Discover the grandeur of majestic Rajasthan Heritage tours
Visit Magnificent forts and majestic palaces, beautiful temples, grand havelis and other historical monuments on Rajasthan Heritage tours. Featured Rajasthan Heritage vacation package guide you to magnificent monuments narrating the chronicle of heroism and romance of royals. Rajasthan Heritage vacation packages an exciting opportunity to witness the glorious legacy and rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
If you want to experience Indian culture, and learn more about its history and people, then you need to go on a Rajasthan Heritage Tour. You will visit what is known as the Golden Triangle of India which includes the cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. While in Agra you will end your trip by visiting one of the World’s Seven Wonders, the impressive Taj Mahal. That will leave you with a renewed spirit and fondest memory that you’ll want to come back to experience more of India.
By visiting the Golden Triangle, you’ll see some of India’s largest metropolitan and modern cities… and then step into ancient ruins from the 6th through 15th centuries. You’ll be soaking up thousands of years of Indian—and world—history!
India’s exotic culture still holds on to its rich traditions even though it’s thousands of years old. Over a two-week period, you will be immersed in India’s culture – from meeting people, visiting ancient ruins and monuments, stepping into architectural wonders, driving through its countryside, and eating some of the world’s best meals.
The all-inclusive Rajasthan Heritage tour package includes your travel, accommodations, tour operator, some meals, and entrance fees to sites you visit. You’ll stay in some of the world’s most spacious and glorious hotels during your travels, and experience some of the finest Indian cuisine found around the world!
So if you want a trip that you’ll remember, and give you the opportunity to experience the best of India in just 10 days, then you need to book a Rajasthan Heritage travel tour.
10Nights / 11 Days
Private car round trip : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Day 1 - Welcome to Delhi!
You will arrive at the Delhi International Airport. Delhi is India's second largest metropolitan cities next to Mumbai, which is located in the northern part of the country. The city’s architecture is similar to those which can be seen in Athens, Rome and Istanbul.
Day 2 - Exploring Delhi
Your first day you will explore the old and new city of Delhi. You’ll be mesmerized by the 100-foot, red-stone boundary walls of Red Fort built during the 17th century. Opposite this ancient structure is the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque built in 1656 out of red sandstone and white marble. Each day more than 20,000 people pray together at the mosque. You will also tour the town in a Rickshaw. Along the streets of old Delhi you will see the Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) Memorial, which is close to the river Yamuna. Next, you will visit the Humayun Tomb of the second Mughal emperor, which was completed by his wife during the 16th century. Shahjahan had the vision for the structure of the Taj Mahal. The Qutub Minar, a 220-foot tower made by one of the first Muslim leaders in India, was built between 1199 and 1368 AD. It runs counter to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India. There you’ll see the buildings of government and parliament and India Gate which is 130-foot wall built in memory of the soldiers who died during the First World War. You will then return to your hotel for an overnight stay and dinner.
Day 3 - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, you will travel to Agra where you will visit Sikandra, the impressive grave of Akbar, the most powerful of all Mughal emperors. Agra is located along the Yamuna River and was the seat of the Mughal rulers during the 16th and 17th centuries. You will also visit the world-famous Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its extravagant architecture reveals its secret of being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 20,000 workers with experts from Italy, France, Iran and Asia were busied for 21 years with the monument. You will return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast you will visit the massive Agra fort at the west bank of the Yamuna River. The Agra fort was built during the 16th century by Akbar and was completed by his grandson. Later you will travel to Jaipur, the capital of the state Rajasthan, also well known as "Pink City” because of its pink houses facade and city wall. En route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri (22 miles from Agra), the former metropolitan of Akbar, built in 1569. Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri, but after 13 years due to the scarcity of water, the capital was relocated to Lahore in Pakistan and later again to Agra. Arrival in Jaipur in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 - Jaipur
After an early breakfast you will drive to fort Amber (6 miles), the former capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs. On the way, you will stop to visit the city’s landmark: the Hawa Mahal (palace of the winds). Built during the 18th century, the five-story building features 953 windows and niches from which the royal women observed the procession in the street without being seen. Next you will visit Amber fort, which lies on 400-foot-tall hill and is surrounded by the chain of mountains known as Aravalli. Afterwards you will visit the Pink city Jaipur. The city palace built in 1734 lies in the center of Jaipur and is now the residence of the royal family of Jaipur and a beautiful museum. After that you will visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory. It was built in the 18th century by the city founder Jai Singh II. The instruments are out of stone and marble and served to the sky observation. You will then return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6 - Jaipur - Bikaner
After breakfast, you will drive to Bikaner. Bikaner was established in 1488 by Rao Bikaji and forms an oasis in the middle of the desert with its sand dunes. The city preserves a medieval air with the sandstones houses and the city rampart. Visit the Junagarh fort which stands in a valley while the rest of Rajasthan is located on a hill, and is surrounded by a water ditch. Afterwards you will visit Asia’s largest Camel Breeding Research Farm and local busy markets. You’ll then return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7 - Bikaner - Oscian - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, you will drive to Jaisalmer. Enroute you will visit the 7th century Mahavira Jain Temple and 2000-year-old Jija Mata Temple at the Oscian village. You will then drive to Jaisalmer. On your drive you will view fascinating desert landscape, sheep meadows and women in their colorful Saris with water pitchers balancing on their heads. Before you arrive in Jaisalmer, you can see the fort and the beautiful city from far away. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer you will be transferred to your hotel. Before retiring at your hotel for dinner and rest, you will to the Bada Bagh, the royal Cenotaph in the city Jaisalmer to watch the sun set and its glancing glimmer off the fort’s walls. You will then go back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 8 - Jaisalmer
After breakfast you will have all day to explore the city. You’ll visit its gigantic fort that overlooks the city and forms an oasis in the desert Thar. You will see Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli and Salim Singh-Ki Haveli, golden fort as well as some Jain-temples. That afternoon you will drive to the Sam Sand dunes where you will watch the beautiful sunset from the back of a camel. You will then return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After breakfast, you will drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur the second largest city in Rajasthan and once the capital of the Marwar. Today the city lies around the imposing Mehrangarh fort. The Mehrangarh fort was built in 1459 on a 110-foot-tall sandstone hill. From the top of the hill you can see the old town and the priests’ houses painted blue which gives the town it’s name of “blue city”. You will then travel on to Jaswant Thada, a large Cenotaph, which was built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II. After lunch, you can stroll through the old markets, where you can also buy various spices for yourself. You will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10 - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast, you will drive to Udaipur. En route you can visit Ranakpur where three beautiful Jain temples built during the 14th and 15th centuries still stand. The head temple Adinatha (1439 AD) took 65 years to carve the marble into 80 domes supported by 1444 different carved pillars (no two are alike). It is one of the five holiest places for the Jain Pilgrimage. After your visit, you will enjoy lunch at the nearby restaurant and proceed to Udaipur. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11 - Udaipur
During the morning you will explore Udaipur which lies in the Girwa valley in the middle of the Aravali hill and is described as a romantic city with its lakes, gardens, temple and palaces. You will visit the city palace built in 1570 AD by Maharana Udai Singh along Pichola Lake. This impressive complex of different palaces is a mixture of Rajput and Mughal influences. You will then visit the Jagdish temple. Built in 1651 AD this temple is a beautiful example of the Nagara style temple architecture. You will also enjoy a boat trip on Pichola Lake. Afternoon transfer to Udaipur airport for flight to Delhi. After arrival enjoy your dinner and than transfer to international airport for the onward journey.
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