Trip Overview
Start – New Delhi
Finish – New Delhi
Destination – Rajasthan
Theme – Culture and Heritage
Duration – 11 Nights 12 days
Category – #culture #heritage #adventure #roadtrip #leisure #slowtravel
Style – #luxury #comfort #diy #fixeddeparture
Trip Summary
“The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.”
― Christopher McCandless
Vibrant and vivid, with most of the cities colored in their own culture, RAJASTHAN sets fire to the imagination. We offer a royal travel plan and the richest heritage destinations of western India. Rajasthan is an amazing land of mystic culture, legendary forts, astounding palaces and colorful customs. On this 12 day long tour, be awed of the ethereal Taj Mahal, see the frescoed havelis of Shekhawati region, forts and palaces of Rajput Kings, travel to the border of India-Pakistan, Have a desert and camel safari of vast Thar desert and experience the camping under the stars in the Thar desert.
The hospitality of the people along with their talent in arts and crafts, love for dance and music all can be felt at each step of a trip to Rajasthan.
Our Itinerary not only covers famous sites, but we also experience various festivals and fairs, villages practicing traditions for several years, vibrant markets, and last but not the least , we immerse ourselves in the local delicacies of Rajasthan food. A full package of Rajasthan adventure travel awaits you.
Why you will love this trip?
- One of the best luxury trips in terms of accommodation and traveling. It will be no lesser than a royal journey.
- Transportation, accommodation and meals and lots of activities included.
- Experienced local guides taking you back in the history while sightseeing the forts and havelis.
- Unmasking the rich culture and heritage of Rajasthan.
- Consuming the most authentic cuisine of Rajasthan, be it Mirchi kachori or Lassi or Laal Maas or Dal baati churma. You will always long for more.
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip involves long travel time on the road, if you have road sickness, please mention it earlier.
- While sightseeing the palaces and forts, etc, a lot of walking is required. People with arthritis should mention it earlier.
- The trip is 12 days long, try to pack accordingly and try to make your luggage as light as you can.
- Keep the clothes considering the weather of Rajasthan, the days are hotter and the nights are cool.
- Before taking any adventure activity, please mention if you are pregnant, have heart related disease.
Itinerary
Arrive in New Delhi, Our driver will meet and assist and then check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. You can visit India gate, Humayun’s tomb, Qutub Minar and Red Fort.
In the evening, you can opt to go to Connaught place market for cafes, or take a food walk in old Delhi to experience genuine mughlai food. Later, night stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Agra. Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal (17th century), designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. A complex mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is often considered to be the world’s best example of Mughal architecture.
After checking in our hotel, we will go to see the Taj Mahal and experience its grandeur. Next, we will visit the Agra fort, built of original red sandstone by Emperor Akbar.
In the evening, we will go to Sadar Bazar, a street food market and enjoy the local dishes of Agra. Later, night stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Jaipur, also known as the pink city, the capital of Rajasthan and the most pedestrian friendly cities in India.
Before reaching Jaipur, we will take a pit stop at Fatehpur Sikri, capital of Emperor Akbar. We will see here a towering 54 metre high entrance gate known as “Buland Darwaja”, which was built after Akbar’s great victory in Gujarat. Upon reaching Jaipur, we will check in the hotel and have a brief rest.
After freshening up, we will start touring the bustling and colorful Jaipur. We will go on a street walk tour of the pink city. We will explore Hawa Mahal and marvel at the Rajput architecture.
In the evening, you can opt to visit Chokhi Dhani to experience traditional Rajasthani cuisine and a fair showing the cultural heritage of Rajasthan. Or simply, you can have a laid back evening in your hotel enjoying the swimming pool. Night stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, your driver will take you to the famous Amber Fort, 7 miles (11 km) outside of Jaipur. You’ll spend a few hours touring this hilltop fort, then go back to Jaipur to see the City Palace, which is a perfect example of blended Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Next, you’ll visit nearby Jantar Mantar—also called the Solar Observatory—which houses a spectacular collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments.
In the evening, you can opt to watch a bollywood film of action, romance, drama or music (sometimes all mixed into one ) at the renowned Raj Mandir Cinema hall.) Finally, you’ll return to your hotel for the night.
