Welcome to Classical Rajasthan
Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
You will arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, a Yatra Pundit representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building after which you would be transferred to your hotel. India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds – the ancient with the modern. Amidst the fast spiraling skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to the region’s ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor traveling in from the airport are of a spacious, garden city, tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.
You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; Later drive to Red Fort for Photo stop from outside, visit Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet, Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara where you will get the chance to serve Prasad (Offering) to the devotees. Visit Mother Teresa house. At the day end you will be having overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : In Delhi
Early morning you will enjoy bicycle tour, cycling is a great form of exercise, and its fun. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Cycling can provide you with a lot of health benefits too. You will get inspired by the streets of Delhi and can’t stop a bright smile on your face.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed for the tour to New Delhi which includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan and visit to Birla Temple, Thé Qutub Minar, which is thé tallest stone tower in India. The Qutub Minar was started in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and a completed by thé sultan’s successor and a son-in-law, Iltutmish. The Qutub Minar is still thé highest stone tower as well as one of thé finest Islamic structures ever raised in India.
Day 03: Delhi – Mandawa
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Mandawa (260 Kms / 5 Hours)
The Rajput ruler of Mandawa built a fort in 1755 to protect this trading outpost that fell in the ancient caravan routes from China and Middle East. The township that grew around the fort attracted a large community of traders, who settled here. When the caravan traffic ceased in the late 18th century, the traders created business empires in other parts of the country, but returned to Mandawa build palatial mansions in their hometown.
you will explore this storybook town of Mandawa known for its colourful frescoes on a wide variety of subjects ranging from religious to the erotic; from copies of popular English prints to witty social satire rendered in the inimitable style of local artist. Every home here is adorned with gaily-painted murals that illuminate the arid landscape. You will visit the Mandawa Havelis to watch beautiful frescoes paintings. At the day end overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Mandawa – Bikaner
After breakfast you will be driven from Mandawa to Bikaner (170 KMS / 4 Hours)
In the afternoon, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort, one of the most interesting forts in Rajasthan, with its sumptuously decorated interiors. Built in 1588 by Raja Rai Singh it is unusual in the sense that it was one of the few major forts of Rajasthan that was not built on a hilltop. Instead, it was built on the desert plains; its rugged sandstone bastions and graceful pavilions and balconies are silhouetted against the sky. In the evening proceed for the Dinner with an Indian Family (In due course, Men will wear Kurta & Payjama and Women will wear Saree, a traditional Indian dress) the beautician will also teach how to wear the Saree. Overnight at the hotel
Day 05 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After breakfast you will be driven from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (333 KMS / 0730 Hours)
Enjoy late night rooftop dinner with a splendid picturesque view of the Haveli’s and illuminated Fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : In Jaisalmer
Jaisala and reinforced by subsequent rulers, the fort situated on the Trikuta Hill had been the scene of many battles. Standing at a height of 100 meters over the city, the fort houses a citadel within its huge ramparts. The world’s only living fort, about a quarter of city’s population lives within the fort’s walls, Jaisalmer Fort is sheer magic. Built entirely of yellow sandstone; it turns to a magical honey-gold as the sunsets. Several entrances like the Ganesh Pol, After buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Jaisalmer. visit the Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Qila (the Golden Fort), the Jaisalmer fort shimmers like a mirage amidst the desolate beauty of the hot barren deserts of Rajasthan. Built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and the Hava Pol guard the Megh Durbar and the Jawahar Mahal. The main attractions inside the fort are the Lakshminath temple and the Jain temples, which built between 12th and 15th centuries, are dedicated to Rishabdev and Sambhavanth.
The city of Jaisalmer is famous for its intricately latticed Havelis, built by wealthy merchants. These beautiful sandstone buildings are still in very good conditions even today.
Visit the Patwon-Ki-Haveli – one of the most elaborate and magnificent of all Jaisalmer havelis, the Patwon-Ki-Haveli built by Guman Chand Patwa, one of the wealthiest merchant of the time took over fifty years to complete. Five storied high with some exquisite carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers, it is divided into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families who operate craft-shops and two private homes. The haveli is built of yellow sandstone with a different design on every window and arch. As you enter the haveli through its magnificent arched gateway, you come across its delicately carved yellow-brown frontage with as many as 60 balconies overlooking it. One of the grandest mansions in Jaisalmer, the stone carving far surpasses in beauty the work on brocade and gold.
Nathmalji ki Haveli is a late 19th century mansion that was built for Diwan Mohata Nathmal, then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. Designed by two Muslim brothers Hathi and Lulu, the left and right wings of the haveli was carved out differently by two brothers. Mighty tuskers carved out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli while the entire façade is embellished with a slew of detailing – horses, elephants, soldiers, flowers and birds. The walls are dominated by beautiful miniature paintings.
Late afternoon proceed for Camel Safari, will drive to Sand Dunes for a camelback ride into the desert to watch the sun set on this golden desert city, emitting a lustrous glow off the desert sand. Camel Safari is one of the unique ways to explore small villages in Rajasthan. Atop this ship of the desert embark on an exciting soft adventure. This safari is across India’s Thar Desert, one of the harshest environments in the world. Board camels to discover the rich desert culture and meet the colourful tribal people, The capital of this exotic region is the golden city of Jaisalmer. Here we’ll explore palaces, local markets, and venture down the narrow alleys to visit with the inhabitants of the intricately carved sandstone buildings. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Manwar
After early breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from Jaisalmer to Manwar (170 KMS / 3 Hours) upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel. Nestled in the heart of the sand dune between the ancient cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner,It is such a fascinating place that offers the raw beauty of nature. It will let you explore the various parts of the desert to enjoy its kaleidoscopic beauty. Jeep Safari on Sand Dunes and visit to a Village. Evening folk Music and Dances around Bonfire in Dessert.Overnight at Manwar Dessert Camp.
