Living Culture Tour of Rajasthan
Duration: 16 DaysDestinations Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - kota -Ranthambore - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Living Culture Tour of Rajasthan is best for foreign and domestic tourists who want to see the present-day Lifestyle and Living Culture of Rajasthan and how it developed. Living Culture of Rajasthan takes you to the royal cities of Rajasthan, Udaipur, and Jodhpur where you will witness the warm, royal hospitality unique to Rajasthan tourism.
You will also get an opportunity to visit the villages and regions known for their unique visual and performing arts. Local performers will entertain you with their folk songs, music and dances at the campsites and you will see how Rajasthani arts and crafts are created, including tie-and-dye fabrics and paintings.
Daywise Itinerary Living Culture Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 01: Delhi Arrival in Delhi .You will be greeted at the airport by our TNS executive who will assist you to the hotel from railway station/airport .Reach hotel where our executive will assist you to complete the formalities in the hotel. After your formalities are completed you will be briefed about your travel plan for the next ten days of your tour and a travel kit will be handed over to you which contain your hotel vouchers and some travel documents for your tour.
Over night stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to mandawa
The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking view of the town can be seen from the terrace of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of arms with jade handles, traditional ceremonial costumes can be seen at the Museum at the Castle.
Reach mandawa .Check in at the hotel. Then proceed for a walking tour of the havelis in mandawa of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes.
Evening is for leisure.
Overnight will be at Mandawa.
Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner
Have a leisurely break fast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel .Drive to Bikaner which is a drive of around three hours from mandawa.
The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.
Reach Bikaner. Check in at the hotel. Then proceed for half day sightseeing of Bikaner. Start your sightseeing with junagarh fort.
Rao Bika Ji, a descendant of Jodha Ji - the founder of Jodhpur, founded this desert town in the North of the state in 1488. Visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. The city is known for its step wells so visit one ancient well and then the famous KARNI MATA temple.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Bikaner.
Day 04: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By Surface: 333 KM - 7 Hours)
After your break fast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer is called as the golden city of India due to its forts and havelis, sand dunes, camel safaris .The heritage of the city reflects its cuisine, garments and the festivals.
Reach Jaisalmer .Check in at the hotel. Then proceed for sightseeing to the magnificent fort of Jaisalmer .The massive structure stand tall amidst the sand .Generally made of stone locally known as sonar quilla . Go for a walking tour among the narrow lanes where the carved havelis like patwon -ki- havelis, nathman -ki- havelis are situated.
After your sightseeing .Get back to the hotel.
Over night stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Then proceed for a full day camel safari among the sand dunes. Sand dunes are a treat to watch in Jaisalmer .Enjoy your camel ride in the sand dunes.
Evening proceed to the sand dunes to watch the sunset in the desert .Enjoy your dinner beside a Rajasthani folk dance.
Over night stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Surface: 264 KM - 6 Hours)
Have a leisurely breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to the blue city of India which is popularly known as Jodhpur.
The second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert.
Reach Jodhpur. Check in at the hotel. Then proceed to visit the magnificent mehrangarh fort .The most magnificent fort in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort. It is situated on a 150m high hill. Rao Jodha, the then chief of Rathore clan, constructed it in 1459. There are a number of attractions within the fort like several palaces, galleries, a museum, temples and so on
Evening is for leisure. Spent time hopping around the nearby markets.
Over night stay at Jodhpur.
Day 07: Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh (By Surface: 222 KM - 5 Hours)
Enjoy your break fast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to kumbhalgarh which will be a drive of around five hours from Jodhpur.
Reach kumbhalgarh. Check in at the hotel. Then proceed for sightseeing to the fort oh kumbhalgarh.
Kumbhalgarh Fort is cradled in the Aravali ranges. Built in 15th century by Rana Kumbha, the sprawling citadel on a hilltop is an impressive sight. The fort offers a panoramic view of the surrounding.
After your sightseeing .Get back to the hotel. Evening is for leisure .
Over night stay at kumbhalgarh.
