Rajasthan Divine Tour

Day 02: Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Jaipur
Half day excursion to Samode.
Optional: Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore the market & shop for special bargains!
Overnight: Hotel

Day 04: Jaipur- Mandawa
After breakfast drive down to Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Mandawa
Visit Mandawa
Visit Mukandgarh/Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Mandawa -Bikaner
This morning drive down to Bikaner and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07: Bikaner -Jaisalmer
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. 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: Hotel

Day 08: Bikaner -Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. The Rich and beautiful palaces and Havelis of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour , their beautiful havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum .
On arrival, check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Jaisalmer
Proceed on a city tour of Jaisalmer.
Sightseeing in Jaisalmer includes visit to Sonar Kila , Patwon ki haveli , Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride (at your own cost) in the sand dunes of thar desert .
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Jaisalmer
Day will be free to explore the culture of this unique city.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Jaisalmer -Jodhpur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur . Upon arrival at Jodhpur, check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathores of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memoria.Visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Jodhpur
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardensEnjoy the tour of Jodhpur, which stands as a testimony to the royal magnificence.
Overnight:Hotel

Day 13: Jodhpur - Mt Abu
Proceed to Mt Abu after breakfast. Reach Mt. Abu and check into your pre-booked hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
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Day 14: Mt. Abu
This morning after breakfast visit the Famous Dilwara Temples. The architecture of these temples is very interesting and famous. Relax during the evening.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 15: Mt. Abu -Udaipur
This morning after breakfast we drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 16: Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Later visit the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari'.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 17: Udaipur- Chittaurgarh
Morning drive to Chittaurgarh. Check into your hotel upon arrival and later visit Chittorgarh Fort, 113 kms. from Udaipur, the Fort of Chittor was originally built by mighty Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata. Also visit the Vijay Stambh with nine storeys and 37 mts high built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. Kirti Stambh, the Tower of fame 22 meters high is covered with figures from Jain Pantheon.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 18: Chittaurgarh - Kota
After a Leisurely breakfast at hotel proceed to Kota in Western Rajasthan. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax for the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 19: Kota
Brijraj Bhawan Palace, a colonial style palace, situated on the bank of river Chambal, was build in the early nineties. The palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done up with antique furniture. An intresting feature of the palace is the fact that almost all the rooms overlook the Chambal river providing an arrresting view of the mighty river.
Relax in the evening. Overnight: Hotel

Day 20: Kota - Bundi -Ranthambhore
Drive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Bundi On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Relax for remaining part of the day. Overnight: Hotel

Day 21: Ranthambhore
Morning jeep safari to view the wildlife (Sanctuary remains close from Jul. to Sep.)
Overnight: Hotel

Day 22: Ranthambhore- Agra
Morning drive to the Romantic city of Taj Mahal- Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569.
On arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 23: Agra - Delhi
Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday) during sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast and later visit Agra.
Visit Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
In the afternoon drive to Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 24: Delhi
This morning after breakfast and transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Rajasthan Divine Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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