16 Days / 15 Nights
Route : Mandawa Bikaner Jaisalmer Jodhpur Udaipur Pushkar Jaipur Agra
Overview
Operates - Everyday
Accommodation
Twin share accommodation on bed & breakfast at 4-star hotel in Mandawa (1 Night), Bikaner (1 Night), Jaisalmer (2 Nights), Jodhpur (1 Night), Udaipur (2 Nights), Pushkar (1 Night), Jaipur (2 Nights) & Agra (1 Night)
| Tour Includes | *Twin share room, 11 Breakfasts, Air-conditioned transport * English speaking Guide at Monuments * Camel Ride in Jaisalmer, Boat Ride on Lake Pichola, Elephant Ride at Amber Fort * Complimentary pick-up & drop from hotel in Delhi |
| Tour Excludes | Entrance Fee to the Monuments and any other item not mentioned in “Tour Includes” above |
| Tour Highlights | * Mandawa: Frescoes of the many Havelis (mansions) * Bikaner: Fort, Armoury, Ganga Golden Museum * Jaisalmer: Fort, Havelis, Cenotaphs, Folk Museum, Gadisar Lake, Camel Ride on the Sand Dunes *Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial * Udaipur: Ranakpur, City Palace & Museum, Sahelion-ki-Bari, Boat Ride on Lake Pichola * Pushkar: Lake and Temples *Jaipur: City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Elephant Ride at Amber Fort *Agra: Sikandra Tomb, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri |
| Special Note | *Upgrade to 5* & 5* Dlx hotels *Upgrade to Premium Cars like Toyota Innova, Toyota Camry and Mercedes Benz available on Request |
Suggested Extensions from Agra :
Exclusive live show of 'Mohabbat The Taj'
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (1 Night)
Jaipur (2 Nights)
Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary (2 Nights)
Madhya Pradesh Circuit (Gwalior - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho)
Classical Circuit (Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi)
Suggested Extensions from Delhi :
Golden Temple Tour (Amritsar - 1 Night)
Spiritual Tour (Haridwar & Rishikesh - 1 Night)
Natural Beauty & Unique stay in Houseboat (Srinagar - 3 Nights)
Himalayan Splendour (Shimla - 3 Nights)
Special Options at Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur & Agra :
Sightseeing Tour of Bikaner in Camel Cart or on Camel Back
Visit to Camel Breeding Farm, Bikaner
Evening Rajasthani Cultural Show, Bikaner
Sightseeing Tour of Jaisalmer in Camel Cart or on Camel Back
Evening Folk Dances & Dinner on Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer
Visit to Traditional Villages, Jaisalmer
Camel Safari (Overnight Desert Camping), Jaisalmer
Jeep Safari to Bishnoi Tribal Village, Jodhpur
Dinner at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Shikara Ride at Udai Vilas, Udaipur
Tea Break at Lake Palace, Udaipur
Dinner aboard the Gangaur Boat, Udaipur
Dinner at Chokhi Dhani, near Jaipur
Folk Dances & Dinner in Jaipur
Tonga Ride at Taj Mahal, Agra
Entrance Fee to the Monuments in INR (Indian Rupees) per person :
| Taj Mahal | INR 750.00 |
| Agra Fort | INR 250.00 |
| Sikandra | INR 110.00 |
| Fatehpur Sikri | INR 265.00 |
| Jaipur | INR 660.00 |
| Jodhpur | INR 380.00 |
| Udaipur | INR 175.00 |
| Bikaner | INR 150.00 |
| Jaisalmer | INR 175.00 |
Note - Above prices are indicative only. Contact Us for latest prices
*Monuments are open from sunrise to sunset
*Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Detailed Itinerary
AM Pick-up from Delhi and drive to Mandawa, heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, renowned for its frescoes and murals that have made the region famous as the ‘Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan’. PM explore the frescoed Havelis (mansions) of Mandawa like Chokhani, Ladia and Saraf Havelis and the Shiva temple with its rock crystal lingam. Overnight at hotel.
AM drive to the fortified city of Bikaner, located in true desert country and famous for the best riding camels in the world. PM visit 17th century Fort, within which are located red sandstone and ornate marble palaces, pavilions, temples and the armoury. Also visit the Ganga Golden Museum. Overnight at hotel.
AM drive to Jaisalmer, the 12th century inhabited fort city famous for cobbled streets, strewn with carved palaces, havelis and temples and aptly called “The Museum City”. PM walk towards the Chattris (cenotaphs) and watch the sunset on the golden fort. Overnight at hotel
AM visit the Yellow sandstone Fort, Jain temple, Gadisar Tank, Folk Museum, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Diwan Nathmal ki Haveli, Badal Vilas Palace and walk through narrow cobbled streets. PM excursion to Village Sam, west of Jaisalmer, which is known for its sand dunes. Enjoy a Camel Ride on the dunes and witness the sunset over the desert. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
AM drive to Jodhpur, the blue-hued city of the warrior clan of Rathore Rajputs. PM visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort that overlooks the city, the marble memorial of Jaswant Thada and local bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
AM drive to Udaipur en route visiting the Jain Temples at Ranakpur known for their grand structures and exquisite sculptures. Continue drive to Udaipur and check into hotel. Evening free to explore the beautiful city - Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.
AM sightseeing tour of Udaipur city visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple & Museum and Sahelion-ki-Bari (Garden of Maidens-of-Honour) and the local bazaar. PM proceed for Boat Ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel.
AM drive to Pushkar, one of the holiest of the Hindu Pilgrim centres. Located around the famous Lake, this holy town comprises a region of religion and philosophical thought. Later visit the lakes and temples. Overnight at hotel.
AM drive to Jaipur, the Land of Maharajahs and the capital of the State of Rajasthan. PM tour the “Pink City” visiting the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, the City Palace and the local bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
AM visit the Amber Fort. Enjoy an Elephant Ride to reach the Fort on the hilltop. Evening free to explore the beautiful city - Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.
AM visit the Agra Fort and the local bazaar. Later drive back to Delhi en route visiting Mughal Emperor Akbar’s Mausoleum at Sikandra. On arrival in Delhi transfer for onward journey.
AM drive to Agra en route visiting the abandoned Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon drive on to Agra and visit the beautiful wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight at hotel.
