The “Dazzling Rajasthan” 9 Nights and 10 Days tour offers an enchanting journey through the heart of Rajasthan’s rich heritage and vibrant culture. Starting with the intricate frescoes of Shekhawati, the tour continues to the regal city of Bikaner with its grand forts and camel safaris. In Jodhpur, the majestic Mehrangarh Fort and blue-hued streets impress, followed by the serene lakes and palaces of Udaipur. The grand finale in Jaipur showcases the Pink City’s architectural wonders like Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. This immersive itinerary perfectly blends history, architecture, and colorful traditions for an unforgettable Rajasthan experience.
On arrival at Delhi airport/railway station, you will be received and transferred to Shekhawati region, the semi-arid region of north eastern Rajasthan is known as Shekhawati. Shekhawati is a tourist’s paradise. The land is laced with innumerable beautiful havelis or grand mansions that are guaranteed to capture one’s imagination. On reaching, check in to the hotel at NAWALGARH/MANDAWA and relax. Stay overnight
Today after breakfast, get ready to visit famous SHEKHAWATI places like:
NAWALGARH: Named after its founder Thakur Nawal Singh (son of the most successful ruler of Shekhawati, Shardul Singh), Nawalgarh was a prosperous town in Shekhawati region.
Some of the affluent business clan of India today traces their origin from Nawalgarh. Prominent among these is the Goenka family.
The havelis of the town – AATH HAVELI, MORARKA HAVELI, KHEDWAL BHAWAN, BHAGTON KI HAVELI AND ANANDI LAL PODDAR HAVELI – are its prime attraction. The frescoes and mural paintings are extremely attractive and reflect the skills of the workmen who created them. Other attraction of Nawalgarh is GANGA MAI TEMPLE.
DUNDLOD: A small village in the Shekhawati region is known for a small fort built in the 18th century by Kesri Singh, youngest son of Sardul Singh. The fort has a Diwan Khana with portraits and period furnitures as well as a small library. The fort now serves as a hotel. Other attractions to be visited here are TUGANRAM GOENKA HAVELI, SATYANARAYAN TEMPLE and JAGATHIA HAVELI. This village is 7 kms north of Nawalgarh.
MUKUDGARH – Mukundgarh is a small town developed around a temple square. The Mukundgarh Fort serves as a heritage hotel. Tourists can pay a visit to the KANORIA and GANERIWALA HAVELIS and also shop for local handicrafts. Mukundgarh is highly known for its brass, iron scissors and textiles.
MANDAWA: Well-known for being home to uniquely painted havelis (wealthy merchant’s mansions). Also known as an “open-air art gallery”, the Mandawa havelis showcase an array of paintings of diverse themes portraying past cultures. Some of the popular havelis are the JHUNJHUNWALA HAVELI, CHOKHANI DOUBLE HAVELI, BANSIDHAR NEWATIA HAVELI, SNEH RAM LADIA HAVELI, GULAB RAI LADIA HAVELI and MANDAWA CASTLE.
Return back and stay overnight at your Hotel
Arise to a hearty breakfast and checkout from the hotel as you will be proceeding to Bikaner. With a long, rich history and heritage and sand dunes just close by, it’s not surprising that Bikaner is also called “Camel Country”. Bikaner is popular for its rich culture and exquisite architectural marvels, including palaces and temples.
On arrival at Bikaner, check in your hotel, relax for some time. Later get ready to explore the famous landmarks of Bikaner which includes:
JUNAGARH FORT – one of the most decorated forts in India and houses opulent palaces that give you a peek into the lives and times of the maharajas of Bikaner. Here we also see ANUP MAHAL, GAJ MANDIR, SHEESH MAHAL, PRACHINA MUSEUM, SADUL MUSEUM and SURSAGAR LAKE
LAXMI NIWAS PALACE was the erstwhile residence of Maharaja Ganga Singh, showcasing the excellent Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Later we view the magnificent LALGARH PALACE, an excellent place to admire the extravagant Rajputana design blended with elegant interior decor. Later enjoy the puppet show – An ancient art form of Rajasthan.
After a sightseeing tour of these places, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After having breakfast early in the morning, check-out from hotel and drive to Jodhpur. En route, you will visit DESHNOK RAT TEMPLE – A unique Temple dedicated to Karni Mata of Deshnok, here, you will see rats everywhere but don’t get scared as these rats are considered sacred beings here and have made the temple famous.
