CLASSIC RAJASTHAN
CLASSIC RAJASTHAN
A 15-night tour which visits all the places on the 'Golden Triangle' plus
many more fascinating areas. Exploring Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and
Udaipur allows you to experience many other facets of India.
Day 1 Delhi
Met at Delhi International Airport and
transfer to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka or similar
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka or similar
Day 2 Delhi
Visit Old and New Delhi. Visit Chandni Chowk
and take a rickshaw ride, visit Humayun's
Tomb, and Dhobi Ghat - the big open-air
laundry. Drive past the presidential estate and
other government buildings, stop at India
Gate, visit the Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell and
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Sikh temple.
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 3 Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa. In the afternoon, walk
through Mandawa village and explore the
fresco paintings on the old Mandawa
havelis. You may have an ayurvedic massage
in the late afternoon to rejuvenate yourself.
Overnight: Castle Mandawa or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Castle Mandawa or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4 Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner, a city of rich culture and
known for producing great warriors.
Imposing palaces, forts and stunning
temples with great architecture reflect the
elegance of the Rajput civilization. Visit
Junagarh Fort and explore the local market
of Bikaner. Take a tonga ride. Also visit the
camel farm, which is one of its kind in Asia.
Overnight: Gajner Palace, the former hunting lodge of Maharaja of Bikaner.
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Gajner Palace, the former hunting lodge of Maharaja of Bikaner.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5 Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive in the afternoon. Rest
of day at leisure.
Overnight: Mandir Palace or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Mandir Palace or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 6 Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer sightseeing - visit the Fort, The
only inhabited fort in India. Visit the Jain
temple located inside the fort. Visit famous
havelis and walk through the local bazaar.
Proceed to sand dunes and enjoy a camel
ride.
Overnight: Mandir Palace or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Mandir Palace or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7 Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur. Check in at hotel, rest of day
at leisure.
Overnight: ITC Welcome Jodhpur or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: ITC Welcome Jodhpur or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8 Jodhpur
Visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort, a great
complex standing on the hillside with
incredible views of the city of Jodhpur and
also visit Jaswant Thada and the local
market.
Overnight: ITC Welcome Jodhpur or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: ITC Welcome Jodhpur or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 9 Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, Venice of the East, en
route stopping at Ranakpur.
Overnight: Trident or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Trident or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 10 Udaipur
Udaipur sightseeing - walk through the old
city, visit City Palace and Pratap Memorial.
Visit sahelion ki bagh. Drive past Fateh Sagar
Lake and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Overnight: Trident or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Trident or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11 Jaipur
Flight to Jaipur. Met on arrival and transfer
to your hotel. Jaipur, Rajasthan's beautiful
'Pink City', is prominent among Indian
cities for its wide boulevards, labyrinthine
bazaars and opulent palaces. In the late
afternoon, visit the local market.
Overnight: Dera Mandawa or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Dera Mandawa or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 12 Jaipur
Enjoy a trip to Amber Fort, a marvellous
example of Rajput architecture with its
terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota
Lake below. Visit a local school, interact with
children and perhaps do some charitable
work. You also visit City
Palace, a complex of exquisite palaces,
gardens and courtyards, decorative art and
carved doorways, make a photo stop at
'Palace of Winds'. You will also have the
opportunity to wander about a local market
famous for cotton. Visit Laxmi Narayan
temple and witness the Arti ceremony.
Overnight: Dera Mandawa or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Dera Mandawa or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 13 Agra
Drive to Agra, en route stop at Abhaneri to
visit the oldest and grandest stepwell of
Rajasthan. Visit Mehtab Bagh to view the Taj
Mahal from across the River Yamuna.
Overnight : Courtyard By Marriott Agra
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Courtyard By Marriott Agra
Meals : Breakfast
Day 14 Agra
Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra
Fort. Afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight : Courtyard By Marriott Agra
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Courtyard By Marriott Agra
Meals : Breakfast
Day 15 Delhi
Day 16 Depart
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for
your onward travel arrangements.
Meals : Breakfast
Meals : Breakfast
Note: The Red Fort is closed on Mondays
and the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
This private tour can be tailor-made to your own
specifications with a choice of alternative
accommodation, and duration.