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10 Days
Delhi
Delhi
Min Age : 6
Max People : 24

Explore the best of Rajasthan by joining our 10-day tour, which will take you to the adventure of the fascinating medieval history of North India. Get on the vibe by walking in the busy streets of Delhi, and admire its unique contrasts between the old and modern influence. Go through the real Indian adventure once you take a local train to Ajmer, this magic pilgrimage center for Muslims and Hindus. Rajasthan will display its colors while you will visit the ‘Venice of the East´, Udaipur and the pink architecture of Jaipur will wake up your romantic feelings before entering the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, love poem in the stone. This tour will expose the gems of Rajasthan and will fulfill your expectations and inspire your senses.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Delhi: Delhi is a combination of the cities that were founded in this area between 900 BC and 1930 AD. Today it is an elegant capital city rich in history.
  • Pushkar: A small town blessed with the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma, creator of the cosmos.
  • Udaipur: The city of unmatched beauty with a rich history, known as the city of lakes.
  • Ranakpur: A Jain temple in white marble in the Aravalli mountains.
  • Jodhpur: Known for its majestic and impregnable Mehrangarh Fort.
  • Bikaner: Famous for the stunning Junagarh Fort.
  • Jaipur: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is famous for its pink sandstone buildings.
  • Fatehpur Sikri: Admire the ghostly sandstone buildings of this abandoned city.
  • Agra: The ancient capital of the Mughal dynasty, one of the most visited cities in India.
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Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Delhi to Delhi

Pick-up and Drop off Time

Flexible

Price Includes

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  • Accommodation 9-night Premium hotels
    • Delhi – Hotel Vasant Continental or similar 5*
    • Pushkar – Hotel Jagat Palace or similar 3*
    • Udaipur –  Fateh Niwas or similar 4*
    • Jodhpur – Indana Palace or similar 4+
    • Bikaner – Heritage Resort or similar 3*
    • Jaipur – Sarovar Premiere Jaipur or similar 4*
    • Agra – Crystal Sarovar Premiere or similar 4*
  • Operated with local bilingual English and Italian speaking guides
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts Half-board supplement 175USDpp , Full-board supplement 350USD pp
  • Transport
    • Air-conditioned transportation throughout the program as per itinerary
    • Inbound/Outbound airport transfers on a shared basis
    • Delhi–Ajmer train ticket in CC class (seating class)
  • Entrance fees and activities
    • All monuments and parks as indicated: Visit of Jama Masjid (Day 1); sightseeing tour of Hindu temple of Lord Brahma (Day 2); boat ride on Lake Pichola (Day 3); visit of Jain temple of Ranakpur (Day 4); visit the Mehrangarh Fort and the Jaswant Thada (Day 5); visit of Junagarh Fort (Day 6); tour of Amber Fort, Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory Jantar Mantar (Day 7); visit of Fatehpur Sikri (Day 8); visit of Taj Mahal and Agra fort (Day 9)

Price Excludes

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  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the program.
  • Optional excursions (as recommended/suggested) in the itinerary.
  • Any airfare, airport taxes, supplement for which are quoted separately if applicable
  • Tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff
  • Indian tourist visa fees
  • Any service not listed in the inclusions

Important Trip Notes

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  • Taj Mahal is closed on Friday
  • The standard hotel check-in / check-out time is 14:00 / 12:00. In some cases it may vary
  • The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice 
  • Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standards.
  • Day 10: Drop off at Indira Gandhi international Airport by afternoon (around 12-2 pm)
  • Please note we are able to accept clients request for Vegan meals.

What do I need to bring?

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in India. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Delhi, India

Welcome to Delhi, the capital city of India, where a representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Learn about the fascinating medieval history of northern India in this city that has undergone massive changes in the last few decades. In this land, fabled to have seen seven cities over the millennia, signs of the old are continuously jostling with the new, presenting a fascinating and ever-changing panorama. After checking in at your hotel, in the afternoon visit the beautiful historical Jama Masjid, commonly known as the Friday Mosque. At the end of the day, we recommend a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi, before returning to the hotel.

