The Soul of Rajasthan
(Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Narlai – Udaipur - Delhi)
The Soul of Rajasthan
TRIP OVERVIEW
This trip offers a captivating journey through India’s rich history and royal heritage, starting in Delhi, where you explore iconic sites like the Red Fort, India Gate, and Qutub Minar. From there, travel to Agra to witness the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal and explore the majestic Agra Fort. The next stop is Jaipur, the Pink City, known for its stunning palaces like Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. Continue to Bikaner, where the impressive Junagarh Fort and the unique Karni Mata Temple await. In Jodhpur, the Blue City, discover the grand Mehrangarh Fort and the serene Jaswant Thada. Head to the peaceful village of Narlai for a taste of rural Rajasthan and cultural immersion. Then, journey to Udaipur, the City of Lakes, famous for its romantic charm, shimmering lakes, and royal palaces. Throughout the trip, enjoy traditional Rajasthani cuisine, vibrant markets, and diverse cultural experiences. This itinerary blends historical grandeur with local charm, offering a well-rounded exploration of northern and western India. The journey concludes with a return to Delhi, leaving travelers with unforgettable memories of India’s regal past and vibrant present.
ABOUT THE TRIP
| Duration: | 13 Nights & 14 Days |
| Trip Cost: | $2779 per person on twin sharing |
| Trip Style: | Leisure Tour |
| Vehicle: | SUV (Toyota Crysta) |
| Location: | North & North Western India |
| Activities: | Rickshaw Ride, Elephant Ride, Village Walk & Leopard Safari, Boat Ride, Curated Walks |
| Dates: | As per guest request (Pre & Post Tours) |
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ITINERARY
DAY - 1 Delhi Arrival
Welcome to India! Arrive at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. You are met by Travellama representative with traditional and sacred marigold flower garland. Transfer to hotel for check-in and relax.
Delhi stands as the capital of Modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, which has left behind a plethora of monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages.
DAY - 2 Delhi City Tour – Highlights
- Capital city of India, Mughals who ruled a large part of the subcontinent for more than 350 years
- Visit Jama Mosque with embark bicycle rickshaw ride through colorful Chandni Chowk
- Raj Ghat is a simple yet deeply significant memorial in Delhi dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
- Explore war memorial India Gate, Parliament House, President’s House & other govt. buildings.
- Visit the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi and then to Delhi’s famous spice market.
- Glimpse of Sikh shrine to visit stunning Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
DAY - 3 Delhi to Agra (by Drive)
After breakfast depart to Agra by drive, on arrival check in hotel and relax.
Agra is a city offering a discovery of the beautiful era. Agra has a rich history, reflected in its numerous monuments dotted in and around the city. The earliest citation for Agra comes from the mythological era, where the epic Mahabharata refer Agra as ‘Agravana’ meaning paradise in Sanskrit.
DAY - 4 Agra City Tour – Highlights
- Explore Agra – Majestic Mughal City of Love and Legacy
- Taj Mahal at sunrise – the long-anticipated moment of breathtaking beauty
- Feel the beauty of Taj mahal, built by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife
- Explore Cottage industries & Marble factories show inlay work by local artisans
- Agra Fort – A Citadel of Power and Grandeur on the banks of the holy Yamuna River
- Spice Up your senses with Mughal-inspired Flavors, A taste of royalty.
DAY - 5 Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (by Drive)
After breakfast depart to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri by drive, on arrival in Jaipur check in hotel and relax.
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, a city predominantly in red sand-stone, situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honor of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti; its magnificence and uniqueness offer a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse. Akbar’s tolerant religious views and interest in literature, architecture and fine arts gave the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri a charismatic blend of Islamic and Hindu elements in their style and design.
DAY - 6 Jaipur City Tour – Highlights
- Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. India’s princely state with its magnificent palaces
- City of Royal Rulers Family, also known as Pink City
- Admire the striking facade of the Hawa Mahal, called Palace of Wind
- Experience the grandeur of Amer Fort with an unforgettable elephant ride
- Enjoy the architecture of the Royal Rajput Fort & Palaces in Jaipur
- Explore shops for Rajasthani handicrafts in Jaipur’s where jewellery, fabrics, lamps, bangles, bags are world famous.
