Rajput Heritage Tour of Rajasthan

Overview
Rajput Heritage Tours are designed to allow you to understand the Rajputs’ regal history and experience their lifestyle by visiting the spectacular palaces and forts erected by them. This journey will take you to Samode, Nawalgarh, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ghanerao, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Deogarh, Jaipur, and Agra. For many years, each of these cities has been presenting you with interesting and enticing landmarks. During the journey, you will also see the TajMahal, the world’s eighth wonder. Its beautiful architecture is sure to take your breath away.

Highlights of the Tour

• • • Sightseeing of Old Delhi and New Delhi.
    • Explore the heritage sight of the Samode.
    • Excursion to the magnificent Mandawa Haveli.
    • Camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes.
    • Boat ride at Udaipur Lake.
    • Enjoy an elephant ride at Amer Fort in pink city Jaipur.
    • Visit The TajMahal “symbol of Love”.

Places visited: Delhi – Samode – Nawalgarh – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Ghanerao – Ranakpur – Udaipur – Deogarh – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, our airport representative will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
The morning after delicious breakfast you will be on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. You will start your tour from Old Delhi where you will visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort (view from outside), ChandniChowk, and you will also enjoy a rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to ChandniChowk.
After lunch, you will visit the Humayun Tomb and the Qutub Minar. You will be driving past the parliament house, president’s house, and other government buildings on Rajpath. After you complete the sightseeing, our driver will drop you at the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Samode (250 km/05 hrs)
Proceed to Samode after breakfast in the morning. It’s a little town near Jaipur’s outskirts. The opulent palaces of Samode are well-known. The wonderfully carved interiors and beautifully frescoed walls of the palaces here are on display. When you get in Samode, check into the hotel. Take a break and unwind for a time.
Later in the day, visit the Samode Fort’s ramparts, the Durbar Tent, Sultan Mahal, and the SamodeBagh, among other tourist destinations. In the evening, you may like to go on a camel-back tour of the Samode hamlet to learn about the local traditions and culture.
Overnight you will stay at a heritage hotel.

Day 04: Samode – Mandawa (145km/2 hrs)
After a fantastic breakfast, you will travel by road to Mandawa. Check into your hotel upon arrival. After lunch, you will be taken to see the lovely Havelis of the Shekhawati area, which was built in the 18th century.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 05: Mandawa – Bikaner (190km/3hrs)
After breakfast, drive straight to Bikaner, well known as “Camel City.” A 7-kilometer wall with five gates surrounds the city. There are regal forts and palaces in this wonderful metropolis. Check into the hotel when you arrive in Bikaner. After spending time in your room, go on a full-day trip to Junagarh Fort, Raj RatanBihariRasikShiromani Temple, and Karni Mata Temple. In the evening you will visit Camel Breeding firm.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 06: Bikaner –Jaisalmer(330km/5hrs)
This morning you will proceed to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at the hotel.
During the evening, take a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort, a looming fortress in the sand.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 07: Jaisalmer sightseeing
After breakfast, you will visit Nathmaljiki Haveli, Patwonki Haveli, and Salim Singh ki Haveli, etc. Later visit the very popular Sam Sand Dunes, an ideal place to enjoy life in a desert. And explore a camel’s ride there that takes you through the desert and its surrounding villages.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 08: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (280km/04 hrs)
Today, you will proceed to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Mehrangarh Fort (one of India’s largest forts) and Jaswant Thada in the morning (a 19th-century white marble royal cenotaph).
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 09: Jodhpur – Ghanerao(140km/02 hrs)
This morning, you will proceed toGhanerao. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Ghanerao which covers Gajananda Temple, Ghanerao Royal Castle, LaxmiNarainji Temple, and MuchhalMahavir Temple.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 10: Ghanerao – Udaipur via Ranakpur (115km/02 hrs)
After a delicious breakfast, you will drive to Udaipur. En route, you will visit the famous Jain Temple. This temple built in the 15th century consists of 200 pillars that provide support to the 29 halls of the temple.
You will continue to drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day you will relax at the hotel and in the evening you can take shopping at the local market.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur sightseeing
Today sightseeing tour of Udaipur visits City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir. Your entire day would be spent learning about the history of these locations. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 12: Udaipur – Deogarh (130km – 02 hrs)
This morning you will proceed to Deogarh. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later sightseeing tour of Deogarh which covers DeogarhMahal and the Dashavatar Temple. The Dashavatar temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and belongs to the Gupta dynasty when it was known as the Panchayatan temple.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 13: Deogarh – Jaipur (275km/04 hrs)
After breakfast, you will travel by road to Jaipur. Check into the hotel upon arrival. Later in the day, visit the cities such as the JalMahal, Jaigarh Fort, Central Museum, and Birla Mandir. The evening is yours to spend as you see fit.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 14: Jaipur sightseeing
This morning, you’ll start with a tour to Amber Fort, followed by an exhilarating elephant ride. In the afternoon your sightseeing included City Palace along with the Royal Observatory and HawalMahal.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur – Agra (158km/05hrs)
Post breakfast, you will proceed to Agra. En route, you will visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri.
You will continue to drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 16: Agra – Delhi (210km/4hrs) Delhi – Onward Destination by flight
This morning during sunrise you will visit the beautiful TajMahal which is also known as the symbol of love. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this monument for the memories of his most lovable wife Mumtaj.
After complete the sightseeing of the TajMahal, you will return to the hotel for breakfast. Later visit the Agra Fort which is just a few miles away from the TajMahal. You can also see the panoramic view of the Tajmahal from this fort.
Late afternoon you will drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will transfer to the Delhi airport to board the flight back home.