Colourful Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the largest state in India offers myriad colors of life. The splendid palaces and forts, soothing music and dances, camel and elephant rides, natural and manmade beauties are some of the things which you will find in any of the cities of this vast state. Colorful Rajasthan tour allows you to know the vivacious past by visiting the timeless monuments. Explore the Pink City, Jaipur enwrapped with various forts and palaces against beautiful backdrops. Enjoy the frescoed havelis in the small town of Mandawa which is popularly known as the open art gallery. You will find the frescoed walls in many of the buildings. All these represent great work of various artists. The city of Bikaner will make you feel the sand dunes. Visit to Junagarh Fort and City Palace is also included in the trip. While in Jaisalmer, don’t miss the camel ride on the sands of Thar Desert. Capturing the sun setting behind the sands on the lenses of the camera is a moment which you cherish afterwards.

Enjoy the beauty of nature in the hilly regions of Udaipur. The serene lakes of the place are so beautiful that you can pass the whole day in the vicinity of the lakes. The City Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola is something very unique and beautiful. Visit to Chittorgarh Fort and Bundi Fortress are also included in this trip. Indulge yourself in shopping traditional crafts, colorful clothes, ethnic jewelries, leather items etc. in the various markets the state offers. Savor the mouth watering Rajasthani dishes while touring these fabulous places.

To add more to it, you will get the opportunity to visit the beautiful cities of Agra and Delhi. These places will offer you a variety of interesting destinations along with the world famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy the beauty and variety of many places by choosing Colorful Rajasthan tour.

DAY 01 - Arrival DELHI

Meet and greet upon arrival and transfers to hotel.overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 - DELHI

Morning after breakfast proceed to full day sight seeing tours of old and new Delhi Includes : Jama Masjid, Red Fort and drive through old Delhi Bazars Chandni Chowk. Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, India Gate and drive past through goverment buildings.. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

DAY 03 - DELHI / MANDAWA (242 kms. 6 hrs. approx.)

Morning drive to Mandawa, heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan known for its frescoed havelis. Driving in a south-westerly direction form Delhi one immediately leaves behind the urban environs of the capital of India and gets the glimpses of the country side. Stopping midway at Peer Mal Ki Haveli. On arrival in Mandawa check into your hotel. In the afternoon visit the Havelis notable among them being the Chokani, Ladia and the Saraf Havelis. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 - MANDAWA / BIKANER (164 kms. 4 hrs. approx)

After an early breakfast start the drive at 0700 hours to Bikaner, which is in true desert country, and part of the ancient caravan route that came from west and central Asia. After traversing this part of the Thar desert stopping at Ratangarh for lunch, one arrives at the fortified city of Bikaner. Check into the hotel. In the afternoon a city tour of Junagarh Fort and the City Palace. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 - BIKANER / JAISALMER(353 kms. 8 hrs. 30 min. approx.)

Depart at 0700 hours after an early breakfast for Jaisalmer the 12th century inhabited fort city. This fort city built by Rawal Jaisal has exquisite stone work in typical yellow sandstone. This drive also gives you a glimpse of typical desertic lifestyle with little thatched hutments, camels and sand dunes strewn from horizon to horizon. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or take an evening walk towards the chattris and watch the sun set on the golden fort. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06-JAISALMER

Jaisalmer is well known for weaving, embroidery, silver jewelry and its colorful bazaars. The fort has some of the most intricately carved havelis such as the Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli and beautiful Jain temples. In the afternoon take a drive to the sand dunes of Sam and watch the spectacular sun set. One has the option to take a short camel ride. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07- JAISALMER / JODHPUR (300 kms. 8 hrs. approx)

This morning after breakfast leave Jaisalmer at 0700 hours, stopping midway at Pokhran you arrive at Jodhpur -the blue hued city of the Rathore Rajputs, overlooked by the imposing Mehrangarh fort. Jodhpur the former capital of the Mewar State was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha. In the late afternoon visit the Mehrangarh fort its ramparts. Return to the hotel for an early dinner. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08- JODHPUR/ UDAIPUR (260 kms. 7 hrs. approx.)

An early start from Jodhpur takes you to Udaipur the enchanting city of dawn and the lake side capital of Mewar. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples which are well preserved and in near perfect condition. The most distinctive feature of the shrine dedicated to Adinath are the 29 halls of the temple which contain 1444 pillars of which no two are exactly alike. After lunch at Maharani Orchard, continue drive to Udaipur. Check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09 - UDAIPUR

The highlights of an excursion to Udaipur city involves a visit to the City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari - Garden of the maids of honour, Jagdish Temple and museum of folkart. In the evening one has the option to take a boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Return to the hotel for dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner included)

DAY 10- UDAIPUR/ KOTA (285 kms. 8 hrs. approx.)

Leave Udaipur for Kota via Chittorgarh the most romantic name in Rajasthan, where the famous Rajput beauty Rani Padmini enamoured the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji, upon seeing her reflection on a mirror. Visit the Chittorgarh Fort believed to have been built by the Mauryan rulers in the 7th century AD. Arrive at Kota - a fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization - an impressive fort stands like a sentinel over the present day Chambal Valley Project with its many dams, while an old palace of the Hada Rajputs overlooks the turbulent Chambal river. Overnight at your hotel in Kota.

DAY 11 - KOTA/ JAIPUR (242 kms. 7 hrs. approx.)

Depart Kota via Bundi to the capital city of Jaipur. Enroute visit Bundi Fortress of medieval times standing sentinel to the city. Bundi is famous for its intricate paintings and murals. Arrive Jaipur check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 12 - JAIPUR

Jaipur is part of the exciting Indian Trail. It is here that the seekers of India experience their fantasy of a voyage of discovery. Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. In the morning visit the impressive Amber Fort, the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. In the afternoon visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 13 - JAIPUR / AGRA (232 kms. 5 hrs. 30 mins. approx.)

Depart Jaipur the land of the Rajputs to the Mughal splendour of Agra, enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri the ghost city 35 kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the hotel. Later visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles is one ofthe wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble. In the afternoon visit the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest. One can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14 - AGRA/ DELHI (201 kms. 4 hrs. approx.)

Morning free. Drive to Delhi in time to connect your flight for onward destination.