Day 08 : Manwar – Luni
After buffet breakfast, you will be driven from Manwar to Luni (145 KMS / 3 hours) enroute visiting Jodhpur. Arrive and visit the Mehrangarh Fort (citadel of the Sun) that evokes the very spirit of the Rathores, the ruling local Rajput clan. Visit its various palaces with their delicate friezes and respective museums, displaying treasures of the royal family. North of Meherangarh Fort, and connected to it by road, Jaswant Thanda is a pillared marble memorial to the popular ruler Jaswant Singh II (1878-95), who purged Jodhpur of dacoits, initiated irrigation systems and boosted the economy.
In the afternoon, you will board a local train to Luni where you will experience how people travel in non air-conditioned train. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Luni – Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Udaipur (250 KMS/ 4 hours)
Rajasthan is romantic with tales of valour and chivalry, and a history that brings to life forts and palaces and court intrigues. But Udaipur is different – an interlude for the diehard romantics. A splash of colour in colourful Rajasthan that’s brighter, tinged with the tones of local legends and lores. Here are lakes that come as a surprise in sandy Rajasthan, and forested hills where wildlife still abounds. And in the lakes or by their edges are palaces straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the other. For in Udaipur the past lives and breathes with the present.,br> Visit of tie and dye demonstration in Udaipur, Tie-dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors,Tie-dye” can also describe the resulting pattern or an item which features this pattern. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : In Udaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for optional city tour of Udaipur which includes visit Sahelion-ki-Bari, the Garden of the Maids-of-Honor, which has numerous fountains in four pools, embellished with delicately chiseled kiosks and elephants. The garden brings to the fore the unique lifestyle of the royal ladies, who once strolled through these gardens.
Later visit the vast and exquisite City Palace, a well-fortified, majestic white monument. The main entrance, a triple-arched gate named the Tripolia, was built in 1725 and is a marvel. The Suraj Gokhada, the Balcony of the Sun, where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar presented themselves in times of trouble to the people to restore their confidence, is also a fascinating sight. After that visit the Jagdish Temple, a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is the largest and most splendid temple in Udaipur. Proceed to boat cruise on Lake Pichola with Musician on board. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Udaipur – Bijaynagar
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Bijaynagar (240 Kms/ 4 Hrs). Organic farm visit & Bullock cart ride.In the evening Cooking demonstration at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 : Bijaynagar – Jaipur
After buffet breakfast you will be driven from Bijaynagar to Jaipur (125 Kms / 2 hrs).
Jaipur’s past is never too far from hand. The city of victory, Jaipur presides over the fascinating desert state and its people: surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by a formidable fort; and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout its precincts. The palaces and forts of yesteryear that were witness to royal processions and splendour are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the people of the “pink city”. Except for the busy traffic of bicycles, cars and buses, little seems to have changed. There is a timeless quality to Jaipur’s bazaars and its people. With its historical past, Jaipur revives legends of the ancient Rajputs. The dresses of the women and the turbans of the men add colour to this fascinating city.
In the afternoon you will proceed for Mehandi Art (Indian Tatoo), we will take you to Mehandi art market where mehandi artist will design Mehandi on your hands.Visit Jaipur By Night, we will take you to Nahargarh fort, Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is breath-taking from where you can take beautiful pictures. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : In Jaipur
After breakfast, you will proceed for to see social project ‘Ladli’, training centre for Girls, Ladli is a vocational training program for abused, orphaned and destitute children. For most of these children the alternative to Ladli is begging, child labour or prostitution. At Ladli they learn jewellery-making and skills such as tailoring and stitch-work. They also study other subjects, including English, Drawing and Dance. The benefit to the children is far greater than education and employability; they also gain confidence, social skills and self-esteem. Ladli is a place where emotional damage and stresses of extreme poverty can in some way be healed.
To visit ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort, Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. Ruins and remains are spread over the Aravalli hills and sprawling crenulated walls lattice the surrounding area.
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls, Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.
Later, you will visit the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings.
Jaipur’s Jantar Mantar is the most famous of five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in India. Jai Singh was a great admirer of progresses and research made in the fields of science and technology, but he was passionate about astronomy. There is a very interesting story behind the construction of this observatory, considered as the largest stone observatory in the world. Sawai Jai Singh sent his emissaries to all parts of the world before commencing the construction of this observatory. The emissaries returned with many manuals on astronomy containing cutting-edge technological information. One of these manuals was a copy of La Hire’s “Tables”. The king ordered the observatory to be built according to the details contained in this manual. When the construction ended, for the astonishment of the king and others, the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than the one mentioned in “Table. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Jaipur – Agra
Morning after breakfast you will be driven to Agra (232 KMS / 4.30 Hours)
En-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century, It was abandoned soon after it was built when the local wells went dry and it remains today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago. It is complete with palaces and mosques and used to be a town larger than London when it was originally constructed. Now it is an extraordinary place to wander around with its buildings in near perfect condition.
Afternoon proceed to visit Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort – the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Agra – Delhi
After breakfast proceed to Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). Midway ”Battery bus” would be waiting for you and will drop you at the gates of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. Later you will be driven to Delhi (205 Kms/ 5 Hrs) In the evening, you will board the flight to onwards connection.
