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you are here » Incredible India » Incredible India Tour Series » Best of Rajasthan with Taj
Best of Rajasthan with Taj
Duration of Trip 11 nights/ 12 Days
Places to See Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai
As the very title of this tour implies, this 12-day exclusive tour takes you to the extensive Rajasthan and glorious Agra, besides the glamorous Delhi and Mumbai. Visit the architectural marvel, the Taj Mahal, which is recently chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the modern world. Again, the Indian State of Rajasthan has been one of the most prominent and spectacular places of the world since ancient times, for its royal grandeur, exotic culture, alluring handicrafts, rich & varied wildlife, and numerous aesthetic & architectural monuments.
Places to See Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai
As the very title of this tour implies, this 12-day exclusive tour takes you to the extensive Rajasthan and glorious Agra, besides the glamorous Delhi and Mumbai. Visit the architectural marvel, the Taj Mahal, which is recently chosen as one of the new seven wonders of the modern world. Again, the Indian State of Rajasthan has been one of the most prominent and spectacular places of the world since ancient times, for its royal grandeur, exotic culture, alluring handicrafts, rich & varied wildlife, and numerous aesthetic & architectural monuments.
Detailed Tour Programme
Day 01 Delhi: Arrival at Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be in Delhi. (On own)
Day 02 Delhi :
After breakfast proceed for a day sightseeing tour of the city.
Start with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, one of Asia’s largest mosques. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Moghul Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.
Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi.
After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the life-styles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all its facets, colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.
Imperial Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President’s residence. If time permits then visit the Lotus temple located in south of Delhi. It is lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility. Its founder, Bahaullah (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahai as the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad.
Enjoy the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW in the evening. Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi – Agra:
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Drive to Agra and reach by noon.
Just before you enter the city, stop at SIKANDRA.
SIKANDRA – This beautifully maintained monument is where EMPEROR AKBAR was buried. It is a very low profile monument but it has one of the most awe – inspiring tombs. It is surreal how one of the greatest emperors has been put to rest. The manicured lawns has spotted and other varieties of deer roaming in them.
Check in at hotel on reaching the city.
TAJ MAHAL : Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04
Agra – Jaipur:
Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Drive to FATEHPUR SIKRI for a short sightseeing tour.
Jajal-ud-din-Muhammad Akbar, Humanyun's son, accessed the throne at the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated KHWAJA MOINUDDIN CHISTI, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. EMPEROR AKBAR did not have a male heir and when heard about the saint he visited him in 1568 AD. The saint blessed him with 3 sons and in gratitude the emperor ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur Sikri built under his supervision. As a mark of respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri and built various secular buildings like the DIWAN I AM, DIWAN I KHAS JODHABAI PALACE, BIRBAL’S HOUSE, MARIAN’S HOUSE and the PANCHMAHAL.
Continue drive to Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 05
Jaipur:
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE – Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE – A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR – This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL – The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
This afternoon is free for you to relax, shop or explore independently. Shopping is superb in Jaipur, particularly for gold and silver jewellery, pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden handicrafts and carpets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06
Jaipur – Jodhpur :
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the THAR DESERT, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha – chief of the RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama – the pic hero of the RAMAYANA.
Reach and in the late afternoon visit the famous UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
In the evening enjoy a visit to the old city and have dinner at the roof top restaurant of PAL HAVELI with a gorgeous view of the massive MEHRANGARH FORT.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 07
Jodhpur :
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar. After breakfast proceed to visit Mahrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, also visit Jaswant Thada an imposing marble memorial built in 1899 and Mandore Garden.
After noon visit a Bisnoi Villages in Pali District. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
“Visnoi Villages “ this is something very unique and the people who follows 20 rule for the living ( for an example only white cloth they were… only vegetarian meals they takes…etc…)
Enjoy the old city and stay the night at Jodhpur.
Day 08
Jodhpur – Jaisalmer :
Enjoy breakfast and bird watching.
Continue drive to Jaisalmer.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna – the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital – Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill. His Yadav descent can be traced back to the Mahabharata and the Rajputs were famed for courage and gallantry.
Jaisalmer is studded with magnificent tourist haunts that encapsulates the vivacious culture of this lovely locale. It is laced with beautiful forts, sacred shrines, stately havelis reminiscent of the yester years, well stacked museums and a rippling lake.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Also visit the ROYAL CENOTAPHS and relax in the evening.
Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 09
Jaisalmer :
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies.
Visit the JAISALMER FORT – The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
The fort stands almost 30 metres over the city and houses an entire living area within huge ramparts. Walking through the narrow lanes is an experience worth savouring. It is approached through Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoot Pol and Hawa Pol. Also, within it are many beautiful havelies and a group of Jain temples dating from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The golden - yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old, crowns the Trikuta Hill. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old city, nearly a quarter of modern Jaisalmer. Seen from outside, the sight must be almost identical to what was seen by merchants on their overland camel caravans to central Asia. Once this desert outpost was an important gate for the trade route, and Jaisalmer grew wealthy on the proceeds. But the advent of commercial shipping relegated the town to relative obscurity. Known as SONAR QUILA, rising from the sand , the mega structure merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting suns in its most colourful shades gives it a fairy tale look. Its simply a magic, the bastions envelops a whole townships that consist of palace complex various security sources and the havelis of rich merchants carved with an incredibly light touch, several temples and the residential complexes of the armies and traders placed strategically on the trade route, from where the ancient caravans passed.
Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 10
Jaisalmer – Udaipur :
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Take flight at noon and reach Udaipur comfortably.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight. Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Walk around the hotel which will be in the old city and enjoy the culture of the MEWAR.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 11
Udaipur :
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace – the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
If time permits, go up to the monsoon palace. Overnight will be in Udaipur.
Day 12
Udaipur – Mumbai :
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed to the domestic airport for flight to Mumbai with sweet memories of Rajasthan & TAJ MAHAL.
Tour Ends
