Voyage Rajasthan – 18 days – 17 nights

Rajasthan is a dream destination for all the tourists all over the world. If offers thousands of tourist attractions like magnificent forts, grand palaces, and beautiful temples. The spirit of Indian culture is live in Rajasthan in its people. It can be best experienced during the fairs and festivals. The traditions and customs which are never seen anywhere in the world, which attracts millions of visitors from different regions of the world. The land of Great warriors – Rajputs which are one of the imperishable parts of the history of Land of Rajasthan.

Day 1 – Arrival at Delhi international airport, welcome by representative of company, transfer to hotel

Day 2 – After breakfast in the morning proceed to Agra , On the way visit Sikandara – The tomb of Great Mughal emperor – Akbar the Great.

Agra is world famous for Tajmahal – the dream in Marble. City offers several great monuments constructed during the mughal period like Huge Agra fort , Ita-ma-daula’s tomb, Royal mughal gardens at Dayal Bagh. It offers variety of things to the visitors from old traditional things in the market to ultra modern shopping complexes.

Day 3 – Early morning sunrise visit to Taj, after breakfast proceed to Jaipur, On the way visit to Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur sikri was constructed by Akbar in 15th century at the distance of about 40 kms from Agra. The sikri has famous Dargah of Khwaja Salim Chishti. The emperor got a son by the blessings of the Saint – who was named after him and he decided to change his capital from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri. After the complete construction, it was found out the city experience severe scarcity of water. So after few months capital was again shifted to Agra.

Presently city offers beautiful dargah (mosque) carved out of Marble, and beautiful fort. One of the most wonderful construction is of Buland Darwaja – Highest gateway (179 metres) in Asia. There are different palaces like Birbal mahal, Jodhabai’s Palace which are finest examples of Hindu-persian architecture.

Drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – also famous as Bharatpur Ghana – Birdwatchers paradise.

After lunch proceed to Jaipur. Arrival in Jaipur in evening – transfer to hotel for rest.

Day 4 – Jaipur

Jaipur is world famous as pink city of India. The city was planned by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh a great astronomer. Jaipur offers variety of things to the taste of tourists – Grand forts of Amber, Jaigarh, and Nahargarh, beautiful City palace and observatory – Jantar Mantar. There are Royal Cenotaphs at Gaittor.

The city also offers variety of Handicrafts and Jewelry products like gemstones, silver Jewelery, beautiful sarees and carpets in every budget – Also Known as Shopper’s Paradise.

Day 5 – Jaipur – Pushkar

Pushkar is a holy city world famous for the only temple of Lord Brahma – the creator of the universe according to Hindu Mythology. The city is also one of the important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. People from all over India comes here to take bath in the holy lake which purifies the soul and washes all the sins. There are beautiful temples all around the city. The city is also famous for the camel fair – in the month of Kartika as per Hindu calendar ( Normally in November ). At the time of fair, there are different sports oraganised and it is the best time to explore Rajasthani culture in full form.

Day 6 – Pushkar – Bundi

Bundi is a small city in Hadoti region with beautiful havelis which are living examples of ancient past and glory. The City gives a relief from hectic touristic visits. The calm and peaceful atmosphere in the evening is very difficult to find in other touristic cities.

Night at Hotel.

Day 7 – Bundi – Chittorgarh

After Breakfast , drive to Chittorgarh – Second capital of Mewar region. The land of Bravery, chivalry and sacrifice. The city has its own glory and pride, numerous folk tales which speaks of thousands of stories of Rajput bravery and honour for motherland. The grand and massive hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh is marvelous example of strength and glory of Rajput period in India. It spreads in the area of 21 km and it has many beautiful palaces and memorials like Kumbha palace, padmini palace, beautiful Jain temples, and the Vicotory tower constructed by Mahrana Kumbha. The Rajput ladies has commited a group suicide here by jumping in the fire ( Jauhar ).
Chittorgarh the Land of bravery, chivalary and Sacrifice. This is the oldest city of Rajasthan.

Night in the hotel.

