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Trip Route
Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Udaipur - Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Delhi
Highlights
- Walk the old city of Delhi enjoying a combination of culinary, cultural and heritage experiences.
- Get henna put on your hands, learn to drape a Saree and learn Indian cooking!
- Experience the saga of valour, passion, endurance, culture & heritage becoming alive at the Sound & Light Show in Agra Jaipur and Udaipur
- Cycle rickshaw ride through the crowded streets in the old city of Jaipur
- Jungle safari into the spectacular Ranthambore National Park - test your luck with the tiger . . .
- Take a Tribal village safari: visit families and see their way of living, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the oasis
- Take a camel safari into the desert.
- Shop till you drop: buy beautiful inlaid marble in Agra, wonderful gems and jewels in Jaipur, beautiful textiles and linen in Sanganer, paintings and silver in Udaipur, mirrored patchwork in Jaisalmer . . .
Trip Plan
Day 01 Delhi (Arrival)
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Morning walking tour of old Delhi. Post lunch sightseeing of Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar & Lotus Temple. Back to the hotel. Over night at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi – Agra
Early morning transfer to the railway station to board train for Agra. Arrive Agra. Transfer to the hotel. Visit the Agra Fort, Marble and Carpet factories. Evening enjoy Sound and Light show at Agra fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Agra - Jaipur
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal. Later drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur
Morning visit Amer Fort. Later visit Gems factory, City Palace and observatory. Evening enjoy Sound and Light show at Amer fort complex. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Jaipur – Ranthambore
Morning drive to Ranthambore enroute visiting Sanganer to see the famous block printing. . Arrive Ranthambore by evening. Over night at the resort.
Day 07 Ranthambore
Early morning jeep safari to the park. Back to the hotel. Afternoon enjoy another safari. Back to the resort. Over night at the resort.
Day 08 Ranthambore – Udaipur
Early morning jeep safari to the Park. Afternoon enjoy another safari. Evening transfer to the station to board overnight train for Udaipur. Overnight in the train.
Day 09 Udaipur
Arrive Udaipur in the morning. Transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of City Palace, Jagdish temple and Sahelion ki Bari. Evening enjoy Sound and Light show at City Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur
Day free in Udaipur for shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Udaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute visiting Ranakpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Jodhpur
Morning visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Enjoy shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 Jodhpur
Morning enjoy a half day village safari to experience the life style of the village followed by a hot picnic lunch laid by a beautiful water body. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Visit the Sand dunes at sunset time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 Jaisalmer
Morning visit the Fort and city. Afternoon visit Lodurva. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur- Delhi
Drive to Jodhpur airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and board your flight for onward journey.
Best Season : March- November
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North India
Regal Heritage Cities
The land of Rajasthan comes alive with exuberant folk dances and music, ballads and spectacular festivities that are an inseparable part of its culture. Especially enchanting are the evenings here, when melodious tunes echoing through the solitude of shimmering sands, fill the air. Many beautiful temples, palaces and havelis dating back over centuries dot the entire state. Even for wild life enthusiasts, this state is an excellent retreat offering a rich variety of flora and fauna. The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur’s bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie-and-dye scarves and other exotic wares.
For most of the time Agra alternated with Delhi as the capital of the Mughal Empire. As such one finds many marvels of the Mughal architecture in and around the city, the most famous of them being the Taj Mahal. Not only does the story of the love of a king for his wife haunt its visitors but also the architectural splendour leaves its visitors mesmerized. The Agra Fort - built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D., the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Sheesh Mahal and Musamman Burj, where the Emperor Shah Jahan died in imprisonment.
Nestling at the foot of the Aravalli hills, 10 km from the town of Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts. Though Sawai Madhopur is an important town with its own historicity, but it is Ranthambore, which is known the world over. Ranthambore blends history of Rajput valour with scenic natural beauty and is ideal for a wildlife getaway.
Udaipur, named after its founder, the Sisiodia King, Maharana Udai Singh, is like a fairytale. Rajasthan’s "White City", which you'll enjoy visiting on your India Holiday, is mostly known for it fabulous lake palace in Udaipur, set like white pearls in the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola.
Jodhpur a city, near the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, is known for its impressive Mehrangarh fort. Founded by Rao Jodha, this city is called the "Blue City" for the blue painted walls of the houses in the town. The magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace is another landmark that is a must see in Jodhpur. Its museum contains many artifacts of the royal times in Jodhpur.
Jaisalmer, known for its golden fort, made of yellow sandstone, is an important center of handicrafts in Rajasthan. Sandstone carvings and block printed fabrics made here find their way across the world. The carved mansions and Jain temples of Jaisalmer are worth seeing. The sand dunes at Sam, near Jaisalmer are the site of the annual Desert Festival.
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