Cultural Rajasthan Tour

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Day 1: Arrival in Udaipur
Pickup from Udaipur Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand by placard carrying driver and transfer to your respected Hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities. Evening do a boat ride at Lake Pichhola visiting Jag Mandir . Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Udaipur City Tour
Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Overnight Udaipur.

Day 3: Udaipur - Ranakpur
After breakfast at hotel drive to Ranakpur -, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. Rajasthan tour planner There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight in Ranakpur.

Day 4: Ranakpur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon visit the Meharangarh 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 Gardens. Overnight Jodhpur.

Day 5: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the Day at leisure. Overnight 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 Jaisalmer.

Day 7: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner. Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh,Rajasthan tour planner the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 8: Bikaner - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur en route visiting Shekhawati famous for Havelies. Check in at hotel. Evening Sound & Light Show (subject to operation) overnight in Jaipur.

Day 9: Jaipur
In Jaipur visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Evening Dances with dinner. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 10: Jaipur - Agra
Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.Rajasthan tour planner See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight Agra.

Day 11: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Drive to Delhi Airport / Train Station for your Home Destination. (Service Ends)

Rajasthan, 'The Land Of Kings" is India at its exotic and colourful best. The destinations suggested below take us through a time machine a few Rajasthan tourism, tours to Rajasthan, Rajasthan tour travel, heritage travel in Rajasthan hundreds of years back in time. These abandoned structures from past are scattered all over Rajasthan state and are excellent examples of rich architectural heritage. All these ancestral homes from centuries are unique reflecting their own individual history and traditions. Restored meticulously by today's former Maharaja's these impressive structures have been transformed into Heritage hotels with varying categories of budget tours. Retaining the ambience and royalty from generations, these heritage hotels have been developed with all modern amenities/ facilities for a comfortable stay of today's travelers. The huge mansions and palaces of Maharaja's have become some of the best leading heritage hotels in the country such as Rambagh in Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, Lake Palace in Udaipur, and many more.
Welcoming guests from all over the world and offering the experience of Indian history and royalty that was a part of the then life styles. Apart from this, numerous small haveli's and castles in Rajasthan have also opened their doors to tourists. Attracting many for over years now, the Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan are a class in themselves extending traditional services, personalized care and warm hospitality to guests.

If you are a tourist on Rajasthan Heritage Tour, each day will dawn to be a lively one filled with experiences that will touch you somewhere deep inside your soul. This place is indeed a blast into the past. You can find yourself slipping into what seems like another planet. Here are a few places you simply mustn’t miss out on your itinerary.

Jaipur
The capital city of Rajasthan is filled with forts, palaces, museums and structures of great historical importance. This city was painted pink to welcome King Albert as the colour was considered to be a mark of hospitality and warmth. The Sheesh Mahal, Hawa Mahal are the most famous architectural marvels that stand tall attracting tourists from all over the world even today. Also, drop in for a guided tour in the Jantar Mantar, the most famous observatory here.

Jodhpur
Jodhpur, or the Sun City is something you simply cannot miss on your Rajasthan Heritage Tour. It is famous for sweets and has a culture influenced largely by the gypsies of Thar Desert. The beautiful buildings against the scenic backgrounds are a treat to the eyes. Include Ghanta Ghar, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Mehrangarh Fort on your travel plan.

Udaipur
This town, situated on the banks of Lake Pichola is one of the most treasured assets of Rajasthan. It is famous for its Rajput era palaces and monuments. The very popular Lake Palace is located here. Built of marble, it was originally a summer palace of the Rajput royalty and is now converted into a luxurious hotels for tourists to relax. You can enjoy a quiet evening by the Pichola Lake after spending the day learning about heritage and culture of the people here.

Jaisalmer
This city, also referred to as the Golden City is dotted with architectures of tourist attractions. It is very famous for its camel rides, an experience no other state in India can afford to provide. It also houses lots of museums that can tell stories about the history of this state. The village of Ramdevra is of high importance as this is believed to be a place where a famous saint, baba Ramdevji took Samadhi.
The people of Rajasthan are very friendly and helpful. Their colourful costumes, energetic dance, lovely music, mouth-watering cuisine and interesting folklore will definitely capture your heart like no other. The natural sceneries that are complemented by sam sand dunes, the camels, the Aravalli hills and the lakes will make your Jaisalmer Heritage Tour a truly memorable whose memories you will carry with you for the rest of your lifetime.