Day 8 – Chittorgarh – Udaipur

After Breakfast drive to Udaipur – the City of lakes is one of the most romantic city in India. It was founded by Maharana Udai singh in 1568. The old city is bounded by the periphery which remains up to lake Pichola. The City has in its boundaries beautiful citypalace, Lake Pichola, Jagniwas Island which is turned into Lake Palace, Jagdish temple (Dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Bagore Ki haveli, Monsoon Palace at Sajjangarh which was palace for Royal Family in monsoon season.

Day 9 – Udaipur

City visit with boat ride in lakes.

Night in Hotel

Day 10 – Udaipur – Kumbhalgarh – Ranakpur

After Breakfast drive to Ranakpur via Kumbhalgarh – Second most important Fortress of Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. The Fortress has a boundary of 36 kms all around the aravalli hills. Formerly it had about 340 temples in its periphery which were destroyed by Muslim invaders. Now there are about 40 temples including some beautiful Jain temples.
Proceed to Ranakpur – One of the most beautiful and calm place proud for its beautiful Jain temple dedicated to Lord Adinath in the remote and quiet valley of Aravalis. Experience beauty of Sunset in evening from mountains.

Night in Hotel

Day 11 – Ranakpur – Jodhpur

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur – the Sun city or Blue city – also famous as land of Marwar – or death. Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 of Rathore Rajput clan. The city has grand Fortress of Mehrangarh, Royal Cenatoph in white marble of Mahraja Jaswant Singh, Ummed Bhawan Palace, Mandore (old capital of Marwar), Jain and Sachhiyamata temples at Osiyan, Bishnoi villages and old city market around clock tower.

Day 12 – Jodhpur

City visit

Day 13 – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer

After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer – the region of Thar desert. Founded by Rao Jaisala in 1156, the city is also famous as Golden city because of extensive us of Golden sandstone in all the Forts, palaces, havelis and its desert. The city was often ruined by muslim invaders but still it has preserved its culture and traditions. City offers variety of tourists attractions like Sonar fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Divan Nathmal ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki haveli, Gadi sagar lake, Jain temples, Ramdeora temple, Ludrawa ( Old capital of Jaisalmer), Kuldhara ( village abandoned by people), Badabagh – Place of Royal Cenatophs and most beautiful and romantic – the sanddunes of thar Desert.

Day 14 – Jaisalmer – Khuri

Camel safari in sand dunes, Night at desert camp with live music and dance from Kalbeliyas – a tribe of Gypsies in the desert.

Day 15 – Khuri – Jaisalmer – Bikaner

After Breakfast proceed to Bikaner – city founded by Rao Bika in 1488. The old city is surrounded by a high crenellated walls. The major attractions of the city includes Fort of Junagarh in Red sand stone, Lalgarh palace ( Now turned into a heritage hotel), Royal Cenatophs at Devi Kund, Camel Breeding farm, Jain temples in Old city constructed by using ghee ( a form of butter ) as place experienced scarcity of water, Gajner wild life sanctuary at Gajner.

Also visit most wonderful temple in the world at village Deshnok – Karni Mata temple with thousands of Rats moving around in the temple.

Day 16 – Bikaner – Shekhawati

After Breakfast proceed to Shekawati region – which has several beautiful villages with beautiful havelis painted with fresco paintings depicting scenes of life, mythology, kamasutra and other subjects. Visit Mandawa, Mahensar, Fatehpur, Nawalgarh , Churu and other villages nearby.

Day 17 – Shekhawti – Delhi

After breakfast drive to Delhi – the capital of Republic of India. The city has thousands of stories since Mahabharata Period to Mughal period upto british period. It was destroyed, plundered and reconstructed several times. It is the third largest city of India. City has several monuments like Red Fort, Jama Masjid in old city, India gate – Arc of triumph for Indian Soldiers, Parliament house, Presidents house, Qutub Minar, Lotus temple or Bahawi temple, humayun’s tomb etc.

Day 18 – Delhi and departure

Visit city and departure as per flight schedule.

Delhi The capital of Indian republic has the strategic position in the administration since The Temple (Rats Temple).