Itinerary
Beauty of Rajasthan Group Tours 16 nights / 15 Days
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Manwar - Luni - Mount Abu - Udaipur - Kota - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi
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
After breakfast proceed to Old Delhi and later you can also visit the fabulous constructions in New Delhi. You can witness Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Birla Mandir and a few more attractive places around the city.
By noon you shall leave to see the constructions of New Delhi. Here you will be spellbound by the architecture of Humayun’s Tomb, majestic Qutub Minar. You shall also see India Gate, Connaught Place, and drive past President’s residence. You last stop of the day will be the Laxmi Narayan Temple
Day 3 : Delhi – Mandawa 5 hrs. 2 min. (251,0 km)
After breakfast we will drive to beautiful Mandawa. After checking into your hotel, a guided will take you to havelis dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The frescoes painted on the walls of these havelis are surely spectacular. Although, this part of the state is known for providing the highest number of recruits for the Indian Army, it is also known for the caste of shrewd businessmen, the Marwaris. Go to for shopping in the market area. You will then return to your hotel for the night.
Day 4 : Mandawa – Bikaner 3 hrs 4 min. (192,2 km)
After breakfast. During this three hour drive, you will notice the desert of the region is not like the ones you had painted pictures of. The desert is harsh, has rocky soil and does not have many cactus plants. Welcome to Thar Desert!
After a sumptuous lunch, we will take you on a guided tour to Junagarh fort, Lalgarh Palace and the camel breeding farm to name a few places. The city is famous for Jharokas, the stone carved screens that you will find on the windows of the havelis. A visit to Bikaner is not complete if you do not taste the traditional snacks and sweets. We return back to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 5 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer 5 hrs 29 min. (330,7 km)
We drive to Jaisalmer after an early morning breakfast. Called the Golden City, the sandstone walls of the city structures rise out of the barren desert and enchant you at first sight. We are sure you will spend little time at your hotel before starting off on your guided tour of the city that includes the Fort Palace Museum, the Gadisar Lake and the Jain Temples. The city has a medieval feel to it and we give you an additional day to experience the life of Jaisalmer.
Day 6 : Jaisalmer
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Bazars and the old mansions known as "Havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Evening visit Sum / Khuri for Camel ride and Rajasthani Traditional dinner at Dunes with dance and music. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer – Manwar 2 hrs 35 min. (170,8 km)
After breakfast we will drive to Manwar , in the heart of the Thardesert. Another evening of folk dance and music awaits you after your trip to the rural lifestyle of Bishnoi village. We will rest at the hotel for the night.
Day 8 : Manwar – Luni 40 km
After breakfast, we will start for Luni, just outside Jodhpur, near Fort Chanawa. Beautiful courtyards, intricately carved facades adorn this fort that is now a hotel. You can explore this fort and nearby villages with a camel safari or just drive around in a car and finally return to your hotel.
Day 9 : Luni - Mount Abu 4 hrs (252 Kms)
After breakfast we drive to Rajasthan’s only hill station - Mount Abu. A beautiful place to visit during the rains, the place attracts many local and international tourists in the summer too. The 11th century Dilwara temples must be not be missed. You have time for shopping and leisure activities at Mount Abu.
Day 10 : Mount Abu – Udaipur 3 hrs. 10 min. (163,1 km)
After breakfast we drive to Udaipur, the city of lakes. After you check into the hotel, you can rest for a few hours before we go for a boat ride at Lake Pichola .
Day 11 : Udaipur
After breakfast we visit the beautiful city of Udaipur, Monsoon Palace, City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake in the long list of must-see-places in Udaipur. Castles, wildlife, lakes, temples, Udaipur has it all. An overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 : Udaipur – Kota 4 hrs 47 min. (282,8 km)
After breakfast, drive to Kota, largest industrial town of Rajasthan. Go on a sightseeing tour to City Palace, Fort, Rao Madho Singh Museum, island temple of Jagmandir situated in Kishore Sagar Lake, a paddleboat cruise in the lake, Govt. Museum and the well-maintained and famous gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas. Kota is also famous for its sarees and school of miniature paintings with hunting scenes as its main theme. Overnight stay at hotel in Kota.
Day 13 : Kota – Jaipur 4 hrs. 6 min. (251,3 km)
After breakfast we drive to Jaipur, the capital city of the state of Rajasthan. The Pink City, as it is also called, has lots to offer and all is within city limits. The Amer Fort, the City Palace and its museum and even the Jantar Mantar, a 17th century astronomical observatory, are just a few places you must visit when you reach Jaipur. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 : Jaipur – Agra 4 hrs. 14 min. (237,7 km)
On our way to Agra, we will visit the splendid old Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. If the architecture here mesmerizes you, wait till you get bowled over by the beauty of the Taj. The symbol of love, the sight of this marble stone structure is sure to enchant you for the rest of your life. We will then visit the Agra Fort before returning to your hotel.
Day 15 : Agra – Delhi 3 hrs. 37 min. (231,1 km)
After breakfast we drive to Delhi. In the afternoon you can go for shopping with our driver.
Day 16 : Delhi (depart)
After breakfast/ lunch 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!!