Itinerary
Rajasthan with Classical India Tour Package 29 Nights and 30 Days
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Ahmedabad - Palitana - Diu - Junagarh - Ahmedabad - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 1 : Delhi (Arrival)
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. After handing over all the relevant documents and details of your tour, our assistant will leave you for a comfortable overnight stay at hotel.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Day 2 : Delhi - Shekhawati 4 hrs 38 min. (about 237 kms)
In the morning we drive to Shekhawati. Shekhawati is situated in the North east region of Rajasthan and is the homeland of marwaris. The marwaris form one of the most important merchant and business groups in India, they developed their business acumen on the trade routes between Delhi and the coast between India and Central Asia. The marwaris enjoyed protection by Maharajas and many of them built grand havellis. Arrival in Shekhawati in afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3 : Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190 kms)
In the morning yu will visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. After visiting Shekhawati area you will proceed further to Bikaner. After a short break in Bikaner you will visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD).
Day 4 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer 5 hrs 16 min. (330,7 km)
After breakfast In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. The havellis are mansions, elaborately and attractively decorated with a strong main entrance. The walls are often covered with murals, local legends and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology. After the visit of Shekhawati area we proceed to Bikaner. After a short break in Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an unforgettable experience.
Day 5 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis (grand mansions). We have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain temple. In the afternoon we drive around 40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes where we enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Day 6 : Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur 4 hrs 32 min. (290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur via Osian. Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD. Very often one can see along the road to Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region. After visiting Osian drive to Jodhpur. This city was once the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and seven gates.
Day 7 : Jodhpur
After breakfast, today you will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort) and Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing you wil have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 8 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur 2 hrs. 57 min. (155,2 km)
After breakfast, we will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 9 : Ranakpur - Mount Abu 3 u 19 min. (161,1 km)
After breakfast we drive from Ranakpur to Mount Abu. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan nestling in picturesque Aravali mountains. Entire hill side in Mount Abu is covered by the mango, bamboo, eucalyptus, date-palm, silk, cotton and lime trees. Arrive in Mount Abu in the afternoon. In the evening we visit the Dilwara Jain Temples. Dilwara Jain Temples were constructed between 11th and 13th centuries. Vimal Vasahi, one of the oldest temple, built in 1031 A.D. Vimal Vasahi is an outstanding example of Jain temple architecture and famous for its superb carvings in marble. In the evening we will have a walk at the focal point of the town, Nakki Lake and enjoy the sunset.
Day 10 : Mount Abu - Patan - Ahmedabad 4 hrs 50 min (about 220 kms)
After breakfast we drive to Ahmedabad via Patan. Patan is an ancient fortified town, situated on the banks of the sacred Saraswati river. Patan enjoyed a privileged status of capital of Gujarat, for about 600 years from 746 AD to 1411 AD. In the afternoon reach Patan and visit the Rani ki Vav and Sahastralinga Talav. Rani ki Vav is an excellent example of subterranean architecture of Gujarat. This vav was constructed by Udaymati, the queen of Bhimdev (1022-63 AD) and represents the finest of the Indian sculptures and architecture. Sahastralinga Talav is among the many artificial tanks built in different parts of Gujarat. The architecture of this tank integrated the great sense of water management and sanctity of water in Hindu religion. Then later drive to Ahmedabad.
Day 11 : Ahmedabad – Palitana 4 hrs 42 min. (211,2 km)
After breakfast you will drive to Palitana. To visit the temples on the Shatrunjaya hill one has to climb 600 m up the hill. So today we will ascend the Shatrunjaya hill either on foot or in Doli or lift chairs. After reaching the top of the hill you will visit the Jain temple.
Day 12 : Palitana – Diu 4 hrs 15 min. (166,0 km)
After breakfast you will drive from Palitana to Diu. Diu is the perfect place to experience nature to its fullest. Fascinating land, silver sand, golden sun, peace, and serenity are synonymous with Daman & Diu tourism.
