest with one baggage each 03 to 05 people - SUV cars - Toyota Innova or Renaults Loadge with one baggage each 06 to 12 people - Tempo Traveller with 12 seats All sightseeing and transfer by private air conditioned Vehicle Drivers are duly Scrutinised and Safe and are well aware of Roads and Its Completely Safe to Ttravel with them even alone

Others

Sightseeing by private air conditioned car Bottled water All Sightseeing as per itinerary Buffet Breakfast in Hotel Hotel pickup and drop-off Private tour Private Uniformed and experienced chauffeur

Meals

Buffet Breakfast in the respected Hotel during the tour Other Lunch and Dinners are not Part of the package

Guide

Professional English speaking local Guide services in all cities Other language Guides are also available on request

Hygieneprotocol

Face masks required for travelers in public areas Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Social distancing enforced throughout experience Gear/equipment sanitized between use Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Regular temperature checks for staff

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Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by LonelyPlanet. You can check out the details here.

Others

Monument entrance fees Boat ride in Udaipur Lunch or Dinner at restaurant or Hotel Anything not specified in the itinerary.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi in the evening/night, our representative will meet and greet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi City Tour

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of 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 Humayun’s Tomb, 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 3 Day 3: Delhi - Agra Sightseeing ( By Road Approx. 4 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi - Agra Sightseeing ( By Road Approx. 4 Hrs.)

After taking breakfast drive to Agra.On arrival,meet with tour guide and proceed to visit the Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. Also visit Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb also known as ’Baby Taj’, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. In the evening admire the exceptional sunset view of Taj Mahal from Mehtab garden.Night stay in Agra.
Day 4 Day 4: Agra - Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri ( By Road Approx. 5 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Agra - Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri ( By Road Approx. 5 Hrs.)

Early morning at sunrise visit the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later after breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri also known as ’Ghost city’, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing

Morning 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. Continue sight-seeing.

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, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

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.

Later optional visit to Jal Mahal or Monkey Temple. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 6 Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur Via Pushkar ( By Road Approx. 8 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur Via Pushkar ( By Road Approx. 8 Hrs.)

Morning drive to Udaipur- an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan enroute visiting Pushkar. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 7 Day 7: Udaipur City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Udaipur City Tour

Morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. 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 and Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) . In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola/Fateh Sagar Lake and later visit Sajjan Garh Fort/Monsoon Palace for beautiful sunset. Night stay in Udaipur
Day 8 Day 8: Udaipur - Jodhpur Via Ranakpur ( By Road Apprx. 7 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Udaipur - Jodhpur Via Ranakpur ( By Road Apprx. 7 Hrs.)

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur in route visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the Jain community. These temples were built in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The basement is of 48, 000 sq. feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. Continue drive to Jodhpur on arrival transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day 9 Day 9: Jodhpur City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jodhpur City Tour

After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. 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 10 Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer ( By Road Approx. 7 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer ( By Road Approx. 7 Hrs.)

Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer - induces a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile terrain not with standing the warmth and color of people is simply over whelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort and beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156. The drive passes by dry vegetation, with villages of colorfully dressed people. Plenty of camels and camel carts, sheep and goats pass you by. On arrival in Jaisalmer, check in the Hotel. Rest the day is free at leisure. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 11 Day 11: Jaisalmer City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Jaisalmer City Tour

After breakfast treat yourself to visual feast as you tour the golden city of Jaisalmer. Rising majestically amidst the shifting golden dunes of the Thar Desert are the bastions of the imposing 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The fort is honeycombed with beautifully carved Jain temples and cobbled alleys flanked by the most beautiful havelis (Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli). Hewn entirely out of sandstone, the city is a tawny colour in the day and at sunset it magically morphs into honey-gold hue.

In the afternoon drive to Khuri / Sam, located 45 km east of Jaisalmer, a quaint village with clusters of thatch roof houses, where men sport magnificent mustaches and bright turbans and women are swathed in gaily-hued odhinis. On the sand dunes here, take a sunset ride through the scrubland of Rajasthan on a camel safari that is a lifetime experience. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner ( By Road Approx. 6 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner ( By Road Approx. 6 Hrs.)

Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city sight seeing tour. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain, Deshnoke Rat temple and The Camel’s Breeding Farm. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 13 Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa ( By Road Approx. 06 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa ( By Road Approx. 06 Hrs.)

Morning drive to Mandawa, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit the painted havelies of the Dundlod town and surrounding areas of the Mandawa, Mandawa founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night stay in Mandawa.
Day 14 Day 14: Mandawa - Delhi (By Road Approx. 06 Hrs.) - Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Mandawa - Delhi (By Road Approx. 06 Hrs.) - Departure

Morning After breakfast drive to Delhi and transfer to airport for your onward journey.Your tour comes to end but its sweet memories and vivid colors of India will remain for ever.

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Itinerary of your trip Colors Of Rajasthan With Romance Of The Desert

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Day 2: Delhi City Tour

Day 3: Delhi - Agra Sightseeing ( By Road Approx. 4 Hrs.)

Day 4: Agra - Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri ( By Road Approx. 5 Hrs.)

Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing

Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur Via Pushkar ( By Road Approx. 8 Hrs.)

Day 7: Udaipur City Tour

Day 8: Udaipur - Jodhpur Via Ranakpur ( By Road Apprx. 7 Hrs.)

Day 9: Jodhpur City Tour

Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer ( By Road Approx. 7 Hrs.)

Day 11: Jaisalmer City Tour

Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner ( By Road Approx. 6 Hrs.)

Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa ( By Road Approx. 06 Hrs.)

Day 14: Mandawa - Delhi (By Road Approx. 06 Hrs.) - Departure

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