Rajasthan Heritage tour
Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Khimsar Fort – Bikaner – Jaisalmer -Jodhpur – Udaipur – Kota – Pushkar – Delhi
16 days/ 15 nights

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi On arrival meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi/Agra (200 KM.)
After breakfast drive to Agra via sightseeing of Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra. Afternoon sightseeing of Taj Mahal,  Agra Fort & Itmad-Ud-Daula’s tomb. Overnight in Agra.     

Day 03: Agra/ Jaipur (235 KM.)
Drive to Jaipur after breakfast via sightseeing of Fathepur Sikri Fort. Arrive Jaipur in the afternoon and free at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur (Heritage Hotel).

Day 04:Jaipur Wholeday
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur visit places Amber Fort and climb fort on Elephant back, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Museaum, Observatory and Palace of wind. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05: Drive to Khimsar Fort (287KM)
 Khimsar offer a wide range of experience. The battle scarred walls and turrest remind on of the glorius past. Cnstruction began in 1523 AD, the family moved in during the 18th century when a new “Zenana” (ladies wing) was constructed. Thakur Onkar Singh built a regal wing for himself in 1940s. Khimsar fort ranks high amongst the premier classified heritage hotels in India. Overnight at Khimsar Fort.

Day 06: Khimsar to Bikaner (150 KM.)
Rao Bika, a decendent of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur, founded drive to Bikaner – This desert town in the north –west of Rajasthan in 1488. A high crenellated wall surrounds the old city. In the golden days, the city of Bikaner figured prominently on the great caravan trade routes. See places like Havelis and Jain Temples, Camel Safari etc. Overnight in Bikaner.

Day 07: Bikaner to Jaisalmere (320 KM.)
Drive to Jaisalmere – On arrival check-in at Naryan Niwas Palace (Heritage hotel). Afternoon sightseeing of Jaisalmere and visit – Jaisalmere Fort, Havelis & Old town, Bada Bagh etc. Overnight in Jaisalmere.

Day 08: Jaisalmere to Jodhpur (295 KM.)
Drive to Jodhpur – Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The world famous Mehrangarh Fort dominates the Skyline. From its ramparts, one can see where the old city ends and the new one begains. Its is fascinating wandering around the old parts of the city, browsing through the antique shops or experiencing the ambienceof this chaotic, bustling, sun-struck city of red sand stone. Things to see in Jodhpur – Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur Museum, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur city and markets, Maha Temple, Bishnoi Viilages around Jodhpur. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 09: Jodhpur
Full day sightseeing of Jodhpur. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 10-Jodhpur  -  Ranakapur – Udaipur ( 250 KM.)
Drive to Ranakapur–In Ranakapur temple complex, one of the biggest and most important clusters of Jain Temples in India. The Chaumukha Temple, or Four Faced Temple, is the main temple in the complex and dates back to the 15th century. Bulit in marble, the temple has 29 halls supported by more than 1400 pillars, no two of which are alike. Some other palaces willalso be visited like Kumbalgarh Fort/Dam, Village Safari etc. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur (90 KM)
Rajasthan is quite romantic as Udaipur even though the state is replete with fantastic hilltop fortress exotic fairy tale palaces and griping legends of medival chivalry and herosim, Founded in 1566 by Maharaja Udai Singh. Places to see – Lake Phichola, Jagdish Temple, City Palaces and museume, Saheliyon Ki Bari. Dinner and overnight at Fort Karni Hotel (Heritage hotel).

Day 12: Udaipur
Full day sighteeing of Udaipur. Dinner and Overnight at Fort Karni Hotel (Heritage Hotel).

Day 13: Udaipur / Kota (321 KM.)
Drive to Kota – An army headquarters and Rajasthan’s premier industrial centre, Kota is equally well known for its Kota Doria Saris and minature paintings that often depict hunting scenes. There is an enchanting palace on a little in the island in the middle of an artifical lake. The fort and part of the palace complex are open to the public. Places to see – City Palace, fort and museums. Overnight in Kota.

Day 14:Kota/Pushkar (270 KM.)
Drive to Ajmer/Pushkar. Afternoon visit the tomb of the Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the Dargah Sharif, The city was founded by the Chauhan ruler, Aiaipal, during the 11th century and is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by Prithviraj Chauhan. In Pushkar, visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Pushkar is one of the holiest places for Hindus.  Overnight in Puskar.

Day 15: Pushkar/ Delhi
Pushkar – After breakfast drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, check-in hotel. Free at leisure. Evening sound and light show program at Red Fort.  Overnight in Delhi.

Day 16: Delhi/Onward Destination
Full day combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting places like Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Mosque), Raj Ghat, India Gate, Laxmi Naryan Temple, Qutab Minar (big tower). Transfer to International airport for your onward destination.

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