Heritage Indian

Location: Delhi | Mandawa | Bikaner | Jaisalmer | Jodhpur | Udaipur | Jaipur | Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Namaste – Welcome to India. Our representative would assist you at airport & escort you to hotel for check in.

Overnight stay in Hotel – Delhi

Day 02 : Delhi Sightseeing
Today we will take a guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting the great Jama Masjid.

Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, Red Fort.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, India Gate, and President’s House.

We will also visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar.

Overnight stay in Hotel – Delhi.

Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa (280 km – 6 hr)
Today, we drive to Mandawa – The city of Castles.

Relax at the hotel upon check-in.

Overnight at the Hotel – Mandawa.

Day 04 : Mandawa – Bikaner (160 km – 4 hr)
Today we explore the Mandawa Fort, a classic example of the famed Rajput style of architecture. It houses many beautiful paintings & frescoes.

Also visit Gulab Rai Haveli. Goenka Double Haveli, Bansidhar Newatia Haveli.

Later we drive to the princely state of Bikaner. The Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner is the only one of its kinds in Asia & so is the illustrious Camel Festival.

Overnight at the Hotel – Bikaner.

Day 05 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer (325km – 6hr)
Morning sightseeing of Junagarh Fort, built in the year 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh (1571-1612 AD), the 6th ruler of Bikaner. The beautifully maintained rooms of Anup Mahal now display the treasures of the Royal family. The Fort Museum has an extensive collection of Illuminated Manuscripts, Jewellery, Jars, Carpets, Weapons, Treaties, Decorations & Farmans (King’s Orders).

Later we drive to Jaisalmer, Often described as Golden City. Arrive and check into the hotel.

Overnight at the Hotel – Jaisalmer.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer
Post breakfast visit Jaisalmer Fort – It is the only “Living Fort” in India & within its ramparts has an enchanting narrow lanes with some exiquisite Havelis (Mansions), Palaces & beautifully sculptured Jain Temples.

Patwon Ki Haveli in the heart of the town. It is the most elaborate & magnificent of all the Jaisalmer Havelis & is virtually the showpiece of Jaisalmer’s legendary architectural wealth. The carving on stone far surpasses in beauty the work on brocade & gold.

Later we drive down 40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam to take the Camel ride on the Sand Dunes of Sam while the sun is setting down.

Overnight at the Hotel – Jaisalmer.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (290 km- 7 hr)
Post breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan & has landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge.

Check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure.

Overnight at the Hotel – Jodhpur.

Day 08 : Jodhpur – Udaipur via Ranakpur (325 km – 7 hr)
Morning sightseeing of Jodhpur- visiting the Mehrangarh), one of the most impressive & formidable structures anywhere in India. Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899 AD

Later we drive to Udaipur, also known as the “City of Lakes & Palaces”.

En route we will visit Ranakpur, renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in marble, created in the 15th century AD. Later we continue our drive to Udaipur.

Overnight at the Hotel – Udaipur

Day 09 : Udaipur
In Udaipur, we visit City Palace, an intriguing collection of buildings contributed by various Maharanas (Kings) after Udai Singh & built in the year 1725. Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden built by the King for his daughter & the ladies of the Queen’s court.

Later we visit Jagdish Temple, the Indo-Aryan temple, built in the year 1651.

Enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola, the beauty of the lake is enhanced by the surrounding hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats & embankments..

Optional Tour – Sound & Light Show / Vintage Car Collection

Overnight at the Hotel – Udaipur

Day 10 : Udaipur – Pushkar (200 kms/04 hour)
Today we drive to Pushkar, an enchanting small town located exactly on the edge of the desert but is separated from it by Nag Pahar, the Snake Mountain.

Upon arrival visit Brahma Temple, said to be the only dedicated to Lord Brahma in India.

Overnight at the Hotel – Pushkar

Day 11 : Pushkar – Jaipur (160 kms/03 hours)
Today we drive to Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan.

Set on a short city orientation tour of Jaipur

Overnight at the Hotel – Jaipur

Day 12 : Jaipur
Today we take an excursion to Amber Fort, take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience.

Later we visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).

Evening at leisure.

Overnight stay in Hotel – Jaipur

Day 13 : Jaipur – Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri (240 km – 05 hr)
Today we drive to Agra

En route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), Emperor Akbar’s Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.

Further we continue our drive to Agra. In Agra we visit Agra Fort.

Overnight stay in Hotel – Agra

Day 14 : Agra – Delhi (225 kms – 5 hr)
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) at Sunrise. Later we drive back to Delhi, upon arrival in Delhi transfer to Airport for onward destination.