Classical Rajasthan

Establish your morning with a guided tour of Old Delhi.Starting with Raj Ghat, where India’s son Mahatma Gandhi cremated .Visit the largest mosque in India known as Jama Masjid. Take a rickshaw ride in narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, old bazaar of Delhi. From here we ahead to Red Fort, built by emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century & labeled by UNESCO as world heritage site. Post lunch you will be taken for a tour to New Delhi planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens.Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in 16th century & renowned as World Heritage Site. Our next attraction will be Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret of world & a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture & listed in UNESCO’s world heritage site. Also visit the India Gate & President House, the official residence of President of India. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast leave to Nawalgarh, the artistic leisure founded in 18th century & has the finest examples of fresco paintings. Upon arrival check in at hotel & overnight stay.

Embark on the tour of Nawalgarh . Visit the Anandilal Poddar Haveli, the Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidar Bhagat Haveli, Chokhani Haveli, the Aath (eight) Haveli complex & visit The British Clock Tower.Visit the painted mansions of Mandawa & Dundlod. Later drive to Bikaner renowned for the best riding camels in the world.Upon arrival check in at hotel.

The fifth day of your tour begin with a visit to The Junagarh Fort built in 1611 AD, is one of the few forts built on top of the hill, also visit the Lallgarh Palace museum & Karni Mata Temple Deshnok ( Rat Temple ). Post lunch drive to Jaisalmer in the heart of Thar “The Great Indian Desert”. Upon arrival check in at hotel & overnight at hotel for relax.

Start your day with sightseeing of Jaisalmer Fort, built on the top of the hill.Made of sand stones & famous as Sonar Quilla, excellent example of Rajput architecture.Visit the Gadisar Lake & several sculptured havelis ( mansions ) of merchants. Later in the afternoon drive to Sam ( 40 kms from Jaisalmer ). Enjoy the sunset camel ride through the sand dunes & dinner. Overnight at hotel.

On Day 7 of your tour we drive you to Osian, a ancient desert town located near to Jodhpur & famous for intricately carved Hindu & Jain Temples worldwide. On your arrival in Osian check in at camp. Post lunch get on camel’s back & ride through the nearby villages & can opt for 2:30 hrs ride to Khetasar enroute can visit Blue bulls, Gazelles, Foxe etc. One can visit the local Bishnoi Tribals, Potters & Weavers. In the evening enjoy the cultural evening with folk dances followed by candle light BBQ dinner. Overnight at camps.

After breakfast leave to Jodhpur at the edge of Desert was once the capital of strong & powerful kingdom Marwar, also called as Blue City of India.Upon arrival check in at hotel. After freshen up plunge yourself into the magnificent heritage of Royal City. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, most imposing fort of India & houses of excellent museum. Visit Jaswant Thada – A cenotaph of the rulers of Jodhpur built in lucid white marble & Umaid Bhawan Palace.Overnight at hotel.

Start for Udaipur after breakfast, enroute stopping at Ranakpur Temples, famous for intricate sculpture. The 1444 pillars support the 29 halls of temple, none of which are similar. Ahead straight to Udaipur, a romantic city of Rajasthan, also familiar as Lake City. Upon arrival check in at hotel & overnight.

Morning after breakfast left yourself in depth of charm. Start your tour to visit the City Palace, built by Maharana Udai Singh on the bank of Pichola Lake, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari ( Gardens of the maids of Honor ). Later in the evening enjoy boat cruise on Lake Pichola. After a busy day come back to your hotel & rejuvante yourself. Overnight at hotel.

Leave to Pushkar, a very famous religious hindu religious centre & houses of various sacred temples. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Day remains at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast leave hotel & setyourself on the visit of holy town. We will visit the Brahma Temple ( said to be the one & only temple of Lord Brahma in world ) & other various temples. Later visit the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer, a world wide popular pilgrimage centre which attracts a large number of pilgrims every year. In time drive to Pachewar, a beautiful place located near to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Day remains at leisure or stroll around the village. Overnight at hotel.

In the morning take a short Jeep Safari in nearby villages or ride on the horse back to explore the rural lifestyle. Later check out from hotel & drive to Jaipur, famous as pink city. Upon arrival check in at hotel & overnight.

After breakfast in the morning you will be taken for Amber Fort, the majestic fort located at the top of Aravali Hills. Take a short ride on elephant’s back to reach at the fort, a overwhelming experience. Come back to the city & visit the City Palace, a perfection of Rajput & Mughal architecture, Palace of Winds popular as Hawa Mahal, a five storied building built in 1799 to enable the royal ladies to view the outside life & world. Later opt for Jantar Mantar, a astronomical observatory. Optional – Chokhi Dhani Enjoy the evening dinner at a village resort with typical Rajasthani experience