Colors of Rajasthan

This is a personalised tour conducted in private cars for both business and leisure travellers and can start on any day as per the choice of our guests.  

Delhi- Agra- Ranthambhore- Jaipur- Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Delhi

Duration: 12 Nights/ 13 days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi where our representative will meet you and facilitate you to check in at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing at Delhi 

In the morning visit Old Delhi- where you will see the Red Fort built in 1648 by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the biggest mosque in India the Jama Masjid, constructed by him in 1658. Then take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk to get a feel of the royal life of the Mughal emperors.
In the afternoon visit “New Delhi” where you will see India Gate,  Presidential House, Secratariat, Parliament House and many other buildings in that area.
Drive on to see the tallest tower in Delhi, known as Qutub Minar, which declared the arrival and rise of Islam in India and the Lotus Temple. Return to the Hotel & overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi to Agra

 This morning at about 8.00 A.M leave for Agra which is 205 kms from Delhi and about a four hour drive. Reach Agra and check in at the Hotel. Proceed to visit the famous monument of love- the Taj Mahal. It has been describe d as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. The Taj Mahal is not open to visitors on Fridays.
Enjoy a Tonga Ride near the Taj Mahal.
Tonga is a horse drawn carriage used as a mode of transport in the olden times.
After lunch visit the Agra Fort which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of town. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4: Agra to Ranthambhore
Morning leave for Ranthambhore (6 hrs by road)
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route. Check in at hotel, evening at leisure & overnight stay. 

Day 5: In Ranthambhore

Do the early morning safari at 6.30 A.M at the Ranthambhore National Park with a Guide in a canter.
Ranthambhore National Park was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of “Project Tiger”. It got its status of a National Park in 1981. It is one of the finest places to view animals as they are used to being stared at here and they are oblivious to the human presence in the park. Return to the hotel for a late breakfast and some free time till lunch.
Post lunch visit the Fort. A huge fort towers over the hill where many ruins of bygone eras are scattered all over the jungle, which gives it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature, history and wildlife.
Overnight stay at Ranthambhore.

Safari timings at Ranthambhore National Park:
6.30 A.M to 10.00 A.M in the morning. 
2.30 P.M to 6.00 P.M in the evening.

Day 6: Ranthambhore - Jaipur by road (3 hrs journey).

After breakfast drive on to Jaipur (3 hrs by road) and check into the hotel.
Proceed to visit the famous Amber Fort and Palace which is a striking example of Rajput architecture situated on a hill side and overlooking a lake, reflecting the fort’s ramparts and terraces. Enjoy an elephant ride where you will be taken royally to the gates of the Fort, seated on an elephant.  
Afternoon visit the City Palace a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and an armoury of the Mughals and the Rajputs. Also visit Jantar Mantar, an open air observatory near the museum. 
Spend the evening at Chokhi Dhani, an authentic village complex on the outskirts of Jaipur.
Return to the hotel after dinner & overnight stay.

Day 7: Jaipur sightseeing

Morning visit the landmark of the “Pink City” the Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds, built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the processions passing in the street without being seen.
Visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple built in Marble on Moti Doongri hilltop.
Also visit Albert Hall Museum containing a rare collection of decorative art objects, paintings, sculptures and the well known Persian Golden Carpet.

Evening board a train from Jaipur to Jodhpur, the train leaves Jaipur at 5.00 P.M to reach Jodhpur at 10.20 P.M
Arrive at Jodhpur where our representative will help you to check in at the hotel. Overnight stay. 

Day 8: Sightseeing at Jodhpur

This morning visit Meherangarh Fort - one of the most impressive & formidable in the whole of fort-studded Rajasthan is situated on a high natural rock bluff and from which you can look down on the wonderful panorama of the bustling city below. Also visit Jaswant Thada- an imposing white marble cenotaph built to commemorate the acts of bravery and generosity of the rulers in the 19th century.
Later drive on from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer( 5-6 Hrs), reach and check in at the hotel and overnight stay.
 
