Royal Rajasthan Tours ( 10 Days / 9 Nights )
Destinations : Jaipur - Kota - Bundi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa
Day 1: Arrive in Jaipur
Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel, relax and then in the afternoon, proceed to visit the City Palace. Also visit Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deo Temple and the City Palace Museum that has the private collection of Jaipur Maharajas. Next, visit Jantar Mantar. Stay overnight in the comfort of your hotel in Jaipur.
Day 02: Jaipur
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. Enroute, visit the Hawa Mahal. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort. In the afternoon, take a walk through the colorful Jaipur bazaar and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is one of Jaipur’s specialities. In the evening, drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir – a temple built in white marble. Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3: Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and drive to Pushkar, which is one of the most important pilgrimages. Visit Dargah Sharif at Ajmer on the way to Pushkar. At Pushkar, visit the famous Brahma Temple. Take a holy dip in the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is also known all over the world for its beautiful roses and rose essence and you can visit the Rose Garden too in the evening. Stay overnight in the comfort of your hotel in Pushkar.
Day 4: Pushkar - Udaipur
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur in the morning. Check-in and stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.
Day 5: Udaipur
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to the Museum of Folk Art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards, visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India. You must also visit the museum of the palace which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Comfortably stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur.
Day 6: Udaipur - Mount Abu
After breakfast, check out of the hotel & drive to Mount Abu which is the only hill station in Rajasthan nestling in picturesque Aravalli hills. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Take a short break and then visit the famous Dilwara Jain Temples. Dilwara Jain Temples were constructed between 11th and 13th centuries. After visiting the temple, proceed to Nakki Lake. This artificial lake is ringed by hills. In the evening, wnjoy a stroll down the bazaar up to Sunset Point from where you get a wonderful view of the setting sun. Enjoy a comfortable time as you stay overnight at your hotel in Mount Abu.
Day 7: Mount Abu - Ranakpur - Jodhpur
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and drive to Jodhpur, visiting the Jain Temple of Ranakpur enroute. This temple is unique as it has 200 pillars, each one carved differently and 29 halls adorned with beautiful carvings and sculptures. Check-in to your hotel in Jodhpur and stay overnight.
Day 8: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of the city. The stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake form the main attractions of the city. Late in the evening, drive about40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam Dunes & enjoy the camel cart ride to the Sunset Point and Sam sand dunes Take the camel safari and explore the true life and delights of the desert. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 9: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and drive to Bikaner. Check-in to the hotel in Bikaner for overnight stay. Visit Junagarh Fort, Bhandasar Jain Temples and enjoy sunset views of the desert and taste the camel's milk and ride on its back at the world-famous National Camel Breeding Farm. Have a comfortable stay overnight at the hotel in Bikaner.
Day 10: Bikaner - Jaipur
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and leave for Jaipur, from where you will take a transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.