Rajasthan Vacation Tour

Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magical pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 04: Jaipur - Pushkar
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Evening enjoy the camel Fair.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Pushkar
Enjoy the various events and activities in Pushkar fair the whole day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Pushkar - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check in to your hotel to stay overnight.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07: Udaipur
After breakfast make a visit to the City Palace, built in 1725 and later visit Sahelion ki Bari, the gardens the maids-of-honour. After lunch make a trip to Nagda and Eklingji to see the beautiful temples in their ruins.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 08: Udaipur - Mt.Abu via Ranakpur
Morning drive to the only hill resort of Rajasthan Mt.Abu enroute visiting the famous Jain temples of Ranakpur. Arrive Mt.Abu and check in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Mt.Abu - Jodhpur
Morning at leisure to enjoy the scenic beauty of this hill station. Later transfer to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Jodhpur
Proceed on a city tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort museum and Jaswant thada, the cremation spot of the royal family.
Also visit ancient capital of Marwar-Mandore.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer situated deep in the heart of the Thar desert. Arrive Jaisalmer and check into your hotel. Relax for a while and later visit the Chhatris of Maharwals and later enjoy Camel ride (at your own cost) at Sam for sunset.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
On the day 12 of your tour, leave for Bikaner. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for a while and later Junagarh Fort and its fabulous palaces.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast transfer to Mandawa and upon check into your Pre-booked hotel.
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit 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 14: Mandawa - Bharatpur
Drive to Bharatpur (famous for keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary). On arrival, check into your hotel.
Evening make a visit to the sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 15: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning make a visit to the sanctuary to see the birds in their natural habitat.
After breakfast drive down to Agra On arrival, check into your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday), 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!
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 16: Agra - Delhi - Madras (Chennai)
Morning transfer to Delhi domestic airport to catch flight for Madras. On arrival at Madras airport, you will be met and transfer to your hotel by our representative.Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 17: Madras (Chennai)
Today after breakfast proceed on a Sightseeing tour of Madras which includes visit to the Snake park and Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, museum etc.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 18: Madras (Chennai)- Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore and check in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 19: Tanjore - Madurai
On the day 19th of your tour proceed on a city tour of Tanjore
Visit the Brihadeshwara Temple, a typical architecture from the 11th century. Later visit the Saraswati Mahal Library. Later in the after depart for Madura. Arrive Madurai in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 20: Madurai - Periyar
Today visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundereshwara temple, a huge Dravidian temple complex. Later in the afternoon leave for Periyar wild life sanctuary. Arrive Periyar in the evening and check in hotel.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 21: Periyar - Alleppey
Today morning enjoy boat cruise on the lake to get a closer look at the wild elephants.
Later drive to reach the small beautiful town of Alleppey situated on the backwaters of Kerala.After arriving at Alleppey, board the beautifully decorated houseboats & enjoy a cruise along the famous backwaters of Alleppey. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life from a close quarter. Enjoy the sunset and stay overnight on the houseboat. The stay includes all three meals i.e. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It will definitely be a unique and unforgettable experience for your lifetime.
Overnight: Houseboat

Day 22: Alleppey - Cochin
This morning houseboat comes to halt then drive to Cochin. Arrive Cochin and visit the Chinese fishing nets in the backwaters of Cochin.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 23: Cochin
Today enjoy Sea boat ride to visit various Islands and Churches, Santa cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish synagogue, Dutch palace, St. Franchis etc.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 24: Cochin - Coimbatore
After breakfast drive to Coimbatore also called the "Manchester of South India ". Arrive Coimbatire in the afternoon/ Relax for a while and later visit Maruthamalai temple.
Overnight: Hotel.

Day 25: Coimbatore - Ooty
Morning drive to the queen of hill stations, Ooty known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. On arrival check into your hotel. Relax for a while and later proceed on a city tour of Ooty.Overnight: Hotel

Day 26: Ooty - Mysore
Morning depart for Mysore, wonderful historic town and evidence city to exhibit the oldest Indian richest economy. Later proceed on a sightseeing of Mysore.
Visit the Mysore Palace, once the capital seat of power of the ruling Wodeyars. Also visit the Brindavan Garden, Chamundeeswri temple, Tipu's summer palace etc.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 27: Mysore - Belur - Halebid
On the day 27th of your tour transfer to Belur, the superbly preserved Chennkesava Temple here is a tribute to the skill and genius of the medieval craftsman. On arrival check into your hotel. Later visit Halebid temple 10 kms.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 28: Belur - Bangalore-Mumbai
Today morning drive to Bangalore Airport to catch flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai airport, you will be met and transfer to your hotel by our representative. Relax for rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 29: Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for a half day city tour of Mumbai.
Visit Kamla Nehru park, Hanging gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market.
In the evening transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Rajasthan Vacation Tour " escorted by Vardhman Vacations.