Delhi Agra and Rajasthan Tour

Max. Altitude: 225m
Overnight at Delhi (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch

Delhi is the starting point of our trip which is the capital city of India. You will be flying from your country to Delhi. After landing, you need to go through the various documents tasks where you have to follow the customs and show the required documents to the authority.
After completing the check-out processes, you will see our Indian representatives at the airport, who will escort you to the Hotels where you will be staying for the night. Similarly, our Indian guide will explain briefly about the following days' India tour.
 

Max. Altitude: 225m
Overnight at Delhi (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Exploring Red fort from the Moghul era, Chandi Chowk, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid Mosque, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Bahai Temple (Lotus Shaped Temple), etc.

After enjoying breakfast early in the morning, we will explore the old and new Delhi. Both of these towns are rich in sightseeing. The streets of the old town are extremely attractive, which are crowded with rickshaws and street vendors. Also, in the center of old Delhi, you can explore red forts from the Moghul era, Chandi Chowk (Main bazaar of the old Delhi), Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid Mosque, etc.

In New Delhi, you can stroll around the Government building and India Gate around Connaught place where numerous modern shopping centers are located. Outside the center, you can visit Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Bahai Temple (Lotus Shaped Temple), etc. You can enjoy driving in an auto-rickshaw and taxi in the crowded streets.

After the long sightseeing of the historical and modern places of New and Old Delhi, you will be transferred to a hotel where you will be served ethnic Indian dishes. After having dinner, you will directly go to bed.

Driving Duration: 5 hours (281km)
Max. Altitude: 431m (Jaipur)
Overnight at Jaipur (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Visiting Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, etc.

Today we will head towards Jaipur from Delhi early in the morning. The biggest attraction of Jaipur is that it is pink-painted. You will see how the buildings, walls, windows, and domes of Jaipur are neatly managed and are pink in color. On the way, we will pass through Aravalli hills and Indian idyllic villages.

After reaching Jaipur, we will rest in the hotel for a while. Jaipur is famous for jewelry, carpets, and handicrafts. After relaxing for a while, we will visit Amber Fort and Palace. You can explore this fort by riding on the top of the elephant. It was built by Raja Mansingh and is one of Indian's popular Rajput architectures. We will also explore the hallways and chamber of the palace which have unique designs.

Then, we will visit the unique Jantar Mantar which was built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. It is a stunning stone observatory. Similarly, we will head towards 'Hawa Mahal' also known as the Palace of the Wind which was built in 1799. It is believed that this intriguing facade was built to allow the ladies of the court to view the pink city without getting caught by others.

In the evening, you can enjoy a tour of the walled city and the hectic market of Jaipur. You can buy the local items as souvenirs to your close one as this city has incredibly unique ancient arts and architecture.
 

Driving Duration: 4 hours (247km)
Max. Altitude: 169m (Agra)
Overnight at Agra (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Exploring City Palace of Jaipur, Short drive to Agra via Fathepur Sikri, and Visiting Agra Fort, Mausoleum of Mumtaz, etc.

After having breakfast, we will explore the rest of the attractions of Jaipur. We will visit the City Palace which is the residence of the Royal Family. It is still not accessible by the public. This palace was built in Rajasthani and Mughal styles. We will also visit the museums that are located inside this palace.
After making a short exploration of Jaipur, we will drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. At the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, we will stop for a rest and lunch. It was built of red sandstone between 1570 and 1585 by Emperor Akbar. We will also explore this town. After our arrival at Agra, we will check in to the hotel and spend our leisure time wandering around the city. We will explore the Mausoleum of Mumtaz (wife of Moghvorst Shah Jahan) and enjoy the atmosphere around the surrounding area.

Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna River is immensely popular for the mosques, built of marble. So, we will walk around the old town of Agra where Agra fort is located to visit the different mosques having historical values. You can also enjoy the rickshaw ride in Agra. However, to avoid the heavy price, be sure to set the price beforehand for the ride.
 

Driving Duration: 4 hours (230km)
Max. Altitude: 315m (Ranthambore)
Overnight at Ranthambore (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Taj Mahal, Tomb of Akbar, and Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary

Today, we will visit the major attraction of Agra i.e., the Taj Mahal which is popular throughout the world. It was built by Shah Jahan and Sunrise illuminates the entire Taj Mahal in the morning which will surely make you smile. Besides this, we will also visit the tomb of Akbar located in the town of Sikandra.

After exploring Agra, we will begin our drive to Ranthambore through the scenic road. After reaching there, we will check in to the hotel and rest for a while. In the mid-afternoon, we will visit the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the popular sanctuaries in Rajasthan. It is in the Aravali and Vindhya hills which cover 400 sq km and is regarded as the habitat for the tigers.

Being the hunting area of former rulers of Jaipur, Ranthambore was always looked upon and its environment, forests, and inhabitants were protected by Maharajas. The wildlife reserve of this city has a respectable number of tigers and is also known as the 'Tiger Project' reserve. The varied number of wildlife such as blue bull, black duck, wild boar, leopard, cheetah, etc. along with the variety of bird species can be observed here.

After the full exploration of the wildlife sanctuary, we will drive towards the game viewing point which is located inside the sanctuary by jeep. After this, we will go back to the hotel and stay overnight in Ranthambore.
 

Driving Duration: 4.5 hours (281km)
Max. Altitude: 510m (Pushkar)
Overnight at Pushkar (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Pushkar Lake, Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Savitri Temple, etc.

