Maharajas Trail Rajasthan

Duration:

09 Nights / 10 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
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Tour Description

Overview

Rajasthan is known for its royalty of Rajputs, rich culture and tradition. It is the most colorful state of India, embellished with forts and palaces. The state is also known as the ‘Land of Kingdoms’.

The package ‘Maharajas Trail Rajasthan’, will give you the chance to explore the most vibrant places of India. The duration of the package 09 nights and 10 days, which covering the other important cities of the country along with Rajasthan, the places are such as Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur and Udaipur.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive-Delhi

On your arrival in Delhi, meet our representative and get transferred to a hotel. An Historical, Cultural, political, Modern or traditional you can explain the city as any of them, like aged wine Delhi become more graceful, more valuable and more with every passing decade. That is the heart of this wonderful city. New Delhi is a capital of India.

Upon arrival, Check-in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, or you can explore the popular markets of Delhi, where you can get the some authentic Indian handicraft items. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for city tour, including Old Delhi as well as New Delhi. The sightseeing covers the main attractions of Delhi such as Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, The monument commemorates the Indian Solider was killed during the world for and Afghan war, the monument has names of the soldiers engraved on the walls of the monument who died in these wars,  Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Visit the towering Qutab Minar, Purana Quila, Humayun's Tomb and Jantar Mantar observatory. Pay homage at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. In the evening enjoy the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi-Agra(By Road- 211kms)

Begin driving to Agra, after having your breakfast. Once you reach Agra, complete the check- in formalities at your hotel. After freshen up,  leave for sightseeing where you cover attractions like The Taj Mahal, It is described as the most extortionate monument ever built for love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan which was dedicated to his beautiful wife Arjumand Bano Begum popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal. It is the final resting place of the queen, splendidly created for her remembrance. The beauty of Taj Mahal not only brings joys in viewer’s eyes but also is a feast to senses.

Later, visit Agra Fort the Agra fort was built by Akbar between 1565 -1573. This fort is built alongside the banks of River Yamuna and stretches for a length of almost 2.5 km. The fort is made using splendid pieces of red sandstone and white marble and the inner area inlaid with various semi-precious stones,

After visiting the Agra fort, proceed for Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb,Nur Jahan the wife of Jahangir built a tomb for her father Mirza Ghiyas-ud-din, who died in 1622. The tomb was called as Imad-Ud-Daula. The tomb is built entirely of white marble. As its unique architectural style and structure, the tomb also called “Baby Taj”.

Shop around for exclusive specialties at the Local Bazaar and transfer to hotel for night stay.

Day 4: Agra-Jaipur(By Road- 240kms)

After early breakfast, proceed to Jaipur. On the way, halt at Fatehpur Sikri, it was built during the second half of 16th century by Mughal emperor in an homage to famous Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Fatehpur Sikri is situated at 37 kms from Agra. Visit Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, and world’s largest gateway, the historical Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhavan and Panch Mahal.

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri Proceed towards Jaipur. It is one of the most popular tourist destination of India. Behind its pink crenelated walls, you will find the original old city that’s dates back to the 18th century.

After arriving, check into a city hotel. Later, leave for sightseeing covering the City Palace, The palace complex is located within the heart of Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings. It was built by Sawai Jai Singh II between 1729 and 1732 AD, then proceed for Jantar Mantar Observatory, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and the Local Bazaar. Return to hotel for staying overnight.

Day 5: Jaipur Sightseeing

Today after breakfast, proceed to visit main attractions of Jaipur including Hawa Mahal, The palace was designed for the royal women, so that they could see the festivals of the city without coming out of the palace. It was built of red and pink sandstone. You can get the best Rajasthani handcraft, clothing, souvenirs, jewelry etc nearby Hawa Mahal, do some sopping here.

Visit Jal Mahal, located at Man Sagar Lake, this fort was built in the 18th century and feels equally haunting and enchanting. Other spots to be visited are Amer Fort, About 11 kilometer north of the Jaipur city center Amber Fort Palace is located. It is the main attraction of Jaipur. Amber was the capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs for 700 years.

After Jaipur sightseeing, return back to the hotel in the evening. Stay overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 6: Jaipur-Jodhpur(By Road- 338kms)

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur also popular for its forts, palaces, temples and the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. Due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort, it also called the “Blue City”. Jodhpur traveller spots remain as a living demonstration of the quality, traditions and culture. The original city lies inside the fortified walls of the fort however now the city has extended over outside the wall and spared gradually.

Upon arrival, check in at your pre-booked hotel. The day is free for leisure activities where you can roam around the market where you can by the local items of Rajasthan. Stay overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Jodhpur

Today, you visit the attractions of Jodhpur. The first visit is the Mehrangarh fort-situated 400 feet above the city, it is one of the largest forts of India. The next visit of the day is Jaswant Thada-Jaswant Thada is a beautiful marble cenotaph that was built by Sardar Singh ji in the memoriy of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in 1899. This is situated nearby the Mehrangarh fort.

Later, proceed to explore the market where you can shop for fine handicrafts such as embroidered shoes, painting, silverware, tie and dye fabrics etc. Stay overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 8: Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur

Today after breakfast, proceed to Udaipur. En route take a halt at the Ranakpur temples – a well-known Jain pilgrimage center. Known as Chaturmukh group of temples, they are every year visited by devotees in large number.

After visiting Ranakpur, resume the drive to Udaipur.

Once you reach Udaipur, complete the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel. Spend the day at leisure in doing the activities of your interest. Stay overnight.

Day 9: Udaipur Sightseeing

Post breakfast, proceed to the city tour of Udaipur, Including the City Palace- a palace complex constructed by Maharaja Udai Sing amidst Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple- earlier known as the temple of Jagannath Rai that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Fateh Sagar Lake- an artificial lake known as the pride of Udaipur, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari –the courtyard of Queen’s friends and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir-a famous museum housing an amazing collection of Rajasthan’s folk articles. Stay overnight.

Day 10: Udaipur-Delhi(By Road- 673kms)

Today is the last of the tour. After early breakfast, get transferred to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. Once you arrive, get transferred to your hotel. The day is free. If you want then you can simply relax in your room or can indulge in leisure activities. Post dinner, get transferred to the airport to board an onward flight. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

  1. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple and India Gate during guided tour of Delhi’s attractions.
  2. Explore the beautiful structure of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
  3. Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the old deserted capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar (On the way to Jaipur).
  4. Shopping in the local bazaar of Jaipur along with sightseeing.
  5. Explore the magnificent structures of Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur.
  6. Halt at the famous Ranakpur temples, one of the  7 wonders of India (On the way to  Udaipur).
  7. Visit City Palace and Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur.
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