Day 9: In Jaisalmer

This morning visit the Palaces, Jain Temples and magnificent havelis, richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone. Patwon- ki- haveli (house of the brocade merchants) is the largest and most elaborate havelis of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer is India’s most exotic and unusual town situated inside a huge mud fort. It is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar Desert which was the capital of the Bhatti Rajputs. Evening drive on to the Sam dunes where you will witness sunset while enjoying the camel ride. Overnight at the luxury tents at the dunes.

Day 10: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur: 
This morning visit the Gadisar Lake, the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site.
Also visit the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rawals in Barra Bagh where the rural were cremated. Early evening drive back to Jodhpur, overnight at a hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 11: Jodhpur to Udaipur

Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur and visit the Ranakpur Jain temples en route. 

Evening at leisure, take a boat ride on Lake Pichhola- The picturesque lake that entranced Maharaja Udai Singh.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Sightseeing at Udaipur

Places of interest in Udaipur:
Sajjan Garh: The monsoon palace offers a panoramic overview of the city's lakes, palaces and the surrounding countryside.
Gulab Bagh: A spectacular rose Garden laid out by maharana Sanjjan Singh.
Saheliyon - Ki Bari A Garden for the maids of honour with numerous fountains brings the unique life style of the royal ladies who once strolled here.
Jagdish Temple built in 1651 by Maharaja Jagatji Singh I, this Indo-Aryan temple is the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy sculpted images.
Ahar: The ancient capital of sisodias, 3 Km from Udaipur, is  a profusion of royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar.
City Palace: A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hills surrounded by walls is completely white and is approached through Tripoli gate, built in 1725 AD. The palace has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars.

Day 13: Udaipur to Delhi & Departure
Morning at leisure, later take a flight back to Delhi. Pick up from the domestic airport and the rest of the day free for personal activities. 
Later drop at the International Airport for flight back home.

End of Tour and our Services

Exclusive Package with Taj Group of Hotels

City	Hotel	# Nights
Delhi	Taj Palace	2
Agra	Taj Gateway	1
Jaipur	Taj Jai Mahal Palace	1
Jodhpur	Taj Hari Mahal Palace	2
Jaisalmer	Taj Rawalkot (The Gateway) Rajasthan Desert Camps	1 1
Ranthambhore	Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge	2
Udaipur	The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace	2

Other Luxury Packages   

City	Package 1	Package 2	Package 3	Package 4	# Nights
Delhi	The Claridges	Le Meridien	Crown Plaza Surya	The Parkland	2
Agra	The Grand Imperial	Taj Gateway	Jaypee Palace	Holiday Inn	1
Jaipur	Samode haveli/ Chomu Palace	Golden Tulip	Alsisar Haveli/ Shahpura House	Holiday Inn/ Park Prime/ Ramada	1
Ranthambhore	Khem Villas	Nahargarh Fort	Ranthambhore Bagh	Ranthambhore Forest Resort	2
Jodhpur	Ajit Bhawan Palace	The Ummaid	Park Plaza/ Ranbanka Palace	Karni Bhawan	2
Jaisalmer	Fort Rajwada Royal Desert Safari Camp	Gorbandh Palace Royla Desert Safari Camp	Mandir Palace Royal Desert Safari Camp	Rang Mahal Royal Desert Safari Camp	1 1
Udaipur	Fateh Garh	The Trident	Shikar Badi/ Heritage Resorts	Rajputana Resorts	2

 

Package includes:

• Accommodation for 12 nights at the hotels mentioned above.
• Rooms on bed and breakfast basis.
• All meals at Ranthambhore.
• 1 Jungle safaris per person at Ranthambhore.
• Cycle rikshaw ride at Delhi & Tonga ride at Agra.
• Luxury Tent accommodation at Jaisalmer includes all meals, Camel Ride, Rajasthani Folk Music & Dance program.
• Train tickets from Jaipur to Jodhpur in AC Chair car train.
• All transfers from hotel/ airport/ Railway Station.
• Services of an English Speaking local Guide in each city.
• Sightseeing at all the listed places as per itinerary.
• Surface Transportation in an air-conditioned car.
• Parking, Driver’s allowance, toll tax, State road tax and all applicable taxes.

Package excludes:

• Meals.
• Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
• Monument and camera fees.
• Any other optional trips not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Air tickets from Udaipur to Delhi.
• Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, alcoholic beverages, phone calls, tips etc.