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This is a private trip, you can start on any date. You can even request to customize this itinerary.
Duration: 15 Nights/ 16 Days
Price: Starting USD 990 per person
Destination : Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Delhi
Region: North India
Validity: Till March, 2012
Are you looking for a trip that covers the colorful state of Rajasthan with quintessential Delhi and Agra? From experiencing the Indian cuisine in Delhi to Taj Mahal in Agra to Desert Camps in Jaisalmer or Fort in Jodhpur and rat temple in Bikaner this trip takes you across all 4 possible directions of the state of Rajasthan. A journey through Rajasthan will allow you to fully immerse yourself in its colors. Desert camps, palatial /heritage living, folk dances, small town/village experience, temples, romantic hotel window overlooking the romantic lake setting in Udaipur or bargain shopping in Delhi and Jaipur, there is no leaf left unturned. Additionally this is a trip that will be done by only one private car and driver – so there is no change of flights/cars etc, but there is a lot of road travel. You cover nearly 2000 miles in your 15 days- of course driven and assisted all across.
Day 01 : : Arrive Delhi
Arrival in Delhi, As per your flight schedule pickup from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Day at your rest, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : : Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India Gate, President House, Humayuns Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03 : : Delhi To Mandawa
After breakfast, transfer from Delhi to Mandawa [240 Km, 5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, after some rest, half-day village tour of Shekhavati region - Painted Havelies. You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : : Mandawa To Bikaner
After breakfast, transfer from Mandawa to Bikaner [200 Km. 3.5 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel, After some rest, visit Junagarh Fort, The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate, Lalgarh Palace, Evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 : : Bikaner To Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit the famous Deshnok’s Karni Mata Temple, also known as Temple of Rats. Later transfer from Bikaner to Jaisalmer [330 Km, 5-6 Hrs.], arrive and check in hotel. Take rest. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, day city tour to visit the Magnificient golden fort in yellow sandstone & Gadsisar Lake, Jain Temple, Later in the after noon transfer to Desert Camp, enjoy Camel Ride in Sand Dunes for Sunset, Evening Entertainment and dinner with Rajasthani Music & Folk Dance, Camp Fire, Overnight stay at desert camp.
Day 07 : : Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast, transfer from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur [280 Km, 4.5 Hrs], arrive and check in hotel, day at your rest, evening free to visit the Clock Tower & Sadar Market, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 08 : : Jodhpur
After breakfast, full day city tour to visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan, evening free, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09 : : Jodhpur To Udaipur
After breakfast, Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur [260 Km, 4.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Ranakpur temples, later arrive Udaipur and check in hotel, evening free to visit the lakes and Jag Mandir, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 10 : : Udaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour to visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Crystal Gallery, Ghangharu Ghat, etc, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 : : Udaipur To Pushkar
After breakfast, transfer from Udaipur to Pushkar [285 Km, 5 Hrs.], en route visit Ajmer, arrive and check in hotel, After some rest, visit the temples in Pushkar, evening enjoy sunset at Pushkar lake, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 12 : : Pushkar to Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur [150 Km, 2.5 Hrs.], arrive Jaipur and check in hotel, after some rest, visit the Amber Fort, evening free to visit the local markets, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 : : Jaipur
After breakfast, Full day city tour to visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Birla Mandir, evening free, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 : : Jaipur To Agra
After breakfast, transfer from Jaipur to Agra [235 Km, 4.5 Hrs.], on the route visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrive and check in hotel, after some rest visit Taj Mahal, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 : : Agra To Delhi
After breakfast, day tour to visit Red Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Sikandra, later transfer from Agra to Delhi, arrive and check in hotel, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 16 : : Departure From Delhi
After breakfast, as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport to take your flight for your onward journey.
All pricing is based on twin/double -sharing for two-guest traveling together (as this is a private trip, you can start on any date)
* Pricing may vary during Christmas and other Holidays/ Festivals in India.
Our Hotels for Budget tours come at 3 pricing levels- Basic, Standard and Comfort.
It is essential you read and review as much to make a decision on the choice of hotels.
Our Basic trips comes with carefully chosen private rooms with independent baths. The accommodation included could be a mix of 2 star and budget homestays, that provide an authentic experience. Care is taken by our experts to pick the best in the category and price range. These hotels are for the guests who are looking for basic no-frills attached clean accommodations.
The guests who choose this option are very budget conscious and are more concerned with sightseeing and doing as much as possible outside. There is no guide included in the price for such trips. However getting a guide is an option one can request for an additional cost. A comfortable sedan is used that can easily seat upto 3 passengers.
Our Standard trips are most popular with those looking an upgrade on Basic accommodations. All our Standard trip hotels come with standard amenities like clean rooms, attached baths with added amenities that may or may not include a pool, a restaurant, strategic location, etc. The Standard hotels are what we call an equivalent of 3 star hotels or boutique hotels. While care is taken to choose the best hotels in its category, there might be a difference in quality/ amenities provided at a hotel just on the basis of the place they are located. Rest assured all hotels are above par hotels and individually selected by our experts.
The guests who choose this option are budget conscious but at the same time are willing to pay more for their hotels to get a greater value out of their hotels. Guides are not included in our Standard trips, however getting a guide is an option one can request for an additional cost. A comfortable sedan is used that can easily seat upto 3 passengers.
Comfort Trips are designed keeping in mind the guest who wants to have a hotel with all amenities and comfort.The guests who undertake such trips want to enjoy their hotels as well as sightseeing. Comfort is important and they are willing to pay a premium than encounter a surprise in not having what they expected. The guests who opt for Comfort trips are the ones who do not necessarily want to spend on a 5 star but yet want to enjoy more and less the same amenities as premium hotels.
The hotels we choose are well known brands ( international or local), premium boutique hotels or even a luxury homestay, depending on the choice of the guest. The hotels are selected to provide the best experience and mix of luxury and comfort at a price which is much less than our Luxury trips.
Other than the choice of hotels, our Comfort trips just like other Budget trips come with comfortable sedan and no guides.
Package Cost Includes:
1) Accommodation in A/c Room on twin sharing basis in the above mentioned hotels.
2) Daily breakfast in all the hotels.
3) Elephant Ride in Jaipur & Boat Ride in Udaipur.
3) Camel ride & evening entertainment with dinner at Desert Camp in Jaisalmer
3) All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary by A/c Indigo Car, including all toll tax, parking and driver charges.
Package Cost Does Not Include:
1) Monument Entrance Fee, Camera Fee, Guide
2) Items of personal Nature like Porterage, Tips, Laundry, Mineral Water.
3) All other items and services not mentioned above.
( Please note, Some suggested activities might already be included in the published price. Speak to our travel consultant for exact details )
While this is an extensive trip , with time permitting you can definitely add a day or two to this itinerary plan just to slow down a bit. No change in destinations that you visit, just spending more time at a few places to give you that extra bit of time to while away.
Additionally you can add 2 days to your itinerary ( which we would recommend on top of adding 2 days to itinerary first) and visit the Ranthambore National Park for Tiger spotting.
On the Activity level there are a few options to consider:
