Overview
Royal and Regal Rajasthan Tour by Grand Travel Planner will give you an opportunity to drive to some of the most colorful places in Rajasthan. You will get to visit cities like Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Pushkar, etc., along with the cities of the Golden Triangle.
The main fascination for travelers is the Desert of Thar and Aravallis are the forts, temples, and palaces which showcase the true culture and heritage of Rajasthan state. Rajasthan is one of the most sought out tourist destinations in north India. It would really be a great idea to tour the golden triangle and Rajasthan all together in a single tour package.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On day 1, you would be arriving at Delhi airport, where after clearing immigration and customs, you would be received and welcomed by Grand Travel Planner’s representative and then you will be transferred to your designated hotel for check-in.
Day 02 - Delhi Exploration
In the morning, after a healthy breakfast, you would be taken for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. The city has been ruled by many dynasties including Mughals and British. You would be visiting India Gate, Rajghat, Red Fort, National Museum, etc. Later on, you would be driving past Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, and Secretariat Building, and you would also be taken to visit the famous Qutub Minar, a 72.5 m high minaret with beautiful architectural design. You would return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 - Delhi to Agra
In the morning, after breakfast, you would be checking out from the hotel and leave for Agra by road. On your arrival in Agra, you would be transferred to your designated hotel. Afterward, you would be taken to visit Agra Fort or Red Fort of Agra. This imposing fort is known for its architectural beauty. It houses famous monuments like Moti Masjid, Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and more. In the late afternoon, you would be taken to visit the Taj Mahal, which is India’s most captivating and stunning work of art. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built on the banks of Yamuna River, this white marble edifice was erected by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. He built this arresting monument to honor the memories of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took over 20 years to build this historical monument. After his own demise, Shah Jahan’s body was placed right next to his wife resting place. In the light of sunset, you will get an amazing view of Taj Mahal, a perfect setting for taking pictures with your loved ones. You would return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 -From Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Bharatpur to Jaipur
Next day, after breakfast, you would be checked-out from the hotel and you would be taken to visit Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by Mughal Emperor, Akbar, in the 16th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire. The city was abandoned about 13 years later due to the scarcity of water. Fatehpur Sikri has Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, and Jama Masjid. After that, you would be driven to Jaipur and on the way, there would be another stop at to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world that contain over 360 species of birds. On your arrival at Jaipur, you would be taken to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 - Jaipur Sightseeing
After having a delicious breakfast, your Jaipur sightseeing tour will begin. The Pink City is one of the most meticulously planned city of India with wide roads, a grid of well-planned streets, lanes, and avenues, etc. The city was established by Maharaja Jai Singh II. H was a great warrior and had a great interest in astronomy. The city is full of life, rich heritage, and extraordinary cultural elements. Your tour will bring with a visit to Amer Fort in the morning. Located on the top of the hill, the fort is an excellent blend of Rajput and Islamic style architecture. You can ride up to the fort on an elephant like a royalty. The fort consists of Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, and Sukh Niwas. In the afternoon, you would be visiting Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, a five-storied building with Rajput artistry. Then you would be visiting City Palace, an excellent fusion of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture with an amazing collection of fabrics, paintings, manuscripts, and surprising weapons. Nearby the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory erected by Raja Jai Singh with a variety of astronomical instruments. Then you would return to the hotel for overnight stay .
Day 06 - Jaipur to Pushkar
After breakfast, you would be checked-out from the hotel and would be driven to Pushkar. It is the city of Brahma. Pushkar city is famous for its Brahma temple. It also has some other well- known temples and a sacred lake. You can spend some peaceful time walking around the holy Pushkar Lake and visiting 52 Ghats surrounding the lake. You would spend the night at the hotel .
Day 07 - Pushkar to Chittorgarh to Udaipur
In the morning, after breakfast, you would be leaving for Udaipur city. On the way to Udaipur, you would get a chance to visit Chittorgarh Fort. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort is an enormous structure with several entrances built by the later Mauryan rulers in 7th century A.D. Set on a height of 180 m. high hill, it stretches over 700 acres. The fort houses several magnificent monuments like Vijay Stambha, Kirti Stambh, Rani Padmini’s Palace and more. You can also visit the place where Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. Afterward, you would be driven to Udaipur and arriving there, you would be transferred to your designated hotel. You would stay at the hotel for the night .
