[9 Nights / 10 Days]

Rajasthan Heritage Tour Package

New Delhi - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - New Delhi

Overview:

Rajasthan Heritage Tour Package from Tour Planner Rajasthan offers a great opportunity to explore the majestic forts, palaces, and historical monuments of the royal state. The tour takes you to some of the most renowned cities such as Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, which are home to some of the most well-preserved architectural and cultural marvels from the Rajputana era. From the Aravalli Hills to the Thar Desert, the tour offers an insight into the age-old traditions and customs of the region. The Tour includes sightseeing of some of the most popular attractions such as Lake Pichola, Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and much more. Accommodation will be provided in some of the most luxurious heritage hotels and resorts in the region. The tour also includes camel safaris and jeep safaris through the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Hills. The tour can be customized as per the needs and preferences of the guests.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the majestic forts and palaces of Rajasthan.
  • Sightseeing of popular attractions such as Lake Pichola, Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
  • Accommodation in luxurious heritage hotels and resorts.
  • Camel safaris and jeep safaris through the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Hills.
  • Enjoy traditional folk music and dance performances and shopping in local bazaars.

Itinerary Details:

Welcome to India! You will be received at Indira Gandhi International airport by one of our executives and later shall be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. Remaining time is completely at leisure.

After having a leisurely breakfast, move out for a daylong sightseeing tour of Delhi, taking in the impressive Red Fort, Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque, Raj Ghat - the site of Gandhi’s cremation, the iconic Qutub Minar, stunning Lotus temple and other attractions. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk— Old Delhi's most famous market—where you'll be able to shop for everything from saris to silver jewellery. Post noon, drive past India gate, Parliament house and President's house. By the evening return back to the hotel. Optional sound and light show tour at Akshardham temple. Overnight at the hotel.

After having your breakfast, checkout and drive to Jaipur today. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Evening is free to explore the bazaars in and around the walled city.

Early in the morning drive to the 16th century Amber Fort. Ascend on an elephant that transports you to the lofty fort, where you enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza. Later in the afternoon visit the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire, Hawa Mahal (palace of winds) and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. Evening you have the option of having dinner at an ethnic rural village or at the hilltop of Nahargarh which offers a breathtaking night view of Jaipur. Overnight at your hotel.

Drive to the Thar Desert and to the historic city of Bikaner in northeastern Rajasthan. Established by Rao Bika, the son of Maharaja Rao Jodha (the founder of Jodhpur), in 1488, Bikaner quickly became an important stop on the trade route between Central Asia and the Gujarat coast, before becoming an important cultural center for arts and architecture under Mughal rule in the 16th century. After checking in, a half-day sightseeing tour of this beautiful city starts with a visit to the majestic Junagarh Fort, which was built by Raja Rai Singhji between 1571 and 1611. Inspired by his overseas trips, Junagarh Fort comprises palaces, temples, pavilions, monuments, and art. Also visit a Camel Breeding Farm by the evening.

After having breakfast, take a tour of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort built in 1459. It is one of the most formidable and impressive structures in India and is an architectural marvel. After exploring the fort, continue your tour to the royal cenotaphs of Jaswant Thada. Later drive to Jaisalmer, nicknamed as the "Golden City" for the yellow sandstone this fortified citadel is made of. Upon arrival, you will be driven straight to the Sam Sand Dunes to enjoy a camel ride and see the sunset. Evening folk dance performances followed by dinner at the camps. Overnight stay at the desert camps.

Drive to Jaisalmer city and visit the beautifully-carved Jain temples and the city's magnificent Havelis (merchants' mansions), including Patwon ki Haveli (the largest) and Nathmal Ki Haveli, built at the end of the 19th century. Also visit Bada Bagh, a garden complex with several royal cenotaphs. It's a great place to admire the sunset and photograph the walled city. You can also walk down to Gadisar Lake, a water reservoir located south of the fortress. Evening is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Jodhpur today and enroute visit the ruins of ancient sacred temples of Osian. Osian was a great trading center between the 08th and 12th centuries. Today it is a desert oasis with sixteen Brahmanical and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted & designed, most of which have stood the ravages of time. The largest of these are Sachchiya Mata Temple & Mahavir Jain temple which are both functional. Continue your journey to Jodhpur. Arrive and check in. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city, due to the city's houses being painted in blue. It is the cultural capital of Rajasthan, with historic temples, forts, and palaces, fascinating architecture, and beautiful art. In the evening, take a stroll around the Clock Tower area and the beautiful local bazaars in the winding narrow streets and return back to the hotel.

After having breakfast, take a tour of the majestic Mehrangarh Fort built in 1459. It is one of the most formidable and impressive structures in India and is an architectural marvel. After exploring the fort, continue your tour to the royal cenotaphs of Jaswant Thada and the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace. Return back to the hotel by noon.

This evening, go on a traditional Bishnoi tribal village safari. A village safari is a perfect way to experience traditional village life. You will visit villagers in their homes and be received with warmth and friendliness. Here, you can learn about the communities and understand their worlds, and see their entrepreneurial skills whilst they share their life stories.

Day free till noon. By afternoon board the flight to New Delhi and upon arrival, take an internal shuttle transfer to International terminal for your flight back home [The Tour Ends]