Overnight : Delhi Meals: Not available

Day 2Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar

In the morning after breakfast, hop on your transfer to Delhi railway station to board your train that departs for Ajmer. This city of the valiant king Prithvi Raj Chauhan is surrounded by the hills of Mount Aravali. It is also called ‘Ajay Meru’ (‘Invincible Hill’), giving the name ‘Ajmer’ to the city. For hundreds of years, Ajmer has been a pilgrimage center for Hindus and Muslims who visit the mausoleum of Saint Sufi Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Hasan. Upon arrival in Ajmer, a tour representative will meet and greet you, and then your journey to Pushkar continues with a drive to the city that lies on the edge of the Thar Desert. At its heart is one of India’s most sacred lakes, Pushkar Lake. Apart from its religious significance, Pushkar is known for its camel fair, held every year in the festival month of Kartik (October and November). Being a religious town, alcohol and non-vegetarian food is taboo. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and then go on a sightseeing tour to the Hindu temple of Lord Brahma. At this house of worship surrounded by Pushkar Lake, witness the devotees taking a dip in the holy waters and offering prayers on the banks of the lake.
Overnight : Pushkar Meals: Breakfast Mileage (400 km by train – 7 hours and 14 km by the road 30 min)

Day 3Pushkar - Udaipur

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and continue the journey driving to Udaipur, where you will check in to a new hotel. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of Rajasthan, surrounded as it is by rolling hills, serene lakes, and palatial splendor. The city has often been hailed as the ‘Venice of the East’. In the afternoon, delve into the 17th-century Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu house of worship in the heart of the city, and marvel at the grand City Palace, a fusion of medieval European and Chinese architecture. End your day, before returning to the hotel, with a leisurely boat ride on Lake Pichola. With its main attractions being the two palaces on the islands in the lake, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, the spectacular views are sure to impress. Jag Niwas, known as the Lake Palace, was once the summer retreat of the prince of Mewar and is now a five-star hotel. 
Overnight : Udaipur Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 280 km (5 hours) 

Day 4Udaipur - Jodhpur

After breakfast, depart to Jodhpur and en route visit the Jain temple of Ranakpur. Also known as Chaturmukha (‘Four Faces’), this temple is a masterpiece by the architect Deepa. It represents the beauty of the marble carving and is a truly impressive construction. Continue to Jodhpur, known both as the ‘City of the Sun’ and the ‘Blue City’, the second largest city of Rajasthan after Jaipur. Famous for its impregnable and majestic Mehrangarh fort. Upon your arrival check-in to your hotel and explore the city on your own.

Overnight : Jodhpur Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 250km (5 hrs)

Day 5Jodhpur - Bikaner

After breakfast, visit the Mehrangarh Fort and the Jaswant Thada. The Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most majestic forts in Rajasthan: invincible, massive, home of the Rathore clan, who were descended from the Sun God. It is a magnificent fusion of different styles and influences. Known for his carvings in dark red sandstone, that tell the stories of brave royal women. The Jaswant Thada, on the other hand, is a royal cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. A memorial made from white marble, built with perfectly carved marble pieces. These marbles are extremely thin and shiny, and the result gives the outer surface of the monument a warm light when the sun’s rays illuminate it. Later continue to Bikaner, the ‘Red City’, thus renamed due to the color of its impressive royal palaces and public buildings. It is an oasis in the heart of the Thar Desert. Its imposing palaces, beautiful and richly carved, and red-and-yellow sandstone temples show some of the most beautiful creations of the Rajput civilization.

