Destinations Covered: Delhi -
Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Pushkar -
Jaipur - Bharatpur - Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Tour Package Duration: 18 Days
Day 01- Delhi
Your arrival at the Delhi international airport followed by a
traditional welcome by our representatives, who would assist you at the
airport and at our hotel for check in and overnight stay.
Day 02 Delhi / Mandawa (280 Km / 6 Hrs)
An early morning drive to Mandawa, located South West of Delhi. On
arrival you are assisted to check in at our Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 Mandawa / Bikaner (160 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, set off for a half-day sightseeing tour, covering the
Shekhawati region, rich in fresco painted dwellings. Thereafter you
leave for Bikaner and check in at our hotel upon arrival. Overnight
stay.
Day 04 Bikaner / Jaisalmer (325 km / 6 hrs)
At Bikaner, explore the Junagarh Fort, which has palatial rooms richly
decorated with emeralds and intricate carvings in gold. Later you leave
for Jaisalmer. On arrival, you check in at our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 Jaisalmer
Set in the heart of Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, one of the last
princely bastions of the region. Post breakfast half day sightseeing
tour, covering Jaisalmer Fort, built by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 and Patwon
Ki Haveli, known for its most elaborate and magnificent facade.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. The enchanting forts, temples and other
royal residences are attractive tourist destinations. Upon arrival we
help you check in at our hotel. A leisurely evening follows, highlighted
by folk dances of Rajasthan. Overnight stay.
Day 07 Jodhpur
Post breakfast half-day tour of Jodhpur. Visits to the imposing
Mehrangarh Fort, followed by Jaswant Thada- the white marble memorial of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. Overnight stay.
Day 08 Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur (325 km / 5 hrs)
Morning drive and visit to Ranakpur, the secluded 1439 Jain Temple
Complex. We then set off to Udaipur, a drive of roughly 2 hrs. Set
around the vast Pichola Lake and dominated by dramatic palaces, Udaipur
is Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Overnight stay.
Day 09 Udaipur
The "City of Lakes" awaits your attention. Discover
the City Palace of Udaipur in the morning. Part of the Palace is now a
museum. The tour then moves to the garden of the Maids of Honor and
Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum. At sunset you can cruise along in a boat
amidst the romantic waters of Lake Pichola. Overnight stay.
Day 10 Udaipur / Pushkar (275 km / 6 hrs.)
After an early morning breakfast set off to Pushkar, the tiny tranquil
and the sacred town along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake. This
is an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The lake has a
mythological significance associated with it. According to mythology,
Lord Brahma was on his way to search for a suitable place to perform a "Yagna'
(a fire sacrifice) while contemplating, a lotus fell from his hand on
the earth and water sprouted from that place. One of them was Pushkar
where Lord Brahma performed" Yagna". Evening at leisure and
overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 Pushkar Fair
Pushkar brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the
glory of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground with Camels, decorated
cattle's, adventures competitions, jostling rustic crowd, meditating
sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls. The Pushkar Fair is a lifetime
experience. At leisure to visit the Pushkar fair during the day. Stay
overnight at Hotel / Tented accommodation.
Day12- Pushkar Fair
You get another day to visit the colorful Pushkar fair. Stay overnight
at Hotel / Tented accommodation.
Day 13 Pushkar / Jaipur (132 km / 3 hrs)
Early morning leave for Aarti (Prayer) and post breakfast departure for
Jaipur. Upon arrival we assist you to check in at our hotel. You have
leisurely time in the evening.
Day 14 Jaipur
Early morning short drive to Amber, the capital of the Rajputs from
1037 to 1728 AD. Ride an elephant to the fort and take a tour of the
palace. It is followed by visits to the City Palace, Birla Temple,
Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of Winds. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 15 Jaipur / Bharatpur / Sikri / Agra (260 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Agra via Bharatpur, famous for Keoledeo Ghana
National Park, which has the largest concentration and variety of bird
life in all of Asia. Stop by at Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival at Agra, we
assist you check in at our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 16 Agra / Delhi (220 km / 4 hrs.)
Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, has always fascinated people. Taj Mahal is
simply one of mankind's most remarkable creations. Early next morning
you enjoy the sight of the rising sun over the dome of the magnificent
Taj Mahal. It is followed by a visit to the Agra Fort. Post breakfast
depart for Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 17 Delhi
After breakfast spend rest of the morning at leisure. Then a guided
tour of Delhi, beginning with a trip to Old Delhi followed by visits to
the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the Gandhi Memorial. Afternoon tour
includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus
Temple and the Qutb Minar. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 18 Depart for onward destination
With your transfer to Airport / Railway Station, for onward travel, the
18 day long tour concludes.
Pushkar tour package highlights not only Pushkar but also cities such as Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.