Rajasthan North India Tours

Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Ranakpur - Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Orchha - Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi (16 Days Rajasthan & North India Tour)

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
You will be greeted on arrival at Delhi International airport by ITS representative, you will be transferred to your prebooked hotel in Delhi, a brief on your tour by our representative & exchanging of tour documents, relax & overnight in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & start your sight seeing tour of Delhi at 1000 hrs, visit old Delhi covering the magnificent Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk & Raj Ghat – the memoir of Mahatma Gandhi – Father of Nation. Enjoy rickshaw ride in Old Delhi an amusing experience. Afternoon take a sight seeing tour to cover New Delhi visiting The President House, India Gate, Humayuns Tomb & Qutub Minar. Evening visit the Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple & the famous Temple of Laxmi Narayan. Evening is kept free to explore the markets of Delhi if you wish too, otherwise relax at the hotel & overnight in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa – The Frescos Country (275 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast at the Hotel checkout & drive to Mandawa known for its frescos paintings, on arrival transfer to one of the Heritage Castle or Haveli in Mandawa. Later walk in the Mandawa Town with your guide who will show you the Frescos Paintings in Aath Haveli Complex, Chokhani Haveli & Poddar Haveli all these Havelis belongs to the famous Industrialist of India. Evening enjoy cultural folk dance & music at hotel. Overnight in Mandawa.
Day 04: Mandawa – Deshnok – Bikaner (200 kms – 4 to 5 hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at the Castle Hotel, checkout from Mandawa & drive to Bikaner enroute visiting the most amusing sight at the Deshnok Temple also known as Rat Temple, as you enter this Temple which is an architect delight you will see rats running around freely in the entire complex & devotees making sure not to stamp on the rats as they are believed to be holy in this temple, it is also believed that one who spots a white rat from the lot is supposed to be very lucky. Later proceed your journey to citadel city of Bikaner founded by Rao Bikaji in 15th Century, on arrival transfer to one of the Palace Hotel of Bikaner. Early evening meet the Bikaner Guide at your hotel & start your sight seeing tour of Bikaner visiting the Lal Garh Palace Complex, Junagarh Fort, Ram-Puria Haveli, Bhanwar Vilas Palace & most important the Camel Breeding Farm you can try & taste the Camel Milk for the first time over here. Relax & overnight in Bikaner.
Day 05: Bikaner – Gajner – Jaisalmer (330 kms – 5 hrs drive)
Breakfast at the Palace Hotel drive to Jaisalmer enroute stopping at Gajner Lake & the Palace over looking the lake, this lake is situated inside the Gajner Wild Life Sanctuary & the Palace was used as the lodge while Maharajas Hunts for the wild animals in the bygone era. Continue your journey to the golden city of Jaisalmer as you will drive towards Jaisalmer you will see the deserts on both the sides of the road & as you will enter Jaisalmer you will see every building made out of yellow stone even the street lamp because Yellow Stone is found in India only in Jaisalmer, on arrival in Jaisalmer, you will be transferred to your prebooked hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax & see the 99 Bastion Fort from your Hotel Room window or just take a walk in the lanes of Jaisalmer to see the city offers to its local & tourist, one can see the Gadisar Lake from which the water is supplied to the whole city of Jaisalmer. Relax & overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 06: Jaisalmer – Sam Sand Dunes – Jaisalmer
After breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant meet our Guide who will show you the golden city of Jaisalmer start with the Golden Fort of 99 Bastion a different kind of a Fort with people living in this fort, some part of the fort is made into few room hotel, later visit Golden Stone Carving Mansions (Havelis) of Salim-Singh, Pat-won & Nath-mal Singh. Afternoon is free take dip in the pool to cool your self, early evening get ready for the desert Experience drive 45 kms west of Jaisalmer to Sam-Sand-Dunes enroute visiting Jain Temple of Lodurva again a beautifully crafted Temple in Yellow Stone, Lakes of Mool & Amar, arrive at the Dunes of Sam & get transferred to the Camels waiting for you for a Desert Safari till Sun Set on the Dunes, a unique experience of the trip this evening. After the safari ride back to the Car Park & drive back to your hotel in Jaisalmer. Evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (285 kms – 5 hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel, checkout from Jaisalmer & drive to Jodhpur, on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon meet your guide & start sight seeing tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mighty Mehrangarh Fort over looking the city of Jodhpur, you will also visit the Jaswant Thada – Cenotaphs of Rajput Warrior on the foot hills of Mehrangarh Fort, later visit the city Clock Tower, the Great Umaid Bhawan Palace which is now one of the best Heritage Palace Hotel of India, visit the Palace Musuem & in the evening drive to Bal Samand Lake & the Palace over looking the Bal Samand Lake. One can see a lot of bird life at this lake. Drive back to your hotel, evening free to walk in the bazaars of Jodhpur, overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur (278 kms – 5 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel, checkout from Jodhpur & drive to Udaipur enroute visiting the 12th Century Ranakpur Jain Temple standing 1444 carved Marble Pillar each carved differently from other. Proceed to Udaipur, on arrival transfer to your lake side hotel. Rest of the day explore Udaipur by walking on the Ghats & seeing the daily chores of the local at the Ghats of Udaipur, relax & overnight in Udaipur.
