Rajasthan Cultural Tour 23 Nights / 24 Days

Destinations Covered :
Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mount Abu - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh - Kota - Sawai Madhopur - Agra - Delhi

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Day 02 : Jaipur

Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. Proceed to Jaigarh Fort. Return to city. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 03 : Jaipur

Proceed for morning sightseeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces and monuments. Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur - Mandawa (160 Km / 3 Hr)

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mandawa. Reach and check in at hotel.Relax for the evening. Overnight at Mandawa.

From Castle Mandawa you will take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around.Shopping in the evening and spending time with the local villagers. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 06 : Mandawa - Bikaner (200 Km / 4Hr)

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Bikaner. Reach Bikaner and check in at hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 07 : Bikaner

Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach and check in at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 08 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (340 Km / 6 Hr)

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Jaisalmer. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer

After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer

Day will be free to explore the culture of this unique city.In the afternoon, visit the Khuri Sand Dunes and the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Take a camel ride to view the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. It can be an unforgettable experience.Return to the village to drive back to Jaisalmer after a Rajasthani dinner served in the village amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes. Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 11 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (330 Km / 6 Hr)

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 12 : Jodhpur

Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 13 : Jodhpur - Mt Abu (320 Km / 7 Hr)

Proceed to Mt Abu after breakfast. Reach Mt. Abu. Transfer to hotel.Enjoy boating at the Nakki Lake and visit the temples and the museum in the afternoon. Overnight at Mount Abu.

Day 14 : Mt. Abu

Day will be at Mt Abu. Visit the Dilwara Temples during the day. The architecture of these temples is very interesting and famous.Relax during the evening. Overnight at Mount Abu.

Day 15 : Mount Abu

Udaipur (185 Km / 5 ½ Hr) Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Udaipur. Reach and check in at hotel. Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 16 : Udaipur

Proceed for day sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum. Overnight at Udaipur. Relax or shopping in the afternoon. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 17 : Udaipur - Chittaurgarh (112 Km / 2 ½ Hr)

After breakfast drive to Chittaurgarh.Proceed for sightseeing of Chittaurgarh Fort - Believed to have been constructed by the Mori rulers in the 7th century, this fort is located on a 180m high hill,covering 700 acres. "Tablets" and "Chattris" lie between several monumental gates.
Visit PADMINI PALACE - The palace of the legendary queen of Mewar. Overnight at Chittaurgarh.

Day 18 :Chittaurgarh - Kota (158 Km / 3 ½ Hr)

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Kota in Western Rajasthan. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight at Kota.

Day 19 : Kota

Proceed for sightseeing. Brijraj Bhawan Palace, a colonial style palace, situated on the bank of river Chambal, was build in the early nineties. The palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done up with antique furniture. An intresting feature of the palace is the fact that almost all the rooms overlook the Chambal river providing an arrresting view of the mighty river.Relax in the evening.
Overnight at Kota.