Grand Rajasthan
13 Nights/ 14 Days
Jaipur- Bikaner- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Mt. Abu- Udaipur- Chittorgarh – Pushkar- Ajmer
Tour Code- 25HINDGRJA
Tentative Price: June to September (Monsoon season)
Package Stay | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
H-BNB Bed& br. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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*Price is per person & valid when minimum Pax travelling together
Tour Starts from: EX- JAIPUR
Tour Ends at- JAIPUR
Detailed Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Jaipur
Welcome to Experience Rajasthan Forts and Desserts: The Land of Kings tour on arrival at Jaipur Airport/ Railway station our representative will meet you and transfer to hotel. Relax for a while and in the evening we visit Nahargarh Fort situated on the edge of Aravalli hills, this fort gives a spectacular views of pink city. Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 2: Jaipur
Today morning after having breakfast we proceed for sightseeing. We cover Amber fort or Amber Palace is a UNESCO world heritage site famous for its Artistic style with large ramparts and series of gates, the fort has Maota Lake which is main source of water to the palace, we can have elephant ride from the foot hill to the top of the hill. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 located on the edge of City palace, a five floor exterior built with red and pink sandstone with about 953 windows decorated with intricate artistic work, Jal Mahal “Water Palace” is located on the middle of Man Sagar lake. Have lunch during sightseeing and later visit to Jantar mantar observatory a UNESCO world heritage site built in 1734 to observe astronomical position with naked eyes. City Palace and Museum it was the administrative seat of Jaipur established at the time of moving capital from Amber to Jaipur in 1727. Evening free for shopping
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: Jaipur- Bikaner (334km 5:30hrs journey Approx.)
Today morning after having delicious breakfast we drive towards Bikaner, it is dessert city founded by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur Jodhaji, in the northern side of the state in 1488. Check-in to the hotel in the afternoon and have a lunch.
Later we visit the Junagarh fort it was constructed during 1588 by Raja Jai Singh, a trusted general in the Mogul Emperor Akbar’s army. Lalgarh palace& museum is a heritage hotel built between 1902 and 1926.National research centre on camel is Autonomous institute here we can see different breeds of camel of Great Thar Dessert with accompanied by museum and there is a parlour, here we can find camel milk and its milk products (closed on Sunday). Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Bikaner- Excursion to Deshnok
Today morning after having breakfast, first we visit to Junagarh Fort if not done in the previous day. Afternoon excursion to Deshnok Karni Mata temple also known as the temple of rats is having approximately 25,000 black Kabbas (Rats) many people across the country visit here to pay their respects and seek blessings. Bhandasar Jain Temple a three storied temple complex constructed with red sandstone in the 15th century, it is famous for intricate artistic works and beautiful frescos inside the temple walls, it is said that 40,000kg of Ghee was used to build this instead of water. Laxminarayan temple and return to hotel in evening.
Overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5: Bikaner- Sam (330km 5:30hrs journey Approx.)
Today morning after having a delicious breakfast we travel further deep in to the Great Thar Dessert and very near to the Pakistan border. Enroot we cover Pokhran served as a test site for India’s first nuclear bomb, there is a beautiful Fort Pokhran overlooking the dessert and Shakthi matha memorial. Check-in to the hotel in the afternoon and have a lunch.
Arrive to “Sam” for a spectacular sunset sand dunes experience where we Camel ride can be organized at an extra cost (optional).
Overnight stay at hotel in Sam Sand dessert
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6: Sam – Jaisalmer
Morning after having breakfast check out hotel at Sam and we proceed for sightseeing of Jaisalmer. This city is situated in the heart of The Great Indian Thar Dessert, built by King Maharwal Jaisel in 1156AD is one of the oldest cities were built in Rajasthan.
We cover Jaisalmer Fort a UNESCO world heritage site was built in 1156AD with yellow sandstone is one of few living forts in the world as 1/4th of Jaisalmer population still lives here, the fort is second oldest one in Rajasthan. Patwa- ki- Haveli is oldest and biggest among other havelis, Salim singh Haveli and Diwan Nathmal ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake is an artificial lake was constructed by Raja Rawal Jaisal, first ruler of Jaisalmer. Badal Niwas Palace. Have a lunch and relax for a while.
In afternoon visit to Lodhruva was the capital of Bhatti dynasty before forming Jaisalmer, it is famous for magnificent Jain temples and its unbeatable Architecture. Later drive to Sam sand dunes to have camel ride (optional) at sunset point.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaisalmer
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur (300km 5:00hrs journey Approx.)