En route you can also visit NAGAUR FORT, also known as Ahhichatragarh Fort. Nagaur Fort, known for its striking architecture, has been a witness to several historical battles and hence holds a significant place in history.
Resuming the drive, we reach KHIMSAR. Explore KHIMSAR FORT or visit KHIMSAR DUNES VILLAGE which is an excellent spot for desert activities.
Later drive to Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan and is additionally referred to as the BLUE CITY as most of the homes of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a ten km long wall, which has 101 bastions and 7 gates. Check in at the hotel and spend some time relaxing and prepare for an exciting evening on this day of your Jodhpur tour.
In the evening, visit great highlight in the city: UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. It is one of the largest private residences in the world. The palace boasts of a combination of Indian and European style of architecture. A part of the palace still serves as a residence to the former royal family, while other two parts of the palace are converted into Taj Palace Hotel and museum.
Later visit CLOCK TOWER and local market of Jodhpur. Clock Tower is a famous landmark in the Old City. The clock tower offers a good view of the fort. SARDAR MAKET is adjacent to Clock Tower with around 7000 shops; where you can have a great shopping experience. Overnight stay at hotel
Day free to explore JODHPUR CITY OR you have an OPTION of visiting OSIAN OR KHICHAN VILLAGE AND BIRD SANCTUARY OR LUNI and BISHNOI VILLAGES
OPTION 1: OSIAN DESERT & TEMPLE TOUR (70 KM / 1.5 HOURS)
Osian is an ancient desert town famous for its sand dunes and OSIAN MATA TEMPLE. Here you can enjoy a JEEP SAFARI TOUR (on direct Payment Basis) at Osian Sand Dunes. Visit the exquisitely sculptured temples.
OPTION 2: KHICHAN VILLAGE AND BIRD SANCTUARY (144 KM / 3 HOURS)
Khichan is a village located in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan state. This village is famous for the bird sanctuary, which is situated at the outskirts of the village specially the demoiselle cranes that visit every year.
This sanctuary serves as home to three types of birds called Karkara, Kunch and Kurjan that migrate from South west Europe. Khichan has an effective Jain population. The Khichan Bird Sanctuary is known worldwide as the Demoiselle Crane village. En route to Khichan you can also visit Osian for its beautifully sculpted temples.
OPTION 3: LUNI (32 KM / 34 MIN) AND BISHNOI VILLAGES
The little charming village of LUNI is situated at a distance of 35 kms from Jodhpur. The artisans inhabiting the village are still pursuing their ancestral profession of fashioning metal, clay or wood into intricate forms. Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of Indian architecture, carved in famous red sandstone of Jodhpur. This fort is considered as an architectural masterpiece.
Later, we visit BISHNOI VILLAGE – No trip in Rajasthan is completed without a visit to the Bishnoi Villages, such as GUDA BISHNOIYAN, KAKANI and KHEJARLI. Khejarli is the village that a lot of men and women sacrificed their lives to protect the trees. Witness the beautiful nature and wildlife while experiencing the lifestyle of the locals. Here we get a glimpse of a rich cultural life of Marwar. You can enjoy VILLAGE SAFARI (on direct Payment Basis) and dinner with Bishnoi Villagers.
Later in evening, return back to the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel
Today after early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit the iconic MEHRANGARH FORT – one of the largest forts in the country. Build around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 125m above the city and is enclosed by thick walls. It is now run by the royal family of Jodhpur. It hosts a museum of historical artefacts that are an echo of the time-honored Rajputana.
Later, capture the vibrant views of JASWANT THADA, a royal cenotaph, also known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar, which is bedecked in white marble.
After the fort visit, proceed for Udaipur. En route visit RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLES acclaimed world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples form one of the five major pilgrimages of the Jains.
The renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Adinatha. The temple is designed as Chaumukha-with four faces. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara’s conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos. Continue drive to Udaipur.
After checking into your hotel, relax for some time. Rest of the day is free to explore the vibrant colourful Udaipur city. In the evening enjoy BOAT RIDE (on direct Payment Basis) on the LAKE PICHOLA which is one of the finest experiences in this place. Stay overnight at Udaipur Hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for a full-day sightseeing trip to Udaipur.
VISIT: CITY PALACE, CRYSTAL GALLERY, JAGDISH TEMPLE, KARNI MATA ROPEWAY, VINTAGE CAR COLLECTION, GULAB BAGH, FATEH SAGAR LAKE, MOTI MAGRI, SAHELION KI BARI BHARTIYA LOK KALA MANDAL for FOLK DANCE.