- Enjoy walking into colorful bazaar of Jaipur
DAY - 7 Jaipur to Bikaner (by Drive)
After breakfast depart to Bikaner by drive, on arrival check in hotel and relax.
Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits.
DAY - 8 Bikaner City Tour – Highlights
- Visit to the Junagarh Fort
- Take a tour of Hindu and Jain Temple
- Camel research Centre.
- Marvelous visit to Karni Mata Temple (Rats Temple)
DAY - 9 Bikaner to Jodhpur (by Drive)
After breakfast depart to Bikaner by drive, on arrival check in hotel and relax.
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.
DAY - 10 Jodhpur City Tour – Highlights
- Visit to the imposing Meherangarh Fort
- Visit Jaswant Thana memorial
- Walk down to the bazaar with showing Stepwell.
- Try the special Jodhpur lassi at Clock Tower
- The Blue City Where Every Sunset Tells a Tale.
DAY - 11 Jodhpur to Narlai (by Drive)
After breakfast depart to Narlai by drive, on arrival check in hotel and relax.
Highlights-:
- Enjoy Leopard Safari by Jeep
- Take a tour of Village walk with sunrise view
- Best Place for Relax
DAY - 12 Narlai to Udaipur via Ranakpur (by Drive)
After breakfast depart to Bikaner by drive, on arrival check in hotel and relax.
Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temple or Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara is a Śvētāmbara Jain temple at Ranakpur dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. The temple is located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri in the Pali district of Rajasthan
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.
DAY - 13 Udaipur City Tour – Highlights
- Visit the Magnificent City Palace
- Enjoy Boat Ride at Lake Pichola
- Feel the vibrant color of Lake City by walk in town street
- Visit the gentle holy temples in every crook and corner
- Spellbound with the beauty of Lake Pichola in Udaipur
DAY - 14 Udaipur to Delhi (by flight)
Morning at Leisure, later check-out and drive to Udaipur Airport to catch flight for Delhi International airport to board homebound flight.
FAQ’S
What’s Included
- Handpicked accommodation – 13 nights with all day’s breakfast at the hotel
- Delhi – Le Meridien or similar
- Agra – Jaypee Palace or similar
- Jaipur – Narain Niwas or similar
- Bikaner – Laxmi Niwas Palace or similar
- Jodhpur – Ratan Vilas or similar
- Narlai – Rawla Narlai
- Udaipur – Lakend or Similar
- Private transport with personal chauffer for 14 days – airport to airport services
- 1 Domestic economy Flights (15 kg check-in luggage & 7 Kg hand baggage)
- Udaipur – Delhi (per person)
- Meals Included-:
- Delhi – Coffee at United Café House – Day 2
- Agra – Lunch at South Indian Restaurant (DeePee) – Day 4
- Bharatpur– Lunch at Laxmi Vilas Place – Day 5
- Jaipur – Luch at City Restaurant – Day 6
- Jodhpur – Dinner at Indique Restaurant (Day 9)
- Narlai – All Meal (Day 11)
- Udaipur – Cooking Session with Dinner (Day 13)
- Curated excursions & walks
- Professional English-speaking guide services
- All Monuments, Rides and Historical Sites Entrance Fees as per itinerary.
- Delhi – Rickshaw ride, Jama Mazid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, and Secretariat Buildings.
- Agra – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Fatehpur Sikri
- Jaipur – Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Elephant Ride, Jantar Mantar
- Bikaner – Junagarh Fort, Sadual Museum, Camel Farm, Deshnok Temple, Karni Mata temple.
- Jodhpur – Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial, Toorji Ka Jhalra
- Narlai – Village Walk & leopard safari
- Udaipur – Boat ride, City Palace, Ranakpur Jain Temple, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon ki bari
- Private concierge manager at disposal
- Bottled mineral water, drinks & snacks for entire tour during drives.
- Current government, hotel, road, toll, and interstate taxes. GST @ 5% as of May 2024
- Rooms are subject on availability/similar as per category option chosen.
What’s not Included
- International Air tickets
- Any meals not included in the inclusions.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, insurances.
- Camera fees, excess baggage, emergency, medical cost, tips to drivers, guides, Tour manager and hotel staff. Any services not mentioned above.
- Other important points to Know
- All inclusion & exclusion as per itinerary
- All rights reserved | Cancellations and refunds – as per company policy
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