12-Day Regal Rajasthan Immersion - Heritage Journey through India's Royal State

Rajasthan is India’s largest state. The ‘Land of Kings’ is famous for its royal heritage havelis, magnificent forts and palaces and a varied, semi-arid landscape. Situated in the north-west of India, it shares a border with Pakistan. Your twelve day, eleven night private journey will cover much of Rajasthan’s most important cities and monuments. Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur are part of your itinerary as are famous Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra with its Taj Mahal and the abandoned Fatehpur Sikri. Your Rajasthan immersion journey begins and ends in Delhi.

Highlights
• Mandawa’s Havelis
• UNESCO’s Jaisalmer in the Thar desert
• Lake Pichola at Udaipur.
• Amber Fort, Jaipur.
• UNESCO’s Taj Mahal in Agra.

Day 1: Delhi / Mandawa

You will be picked up in Delhi and be driven to Mandawa. There, visit the city’s painted havelis and the Mandawa Fort, well-known for its paintings of Lord Krishna.

Hotel: Castle Mandawa

Day 2: Mandawa / Bikaner

Drive to Bikaner. Explore the Junagadh Fort and Bhand Sagar Temple.

Hotel : Heritage Resort

Day 3: Bikaner / Jaisalmer

After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer, a city in the west of Rajasthan rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage. Check into your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Hotel: Mandir Palace

Day 4: Jaisalmer

Today visit the Jaisalmer Fort. Inside, see the Raj Mahal, Royal Palace, Jain temples and Laxminath temple. Later visit the picturesque Dunes of Sam.

Hotel : Mandir Palace

Day 5: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur

Morning drive to Jodhpur. Later visit the Mehrangarh Fort and the Jaswant Thada.

Hotel: Balsamand Lake Palace

Day 6: Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur

Depart for Udaipur. Enroute, stop in Ranakpur to see its Jain temple. On arrival in Udaipur, check into your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Hotel: Jagat Niwas Palace

Day 7: Udaipur

Today you will tour Udaipur, the "City of Lakes." Explore the City Palace, Saheliyonki Bari Garden and Jagdish Temple. Later enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Hotel: Jagat Niwas Palace

Day 8: Udaipur / Ajmer Sharif / Pushkar

Drive to Pushkar. Enroute stop at Ajmer to visit Dargah Ajmer Sharif. This Sufi shrine encloses the grave of Garib Nawaz. Continue to Pushkar, known as the City of Brahma. Rest of your day at leisure.

Hotel: Jagat Palace

Day 9: Pushkar / Jaipur

Today your half-day city tour will visit Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple and Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple. Later drive to Jaipur. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Hotel: Traditional Haveli

Day 10: Jaipur

This morning take a jeep ride to the Amber Fort. Later, a city tour of Jaipur visiting the City Palace, the "Palace of Winds" and Jantar Mantar. In the evening, visit Jaipur’s colorful markets.

Hotel: Traditional Haveli

Day 11: Jaipur / Fathephur Sikri / Agra

Drive to Agra. En-route stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city. Once in Agra, check into your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Hotel: The Retreat

Day 12: Agra / Delhi

An early morning visit to the Taj Mahal gives you the opportunity to admire this monument at sunrise. Next visit Agra Fort, a huge red-sandstone structure built by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Later, depart for Delhi, where your tour ends.

(Taj Mahal is closed Fridays)