Highlights: Rajasthan Budget Tour is a
comprehensive guide to cultural, monumental heritage of Rajasthan where you
explore the sublime beauty of desert in its most eternal form.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi. Our representative shall meet you at the arrival
visitor's lounge with a paging board. Transfer to your hotel. The
representative shall complete all the formalities of check-in. A brief intro
will be given about the travel tour over the dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
After your choicest menu at breakfast you are out on your trip. A guided
tour of the city takes you to the lustrous Mughal edifices of Red fort and
Jama Masjid. Take a rickshaw ride through the bustling streets of Chandni
Chok , once the main shopping hub of the royal family, enjoy some mouth
watering delicacies of the market. Travel to the green meadows of Rajghat
and India Gate. You are also taken to the magnificent Lotus Temple as well
as the Birla Mandir. The day is over with such spectacular vision of the
Qutab Minar, Rashtrapati Bhavan, The Mughal Gardens and many more. Finally,
you are back in your hotel to rest for the night.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra 203 km. It is a 4 hours journey, enjoy the
country life through out your journey, vast green fields, cattle gazing
nonchalantly and village folk in their native dress- typical of the country.
Upon arrival in Agra - check in at the hotel. The morning retains tremendous
charisma for you. You will be entranced at the view of the Taj Mahal adorned
with the golden rays of the morning sun.
This monument of love contrived in white marble will yes indeed, cast a
spell on you. Later you will be guided to the Agra Fort, a huge colossal
with its architectural splendor is worth watching other attraction of the
fort is the beautiful view of the Taj from the premises of the fort-not to
be missed. After lunch you will visit the tomb of Itimad ud Daulah - the
first mughal building built out completely of marble, a predecessor to the
Taj. Finally, you visit Sikandra, the tomb of the great Emperor Akbar.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On
reaching check in the hotel. Start your trip to the Amber fort on an
elephant safari to the fort. The Shish Mahal made up of glass built in the
17th century will surely enthrall you. Also visit the hall of public
audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace who had twelve queens.
After lunch, drive to the Pink City to see the famous astronomical
observatory- Jantar Mantar and the marvelous City Palace of the Maharaja of
Jaipur. Palace holds much charm, you are impelled to be awestruck by the
assortment of beautiful paintings, royal costumes, jewelry and arms and
ammunitions. Evenings are at leisure, stroll in the bustling markets of
Jaipur City and shop some artifacts, tie/dye textiles, mirror work
handicrafts from the government emporiums.
Stay for the night at your hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur - Pushkar
Proceeds towards the Pushkar City in morning and check in the hotel. The
city is famous for some of the beautiful temples dedicated to Brahma the
Creator of Universe. The town is very popular for its scenic Pushkar Lake
and Pushkar Fair. After lunch pay a homage to Brahma Temple then proceed for
a motor cruiser in the Pushkar Lake and enjoy the picturesque view of the
place. Also visit the 'Nag Pahar' that holds the attractions of Panchkund
and some marvelous caves of the holy saint Agastya.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Pushkar Sightseeing
Morning has much charm for you, full day enjoyment at the famous Pushkar
Fair. A fair full of festivity, merriment, games and laughter'. Enjoy some
awesome photography of rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan and you will
also get a change to see Rajasthani women decked out in all their
traditional jewelry and colorful veils. It is just spellbinding to view
camels festooned with motley of colors and ornaments participating in a
camel race. Other attraction of the Pushkar is its unique accommodation in
form of tents on the cool sand under the open sky, luxuriate in the bonfire
with some traditional music and dances performed by the locals.
Over night in the tent accommodation.
Day 7: Pushkar - Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Start
your trip to the Shekawati region. Wonder through the town that had a strong
hold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. After lunch pay a visit to the
marvelous creation of human hands- the havelis, These were the residence of
the rich merchants, a showcase in themselves, fully carved and embellishes
with paintings reflecting the life of the people.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Mandawa - Bikaner -
Gajner
After breakfast drive to Gajner en-route visit Bikaner. This desert town
was founded by Roa Bikaji and holds the charm of its own. Pay a visit to
Junagarh Fort and the Camel breeding farm both the most captivating sights.
Proceed to Gajner, check in the Gajner hotel. You will be amazed at the
sight of Gajner Palace with the splendid view of the lake, rightly addressed
as a jewel in the Thar Desert. Explore the wildlife treasures of the palace
and shoot through your video cam the most endangered species like antelopes,
chinkara, black buck, neelgai.
Overnight at the Palace hotel.
Day 9: Gajner - Jaisalmer
In the morning after breakfast take a camel safari and wonder around the
surroundings of Ganjer Palace. After lunch drive to Jaisalmer 260 km, on
arrival check-in at hotel. Evening at leisure, pink out the specialties of
Jaisalmer City tie-dyed fabrics, silver jewelry from the main shopping hubs
- Pansart Bazzar, Sadar Bazzar and Manak Chowk.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city shimmering
like a jewel over the golden sand. Your visit to the palaces, Jain temples
and magnificent Havelis each richly decorated will be an astounding
experience to know more about the true culture and rich tradition of the
city. Evenings hold special charm on the golden sand, take a camel safari
and explore the interiors of the desert life.
Overnight stay in the tent accommodations.
Day 11: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur
After early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Start your Jodhpur City tour - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur.
Visit the fabulous Mandore gardens, the erstwhile capital of Marwar. Also
enjoy your visit to the marvelous cenotaphs and the hall of local heroes of
the wars. Evenings visit the splendor of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, you will
be overwhelmed to know that the royal family still stays in the Palace and
the portion is converted in to the hotel. Back to your hotel to retire for
the night.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur 280 km, en-route visit Ranakpur Temples
famous for their architectural splendor. After breakfast at the hotel, you
are guided to the beautiful City Palace that stores many artifacts of by
gone era, royal dresses, Peacock Square also visit the miniature painting
school. In the evening pay a visit to the temples of Nagada and Eklingji.
Stay at the hotel for overnight.
Day 13: Udaipur - Delhi
Morning, city tour of Udaipur continues. Visit the romantic Lake Palace
amidst the Lake Pichola, constructed out of white marble that gleams in the
sun, definitely takes your breath away. Late afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise
on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island - in the middle of
the Romantic Lake Pichola. Evening at leisure, enjoy the recreational
activities at the hotel, you can indulge in various sports activities,
swimming or luxuriate in bar room with some finest wines of your choice.
Night at hotel.
Day 14: Udaipur- Delhi
Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for Udaipur / Delhi flight.
Upon arrival to Delhi airport, transfer to hotel. You are free to freak out
in the markets of Delhi City. Enjoy shopping from the main shopping hubs
like Cannought Palace, Palika Bazaars. Dinner at the hotel. Later in evening
you are transfer to the Indra Gandhi Airport for flight back home.