Day 13 : Diu
After breakfast we start with our sightseeing in Diu and visit the Diu Fort. Diu Fort is an expansive and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD and offers a magnificent view of the sea. After visiting the fort we visit the St. Paul's Church. St. Paul's Church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. This church was built during the 17th century and adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell-like motifs. Later we visit the Diu museum. Diu museum houses wooden carvings, statues, idols, shadow clocks and other important artifacts collected from various sites. In the evening we visit the Nagoa beach. This beach stretches about 2 km from one end to the other and is very beautiful and quiet and is in the shape of a horse shoe.
Day 14 : Diu – Junagadh 3 hrs. 45 min. (149,5 km)
After breakfast we drive from Diu to Junagadh. Junagadh is situated in the Saurashtra region at the foot of the temple-studded Mount Girnar, on the northern fringes of the Gir forest. The city takes its name from the Fort that enclosed the medieval town. In the afternoon arrive in Junagadh. In the evening we visit the Mahabat Maqbara. This mosque is a stunning mausoleum of one of the Nawabs of Junagadh, built in 1892. It is resplendent with silver doors and intricate architecture, including minarets encircled by spiraling stairways.
Day 15 : Junagadh - Ahmedabad 6 hrs. 4 min. (316,7 km)
After breakfast you will visit the Mount Girnar Hill. Mount Girnar is one of the hills which is most sacred to the Jain community. Various Jain temples and Hindu temples are located on the Girnar hill. After visiting these temples, you will drive further to visit the Somnath temple. he Somnath temple is one of the twelve most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a jyotirlinga. This temple was rebuilt and destroyed several times. The majestic monument as it stands today is a replica of the earlier construction. After visiting the temple we drive to Ahmedabad.
Day 16 : Ahmedabad - Udaipur 5 hrs 19 min. (259,7 km)
After breakfast we drive from Ahmedabad to Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges.
Day 17 : Udaipur
After breakfast you will visit Udaipur and start sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Museum of folk art, City palace. Today you will have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done.
Day 18 : Udaipur - Chittorgarh 2 hrs 1 min. (111,8 km)
After breakfast we will drive to Chittorgarh. The Chittorgarh Fort is the indomitable pride of Chittorgarh. The fort is massive structure with many gateways built in 7th century A.D. Perched on a height of 180m hill it sprawls over 700 acres. This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was "Jauhar", where women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death.
Day 19 : Chittorgarh - Pushkar 4 hrs 47 min. (216,7 km)
After breakfast we leave Chittorgarh and drive to Pushkar. Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle and camel markets take place here where Farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and sell.
Day 20 : Pushkar – Jaipur 2 hrs.51 min. (145,4 km)
After breakfast we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute, we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 21 : Jaipur
After breakfast you will drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. You will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber you will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). In the afternoon you will visit the City palace and Jantar Mantar.
Day 22 : Jaipur
In the morning you will visit the Nahargarh fort. Later you will have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble.
Day 23 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 kms)
After breakfast you will drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages in direction of Agra. Enroute you will make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 24 : Agra
After breakfast, sightseeing visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home.
Day 25 : Agra - Gwalior 2 hrs. 33 min. (119,9 km)
After the breakfast drive to Gwalior. We visit the fort of Gwalior today itself. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 26 : Gwalior - Khajuraho 5 u 35 min. (278,7 km)
Today early morning we leave Gwalior and proceed to Khajuraho. On the way to Khajuraho we visit Orchha. Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages. In this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection. After the visit of Orchha we proceed for Khajuraho. Arrival in Khajuraho in the late evening.
Day 27 : Khajuraho - Varanasi (by air)
Today you will visit the temple complex of Eastern Group and Western Group to see the most beautiful temples in India. In the evening flight to Varanasi.
Day 28 : Varanasi
After breakfast we take a boat ride on the holy river Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the boat. Ghats (flight of steps) and the activities of pilgrims on that are the principal attraction for visitors to Varanasi. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this city to make holy prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves through taking a bath in the Holy River Ganges. In the afternoon we visit the city of Varanasi. In the evening we visit the Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon at deer park.
Day 29 : Varanasi - Delhi (by air)
After breakfast in the morning you will drive to the airport for the flight from Varanasi to Delhi. In Delhi you will have rest of the day at leisure. And can go for shopping
Day 30 : Delhi (Departure)
After breakfast drive to Delhi airport to board your flight back to Home.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serve you again in near future.
Tour ends with some unforgettable memories!!