Day 08: Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur (By Surface: 60 KM - 2 Hours)
Enjoy your break fast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel .Drive to Udaipur the Venice of east which will be a drive of around two hours from kumbhalgarh.
Udaipur was founded in the year 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh after his final unsuccessful attempt to defend the Mewar capital, Chittorgarh from the invading Mughals under Emperor Akbar. The Kingdom of Mewar was considered the most respectable among all Princely states in Rajasthan & still remembered for the courage to protect the Kingdom.
Reach Udaipur. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is for leisure. Evening proceed to lake pichola for a boat ride.
Over night stay at Udaipur.
Day 09: Udaipur
After your breakfast in the hotel. Proceed for sightseeing and Start your city tour from City Palace, an intriguing collection of buildings contributed by various Maharanas (Kings) after Udai Singh & built in the year 1725. The magnificence of the Palace starts right from its entrance at the northern Tripolia Gate that brings us to the central courtyard, the best place to view the facade of filigreed balconies & ornate cupola-topped towers. Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden built by Maharana Sangram Singh for his daughter & the Ladies of the Queen's court. He built the garden with several fountains, pools & is decorated with chiselled pavilions & elephants. The fountains worked on the unique hydraulic technique devised in the year 1700 AD & work till today.
Later we visit Jagdish Temple, the Indo-Aryan temple, built in the year 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh, is the largest & the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy sculpted images. We also enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola, the beauty of the lake is enhanced by the surrounding hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats & embankments. The Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) & Jag Mandir, the two island palaces on the lake look like pearls in the lake.
After your sightseeing .Get back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur - Kota (By Surface: 270 KM - 6 Hours)
After your break fast in the hotel. Drive to Kota which will be a drive of around six hours from Udaipur.
Kota is an important historic city of Rajasthan. Once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi, Kota became an independent princely state in 1624, when the Mughal emperor Jehangir defeated its rulers.
Reach Kota .Check in at the hotel .Then proceed for half day sightseeing of the city starting from the city fort palace. It houses the rugged bastion, ramparts, with delicate domes and balustrades.
Enjoy your sightseeing. Get back to the hotel. Rest of the time is for leisure.
Over night stay at Kota.
Day 11: Kota - Ranthambore (By Surface: 230 KM - 5 Hours)
After your break fast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Ranthambore which will be a drive of around five hours from Kota.
Reach Ranthambore. Check in at the hotel. Then proceed for a evening game viewing drive inside the sanctuary.
Over night stay at Ranthambore.
Day 12: Ranthambore
Have your break fast in the lodge. Then Proceed for Morning Jeep Wild Tiger Safari at Ranthmabore.
Ranthmabore - Ranthmabore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart of the jungle. Ranthambhore - perhaps the best place in the world to sight a tiger in the wild. The Ranthambhore National Park has had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country.
After noon get back to the lodge . Have lunch . Relax in the lodge .After sometime proceed for evening safari in the park.
It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali hill ranges, meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is bound by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.
Overnight stay at Ranthmabore.
Day 13: Ranthambore - Jaipur (By Surface: 130 KM - 3 Hours)
After your break fast in the lodge .Check out from the lodge . Then drive to the pink city of India, jaipur .
Jaipur popularly known Jaipur popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Reach Jaipur Check in at the hotel. Evening is for leisure.
Over night stay at Jaipur.
Day 14: Jaipur
Have your breakfast in the hotel . Then proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.
Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 15: Jaipur - Agra (By Surface: 230 KM - 5 Hours)
Enjoy your break fast in the hotel . Check out from the hotel . Drive to Agra and fatehpurshikri.
Then proceed to visit fatehpurshikri . The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. The city was abandoned by the emperor due to scarcity of water .Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
After your sight seeing in fatehpur-sikri. Drive to Agra .Check in at the hotel. Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal one of the wonder of the world. Board a tanga while we go for a visit to taj mahal.
visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
Over night stay at Agra.
Day 16: Agra - Delhi (By Surface: 210 KM - 5 Hours)
After your break fast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Delhi to board your flight for your onwards journey
TOUR ENDS
