Colours of Rajasthan

 

Duration: 20 Days

When to Visit: October to April

Start: Delhi

Finish: Delhi

 

Itinerary

Day 1.
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport Transfer to hotel. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2.
Delhi
After breakfast begin sightseeing tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi which will include Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Red Fort, Raj Ghat etc. Evening return to hotel.
Day 3.
Delhi to Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa (about 6 hours drive). On arrival check in to hotel. Early evening visit the local havelis (mansions) with colourful murals and paintings. Return to hotel in the evening.
Day 4.
Mandawa to Bikaner
After breakfast check out and drive to Bikaner (about 4 hours drive). Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town in the afternoon. Evening free to explore city further.
Day 5.
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer (about 7 hours drive). A lovely drive. Check in on arival with the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6.
Jaisalmer
Morning enjoy sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Afternoon is at leisure. Evening enjoy a camel ride in the dunes. Return to hotel after witnessing sunset on the sand dunes.
Day 7.
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After checking out drive to Jodhpur (about 6 hours drive). Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town in the afternoon. Rest of day at leisure
Day 8.
Jodhpur to Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur (about 6 hours drive) via Ranakpur to see the exquisitely carved Jain Temples. Arrive in Udaipur with the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9.
Udaipur
Leisurely morning start. Begin sightseeing tour of the city. Evening is at leisure, optional boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
Day 10.
Udaipur to Pushkar
Leisurely morning start. Check out and drive to Pushkar (about 3 hours drive). Afternoon is at leisure to explore the town or to enjoy the festivities if visiting during Pushkar Fair.
Day 11.
Pushkar to Jaipur
Morning is at leisure. Drive to Jaipur (about 03 hours drive). Arrive in Jaipur and check in to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
Day 12.
Jaipur
Early morning visit for an excursion to Amber Fort which you ascend on elephant back. Continue sightseeing tour of city in the afternoon which will include City Palace, Palace of Winds, Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory). Return to hotel in the evening.
Day 13.
Jaipur to Ranthambore
Drive to Ranthambore (about 4 hours) after checking out. Enjoy afternoon game drive in the National Park. Return to resort/camp.
Day 14.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Enjoy morning & afternoon game drive in the National Park spotting the vast and diverse flora and fauna. Return to resort/camp.
Day 15.
Ranthambore to Bharatpur
Morning drive to Bharatpur, bird sanctuary here is also a world heritage sight. Check in Hotel and transfer to hotel. Evening take a walk into bird sanctuary.
Day 16.
Bharatpur to Agra
Early morning rickshaw ride into the bird sanctuary- considered one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. After lunch drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check in to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 17.
Agra
After breakfast go on sightseeing tour including the Taj Mahal., Red Fort of Agra, . Return to hotel in the evening.
Day 18.
Agra to Delhi
Check out of hotel and drive to Delhi. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight hotel.
Day 19.
Delhi
Depending on flight time, transfer to airport to catch international flight for onward journey.