Overnight : Bikaner Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 260km(5 hrs)

Day 6Bikaner - Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Junagarh Fort before taking a tuk-tuk ride through the old part of the city. The fort was built in red sandstone and houses a collection of old and beautiful buildings, wherein you can admire the beauty and frescoes of the recently restored paintings. Passing through all the doors, one has the sensation of participating in a royal procession as it was used in the past. The tuk-tuk ride (motor-rickshaw) in the old part of Bikaner allows you to better see the features of this place. You can admire the earl-20th-century richness of this city by driving by its magnificent Havelis (the large, beautiful houses of old merchants trading in jewellery, fabrics, spices, etc.). Afterwards, continue to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’, founded about 300 years ago and today a well-organised, colourful and attractive destination. The capital of Rajasthan, famous for its pink sandstone palaces, was founded by the astronomer king Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh II who built it according to Vastu Shastra (a science that helps maintain the harmony of nature with urban planning rules). Upon your arrival in the late afternoon, check-in to your hotel and explore the city on your own. 

Overnight : Jaipur Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 360km(7 hrs)

Day 7Jaipur

Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a morning tour of Amber Fort. Located on a spur overlooking a lake, Amber Fort’s robust, time-ravaged walls appear imposing from the outside, but they hide an interior packed with beautifully decorated palaces and temples, and landscaped gardens. Bedazzled by the Sheesh Mahal, a room with its four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces. Admire the frescoes of the Ganesh Pol gate and the colonnade of the Diwan-i-Aam. En route, make a photo-stop at the spellbinding Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace of the Winds’, the colorful façade of which has hundreds of windows, built in the pure style of Rajasthan. It was used as the palace for royal women because here they could not be seen while they observed the exterior. In the afternoon, visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal Residence, part of which has been reconverted into a museum. A private portion of it is still used by the Royal Family of Jaipur. Then visit the Jantar Mantar, the world-famous observatory made from stone and marble that’s still in working condition.

Overnight : Jaipur Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel to Agra, on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra rose to fame in the 17th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire and was beautified with gardens, waterfalls, bathhouses, and canals. In modern times, the city houses a thriving crafts industry, including marble inlay work and carpets. En route, stop to visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. This city was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century but was deserted 14 years after its founding because of a scarcity of water. Visit the remarkably well-preserved and graceful buildings of the ‘Ghost City’, which evoke a mysterious past. Continue to Agra and upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day if free for you to spend at leisure.

Overnight : Jaipur Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 240km(5 hrs)

Day 9Agra - Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a sightseeing tour of the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Built-in the mid-17th century by the heartbroken Shah Jahan following the death in childbirth of his queen, Mumtaz Mahal, this mausoleum is an eternal love poem written in stone. During the visit, you can admire the intricacy of the work of the 20,000 craftsmen who were brought from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy to build this astonishing monument (closed on Fridays). To learn even more about Agra, enjoy a visit to Agra Fort, whose forbidding red sandstone battlements hide a number of majestic Mughal palaces. Explore the delightful Diwan-i-Am (‘Hall of Public Audience’), where the emperor once sat on his throne to address his subjects, and the Diwan-i-Khas (‘Hall of Private Audience’), where he hosted kings and foreign dignitaries. The dazzling white marble Mina Masjid (‘Heavenly Mosque’) stands in contrast to the rest of the Red Fort. In the afternoon depart to Delhi, where you’ll check-in and spend the night. 
Overnight : Delhi Meals: Breakfast Mileage: 220km(4 hrs)

Day 10Delhi Departure

After one last breakfast in the hotel, take your transfer to the airport, where you will arrive in time to board the flight to your following destination.
Overnight : Not Available Meals: Breakfast 
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Cancellation Policy

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  • Cancellation of a Tour:

    (a) Cancellation received 61 days or more before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: Full refund (except for bank charges 2.9%, airlines tickets and cruise-ferry tickets tickets)

    (b) Cancellation received 60-46 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: A cancellation fee of 20% is charged

    (c) Cancellation received  45-31 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: A cancellation fee of 50% is charged

    (d) Cancellation received  30-15 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking A cancellation fee of 75% is charged

    (e) Cancellation less than 14 days before departure of first product or service in relevant booking: A cancellation fee of 100% is charged

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