Day 09: Udaipur
Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant of the hotel over looking the lake, meet your guide after breakfast & start your sight seeing tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace Complex – part of City Palace Complex are 2 hotels belonging to Maharana of Udaipur visit Durbar Hall, Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple – The Diety of the Maharanas of Udaipur, Jagmandir Palace & Crystal Gallerry, also see the collection of Vintage Cars belonging to His Highness of Udaipur. Later in the day visit Sahelion ki Baari (Recreation Club of olden days specially made in the honour of the Royal Ladies to meet friends & Gossip), Shilp Gram & Lok Kala Mandal – a museum of ethnic village art. Evening take an excursion tour to the Ruins of Nagda not very far from Udaipur a pretty half an hour drive from the lake city you will reach Nagda to see the Sas Bahu Temple & the famous Temple of Lord Ek Lingji on the bank of Lake Bagel, evening drive back to Udaipur, relax & overnight in Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur – Chittaurgarh – Pushkar (275 kms – 5 hrs)
Post breakfast checkout & drive to the holy city of Pushkar more famous for its Pushkar Fair which is held every year in the month of Novembe & attracts International Tourist from across the globe to see the animal trading & its community. Enroute visit the imposing SHIP-SHAPED Chittaurgarh Fort known to be one of its kind in Asia, you can visit this fort in your car & stop at the interesting places you see, visit the Fort Museum, The Palaces & Towers of peace & victories. Continue your journey to Pushkar, on arrival transfer to your prebooked hotel preferably near the Pushkar Lake. Afternoon tour of Pushkar which is believed to be as old as creation, visit the Lake & the Ghats of Pushkar & see the rituals performed by the Sadhus & Devotees at the Temple of Lord Brahma – only Temple of this Lord in the whole country. Evening one can enjoy camel ride to explore the town of Pushkar. Overnight in Pushkar.
Day 11: Pushkar – Jaipur (131 kms – 3 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel, checkout from Pushkar & drive to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel, day free to relax after the drive. Evening we will take a driving tour of Jaipur city & visiting the famous Temple of Goddess Galta also known as valleys of monkeys due to large number of monkeys found in the Temple Complex, drive pass through the Sisodia gardens & visit the Temple of Birla – made out in the best of Makrana pure white marble. Later you will be driven to Chokhi Dhani – An ethnic 5* resort with an ambiance of village though this resort is packed by locals but the fun is that you get a chance to experience Indian & specially Rajasthan culture over here with live folk dance & music, puppet shows, camel rides & also you will enjoy the tradition of eating food by seating on the ground & tasting the ethnic Rajasthan cuisine. Later transfer to your hotel for overnight in Jaipur.
