Day 01: Delhi
Your royal tour of the desert state of Rajasthan starts from Delhi - the capital city of India. The city has a vibrant Mughal history and is known for its hospitality, beautiful monuments and vibrant people. At the Delhi airport our representative awaits your gracious presence. You would be provided with the required help for arranging a comfortable accommodation for an overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast an entire day is provided to tour the capital city of Delhi which is filled with ancient shades and is combined with modern facilities. The Qutub Minar which is the tallest minaret, Red Fort also known as the Lal Qila, the historical India Gate – a war memorial, Jantar Mantar which is an unique astronomical observatory, Raj Ghat which is built in the memory of the Apostle of Peace Mahatma Gandhi, Rashtrapati Bhawan - the residence of the President, the Indian Parliament House and the majestic Jama Masjid which is the principal mosque in Delhi are some of the major places of tourist attraction. You can take an auto rickshaw ride and visit the Chandni Chowk – a market where one can find handicrafts, paintings, silks, jewelry and carpets.
Day 03: Mandawa
Mandawa is a relaxing destination of the kings of the yesteryears. It is famous for its Havelis and giant forts. Some of the famous havelis in Mandawa are Binsidhar Newatia Haveli was a residential palace that is now used for tourist purposes, Murmuria Haveli which is known for its beautiful paintings and artistic walls and the Chowkhadi Haveli has twin wings and has been well maintained. The Mukund Garh Fort which was a palace of the yesteryears has now been converted into a heritage hotel and arrangements are made for a comfortable stay in this hotel.
Day 04: Bikaner
After exploring the traditional culture of the people in Mandawa the next destination is the city of Bikaner which is located at the center of the Thar Desert. A Camel safari is arranged during your stay in Bikaner. There are several forts and Temples worth your attention. A few places of tourist attraction in Bikaner are the Lal Garh Palace which was built by the great Maharaja Ganga Singh in the year 1902. This erstwhile ruler is fondly remembered for the construction of the canals that he initiated.
Visitors can also see the Camel Research Farm or the National Camel Research Centre which has been a world famous research centre since the World War I and World War II. The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the year 1937. Post this Maharaja Ganga Singh shifted it to a new building in the year 1954. A unit of the Lal Garh Palace has been converted into a hotel and museum named as the Shri Sadul Museum. Bikaner is also famous for its works that are prepared from camel hides.
Day 05: Jaisalmer
The desert city of Jaisalmer welcomes you to explore the brilliance and magic of the Thar Desert. A visit to the narrow lanes of the bazaars in Jaisalmer is a must where there are several traditional handicraft and silk items in abundance. You can visit the Jaisalmer fort which has three temples and five palaces within the premises. This fort was built in the year 1156 AD. This fort is one of the biggest desert structures in the world.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
This day is spent in exploring the exotic city of Jaisalmer. Tourists have an opportunity to travel through the remote and the beautiful parts of the city on this day. Jaisalmer is also renowned due to the several forts that are located in the city. One can also plan to go for a camel ride in the Sand Dunes.
Day 07: Jodhpur
A few hours drive from Jaisalmer, Jodhpur is a great place to enjoy the extraordinary talent of sculptors of those times. The decoration in the palace walls seems to be of real life. The other attractive places are the Temples, Forts and Havelis in Jodhpur. The day is spent in visiting places of historical importance.
Day 08: Jodhpur
This day is spent in exploring the market place of the city. Jodhpur is famous for traditional items of art and craft. Items made of wood and stones are famous in this city. You may also go for a village Safari to the villages of Bishnoi.
Day 09: Jaipur
Jaipur which is also known as the pink city is located amidst rugged hills and is filled with forts and ruined walls. Spend the day and soil yourself in the beauty of Amer Fort which is located at the convenient distance of 11 kilometers from the city of Jaipur. You can also visit the Hawa Mahal also called as the palace of wind. Moreover visit the Jantar Mantar, a place where you find instruments used during the historical times to measure time and the position of the sun. One can also visit the City Palace which is an excellent mixture of the Rajasthani and Mughal culture. Visitors can also visit the Amer Palace which was built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1592.
Day 10: Jaipur
This day is spent exploring the bazaars in the city of Jaipur. The city is famous for silk traditional wares and Banarasi saris. Have a sip of coffee in open aired restaurants available in the bazaars amidst the cool breeze in the evening. It is famous for the silver jewelry, semi-precious stones and embroidered fabrics.
Day 11: Jaipur- Agra
In the morning, after breakfast you can leave for Agra and while on the way you can visit Fatehpur Sikri, built of Red Stones. The town is famous for ruined forts and the shrine of Saint Salim Chisti is a place worth visiting. View the spectacle of the Taj Mahal – a monument of love. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his loving wife Mumtaz. The Red Fort built by Emperor Akbar is a significant attraction in the city.
Day 12: Agra- Delhi
In the morning travel arrangements are made for your return to Delhi where you stay overnight after some hectic days in Rajasthan.
Day 13: Leave Delhi
On this day you return back for your further travel or back home treasuring the sweet memories of the tour.
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