In the evening witness a beautiful SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW (tickets on direct Payment Basis) in CITY PALACE and return to the hotel for an overnight stay
Today after early morning breakfast, proceed for Jaipur. En route you can visit CHITTORGARH, a popular tourist place for its magnificent forts, temples, towers and palaces resonate with stories of Rajputana bravery, pride and passion.
Here you will explore CHITTORGARH FORT – symbol of bravery of Rajputs also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue drive to Jaipur, on arrival, check in at the hotel and spend some time relaxing and prepare for an exciting evening on this day of your Jaipur tour. Jaipur was the first planned city of its time, with imposing forts, dazzling palaces, and lush gardens. Today, Jaipur is the gateway to Rajasthan and still remains one of India’s most important heritage sites, full of historic charm.
Later in the evening, enjoy SOUND & LIGHT SHOW AT AMBER FORT. The show highlights the local legends, folklore, and celebrates the maestros of folk music, who, to this day, continue to give Rajasthan its unique identity. The show has been set in a spectacular location, with a brilliant view of Amber Fort & Palace Complex in the front, the rising Jaigarh on the left and magnificent hills behind it. After enjoying the Amer Fort Light and Sound Show, you can enjoy the lip smacking Dinner (OPTIONAL) with eagle view of the pink city in a palace converted into a restaurant at Nahargarh Fort
Later you will be driven back to your hotel. On the way, experience the pick city at night; Jaipur is even more beautiful at night. Drive past through the nightspots like JAL MAHAL, ALBERT HALL, JOHARI BAZAAR, M.I ROAD, BIRLA TEMPLE, STATUE CIRCLE, AMAR JAWAN JYOTI and VIDHAN SABHA BHAWAN. Overnight stay at your Hotel
Today very early morning, embark on the exciting JHALANA LEOPARD SAFARI & enjoy sighting these elusive cats in their natural habitats. Spot various other animals apart from the leopards as well and capture the fauna in your cameras.
Spread across an area of 23 sq km, the Jhalana Safari park is the first leopard reserve in India. After the safari, return back to the hotel for breakfast
After a fulfilling breakfast, proceed for the Jaipur city tour. You can explore the below mentioned landmarks of the city as per your choice and time constrain:
Drive to the ancient capital of Amer (11 km) from Jaipur. If you wish, you can enjoy an ELEPHANT RIDE (on direct Payment Basis) to the AMBER FORT which is one of the UNESCO LISTED HILL FORTS of Rajasthan. Amer was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha dynasty for more than half a millennium. Later visit JAIGARH FORT “Having the largest Cannon in India”, NAHARGARH FORT. We then proceed to CITY PALACE, a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Next, we visit JANTAR MANTAR (UNESCO World Heritage site), an observatory built in the 18th century. Its solar devices can measure the day’s progression with an error of just 2 seconds, making it an astronomical treasure that can still accurately make predictions today. Next, you’ll visit HAWA MAHAL (“Palace of the Winds”), a five-storied facade made of pink sandstone. Built in 1799, Hawa Mahal and its discreet windows (jharokhas) allowed royal ladies to watch street processions and festivities.
Visit GATORE KI CHHATRIYAN, also known as Gaitor Tombs are located in the walled city area named Brahmpuri at the foothills of Nahargarh Fort. Built in the memory of the rulers of Jaipur, the beautiful carvings are worth seeing. They are the royal cenotaphs that display the Rajput style of architecture. Visit GALTA JI TEMPLE, a prehistoric Hindu pilgrimage site on the outskirts of Jaipur. Outlined by the striking Aravalli hills, it consists of several SHRINES, HOLY KUNDS, PAVILIONS and NATURAL SPRINGS. Later visit SISODIA RANI GARDEN; this lush green royal garden is replete with flowerbeds, foliage, beautiful water fountains, pavilions, galleries, iridescent water channels and murals.
Also visit ALBERT HALL MUSEUM. Situated in the Ram Niwas Garden of Jaipur, the Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum in Rajasthan. The museum’s stunning architecture and extensive collection of artifacts offer an immersive experience into Rajasthan’s rich heritage.
In the evening, enjoy shopping at BAPU BAZAR, JOHARI BAZAAR, and M.I ROAD. Later you will visit the special ethnic village “CHOWKI DHANI”. Enjoy the cultural program, delicious cuisines and traditional folk dance. Post dinner, return to the hotel for a night’s stay.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Jaipur airport/railway station for your onward journey.