Day 12: Jaipur
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & start your sight seeing tour of Jaipur by 0900 hrs, drive 11 kms out of the city to reach the Fort of Amber, over here you have choice of reaching the fort on Elephant Back or by open jeeps, though elephant ride is recommended because the Kings at there time use to travel on Elephant back & will give you the same feeling of the golden era visit the Amer Fort & Palace & several chambers & ancient temples in the premises of the fort. After this wonderful experience, we will drive back to the city of Jaipur to continue our sight seeing tour comprising of City Palace Complex, Hawa Mahal – the Palace on winds specially made in the honour of Royal Ladies of the bygone era to watch the processions & other festivals from here without being seen from the eyes of the local crowd. Later visit the Royal Observatory & take a peep into the markets of Jaipur known for the superior quality of Handicrafts, Arts, Gems & Jewellery. Rest of the day is kept free for individual activities, relax & overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 13: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (280 kms – 7 hrs)
After an early breakfast leave for Agra by 0830 hrs enroute visiting the city of Fatehpur Sikri built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar but later shifted to Delhi due to scarcity of water in Fatehpur Sikri the most importance places to see in Fatehpur Sikri is Bulund Darwaza, Panch Mahal, & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti. Proceed to Agra & transfer to your prebooked hotel. Afternoon freshen up & get ready to see the 7th wonder of the World – The Great Taj Mahal built by Mughal Icon Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Queen Mumtaz. After admiring the Taj Mahal you will proceed to Agra Fort & visit its Chambers of Kings, Common Man, the prisons & also enjoy a panoramic view of the Taj Mahal from here. Later drive to Ittamuddaulahs Tomb which is also referred as mini Taj for its superb marble inlay works gifted by Mughal King Jehangir to his wife in honour of her Parents. Evening visit the Tomb of the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra & rest of evening is kept free to walk in the markets of Agra & exploring the skills of artisan at the Handicraft factories. Relax & overnight in Agra.
Evening free to relax after the long drive. Overnight in Agra.
Day 14: Agra – Jhansi (By train at 0800 hrs / arr at 1030 hrs) -Orchha – Khajuraho (178 kms – 3 hrs)
Morning transfer to Railway station to boa rd the train for Jhansi at 0800 hrs, assistance on arrival in Jhansi at 1030 hrs by our Tour Manager, drive to Khajuraho enroute visiting Orchha; Orchha once the capital of the Bunde-las, Orchha is now just a village of well prese-rved Heritage Temples and Palaces. It was built by Bir-Singh Deo in 1531 AD. Later visit Jehangir Mahal – the largest of the palaces , the Raj Palace with its Murals and the Raj Praveen Palace built near a garden, You would also visit Dinman Hardaul Mahal, The highly preserved two main temples are the Ram Raja Temple and the Chaturbhuj Temple. Later proceed to drive to the city of Erotic Temples Khajuraho, on arrival transfer to your prebooked hotel. After freshen up enjoy sight seeing of Khajuraho visiting the Eastern Group of Temples & in the evening Enjoy the Western Group of Temples, you can also enjoy the Sound & Light Show at the Western group of Temples. Overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 15: Khajuraho – Varanasi (By air at 1220 hrs / arr at 1300 hrs)
Morning walk in the village of Khajuraho after breakfast. Later checkout & drive to Khajuraho airport to board the flight for Varanasi also known as Kashi at 1220 hrs, assistance on arrival by our Tour Manager at 1300 hrs at Varanasi Airport, transfer to your prebooked hotel in Varanasi. Meet your Varanasi Guide & start the sight seeing tour by taking an excursion tour to the Holy Saranath – to see the Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashok Pillar, Dhamek Stupa, Dharamika Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum also visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha perched his First Sermon. Later in the day visit the temples of Varanasi – the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple complex. Evening you will enjoy unforgetfull tour of the holy River Ganges and see the various Ghats with people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. Later drive back to hotel for overnight.
Day 16: Varanasi – Delhi (By air at 1430 hrs / arr at 1600 hrs) – Back Home.
Early morning a tour of River Ganges on the Boat to see the morning rituals at the time of sunrise a different sight from last evening, you will see people offering water to Sun God & taking dip in the holy waters of River Ganges. After breakfast walk in the bazaars of Varanasi checkout in the afternoon & transfer to airport t board the flight for Delhi at 1430 hrs, assistance on arrival in Delhi at 1600 hrs, time free in Delhi for individual activities till departure transfer to International airport to board the flight back home.

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