Rajasthan Tour with Central India

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Bundi – Jaipur – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Delhi

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by Shakti India Tours representative at the airport. After a traditional welcome, get the assisted transfer to your hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a guide city tour in Delhi, covering the prominent attractions of Old Delhi and New Delhi as well. Major attractions in Old Delhi are Red Fort—built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid—India’s largest mosque, Chandni Chowk Market, and Raj Ghat—the final resting place of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi. After exploring Old Delhi's attractions and charm, you will proceed to explore the attractions of New Delhi. Drive past India Gate which is a war memorial monument built in the memories of soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1st World War. Continue your drive by visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, and other government buildings. Later, visit the Humayun’s Tomb which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, visit the Qutub Complex to see old monuments and the Qutub Minar. The Qutub Complex is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi. Later in the evening, visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the Sikh Temple. On-time return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa

After breakfast, check out at the hotel and drive to Mandawa, Rajasthan. Mandawa is known throughout for its wonderful castle and magnificent Havelis, Mandawa gives the impression of living in the bygone era. Upon arrival in Mandawa, check into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner

Take your breakfast and go to visit the famous havelis of Mandawa. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli, and Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli are the most popular havelis in Mandawa, Rajasthan. Later, drive to Bikaner, nicknamed.

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Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer

Take your breakfast and then proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour in Bikaner. Attractions in Bikaner include Junagarh Fort, Museum, and Lalgarh Palace. Later, drive to Jaisalmer, the Golden City in Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer, you will get the assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and unwind yourself. Spend the rest of the time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06: Jaisalmer Sightseeing

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for a sightseeing tour in Golden City Jaisalmer. Visit the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, also called the Golden Fort or the Sonar Kila—the second oldest fort in Rajasthan. Standing amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert on the Trikuta Hill, the Jaisalmer Fort, along with 5 other forts of Rajasthan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Here you will see many beautiful structures including Raj Mahal Palace (former residence of the Maharawal of Jaisalmer), 12-16th century Jain Temples, Laxmi Nath Temple (dedicated to God Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi), Merchant Havelis, etc. Also, visit the Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. After sightseeing, take an excursion to nearby Sam Sand Dunes. Enjoy a camel safari ride to explore the desert charm. Watch the wonderful view of the sunset. On-time return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.  

Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur

Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Jodhpur, lovingly called the Blue City. Jodhpur is the second-largest city in Rajasthan after the capital Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jodhpur, you will get the assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and have some rest. Later, proceed for sightseeing in Jodhpur. Visit the mammoth Mehrangarh Fort and the Fort Museum. At the museum, you will see a superb collection of paintings and arms and ammunition. The rampart of the Mehrangarh Fort will offer breathtaking views of the entire Jodhpur city. Later, visit the Jaswant Thada Memorial. Return to the hotel on time for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur

Take your breakfast and then drive to Udaipur en-route visiting the famous Ranakpur Jain Temples. Ranakpur is a famous Jain pilgrimage center in north India. The temple complex is architecturally beautiful and will never fail to seize your hearth. On arrival in Udaipur, the City of Lakes in Rajasthan, you will get the assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and unwind yourself. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Udaipur Sightseeing

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel, and get ready for the most exciting city tour in Udaipur—one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. Known for beautiful lakes, the city is also called the City of Lakes. Sometimes, it is also described as the City of Sunrise. There are so many attractions in the city that will fascinate you. Major attractions in the city are City Palace Complex, Lake Palace (situated in the middle of Lake Pichola), Jag Mandir Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Sukhadia Circle. After exploring prominent attractions of the city, enjoy a boat ride on the tranquil water of the beautiful Lake Pichola. On-time return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 10: Udaipur – Bundi

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Bundi in Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Bundi, check in at the hotel. After some rest, visit the Bundi Palace and Taragarh Fort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Bundi – Jaipur

Take your breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Jaipur, the largest and capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Lovingly known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur is one of the best tourist destinations in the country. It is also a part of India’s famous golden triangle travel circuit along with Delhi and Agra. On arrival in Jaipur, our representative will transfer you to the hotel. Freshen up and have some rest. Thereafter, proceed for a guided city tour in Jaipur, covering attractions like City Palace, Govind Devji Temple, Hawa Mahal, and Albert Hall Museum. Later in the evening, explore the local markets of Jaipur. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra

After early morning breakfast, enjoy an elephant ride to Amer Fort. Explore the various beautiful structures inside the complex. After the visit to the Amer Fort, drive to Agra en-route stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will see various historical monuments, including Buland Darwaza, Jodha Bai Palace, Panch Mahal, and Salim Chisti Tomb. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue your drive to reach Agra, a city in Uttar Pradesh. On arrival in Agra, you will get the assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. If you wish, you can go to visit the Taj Mahal to see its beauty during the sunset. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Agra – Gwalior

In the early morning visit the Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj at sunrise will never fail to lure you. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, proceed to visit the Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

After visiting Agra’s monuments, drive to Gwalior, a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. On arrival in Gwalior, you will get the assisted transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and unwind yourself. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Gwalior – Orchha

Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later visit Gwalior Fort & Scindia Palace. Gwalior Fort is situated 100m above the town the fort hill is about 3 km long. There are several things to see in around the fort—Jain Sculptures, Teli-ka-Mandir, Saas Bahu Temples, Man Singh Palace, and Gujri Mahal.  Also, visit the Scindia Museum & Palace. Later to Orchha, a medieval town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Upon arrival at Orchha, you will get assisted transfer to the hotel. Orchha, once the capital city of the Bundelas, sets among a wonderful complex of well-preserved palaces and temples. The evening is free at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Orchha

Take your breakfast at the hotel. Then proceed for a sightseeing tour in Orchha. Visit Jehangir Palace, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 16: Orchha – Khajuraho

Take your breakfast and then drive to Khajuraho, a historical city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, you will get assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and have some rest. Later, proceed to visit the Khajuraho Group of Monuments which comprises Hindu and Jain temples. These temples were built during the Chandela period. The temples are superb examples of Indo-Aryan architecture, but it’s the decorations with which they are so liberally embellished that have made Khajuraho famous. Seeing spectacular carvings and erotic sculptures will be a visual treat to your eyes. Enjoy the light & sound show in the evening at the Khajuraho temple complex. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 17: Khajuraho – Delhi (Departure)

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. A representative from Shakti India Tours will assist you in the check-out formalities. Subsequently, he will transfer you to the Airport to board a flight to Delhi to catch your next flight to your home destination. The tour ends.