Traditional
Rajasthan – 11Days
Tour Ref -
TP0065 Delhi–Mandawa-Bikaner-Khimsar-Jodhpur-Kishangarh-Kuchaman-Jaipur-Delhi
Day 1: Arrive
– Delhi
Meet assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
- Mandawa
Morning, drive to Mandawa. En route sightseeing of Mukandgarh.
Check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Mandawa. Mandawa, founded in
1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants has
beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa Castle, one of the
finest castles of Rajasthan is now a hotel and houses a collection of
armouries, costumes of ancestors and cannons in a museum. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 3: Mandawa
- Bikaner
Morning, drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and
has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded
by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37
pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs.
Also visit Lallgarh Palace,the Palace hotel with a museum and Deshnoke
Rat Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Bikaner
- Khimsar
Morning drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar and check in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing at Khimsar. Founded 2500 years ago by the Jain
Saint Mahaveer this is the starting point of the great Indian Desert.
The founder of the castle which was built in mid 15th century was Prince
Karamsi. Well managed Khimsar Fort provides the visitors with all modern
amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished rooms, theme dinners, a variety
of continental and Indian meals as well as traditional Rajasthani meals.
Evening jeep safari to sand dunes for a sunset view. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Khimsar
- Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon
city sightseeing. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan was
founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit one of the most impressive forts
of India, the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on top of a hill. Within the
fort visit Moti- Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an
imposing marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in
1899 and the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Jodhpur
- Kishangarh
Morning, drive to Kishangarh. via Pushkar (Ajmer). En route
visit Ajmer (Dargah Ajmer Sharif). Continue drive on to Pushkar. Visit
the holy ghats of Pushkar and the unique Brahma Temple. Arrive Kishangarh
and check in at hotel. The majestic fort of Kishangarh and the deep
moat surrounding it forms its backdrop while the vast Gundalao Lake
with its myriad bird life in front. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Kishangarh
- Kuchaman
Morning drive to Kuchaman. Arrive Kuchaman and check in at hotel.
Travel back in time whilst the trip to the magnificent fort. The Kuchaman
Fort has successive layers of timeless history perfectly preserved frozen
in rock and time. Feel the glory of the battles won at the main entrance
to the Kuchaman Fort, the Panch Pole. The five gates so arranged in
a series that it is impossible for enemies to enter without being attacked
from every direction. Overlook a bustling city from 1000 feet and shop
in its fabulous Meena bazaar, the market place of princesses and queens,
which lies at the base of the fort. Swim in the unique 200 year old
underground swimming pool with its lofty arches and galleries, or in
the two other modern pools.
Day 8: Kuchaman
- Jaipur
Morning, drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon
city tours of bazaars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur
Morning, drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar and check in at hotel.
Khimsar is steeped in history- founded 2500 years ago by the Jain Saint
Mahaveer, this is the starting point of the great Indian Desert tours.
The founder of the castle, which was built in mid 15th century was Prince
Karamsi, son of Jodhpur and very close to other places of interest like
Osian and Nagaur. Well managed Khmisar Fort provides the visitors with
all modern amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished rooms, theme dinners,
a variety of continental and Indian meals as well as traditional Rajasthani
meals are available. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur
- Delhi
Morning, excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the
state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering
with mirrors, Jal Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back,
the hill on which the fort is situated. Drive past Hawa Mahal , the
palace of winds and through the pink rose residential / business areas
of Jaipur. Back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Delhi
After breakfast the day is free for personal activities. Transfer
to the international airport for flight to onward journey.