Cultural Tour of Rajasthan

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Places Covered: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur – Kotah – Bundi – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Agra

• DAY 1

  Delhi

  Begin your tour. Arrive into Delhi. Welcome to Vardhman's 'Cultural Tour of Rajasthan Tour '! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Delhi. Combined tour of Old & New Delhi. Vist Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 2

  Delhi -Mandawa

  After breakfast drive down to Mandawa and check in at the hotel. Visit Mandawa Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 3

  Mandawa - Bikaner

  This morning drive down to Bikaner and transfer to hotel. Visit Bikaner Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaners dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 4

  Bikaner

  Morning visit Deshnoke Temple. Afternoon visit Camel Breeding Farm.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 5

  Bikaner - Jaisalmer D

  Drive to Jaisalmer and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 6

  Jaisalmer

  City tour of Jaisalmer Visit to sand dunes Visit the famous forts & Havelies. Afternoon visit Sam Dunes with camel ride.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 7

  Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

  This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. City tour of Jodhpur Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardens.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 8

  Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh

  Drive to Kumbhalgarh and check-in at the hotel Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh Fort.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 9

  Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur

  Drive to Udaipur visiting enroute Ranakpur temples Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 10

  Udaipur

  City tour of Udaipur Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments Afternoon at leisure.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 11

  Udaipur - Kota

  After breakfast drive to Kota visiting enroute Chittaurgarh and check in at the hotel.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 12

  Kota - Bundi - Ranthambhore

  Drive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Bundi On arrival at Ranthambore and transfer to hotel.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 13

  Ranthambhore - Jaipur

  Morning jeep safari to view the wildlife (Sanctuary remains close from Jul. to Sep.) Afternoon drive to Jaipur and check-in at the hotel.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 14

  Jaipur

  City tour of Jaipur This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements. We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 15

  Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

  Morning drive to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. Overnight: Hotel

• DAY 16

  Agra - Delhi C

  City tour of Agra Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop! Afternoon drive to Delhi and on arrival, transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Cultural Tour of Rajasthan Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.