Today morning after having breakfast drive to Jodhpur enroot we visit Osian is a cluster of ruined Hindu and Jain temples dating back to 8th to 12th century AD. It is called as the Oasis of the Thar Dessert; there are 18 shrines of temple a group belongs to both Hindu and Jain religions with beautiful Artistic work and architecture. Among those Sun Temple, Sachiya MathaTemple and Jain Temple dedicated to Mahavir stands out in their grace and architecture.
Later arrive at Jodhpur and Check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8: Jodhpur
Today morning after having breakfast drive to morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur, it is a gateway to the desert beyond, home to the Rathores of Marwar. We visit the Mehrangarh fort and Museum is one of the largest forts in India, built in 1459 by Rao Jodha the founder of Jodhpur city. The fort has covered with large imposing walls, inside of that walls there are several palaces and courtyards with intricate artistic works. Also visit the Jaswanthada, richly carved white marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Sight-II, which preserves the genealogy of the rulers of Jodhpur along with their life-size portraits.
Early afternoon, visiting Mandore Gardens set on a plateau are the ruins of the ancient Marwar capital now surrounded with beautiful gardens. See the pillared ‘Hall of Heroes’ and The ‘Shrine of the 300 million Gods’ return to the old city walk through Sojati gate, which leads to Sadar Bazaar with its ornate clock tower.
In the late afternoon excursion to a Bishnoi village to experience the local culture of the people here you can witness black bucks freely roam in herds in the countryside also see thatched huts and houses. Men wearing colourful turbans (headgear) and women in bright outfits working in their fields with their cattle’s
Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9: Jodhpur- Mt. Abu (260km 5:00hrs journey Approx.)
Today morning after having a delicious breakfast we proceed towards Aravalli ranges from dessert areas. Mt. Abu is the place where the mountain chain of Aravalli reaches its highest point 1,720mt. (5,650ft.). check-in to the hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mt. Abu
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 10: Mount Abu
Mt. Abu described as a Shimla of Rajasthan, it is a well-known hill station in the state and considers as Oasis of the dessert as its height is home to lakes, rivers, waterfalls and evergreen forests.
Today morning after having breakfast we visit to Delwara Jain Temples is a notable tourist attraction famous for its extraordinary marble carvings, Shiva Temple, and Guru Shikhar the highest point of Aravali ranges 5,650ft. Later In the evening visit to Honey moon point/Sunset Point near Nakki Lake is the most memorable activity in the entire trip.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mt. Abu
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 11: Mount Abu- Ranakpur- Nathdwara- Udaipur (300km 6:00hrs journey Approx.)
Today morning after having a breakfast we first proceed to Ranakpur, it is a small village located in the western side of Aravali ranges in a small valley; this village is famous for big Jain Temple dating back to the 15th century. Its 29 halls are supported by 1444 pillars none of which are similar. The temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visit to two more Jain Temples and the temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Later we visit a 17th century Nathdwara Srinathji Temple dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna and continue our drive to “Lake City”.
On arrival at Udaipur check-in to the hotel and evening is free for your own activities.
Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 12: Udaipur
Setting on the backdrop of Aravali mountain ranges which separates from Thar Dessert with beautifully made fresh water lakes. Udaipur gives a pleasing experience to the travellers. Today morning after having a delicious breakfast we will proceed for sightseeing, we cover City Palace and museum built in 1559 on the banks of Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple on the middle of Udaipur city, Saheliyon-ki-Bari is garden with fountains and kiosks along with a lotus pool and marble sculptured elephants. Shilp gram, in the Sun set time we take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and experience beautiful lake palace and jag mandir in the middle of the lake.
Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 13: Udaipur- Chittor-Pushkar (330km 07:00hrs journey Approx.)
Today morning after having breakfast we head towards Chttorgarh a former capital of Mewar is home to India’s & Asia’s largest Chittorgarh fort. We also visit Vijay stambh and Kirti Stambh built in memory of victory over different kings. Have a lunch and head towards Pushkar. On arrival check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Pushkar
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 14: Pushkar- Ajmer- Jaipur transfer (150km 03:00hrs journey Approx.)
Today a bid farewell to your Experience Rajasthan Forts and Desserts: The Land of Kings tour, after having a delicious breakfast you will be transferred to Jaipur Airport/ Railway station. Enroot we cover Lord Brahma temple at Pushkar and Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer. Return to your home with lifetime memories,
(Breakfast)
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