Colourful Rajasthan with Tiger

Duration: 22 Days/ 21 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Ranthambhore
Tour Description: Rajasthan is the land of romance , royality and traditions. Rajasthan is the magical land set amidst the desolate desert beauty. It is the land synonymous with romance and chivalry, immensely rich in culture, history and natural beauty. Ranthambhore National Park has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded. Rajasthan is always teeming with colour, joy and friendliness that's unique to this part of the country.Explore Rajasthan from miles of golden stretches of sand to the kaleidoscope of magnificent forts, opulent palaces and marvellous havelis, each a splendid architectural creation having a legend of its own.

Day 1: Delhi
Arrival at Delhi. You will be met on arrival at the International airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. Delhi is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India. Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi
Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi after breakfast.
In the evening relax at the hotel. Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Mandawa (By Road 260 km/6Hr.)
Proceed for Mandawa after breakfast. There are beautiful and rustic villages with painted frescoes all around. There are royal districts in this area with castles and forts and they include NAWALGARH, DUNDLOD, MUKUNDGARH, MANDAWA, MAHENSAR, etc to name a few. The best known is the MANDAWA CASTLE.

Reach and check in at hotel. Spend time in the villages or just take a walk round the castle sightseeing the paintings and the architecture. There are markets in the compound and brightly dressed villagers all around. Overnight will be at Mandawa.

Day 4: Mandawa - Bikaner (By Road 180 Km/4 Hr)
Breakfast will be at hotel. Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes. Proceed to Bikaner. Reach and check in at hotel. The city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Relax in the evening or visit city. Overnight will be at Bikaner.

Day 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Road 330 Km/5Hr )
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner after breakfast. Risit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Visit the KARNI MATA TEMPLE.

Proceed for Jaisalmer. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.

Day 6: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of the Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)

See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill. In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 7: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (By Road 300 Km/6 Hr)
Proceed for Jodhpur after breakfast. Reach Jodhpur by late afternoon as you will take a short excursion to visit the OSIYAN TEMPLES. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

Day 8: Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.

Afternoon go for a village safari and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight will be in Jodhpur.

Day 9: Jodhpur - Udaipur (By Road 260 Km/6 Hr)
Proceed to Udaipur after breakfast. Stop at the beautiful Jain temples of Ranakpur. RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Reach Udaipur and check into hotel. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight. Relax in the afternoon. Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum. Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace. Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur - Jaipur (By Road 300 Km/6 Hr )
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Stop at the KISHANGARH PHOOL MAHAL PALACE for lunch. Continue drive to Jaipur. Reach and check in at hotel. JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. It is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Reach Jaipur and check in at hotel. Shopping and relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 12: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Morning excursion will be taken to the Amber Fort. Enjoy the fort ascent on elephant back in a royal manner. 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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting. Free in the evening or you can visit the CHOKI DANI VILLAGE for a SIT DOWN dinner of authentic Rajasthani Cuisine. Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 13: Jaipur - Ranthambhore (By Road 180 Km/3 Hr)
Drive to Ranthambhore after breakfast. Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart of the jungle. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded. It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali Hill Ranges meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is bound by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north. Proceed for the afternoon game drive into the forest. Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.

Day 14: Ranthambhore
Breakfast will be at hotel. Enjoy two private jungle safaris at Ranthambhore. Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.

Day 15: Ranthambhore - Agra (By Road 221 Km/5Hr)
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Continue your drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at Hotel. AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. Overnight will be in Agra. Reach and board train to Delhi.

Day 22: Delhi Arrival
Reach and check into hotel for the day. The day will be spent at leisure or for last minute shopping.

Tour Includes:
All meals, Monument fee , Park Fee, Other Taxes,
Tour Excludes:
Tips