Royal Rajputana: Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal

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.

Delhi stands on seven successive cities and is one of the oldest cities in the world. This history helps one appreciate the scale of the sprawling metropolis. It’s a quintessential Indian city, marrying the ancient with the cosmopolitan. Revel in marvelous shopping, a treasure trove of architectural monuments, some of the swankiest restaurants in India and heavenly street food.

Delhi

In the morning after breakfast proceeed for guided tour of Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, National Museum, Himayun Tomb, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple. Also drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and other parts of Delhi.

In the evening visit Aksharadham Temple: one of the largest modern Hindu Temple in India. Stay overnight at Delhi hotel.

Delhi - Agra

Today in the morning drive to Agra, stop on the way for refreshment and also visit Sikandra on the way. Sikandra houses Akbar’s mausoleum. Drive further to reach agra and check into your hotel and relax.

In the afternoon visit Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Later visit Itmad – ul – daulah’s tomb: it’s a pre taj era marble structure and often compared with Taj Mahal.

In the evening at sunset take a glimpse of Taj Mahal from Yamuna River side. Stay overnight at Agra Hotel.

Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. For any tourist his India Tour is incomplete without Taj Mahal Tour.

Agra - Jaipur

In the morning at sunrise visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble. It took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Take your time to explore this symbol of love.

After breakfast drive to Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri. Its one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. See the beautiful Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha Bai, Birbal's (a Minister) Palace. Drive further to reach Jaipur in the afternoon and check into your hotel and relax.

In the evening visit Fort Amer for Sound & Light Show (optional). Stay overnight at Jaipur hotel.

Jaipur

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for Jaipur Tour. First visit the hilltop fortress at Amer. Ascend the imposing fort on a painted elephant. The Fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. One of the main attraction of Fort Amer is its glittering Sheesh Mahal. While driving back from Fort Amer, stop infront of picturesque Jal Mahal. Later optional visit to Jaigarh Fort or Monkey Temple.

In the afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory situated in the heart of the city. Built in the 1700's (A.D), it still looks futuristic. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds). The old City Palace & its museum display a rare fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, and house a rare collection of paintings, Rajasthani armory and costumes.

Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani: an ethnic village resort (optional). The vitality of Rajasthani folk culture comes alive as children dance rhythmically to the loud tenor of folk songs sung by men and women, festooned in bright clothes. Gaily caparisoned camel, horses and bullock carts offer joy rides. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Jaipur – Jodhpur

After an early morning breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur & check into your hotel, rest of the day at your leisure. Stay overnight at Jodhpur hotel.

Jodhpur

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur: the erstwhile capital of Marwar, the south-western region of Rajasthan. From the imposing Mehrangarh fort to the delicate wrought Jharokhas (windows) of the havelis, the citadel has some of the finest examples of Rajput masonry. At the foot of the fort, lies the “Jaswanth Thada”, a richly carved white marble cenotaph.

Take an afternoon jeep safari to the picturesque Bishnoi villages to experience rustic Rajasthani life (optional). The drive through the countryside abounds with black bucks and chinkaras (a species of gazelle) grazing serenely and migratory birds dot the skies. Stay overnight at Jodhpur hotel.

Jodhpur - Udaipur

After breakfast leave for Udaipur. Udaipur has been dubbed as the ‘Venice of the East’. On arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola/Fateh Sagar Lake and later visit Sajjan Garh Fort/Monsoon Palace for beautiful sunset. Stay overnight at Udaipur hotel.

Udaipur

Let the glorious sunrise dazzle you at breakfast. After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace where the royal family still occupies a part but the main portion is now a museum, which houses a lavish collection of artifacts, intricate miniature paintings and sculptures. Take a stroll around Sahelion-ki-Bari, a beautiful garden with fountains. Admire the Jagdish Temple in the heart of the city dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at Udaipur hotel.

Udaipur – Pushkar – Ajmer

After breakfast leave for Pushkar. The holy city of Rajasthan, Pushkar is also famous for the Brahma Temple and Ghats. After check in to your hotel & refreshment leave for short sight seeing of Pushkar. Stay overnight at Pushkar hotel.

Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage place for the Muslims as well as Hindus. The famous Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is in Ajmer and is popular among the Hindus and the Muslims equally. It is known as the final resting place of the Sufi saint. It is centre of culture and education. The annual urs at the Dargah is held on a grand scale which attracts pilgrims from all over the world.The city was founded by Raja Ajaipal Chauhan in the 7th century and continued to be the major centre of power till 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Gaur. The land of composite cultures is situated in the heart of desert of Rajasthan. Ajmer is flanked by the Ana Sagar Lake on one side and the Arvalli hills range on the other side.

Pushkar – Ajmer – Delhi

In the morning after breakfast check out from hotel and visit Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti tomb. Later in the day drive back to Delhi. Stop on the way for refreshment, drive further to reach Delhi and directly proceed to IGI Airport to board your return flight. Your tours come to an end but its sweet memories and vivid colors of India will remain for ever.

Note: This is only a suggested itinerary. We can customize it further as per your flight schedule and preference.