Exotic Rajasthan North India Tour
Duration: 14 nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Shekhawati – Bikaner- Jodhpur- Ranakpur – Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01. Arrival Delhi
Arrive at Delhi and on arrival the exotic India tours representative shall meet you at the airport and escort you to your pre-booked hotel in Delhi. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02. Delhi
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel and later embark on a sightseeing tour of Delhi. The first Half will have you visiting monuments and attractions at New Delhi like India Gate, Baha’i temple, Qutub Minar and the Humayuns Tomb. After a brief but ample break for lunch the luxury Rajasthan India tour representative shall take you on a journey to explore the Old Delhi. You shall now revisit the Mughal Era monuments like Red Fort, Jama Masjid. Enjoy a brief rickshaw ride at the Chandni Chowk. Evening enjoy a Sound & Light show at red fort. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03. Delhi to Shekhawati
Arrive at Shekhawati and check in at the hotel. Later the India Rajasthan tours representative shall escort you for a tour of Mandawa. Mandawa is also known as the World’s Largest open art gallery. There are beautiful paintings from mythology or other stories on the walls of the beautiful mansions. The paintings even though painted on the exterior walls have withstood the onslaught of rains, extreme sun and other vagaries of nature and they are still in excellent shape. Overnight at Shekhawati hotel.
Day 04. Shekhawati to Bikaner
After breakfast at the hotel depart for Bikaner tour. On arrival at Bikaner our exotic holiday destinations representative shall assist you in check in. Later visit the Junagadh Fort, built in Redstone and marble it indeed is a landmark at Bikaner. Visit more exquisite mansions and Palaces. An interesting visit will be the Camel farm where the camels are bred and enjoy a camel ride. Overnight at hotel in Bikaner.
Day 05. Bikaner to Jodhpur
After breakfast you shall drive to Jodhpur which is about 245 kilometers from Bikaner. It is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is also lovingly known as the “blue city” of Rajasthan. It is because most of the houses of the old city are painted blue in colour. You can get perfect view of the city by driving up to the Mehrangarh Fort which gives an excellent bird’s eye view of the entire city. Later visit the Jaswant thada which has got the cenotaphs in marble of the previous rulers of Jodhpur. Evening visit the Ummaid Bhawan Palace which is also known as the World’s Largest Private Residence. It is a huge Palace and was commissioned by the then rulers of Jodhpurs to help their subjects tide over a very difficult and enduring famine and draught. The never ending construction ensured that there was always a livelihood for the locals during the constructions and also help built the World’s Largest Private residence. Now a part of it is converted into a hotel and a very small part is now thrown open to public but nevertheless it’s worth a visit. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 06. Jodhpur to Ranakpur to Udaipur
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Udaipur trip enroute visit the beautiful Jain temples at Ranakpur. Built as a large complex they rest on 1444 pillars and none of whom are alike. They all have exquisite carvings and artwork done on them. Arrive in Udaipur and your rajasthan tour itinerary representative shall assist you in check in. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Udaipur.
Day 07. Udaipur
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to the City palace Complex and explore at a slow pace. It is a group of Palaces built over the years by different rulers of Udaipur in its glorious past. Visit the Crystal Gallery with its exquisite collection of objects made in crystal. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Later visit the Saheliyon- ki – Bari (garden of the Queens consorts) and also the puppet museum. Spend an evening at leisure exploring the myriad lanes and quaint markets of Udaipur. It is also known as the city of Lakes as there are numerous beautiful lakes in the city and you can explore all of them at a slow pace. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 08. Udaipur to Jaipur via Pushkar
After relaxed breakfast drive to "Pink City" of India, Jaipur tour. Enroute visit Pushkar city. Visit the only temple of Lord Brahma surrounded by Pushkar Lake. On the banks of the lake you will see devotees taking dip into the holy waters of Pushkar & offering prayers. Later upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur Hotel.
Day 09. Jaipur
Morning your rajasthan jaipur tour proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort. Climb atop the forts ramparts on an elephant back to Amber Fort Jaipur. Amber Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to see extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence of Rajput royal lifestyle amongst which Summer Palace, Winter Palace and Mirror Palace etc, are the most popular. Stop at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) while going back to Jaipur City. Afternoon tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace – official residence of the present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a museum housing Armoury, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel. Jaipur India travel ends here.
Day 10. Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra
After breakfast drive Jaipur to Agra travel. Enroute stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the Ghost city. It was originally meant to be the capital of the powerful Mughal Empire but soon after completion was abandoned due to severe scarcity of water. Continue your drive to Agra. On arrival at Agra your taj mahal tours representative shall assist you in check in. Evening free to explore the old Agra city. Overnight at the luxury hotel in Agra.
Day 11. Agra
After breakfast start your Agra sightseeing with a visit to the one of the Seven Wonders of the World- Taj Mahal. It was built by the Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal and is also lovingly called as the monument of love. Later visit the impressive Agra Fort where ironically he was imprisoned by his own son following a vicious battle for power. The Emperor spent his last days longingly staring at the Taj Mahal from one of the prison window. Overnight at a luxury hotel at Agra.
Day 12. Agra to Jhansi (By train) to Khajuraho (by drive)
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Later transfer to the railway station to board train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi railway station the representatives of north India tour shall assist you in transfer to Khajuraho which is about 3 hours drive from here. Arrive Khajuraho and check in at the hotel. In the evening take a Khajuraho tour of the Western group of temples Khajuraho. Built by the powerful Chandela Kings they are in remarkable shape and condition so many centuries later. The Khajuraho temples have strangely erotic sculptures on the outer walls of the temples whereas the sanctum sanctorum has a deity established. Till today, there is no valid explanation why these vividly erotic sculptures were carved on temples. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 13. Khajuraho to Varanasi (by air)
Morning after breakfast explore the small town of Khajuraho, later your tour to north india starts to catch a flight to Varanasi- the oldest living city in the world. It is a city of ghats (river banks) and has an amazing history. Hindus believe that if you die at the city of Varanasi then one is liberated from the cycle of rebirth and attains salvation. Evening enjoy a beautiful prayer ceremony at the banks of river Ganges when several hundreds of earthen lamps are lit and let flow in the river amidst the holy chants and the clanking of the prayer songs. Overnight at a luxury hotel at Varanasi.
Day 14. Varanasi
Early morning take a cruise on the holy Ganges river. Varanasi comes alive at dawn with devotee’s thronging to the river bank to offer their prayers to the sun and the river. Ascetics and Sadhus take a dip in the holy river and perform their morning rituals. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon speech. Evening explore the many beautiful temples of the city and observe the unique temple rituals. Overnight at a luxury hotel at Varanasi.
Day 15. Varanasi to Delhi (by air)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon board flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi domestic airport and you will be directly transferred to the Delhi International airport to board flight back home or onward destination.
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