Best Of Rajasthan Tour
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO world Heritage sites
- Enjoy the Rickshaw Ride at Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk)
- Boat ride at Udaipur
- Enjoy the Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- Explore the Colourful and hustle bustle market of Jaipur
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Boat ride and evening aarti at Varanasi
Itinerary
Arrival / Delhi
At the airport, you will see that Tree Trunk Travelrepresentative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later he will escort you to your hotel, previously reserved.
After upon arrival in Hotel discuss your tour itinerary with our representative in Lobby and after that our representative will help you to check into formalities.
Overnight at Hotel
Delhi
After breakfast we will start our day to explore the Delhi. Delhi is the largest metropolis by area and the second largest metropolis by population in India. Delhi is divided in two parts (like other city in India) Old Delhi and New Delhi. We will start our tour from Old Delhi. A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would include 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 Tomb, the QutubMinar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi.
Highlight of the Tour: The Highlight of the tour is the Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. We will pass through the Chandni Chowk by the Rickshaw. The rickshaw pullers here take you on a ride through various routes. The Rickshaw ride gives you a chance to glance at the colourful street of the place. Chandni Chowk is very colourful & you will find the hustle and bustle market
Overnight at Hotel
Delhi / Udaipur (Flight)
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Udaipur. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Udaipur airport and transfer you to the Hotel.
Udaipur is also known as the Venice of the East and the Kashmir of Rajasthan. It is claimed that Jag Mandir of Udaipur was the inspiration behind Shahjahan creation of the Taj Mahal.
Highlight of the tour: The highlight of the Udaipur is boat ride at Lake Pichola. Evening enjoy boat cruise on Lake Pichola the shimmering waters of the Lake combined with the City Palace in the background, serve as a magical way to end your day in Udaipur.
Overnight at Hotel
Udaipur
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur. We will start the tour to visit The City Palace – is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum with a large and varied collection of glass, porcelain figures and miniature paintings. Following the tour we will visit the Jagdish Temple. It is located only 150 mts from the city palace is the famous Jagdish Temple. This fine Indo-Aryan Temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 and enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the universe. A brass image of the Garuda is in a shrine in front of the temple.
Later visit the Saheliyon ki bari or the garden of the Maids of Honour, is in the north of the city. It is a small ornamental garden with fountains, stone elephants and a delightful lotus pool.
Evening rest of the day with leisure. The car & driver will be available on disposal basis.
Overnight at Hotel
Udaipur / Rankpur / Jodhpur (255 Kms) (05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Rankpur enroute visit to Ranakpur Temple. Ranakpur Temples are acclaimed world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples form one of the five major pilgrimages of the Jains. Built in the 15th century, Ranakpur temples are known for being the largest and most important temples of the Jain cult. Later drive to Udaipur.
Later drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in to hotel.
Evening an interesting walk around the colourful Sadar market and the Clock Tower is the best way of exploring the heart of the city. You could also sample the culinary delights of Jodhpur apart from visiting the famous antique shops of Jodhpur.
Overnight at Hotel
Jodhpur
After the breakfast, we will start the tour of Jodhpur. We will visit the Mehrangarh Fort Perched on a high hill, it takes five kilometres by a winding road to reach Mehrangarh considered by many as the most impressive fort in the fort-studded Rajasthan. Originally built by Maharaja Jodha Rao, the fort was added to by successive rulers of Marwar. Of the seven massive gates to the fort, a few like Jayapol and Fatehpol were commemorative structures built to celebrate the Marwar rulers victories over various enemies. Inside the fort is a series of courtyards and palaces. Entered through Surajpol, the Jodhpur Museum houses an excellent collection of artifacts of Rajasthan.
Following the tour visit to Jaswant Thada. While in Jodhpur, remember to visit this white marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II
Overnight at Hotel
Jodhpur / Jaipur (280 Kms ) (06Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in to hotel.
Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present, Jaipur is a major business center with all requisites of a metropolitan city.
Rest of the day with at leisure to enjoy the local bazaars of Jaipur. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Jaipur is a city of vibrant colors and markets (bazaars) of Jaipur verify this fact. Jaipur’s colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on you tour. Usually tourists include shopping and visiting the lively markets of Jaipur in their itinerary. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewellery, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leather ware.
Overnight at Hotel.
Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
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. Continue sight- seeing.
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. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
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-story structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight at Hotel
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
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. Continue sight- seeing.
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. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
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-story structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight at Hotel
Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (250 Kms) (05 Hrs)
After the breakfast drive to Agra en-route we will visit the Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri bears exceptional testimony to the Mughal civilization at the end of the 16th century. It offers a unique example of architectural ensembles of very high quality constructed between 1571 and 1585. Its form and layout strongly influenced the evolution of Indian town planning, notably at Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi).
Evening, we will visit the Moonlight Garden also known as Mehtab Bagh. The places is situated on the opposite side of the Yamuna River. The Garden was built by the Emperor Babur. This is the best place to visit the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
Following the tour check in to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Agra / Delhi / Departure (Taj Mahal Closed on Friday)
Morning we will visit the Taj Mahal at Sunrise. Taj Mahal is UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, Taj Mahal enthralls visitors with its shimmering beauty. Standing proudly on the banks of River Yamuna, with the winding river at back and lush green, landscaped gardens in front, the Taj Mahal leaves one speechless with its ethereal beauty. At sunrise, when it is bathed in the pinkish glow of the rising sun, the Taj Mahal holds your gaze.
After breakfast, we will visit the Agra Fort. For built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna.
Following the tour drive to Delhi airport to board the flight to onward destinations