RAJASTHAN CULTURAL AND WILDLIFE TOUR
Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ranthambhor - Jaipur - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi IGI Airport
Arrival at IGI airport our RIE representative will meet & greet you at Delhi in the night or midnight and transfer to Hotel for rest and relax.

DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 02: Tour of Delhi
Morning after breakfast leave for full day tour of Delhi visiting the places,

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jamia Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, and lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Evening return back to Hotel dinner and overnight stay

Day 03: Delhi -Mandawa (260-km 05 Hours Drive)
Early morning after breakfast drive towards Mandawa, it will be beautiful drive, check-inn at the hotel. In afternoon you will be visiting the beautiful village of Shekhawati here, you will be awestruck at the architectural splendor of the numerous havelis built in 18th and 19th century by the rich merchants as their residence. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel

Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner (200 km 4 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast drive towards Bikaner, On arrival check - inn at the Hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to a Camel Breeding Farm - it is a unique experience where you can enjoy some time on the back of the camel and have perhaps can also enjoy the taste of camel's milk. You will be informed about the breeding time of the camels and about the demand of the camels in international market. Evening return back to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay

Day 05: Bikaner Sightseeing Junagarh Fort-Bikaner
After breakfast you will leave today enjoy city tour covering Junagarh Fort - a massive fort, has a 986 Mtrs long wall with 37 bastions and 2 entrances. Next you will visit Bhand Sagar Jain Temple of 16th century, the temples are beautifully carved and the walls depict many pictures of the Jain Tirthankars. Return back to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay

Day 06: Bikaner -Jaisalmer (333 km 6 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast start your journey for Jaisalmer, by afternoon you will at your destination and check inn Hotel. Rest of the day at your personal activities or you can wonder walk in the nearby market of the city, dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Sightseeing of Jaisalmer City
Morning after breakfast some hours you will be spent in a spectacular visit to the Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, there is also a museum displaying a rich collection of robes and artifacts from the royal family of Jaisalmer. Afterwards, you are guided to the Patwaon ki haveli rich in its architectural splendor. The Gadisar Lake will offer you some memorable views. Later in the afternoon, you will be visiting the exciting Sam dunes, you can enjoy the camel ride on the sand dunes followed by a viewing a sun setting from sun set point. That night enjoy your stay in the tent houses under the open sky definitely a lifetime experience on the cool sand of Jaisalmer. Dinner and overnight stay at Tent

Day 08: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (297 km 5-6 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast drive towards Jodhpur and imperial city located at the edge of the Thar Desert echoes with tales of antiquity in the depletion of the desert. You will be passing through the desert enchantments in way as you approach Jodhpur, A typical rural Rajasthan view women in their colorful long skirts with men wearing different color turbens. On arrival in the city check inn the Hotel after you will be then taken to Mandore gardens, the erstwhile capital of Marwar and Umaid Bhawan Palace, the present residence of the king of Jodhpur. Return back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09: Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur (220 km 5 Hours Drive)
Early morning after breakfast start your journey towards Kumbhalgarh, on arrival check inn the hotel. After you will visit to Kumbhalgarh Fort - the fort is unique in it self due to its inaccessibility on top of the Aravalli range at 1100 meters, it was here that the rulers of Mewar retreated in times of danger. Pay a visit to the many temples, palaces, gardens and water-storage facilities inside the 12-km walls of this colossal fort. In evening drive to Ranakpur Night stay at Ranakpur Tourist Resort.

Day 10: Ranakpur - Udaipur Jain Temple - (04 Hours Drive)
The place is another great Jain pilgrimage center carved out of marble. The temples are quire famous for their intricate carving. The main shrine of Adinath, with its 1444 columns, wills certainly leave you wonder struck. Also see the sun temple and the other temples in the campus. Then we drive towards Udaipur and make a stopover at the fields to see the local way of farming and irrigation. By late evening you reach Udaipur and check in at your hotel, Dinner and overnight stay

Day 11: Udaipur Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast leave for local sightseeing, you are guided to the marvelous City Palace, the palace premises include the peacock square and visit the miniature painting school. Later in the evening pay a visit to the temples of Nagada and Eklingji. Return back to hotel, Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12: Udaipur - Kotah, (285 km 06 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast drive towards Kotah, Kotah lies along the banks of the Chambal River, The historical city of palaces and temples is surrounded by modern development such as the chemical and other industries due to the Chambal River Valley Project, an irrigation and power project. Pay a visit to The Rao Madho Singh Museum, Jagmandir: City Palace and Fort. The city palace and fort overlooks the Kota salvo and the Chambal River. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 13: Kotah - Bundi - Ranthambhor (200 km 05 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast drives towards Ranthambhor and visiting en-route Bundi, Bundi is the undiscovered splendor, 36 Km from Kota ruled by the Hada Chauhans. The place has a picturesque location and is rich with Rajput architecture shines and the intricately carved brackets, pillars etc. See the gorgeous Diwan - e -aam, Hati Pol and Naubat Khana. By late evening reach Ranthambhor Wildlife sanctuary, Dinner and overnight stay Hotel

Day 14: Ranthambhor - Jaipur - Hawa Mahal - Jaipur (185 km 4 Hours Drive)
Morning get ready for the wildlife adventure in the great wilds of the park. Go for a jeep safari to view the wildlife (Sanctuary remains closed from Jul. to Sep.) and of course tigers in their natural habitat. Apart from tigers you will also see a number of other wild species like monkeys, langurs and alligators along with motley of birds. By late evening you will be reaching at Jaipur, Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast leave for sightseeing of Jaipur engrossed with a visit to the Amber fort accompanied by a thrilling elephant ride to the fort. The fort has many small palace complexes, a museum housing many royal objects. Shish Mahal, built in the 17th century in a fusion style of Hindu and Islamic art, will surely mesmerize you. Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace, Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 16: Jaipur Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast head for the Pink city to see the 18th century astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar and the exquisite City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Inside the palace there are many surprises waiting for you, surely you will be wonder struck by the accumulation of delicate paintings, royal costumes, jewelry and arms and ammunitions. After noon is at your leisure, enjoy the bustling bazaars of Jaipur City embellished with colorful handmade textiles, paintings another artifact, Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 17: Jaipur -Delhi IGI Airport (260 km 5  1/2 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi and on arrival, transfer to IGI Airport for connect your onward destination flight.

Tour Ends But Sweet Memories Remains Always