Royal Rajasthan (tour package)

(22 Days/21 Nights)

New Delhi-Neemrana-Samode-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Deogarh-Jaipur-Agra-Varanasi-Khajuraho

Visit Rajasthan and other parts of North India including Varanasi for a heady mix of culture, history, traditions, and plenty of examples of age-old hospitality of a land that has just decided to retain some of its old-world charm.

Itinerary:

Day 01:New Delhi: On arrival at the International airport you will be received with warm welcome by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02: New Delhi: Move out for sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Kutub Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's House. Evening to shop around the illuminated streets of Connaught Place. Evening to enjoy the sound & light show at the Red fort.

Day 03: Neemrana: After a the leisurely breakfast drive straight to Neemrana and on arrival check-in your hotel. Stay in the fascinating Neemrana Fort.

Day 04: Neemrana: The day is at your discretion to explore of your own around the village. You can also visit a step well besides the fort, which is worth exploring.

Day 05: Samode: Drive to Samode village and check in at Samode Palace. This fairytale palace recreates the nostalgia of it's princely past. Enjoying the camel ride is also worth.

Day 06: Mandawa: Drive straight to the Shekhawati town Mandawa and on arrival check-in your hotel. Move out for the walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed "havelies" (mansions).

Day 07: Mandawa: Move out for an excursion to Nawalgarh - the town having some of the best frescoes and wall paintings. Enjoy the traditional Rajasthani lunch in a village.

Day 08: Bikaner: In the morning drive straight to the 'Camel City' Bikaner and check in the hotel. After a brief leisure, visit the well-preserved Junagarh fort. In the evening visit the unique camel-breeding farm.

Day 09: Jaisalmer: Drive through the Thar Desert and reach Jaisalmer (the Golden City) and on arrival check in the luxury tents near the Samm Sand dunes. In the evening, enjoy the camel ride on the Sand Dunes of Samm. Overnight in the tented accommodation.

Day 10: Jaisalmer: In the morning drive straight into the Jaisalmer City and Check-in your hotel. Move out for the sightseeing tour of the fort and various other attractions of this fable city. In the evening walk in the still inhabited fort of Jaisalmer abuzz with a distinct and vibrant lifestyle.

Day 11: Jodphur: Drive straight to Jodhpur-the blue city. On arrival at Jodhpur check-in your hotel. Move out for the sight seeing of this historical city, which includes the massive Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada (a collection of royal cenotaphs). Evening at leisure. Optional Dinner at the Glorious Ummaid Bhawan Palace.

Day 12: Udaipur: In the morning drive through forested and tribal areas of Aravalli ranges and visit superb Ranakpur Jain temples on the way. At Udaipur check in your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.

Day 13: Udaipur: After breakfast move out for a half day sightseeing trip of City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari. Rest of the time free to explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple on your own. Take a boat ride sightseeing tour of Lake Pichhola at sunset.

Day 14: Deogarh: Drive straight to Deogarh and on arrival check-in the beautiful Deogarh Fort. Remaining day at leisure to enjoy your stay in this beautiful hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur: After breakfast drive straight to Jaipur-the Pink city of India. On arrival check-in your hotel. Evening to enjoy at Chowki Dhanii, it will give you an opportunity to taste the spicy Rajasthani food.

Day 16: Jaipur: In the morning move out for the full day sight seeing and visit the Huge Amber Fort on the elephant's back, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar (an observatory made by astronomer king Jai Singh).

Day 17: Agra: After the leisurely morning drive straight to Agra en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival check-in your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 18: Overnight train journey to Varanasi: Move out to see the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. In the evening you will be transferred to the railway station to board the train for Varanasi. Overnight train journey.

Day 19: Varanasi: On arrival at Varanasi you will be received and transferred to your hotel. In the after noon move out for an excursion trip to Sarnath. Enjoy the Riksha ride while exploring this old city in the evening.

Day 20: Varanasi: Move out for a morning spiritual tour along the banks of the river Ganges and also take a boat ride over the river Ganges. Here you will witness the Sadhus and people taking dip in the Ganges with their daily practices of Surya Namaskar (Praying of Lord Sun) also visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. You will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for Khajuraho. On arrival you will be received and transferred to your hotel.

Day 21: Khajuraho: After a leisurely morning move out for the sight seeing of wonderful temples of Khajuraho. Visit the western, eastern and southern group of temples.

Day 22: Khajuraho: Morning at leisure. Later on you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for New Delhi. On arrival you will be received and transferred to the international airport. The tour ends.