Exploring Rajasthan and Beyond

Upon your arrival at Udaipur Airport, you will be met and greeted by one of our representatives. He will introduce himself and the driver. Later you can get transferred to the pre-booked hotel where the representative will assist you for a smooth check-in at the hotel. Relax, and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the region around at your own pace.

Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. This fairy-tale city, with its marble palaces and lakes surrounded by a ring of hills, is dominated by the massive City Palace, which overlooks Lake Pichola with its romantic island palaces. Picturesque havelis, ghats, and temples line the lakefront, with the lively bazaars of the old walled city stretching behind them. Then return to the hotel for stay. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

This day, you can have a leisure breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a full-day local city tour which covers City Palace and Museum. Later you can visit Jagdish Temple. Go around the Fateh Sagar Lake.

Late afternoon, visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir or the Folk Art Museum. Relax for some time in the evening; you can go for a boat ride (on direct booking & payment) on the wide Lake Pichola. This is the main attraction here, where you can witness the sunset view. Also, visit Jag Mandir Island with its exquisite Gul Mahal Pavilion. Return back to the hotel post-visit. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Jodhpur. On your way, visit Ranakpur, where you will visit India’s largest Jain temple complex dating back to the 15th century. The 1444 ornately carved marble pillars are distinct from one another. (Temples open only at 12:00 Hrs. Leather belts, footwear, bare legs, and black clothing are not allowed).

Resume your drive to Jodhpur. On reaching – you can check-in at the hotel. An oasis in the arid Thar Desert, Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is known for Forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, color and texture.

After a small refreshment, start your city tour of Jodhpur with Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Also, visit Jaswant Thada, Sardar Bazaar, and Clock Tower markets where you can see the vegetable, spice, Indian sweets, textile, and silver markets. These colorful markets with tiny shops dot the narrow lanes replete with woodcarvings, wrought iron, lacquer work, silver, and ivory ornamentation and leather handicrafts. Later return back to the hotel for stay. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Jaipur, the Pink City listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On your way, stop at Ajmer and Pushkar, most popular tourist destinations. Ajmer is dominated by Taragarh Fort. Ajmer is a major Islamic Pilgrim center frequented by worshippers in Islam. Ajmer has some superb examples of early Muslim architecture and a lively bazaar and is located conveniently close to Pushkar. Visit the Dargah (tomb) of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti and the Ana Sagar Lake.

Later drive to Pushkar; at its heart is one of India’s most sacred lakes. There are 52 ghats around the lake and numerous temples. The Brahma temple, especially, attracts pilgrims all year round. Apart from its religious significance, Pushkar is known for its Cattle and Camel fair held every year in the month of Kartik, attracting thousands of visitors and merchants.

Resume your drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur and check into the hotel. Popularly known as the “Pink City” as the Pink sandstone was used to construct the buildings in the old walled city. The architect who formalized the city’s plans on the Shilpa Shastra, the epic Hindu treatise on architecture, mixed it with the sublimity of the Mughal and Jain influences of those times. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the region around at your own pace. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

This day, you will be on a full-day city tour of Jaipur, the Pink City listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start your visit with Amber Fort, the old fort of the Kachwaha clan of Amber. The entire fort is built with white marble and red sandstone with Maote Lake as the beautiful backdrop. The sprawling complex of courtyards and huge halls can be explored with a well-informed guide who can take you deep into the history.

Later, proceed to visit City Palace, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens, courtyards, decorative art, and carved doorways. After visiting City Palace, proceed to Jantar Mantar, the astronomical Observatory. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise. Most of the bazaars are in the old city with a wide range of things to buy, from jewelry (precious and semi-precious stones and handcrafted silver) to textiles to handicrafts and antiques. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Check out from the hotel post breakfast and then head towards Agra – the touristic icon of India, frequented by travelers round the year. On your way to Agra, you can have an en-route stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted red sandstone city was built by the Great Mughal Emperor, Akbar, as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It is complete with palaces and mosques and is an extraordinary place to wander around with its buildings in near perfect condition.

Later continue towards Agra. Reach Agra and transfer to your hotel. Agra - in terms of ambiance is still associated with its Mughal period. The Mughals were great Rulers and wonderful architects, who have left us with wonderfully constructed buildings and the most prominent of all is the Taj Mahal, a wonderful mausoleum in white marble, the best of architectures you can visit in Agra. Overnight stay in Agra.

Post breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Afterward, drive to Delhi. The drive to Delhi takes you through the farming landscapes of northern India. You will also pass through smaller towns and villages, bustling with activity.

Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel. Delhi is a perfect blend of modern and ancient cultures, offering a variety of experiences from Mughal monuments and British colonial buildings to bustling markets. Explore the attractions nearby or relax. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Today, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour in Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India; Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; and the impressive Red Fort. Explore Chandni Chowk with a traditional cycle rickshaw ride. Afterward, you can visit India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, and the Lotus Temple in New Delhi.

Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Depending on your flight or train departure time, you will be assisted to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. The tour ends with wonderful memories!