After having breakfast, we will drive straight towards Pushkar which is regarded as the holy city of Hindus. Pushkar has a lot of sacred temples dedicated to Lord Brahma. Several Brahma devotees from other countries pay a visit to this city for religious purposes. It is said that if one dips into the water of Pushkar and performs puja in the temple, then they can get salvation.

Pushkar city is mainly crowded during Kartik Purnima as many pilgrims visit here to observe the rituals. Upon our arrival at Pushkar city, we will pay a visit to one of the world-renowned Brahma temples - Jagatpita Brahma Mandir. It is marked by a red spire and there is the symbol of hands and goose at the entrance of the temple.

After worshipping at the temple, we will visit nearby Pushkar Lake which is also known as Pushkar Sarovar. We will also explore Man Mahal and Savitri temple on our way
 

Driving Duration: 4.5 hours (284km)
Max. Altitude: 423m (Udaipur)
Overnight at Udaipur (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Stroll around the Udaipur

From Pushkar, we will drive towards Udaipur. On the way, we will stop at Chittorgarh Fort and other places. After our arrival at Udaipur, we will take a rest. In the evening, you can roam around Udaipur city which is regarded as the 'City of Lakes'.

Udaipur is a beautiful city in Rajasthan which is also known as Venice of the East and the Romantic City of Rajasthan. This city is surrounded by several lakes and Aravallis hills. This city is the perfect place for poets, painters, and writers for the romantic imagination with the help of fascinating sights.

Overnight at Udaipur (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Pichola Lake, City Palace Complex, Monsoon Palace, Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum, Bagore ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Pratap Memorial, Sahelion ki Bari, etc.
After having breakfast, we will start our long and awaited Udaipur city tour. This city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 in the back of the Aravali hill and is regarded as one of the romantic cities of India.

In this city, we will visit Pichola Lake which is in the backdrop of Aravali hill. We will also explore other places such as City Palace Complex, Monsoon Palace, Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum, Bagore ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Pratap Memorial, Sahelion ki Bari, etc. After completing the city tour, we will go back to the hotel and enjoy a luxurious night's stay at Udaipur city.
 

Driving Duration: 4 hours (261km)
Max. Altitude: 231m (Jodhpur)
Overnight at Jodhpur (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, etc.

Today we will depart from Udaipur and head towards Jodhpur. On the way, we will pay a visit to Ranakpur Jain Temple which is regarded as the most important temple in India for Jains. In the center, we can observe the main temple - Adinatha. This building is made up of white marble as per the design of Jains.

After exploring Ranakpur city, we will drive towards Jodhpur. We will reach there in the late afternoon. Jodhpur city was founded by Roa Jodha in 1459. This city is also known as 'Blue City' because of the blue-painted houses. We will visit Mehrangarh Fort which is on a low sandstone hill. This fort has Moti Mahal and Phool mahal inside it.

We can also observe Jaswant Thada which is the monument of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, built-in 1899. We will also visit Umaid Public Gardens and relax there. Overall, the small breaches, Havelis, temples, places, etc. of Jodhpur will inspire you a lot.
 

Driving Duration: 4.5 hours (307km)
Max. Altitude: 225m (Jaisalmer)
Overnight at Jaisalmer (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, Desert Safari, Camel Ride, etc.

After having breakfast, we will drive towards Jaisalmer via Osian Village. This city is in the middle of the desert and is also known as 'Golden City' because of the yellowish-brownish buildings.

Upon our arrival at this city, we will visit one of the largest forts in the world – Jaisalmer fort. Besides this, we will visit a castle and several Jain temples. We will also visit ancient Havelis such as Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, etc. After this, we will head towards Gadisar Lake which carries significant importance in the water supply in India.

In the evening, we will go for a desert safari where you can experience the camel ride. We will also view the sunset and Jain temple from the Sand Dunes while enjoying the tasty dinner and cultural folk dance.
 

Driving Duration: 4.5 hours (329km)
Max. Altitude: 242m (Bikaner)
Overnight at Bikaner (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, Sandeshwar and Bandeshwar Temple, etc.

After having breakfast, we will enjoy a short and scenic ride to Bikaner. Upon our arrival, we will check in to the hotel. After a short refreshment, we will start to explore the traditional city of Rajasthan - Bikaner. This city was founded by Rajput Rao Bikaji.

We will visit Junagarh Fort which is now converted into Museum Rajput fort. It was built around 1590 by Raja Jai Singh. Thereafter, we will visit Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok. Then, we will head towards Sandeshwar and Bandeshwar Temple which was built by two brothers named Sandeshwar and Bhandeshawr, and bear their own name. If possible, we will also visit a Camel breeding farm.
 

Driving Duration: 2.5 hours (194km)
Max. Altitude: 316m (Mandawa)
Overnight at Mandawa (Hotel)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Highlights: City of Nawalgarh, Lallgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, Ancient Havelis, etc.

After having a warm breakfast, we will enjoy the scenic drive towards a small town in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan. We will visit the city of Nawalgarh which was founded during the 15th century. In Mandawa, we will explore the ancient Havelis, Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace, etc.
 

Driving Duration: 2.5 hours (259km)
Max. Altitude: 225m (Delhi)
Meals Included: Breakfast

This will be our ending tour which is followed by a drive from Mandawa to Delhi and transfer to the Delhi Airport for your return flight to your home country. With the hope of serving, you again in the future Greater Himalaya will bid you goodbye and pray for a happy journey.