Grand Tour of Rajasthan

DURATION – 15 Days 14 Nights

Day 01 Ahmedabad:

Arrive at Ahmedabad check into the hotel. After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Ahmedabad which includes Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Vav, Sarkhej Roza, Modhera Sun Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Ahmedabad-Ranakpur ( By Surface 340 kms/ 7hrs )

After breakfast proceed for Ranakpur. Ranakpur has marvelously carved Jain temples in amber stone. Ranakpur is one of the five holy places of the Jain community, on arrival check-in at the hotel, overnight stay.

Day 03 Ranakpur –Rohetgarh( By Surface 200 kms/5hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Rohetgarh on arrival check-in at hotel Rohetgarh. Afternoon we get into the waiting jeeps and proceed on a safari to Bishnoi villages - stepped in history, this 450 years old white turbaned tribe has a distinct way of life. They are the world's first environmentalists preserving the black buck, brought back from the verge of extinction. Also visit the villages of craftsmen - potters, weavers, and metal-ware. Overnight stay.

Day 04 Rohetgarh-Jodhpur (55kms/1hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Jodhpur and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort - the 5 km long majestic fort on a 125 meter high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Jaswant Thada - a cluster of royal cenotaphs built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Jodhpur-Jaisalmer ( By Surface 330 kms/ 7 hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Jaisalmer and check into the hote. Afternoon visit to explore Jaisalmer, rising from the Thar desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. The Fort - the golden hued fort is a sentinel to the bleak desert scape from its 80 metre high perch on the hill, housing the entire township within its ramparts. Akhaiya Pol, Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol and Hava Pol. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Jaisalmer

After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Havelis of Jaisalmer. Gadisar Lake Havelis - some of the most exotic mansions or havelis, all intricately latticed, are strewn all over Jaisalmer - each with a different facade. Patwon-ki-haveli - the most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It has exquisitely carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers. Salim Singh-ki-haveli - this 300 year old haveli of Jaisalmer. In the evening visit Sam Sand Dunes - (42 km) no trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the most picturesque dunes of Sam. The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes, that create an enchanting mirage, are surely a delight for a trigger-happy photographer. Various cultural programmes are organised against the backdrop of these fascinating sand dunes. Exciting camel safaris allow you to get the real feel of the desert on the camel back. Overnight stay at hotel or camp at dunes.

Day 07 Jaisalmer-Khimsar ( 325 kms/ 7 hrs approx)

After breakfast proceed for Khimsar.  Khimsar also known as the Oasis of peace is perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of chaste India where lies a unique 16th century fort. Rao Karamsi - the eighth prince of Rao Jodha - the founding Maharaja of Jodhpur - successfully launched the royal dynasty at Khimsar. This Fort architecture offers great diversity of experiences. The battle scarred walls and turrets remained one of the relics of its glorious past. After breakfast proceed by surface for Khimsar, en-route visit Deshnok - Karni Mata rat temple. Legend has it that the more rats jump over you the more you will be blessed and Nagaur Fort, on arrival check-in at Khimsar Fort - its battle scarred walls and turrets remind one of its glorious past. Today the Khimsar Fort ranks high amongst the premier heritage hotels of India, day to relax and enjoy the hospitality of Khimsar Fort, overnight stay.

Day 08 Khimsar-Bikaner ( 150 kms/ 4 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for Bikaner, on arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner, the royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Visit Junagarh Fort - built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh, a General in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. These palaces, made in red sandstone and marble, make a picturesque Lal Garh Palace - the architectural masterpiece in red sand stone, the palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his former Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework and filigree work. Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it a not-to-be missed visual treat. Overnight stay.

Day 09 Bikaner-Ajmer/Pushkar (233 kms/ 5 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for Ajmer a city founded by Maharaja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7^th Centaury AD. He name the place ‘Ajaymeru’ (The invincible hill).In the afternoon visit to Dargah Sarif, the shrine of 12^th century Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin chishti, Ana Sagar Lake and proceed for Excursion tour to Pushkar which is piligrimage center. Pushkar town stretches around the lake with hills on three sides and sandy stretches on the fourth. Pushkar is very sacred to the Hindus and is referred to as “Tirth Raj” or King of all Pilgrimage centers. Overnight at Ajmer/Pushkar.

Day 10 Ajmer-Jaipur (205 kms/4 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for Jaipur. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pink City Jaipur, visit the city Palace, a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani Architecture is now a museum, containing all the paraphernalia of Jaipur's princely past. Jai singh, notable astronomer, built for himself the curious jantar mantar, an observatory of immense brick and mortar instruments of astonishing accuracy. Not far from the Jantar Mantar, is the beautiful Hawa Mahal (palace of winds), tall and pink, faced with delicate pierced stone, it is not really a palace. The queens of Jaipur and the royal ladies once used this decorative facade to watch, unobserved, numerous festive processions winding through the streets of their city. Overnight stay.

Day 11 Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for the excursion tour to Amer Fort. Enjoy an elephant ride on the
ramparts of the fort, for six centuries the capital of the state. The pavilions and courtyards of the
palace ascend in successive levels up the hill the Sheesh Mahal, or pavilion of mirrors, the finest
of its kind, is studded with small mirrors which reflect flame in a thousand flickering lights.
Afternoon free for leisure / shopping. Overnight stay.

Day 12 Jaipur- Chittaurgarh (372 kms/ 6 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for Chittaugarh, the city with tales of romance, valour and chivalry. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Chittaurgarh Fort, Vijay Stambh, Kiriti Stambh, Rana Kumbha’s Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Bai’s Temple. Overnight stay.

Day 13 Chittaurgarh –Udaipur (112 kms/ 2 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for Udaipur , city of Lakes. Afternoon  visit to saheliyon ki badi, City Palace, Rana Pratap Smarak, Lake Pichola, Lake Palace. Overnight stay.

Day 14 Udaipur

After breakfast proceed for excursion tour to Kumbhalgarh. Visit Kumbhalgarh fort. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the shopping. Overnight stay

Day 15 Udaipur-Ahmedabad (252 kms/ 4 hrs)

After breakfast proceed for Ahmedabad to catch your return flight.

Tour Ends.  

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