Day 08 - Udaipur Sightseeing
In the morning, you would be taken to visit City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. A portion of the palace has been transformed into a museum. Then you would be visiting Jagdish Temple, enjoy driving around Fatehsagar Lake and Sahelion Ki Bari. Afterward, you would be taken to visit Ahar, the ancient capital of Sisodias. It contains over 250 cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Mewar that were built over about 350 years ago .
Day 09 - Udaipur to Ranakpur to Jodhpur
After enjoying an early breakfast, you would check-out from the hotel and leave for Ranakpur. Ranakpur is famous for its beautiful white marble Jain temple. The temple has about 1440 intricately carved pillars, and none of them are alike. Then you will be driven to Jodhpur and overnight stay at the hotel .
Day 10 -Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
In the morning after breakfast, you would be checking out from the hotel and visit Umaid Bhawan Palace. A portion of the palace has been into a museum. The architectural brilliance of the palace will captivate you. Later on, you would be driven to Jaisalmer, a city famous for its fort and Havelis. One the way, you would get to see camel carts and local folks with vibrant and colorful Rajasthani outfits. Arriving in Jaisalmer, you would be taken to your designated hotel for check-in. You would be free to spend the rest of the day as you want. A driver and car will be at your disposal. You would be spending the night at the hotel .
Day 11 - Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After breakfast, you would get to enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is a former medieval trading center, almost 900 years old. The most noteworthy characteristic of the town is that it has plenty of monuments erected using unique yellow sandstone, making any site a picturesque spot. You will visit the imposing Jaisalmer Fort, a great illustration of Indian heritage and culture. There are also several other exceptional tourist destinations including havelis and tourist spots in both the fort and town. At the end of the day, you will return to the hotel for overnight stay. To see the exquisiteness of the Thar Desert, you can enjoy a camel ride to Sam Sand Dunes. You will return to the hotel for the night .
Day 12 - Jaisalmer to Khimsar
In the morning, after breakfast, you would be checked-out from the hotel and driven to Khimsar. The town has a lot of history. You can visit Khimsar fort, sand dunes and more, to learn more about its history and have some tranquil time. On your arrival, you would be taken to Hotel Khimsar Fort. Set on the edge on the great Thar Desert, the unique fort at Khimsar will offer you a lot of different experiences. You can relax and enjoy some massage therapies by expert masseurs. You will be staying at the hotel for the night .
Day 13 - Khimsar to Deshnok to Gajner
After an early breakfast, you would be checked-out from the hotel and taken to visit Khimsar town. Later on, you would be driven to Deshnok, to visit the temple dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. You can see the rodents running around in the premise of the temple and if one touches your feet, it is considered as a fortunate occurrence. After that, you would be driven to Gajner. On your arrival there, you would be taken to the hotel, Gajner Palace, for check-in. The Gajner Palace, a heritage site, was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. You would be staying there for the night .
Day 14 - Gajner to Mandawa
After breakfast, if you want, you can go and visit Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary. Afterward, you would be driven to Mandawa. Arriving there, you would be taken to hotel Castle Mandawa for check-in. It is one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, which is now a hotel. Mandawa has stunning murals, havelis, and mansions. In the afternoon, you would be taking a walking tour of the painted ‘havelis’ of some of the prominent business families of the country. The local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. You can also shop for the lively art and crafts of Rajasthan, tied and dyed textiles, metal handicrafts, carved wooden objects and more. You would be staying at the hotel for the night .
Day 15 - Mandawa to Delhi
After breakfast, you can visit havelis and mansions. Also, visit Mandawa town for catching the rural life in your camera. Afterward, you would be driven to Delhi. On your arrival in Delhi, you would have a car with driver at your disposal until you would have to go to the International airport to board the flight for onward journey. We hope that you would have a great time and lots of fun with Grand Travel Planner’s Rajasthan tour and come back for more in the future, with your loved ones .
