Flavours of Rajasthan Heritage

Duration:

13 Nights / 14 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-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
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • 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!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • 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
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

‘Flavours of Rajasthan Heritage’ is a well designed plackage which gives you the chance to explore the most vibrant colors of Thar Desert along with that you will also view the great history which reflected through the glorious forts, palaces and other architectures of the region. Apart from Rajasthan you will also get an opportunity to explore the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra the It is described as the most extortionate monument ever built for love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, The beauty of Taj Mahal not only brings joys in viewer’s eyes but also is a feast to senses. Apart from these destinations you will also get the chance to visit the metropolitan yet one of the most impotent historical and multicultural city Delhi, which is also the capital of India, where you will cover the major attractions of the place. The duration of the travel is 13 nights and 14 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Agra ,Jaipur,Udaipur , Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Mandawa.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi (By flight)
 
On arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in to your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. After that our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned. 
 
Overnight at Delhi
 
Day 02: Old Delhi and New Delhi sightseeing
 
Have your breakfast and proceed for Delhi sightseeing by visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax. 
 
Overnight at Delhi
 
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Road-200 Kilometrs)                             
 
Have your morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. It will take 4 to 5hrs approx.  On arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check in and take rest. After that we will proceed for Agra sightseeing. Visit the Taj Mahal , an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Take your lunch in the afternoon and continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.
 
Overnight at Agra 
 
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (By Road-260 Kilometrs) 
 
Have your morning breakfast and then proceed to Jaipur. It will take 5 hrs approx.  En- route visit to Fatehpur Sikri. built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check in and take rest. After that we will proceed for Jaipur sightseeing, which is also known as Pink City. Take your lunch in the afternoon and continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel. 
 
Overnight at Jaipur 
 
Day 05: Jaipur
 
Have your breakfast and then proceed for Jaipur sightseeing. Bu visiting AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.Take lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel. 
 
Overnight at Jaipur   
 
Day 06: Jaipur - Udaipur via Pushkar (By Road-420 Kilometrs)
 
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur. En-route visit to Pushkar sightseeing. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It will take 8 hr approx. Then explore the sightseeing of Pushkar and then continue drive to Udaipur. On reaching Udaipur check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest.
 
Overnight at Udaipur 
 
Day 07: Udaipur Sightseeing
 
Have your morning breakfast and proceed for Udaipur sightseeing. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Take your lunch in the afternoon and after that we will continue for the remaining sightseeing.
 
Overnight at Udaipur 
 
Day 08: Udaipur – Jodhpur via Ranakpur (By Road-280 Kilometrs) 
 
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. En route visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the Jain community. These temples were built in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. Then continue drive to Jodhpur. It will take 7 hrs approx.  On reaching Jodhpur, check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest. Fresh up and then we will go for Jodhpur sightseeing. Take lunch in the afternoon and after that we will go for remaining sight-seeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel. 
 
Overnight at Jodhpur 
 
Day 09: Jodhpur
 
Have your breakfast and proceed for Jodhpur sightseeing. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathoreclan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Take lunch in the afternoon and after that we will go for remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel. 
 
Overnight at Jodhpur 
 
Day 10:  Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (By Road-300 Kilometrs)
 
Have your morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer. It will take 7 hrs approx. On reaching Jaisalmer, check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest. Fresh up and then we will go for Jaisalmer sightseeing if time permits or take the day free for leisure. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel. 
Overnight at Jaisalmer 
 
Day 11:  Jaisalmer 
 
Have your breakfast and proceed for Jaisalmer sightseeing. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, over the Trikuta hill, this fort is the biggest and the most beautiful landmark of the city. The Jain temple, situated inside the fort, made between 12th and 15th century, bears testimony to Rajasthan unique artistry Visit the havelis like Patwon -ki-Haveli and alim-Singh-ki-Haveli are remarkable for their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks.  Take lunch in the afternoon and after that we will go for remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel. 
 
Overnight at Jaisalmer 
 
Day 12:  Jaisalmer – Bikaner (By Road-340 Kilometrs)
 
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Bikaner. It will take 6- 7 hrs approx. On reaching Bikaner, check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Visit the Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain, Deshnoke Rat temple and The Camel’s Breeding Farm. After the end of the tour, return back to your accommodation and relax. 
 
Overnight at Bikaner 
 
Day 13:  Bikaner - Mandawa (By Road-250 kilometrs)
 
Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Mandawa.  It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Mandawa check into your confirmed accommodation. Then visit the painted havelies of the Dundlod town and surrounding areas of the Mandawa, Mandawa founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. You can take your lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue our remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to hotel. 
 
Overnight at Mandawa 
 
Day 14:  Mandawa - Delhi (By Road-280 kilometrs) Departure (By flight)
 
Have an early morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. It will take 6 hrs approx. On reaching Delhi, transfer to the Airport for onward flight. We wish you a safe journey onwards.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:
  1. Explore the major attractions of Delhi including Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Redfort and Jama Masjid etc.
  2. Explore the major attractions of Agra including Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, Agra fort & Itmad-ud-Daula.
  3. Visit Fatehpur Sikri, Bhandarej Palace & Bhangarh Village.
  4. Visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Matar
  5. Visit Ajmer Sharif, Brahma Temple & Pushkar Lake
  6. Visit Palace museum, Jagdish temple, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Museum of Folk art, City Palace & Lake Pichola
  7. Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
  8. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada , Umaid Bhawan Palace, Government Museum  
  9. Visit Rang Mahal, Rawal Kot, Gorbondh Palace
  10. Explore Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, and Karni Mata Temple, Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre and the Bhand Sagar Temple
  11. Visit Open air art gallery, Old and beautiful havellis of Mandawa
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