After breakfast, we will drive to Mandawa in the heart of the semi-arid Shekhawati region. The town of Mandawa is known as the “Open Art Gallery” as a whole. During the 18th century, Mandawa was a key stop for wealthy merchants traveling the Silk Road.
The majority of them chose to build their homes in this town, resulting in the creation of a plethora of exquisitely crafted large Havelis that are popular tourist attractions in Mandawa. Many Bollywood films like PK, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, etc among others are shot here.
After reaching Mandawa,we take a walking tour to explore the most colorful painted havelis of Mandawa. Later, have a laid back evening in a hotel’s pool, spa or bar. Overnight at Mandawa
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner. The genesis of the desert town of Bikaner dates back to Rao Bikas’ conquest in 1486 AD. Once a major center of trade in the 16th century situated on the ancient silk route, today Bikaner has retained much of its medieval aura.
Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. After Proceed for a sightseeing tour visiting the 16th century magnificent Junagarh Fort. Other places of interest include the famous camel breeding farm just outside the town (closed on Sunday). and the local bazaars. Overnight in Bikaner.
Post breakfast, you will drive to Jaisalmer . Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the “Golden city” it’s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions.
On your arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at the hotel and take rest. In the evening, visit the lanes and bazaar situated within the fort. After dinner, stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast you will leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, visit Jaisalmer Fort (80 meters above plains) & Jain Temples within the Fort built in 12th to 15th century.
Visit Fort Palace & from top of the Palace you can have the golden view of the whole Jaisalmer city, visit Patwon Ki Haveli, Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli, Salim Ji Ki Haveli and then visit Bada Bagh.
Evening drive to Sam or Khuri Sand dunes. Enjoy a 4×4 adventurous jeep ride in the dunes of Sam desert. Watch the sensational Sun Set by camel ride. Enjoy your dinner with bonfire and Rajasthani Folk Dance- Music, stay overnight at the luxury camps.
After breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Jodhpur. Situated in the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is also known as the ‘Blue city.’
Later proceed to explore the local sightseeing of Jodhpur city, visiting the attractions that include Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort– one of the largest forts in the country. Mehrangarh Fort was built in the year 1460 by Rao Jodha.
In the evening, explore the local markets of the Jodhpur city. After dinner at any traditional restaurant, stay overnight in the hotel.
Morning drive to Pushkar. Pushkar – is famous for its colorful annual fair during Kartik Poornima (full moon) in November each year. At this time this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar is thrown into colorful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewelry and spices beside the sacred Pushkar Lake and to perform their rituals in its waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk music.
Up to 200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous festooned camels and colorful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing and colorful festivities, everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake on the night of the full moon. Spend the day to explore the spiritual facets of the town. Night stay in Pushkar.
Morning drive to Neemrana and transfer to the hotel. Adventure junkie souls can try doing the Zip Line over the fort. Later free to relax and appreciate the strong character the fort reflects. Night stay in Neemrana.
After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your journey back to New Delhi carrying innumerable memories of this culturally rich and adventure filled road trip.
Inclusions
Meals
Breakfast - 11 Breakfast (Hotel, Resort, Haveli and Luxury Camp).
Dinner - 2 Dinners (At the Camps).
Bonfire at Sam dunes.
Transport - New Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Neemrana - New Delhi
Sedan cab - 2 to 3 people
Suv cab - 4-5 people
Tempo traveler - 8 people
Mini - max bus - more than 8 people
Accomodation
11 nights in luxury hotel/ haveli/ camp
Activities
Food walk tour in New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
4x4 adventure desert safari
Camel safari in sam dunes
GST
Add on activities (Chargeable)
1. Tickets entry at monuments/ forts etc
2. Adventure activities - hot air balloon in Jaisalmer, Zipline in Neemrana
3. Bike/scooter/ mountain bicycle on rent.
Exclusions
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Transport that is not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any porter charges
- Any entry fees to monuments/ wildlife region/fort
- Any expense of personal nature packaged drinking water/ phone calls/ laundry/camera,etc
- Any kind of travel insurance.
- Costs arising due to force majeure
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
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