Discover Rajasthan Including Taj Mahal
Jaipur where you'll visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace and Observatory. Travel to the holy town of Pushkar, which is also the venue for the Pushkar Cattle Fair. See the Khejerala Fort and the Osian Temple Complex before reaching the desert city of Jaisalmer where you'll enjoy a camel safari to the Sam Sand Dunes. Enter another desert city – Jodhpur, along with an excursion trip to the Bishnoi village. See the Jain Temples of Ranakpur and visit Udaipur, the 'City of Lakes'. Enjoy a jeep safari inside the Ranthambore National Park. Finally, visit Agra, the 'City of the Taj'.
Trip Details
- Travel type : Group/Individual options
- Trip length : 20 Nights / 21 Days
- Start point : Jaipur, India (optional commencement of tours available on request )
- End point : Delhi, India (changeable at your request)
- Region : North India
- Sightseeing Entry fees not included
Trip inclusive
- Accommodation (as per your request in hotel category)
- Transport (vehicle depending on numbers)
- Meals (Breakfast only + one dinner on day 6 in Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer) Talk to our travel consultants
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Day 01: Arrive – Jaipur
Welcome to Jaipur. The city of Brave-hearted Rajput Rulers ruled over the Golden Desert Land for years and they left their marks in the form of spectacular architectural buildings, which today narrates the stories of that Great Golden era of Rajput rule.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Visit to interesting sightseeing in Pink city, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory). Hawa Mahal (wind palace).
Day 02: Jaipur city sightseeing
After lavish breakfast in hotel commence sightseeing of the beautiful Old Pink city Ambar Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh fort, Jal Mahal (water palace),and old city markets.
Day 03 : Jaipur to Pushkar (145 Kms)
Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (several rajas and maharajas maintained palaces here for pilgrimage) at one point. The Brahma temple is the most important temple here and is, in fact, the only Brahma temple of India.
Day 04 :Pushkar – Khejerala (120 Kms)
Khejarla fort was built in 1611A.D. for Thakur Gopaldas ji, who was granted this Jagir for his great achievement in war. This 400 years old fort is now beautifully converted into the Heritage Fort with all comforts and luxury and is conceived as a place where past meets future. This luxury resort comprises of 40 rooms each and every room is richly and tastefully adorned with ethnic décor. These rooms are expressly designed for quiet, intimate moments, languorous daydreaming and restful solitude enjoyed by the Thakur's.
Day 05 :Khejerala – Osian (150 Kms)
To experience real heaven on Earth, one has to visit this temple town always have the atmosphere of spiritual seclusion. For a true lover of ancient architecture and artistic style, Osian reveals all its wealth, Osian is worth visiting. Tourists can mingle with rural folks and participate in many religious rituals and experience real Rajasthan in Osian.The temple complex in Osian is the main attraction, with 18 shrines in the group and is famous for its elegant sculptures and architectures. Out of these temples, Sachiya Mata temple, Jain temple built of local red sandstone with Mahaveera as the Main deity, the Sun temple and the Kali temple stands out as the grandeur monuments due to its architectural style and traditions. The Osian sunset point is famous for its panoramic view of the setting sun over the golden sands.
Day 06: Osian – Jaisalmer (220 Kms)
The golden city is a beautiful town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest districts in India and forms a part of the Great Thar Desert. The city has a dry climate with hot summers and cold winders and sparse rains. The city has a large variety of flora and fauna with poisonous snakes very commonly seen here. The Havelis and the Forts add beauty to the city and attract people form all over the globe to this beautiful desert city of Rajasthan. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07 :Jaisalmer – Sam sand Dunes (42 Kms)
Sam Sand Dunes, about 42 away km from Jaisalmer, is the most popular excursion to see the total sandy bush less desert. It has a truly glorious stretch of sweeping sand dunes. It is best to be here at sunrise or sunset, and many camel safaris spend a night at the dunes. The best way to see this and other sights around Jaisalmer is to take a came safari.
Day 08 :Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (275 Kms)
The second largest city of the state of Rajasthan. It has been drawing the attention of tourists from all over the world. Standing as the sentinel of the country's western border, Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. Jodhpur is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side. It has a typical desert climate, dry and hot. The ideal time to visit this place is the period between November and March. The city is like an oasis in the vast desert, with a variety of thorny shrubs all over the area.
Day 9: Jodhpur (Excursion To Bishnoi Tribal Village)
Where the huts of Guda Bishnoi Village are neat and clean and the people lead a vegetarian lifestyle. They believe in conserving the natural environment. Bishnoi carpenters never cut trees. They wait for trees to die on their own or fall down during storms. The inhabitants of Guda Bishnoi Village pray to Lord Vishnu and bury their dead to show their faith in secular existence. The varied species in Guda Bishnoi Village include blackbucks, antelopes, chinkaras, peacocks and even cranes. Gazelles are commonly available in the Jodhpur district where they are worshipped by the Bishnoi tribes. The blackbuck is also a much-worshiped animal among the Bishnoi tribes who inhabit the area.
Day 10: Jodhpur – Ranakpur (180 Kms)
Located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, Ranakpur is reached after passing lush green valleys and streams and the heart capturing views drive away any fatigue of the journey. The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Ranakpur – Udaipur (90 Km)
The city of Lakes "Udaipur" is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination. On arrival at Udaipur transfer to hotel and check-in. overnight stay at the hotel.
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