Rajasthan Heritage Tour                                                                 

Destinations:
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Kishangarh - Kuchaman - Jaipur - Delhi

DURATION : 12 Days - 11 Nights

Day 1: Delhi

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 castle of Rajasthan is now a hotel and houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors and cannons in a museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Mandawa / Bikaner Morning, drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner & check in hotel. Afternoon city tour. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort, housing old palaces, temples and 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 museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Bikaner / Khimsar Morning, drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar & check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing at Khimsar. Khimsar is steeped in history. 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. 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 hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing. Jodhpur, stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort situated on a low sandstone 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 Brahma Temple. Arrive Kishangarh & check in 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 & check in 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 hotel. Afternoon city tours of bazaars. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Jaipur 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 10: Agra Today you will be leaving Jaipur for Agra. During the journey you will be able to see and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Upon arrival check into your pre-booked hotel. After freshening up enjoy city tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal – a tribute to love & immeasurable beauty, and one of the wonders of the world. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 11: Agra/ Delhi Morning, combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar. India Gate (war memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple a (modern Hindu temple), drive past President's estate, Parliament House, Secretariat building, Raj Ghat and Shanti van, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight at hotel.

 Day 12: Delhi

 Check-out and transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight or connect to your onward destination