Rajasthan Maharaja Tours

Arrive New Delhi, the capital city of India, where you are greeted and escorted to your hotel, where a room has been blocked for immediate occupancy.

Overnight at to your hotel.

After breakfast at hotel, our representative meets you at the hotel and will brief you on your entire itinerary / tour and later you undertake a full day sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar Complex, dominated by the 234-foot Victory Tower, followed by the spectacular Rajpath, passing the triumphant House of Parliament, Diplomatic Enclave, President’s House and the India gate & the famous Birla Mandir.
In the afternoon, your focus is touring Old Delhi.

Visit the great Red Fort which was the opulent residence of Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) which dominates the skyline.  You also visit the Raj Ghat-- cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, later walk through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahajahanabad, now a picturesque bazaar.

Later you visit some of the main shopping areas in Delhi, before being dropped back to the hotel for your overnight stay.

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel you will drive to Neemrana, located at a distance of 122 kms and will take apprx 4 hrs to reach.
Neemrana Fort was built by the hands of Maharaja Devi Singh ji in the year 1464 A.D. in a horseshoe cavity placed in the old Aravalli hill range in the ancient village of Neemrana. The Palace was home to the direct descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III who was defeated by Mohammad Ghauri.
Arrive and check in to your rooms for overnight.

After a leisurely breakfast on the rooftop restaurant, you drive to Mandawa, which is 140 kms and will take 4 hrs to reach. On arrival, check into your hotel.  

This desert village and often called the “open air art gallery of Rajasthan”. Towering high above the town Mandawa, this rugged, handsome Mandawa fort guides the tired and weary traveller to its portals. A two hundred and forty year old fortress that stands guard to this quaint village.

Overnight stay at your hotel.

 After breskfast visit the enchanting village of the Shekhawati region this morning. 

These ancient villages were built on ancient trading routes and the community used part of their profits to decorate their houses with beautiful paintings.  Apart form the havelis, even temples, fortified residences, chattris (memorials) were embellished with frescoes painted by local artist. 

Drive to Bikaner this afternoon, which is 130 kms and will take apprx 4 hrs. 

Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji, founded this desert town in the north of the state in 1488.  Like many other Rajasthan cities it is surrounded by a high, battlement wall. It was once an important staging post on the great caravan trade routes.  The city has a large fort but it is also noted for the camel breeding farm.

Upon arrival check in at your hotel for overnight.

After breakfast, a guided tour of the city.
This desert town in the north of Rajasthan is a largely unspoilt and less visited place on the tourist circuit. The tour of Bikaner starts with a visit to Junagarh Fort with its superb stone carving. The fort has the usual collection of Rajput miniatures and an extensive collection of weapons including two World War biplanes. You will also visit the famous Lallgarh Fort, where you can visit the private quarters of the King of Bikaner.
Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

After an early breakfast today, we proceed by drive to Jaisalmer which is a 330 kms drive / 7-8 hrs approximate journey. On arrival in Jaisalmer, check into your hotel.

Jaisalmer today, a fascinating city rising within the heart of the Great Thar Desert is like a golden mirage.  The commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands in awesome splendor elegantly decorated with local materials, colors and designs, offers a breathtaking view of this ancient city.

Overnight is at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, a guided sightseeing tour for Jaisalmer.

You start your tour by visiting The Jaisalmer Fort built in 1156, crowning Trikuta Hill with its honey colored walls that rise and fall with the contours of the terrain and magnificent cenotaphs. About a fourth of the old city’s population resides within the fort walls.  We also find exquisitely carved temples and havelis built by the Jains, the influential financiers of the Rajput Kings. You also see the Nathmalji-ki-Haveli with its beautiful arched roof with carved brackets in the form of peacocks; Patwon-ki-Haveli, the most elaborate and magnificent haveli and best known for its latticed façade.

Later in the day we proceed for excursion of “Sam”, 45 km away is known for its enormous sand dunes that make a surrealistic landscape patterned by the wind. This excursion also includes the unique experience of Camel Ride.

Overnight is at the hotel.

After breakfast you drive to Khimsar, located 277 kms and will take apprx 6 hrs.

Founderd in the early 16 century Khimsar has a long lineage of capable rulers who fought hard battles and lived with grace & dignity. Located on the edge of the great Thar Desert in the Heart of Rural India, the unique fort at Khimsar offers a wide range of Experiences. The Battle scarred walls and turrets remained one of the Glorious past. The initial Construction began in 1523 AD, the Royal family moved in during the 18th Century

Upon arrival you wuill check in at your hotel for your overnight stay.

After a breakfast time is at leisure to explore the village or you may perhaps undertake a Jeep Safari to visit the nearby villages. For more adventurous a camel safari can also be organized.  Later in the afternoon you travel to Rohetgarh, located 140 kms and will take aprx 3 hrs to reach.

Rohet - the fortified desert home of the descendants of the 16th century Rathore of the Champawat clan, Thakur Dalpat Singh I. The "Jagir" (Fiefdom) of Rohet was bestowed upon him in 1622 A.D. by the Maharaja of Jodhpur, as a mark of appreciation for his bravery in battle. Generations of valiant noble-men have built this heritage home where, notwithstanding the inroads of modernity, aristocratic values are respected..

Arive and check in at your hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast besides the pool you drive to Deogarh, located at a distance of 145 kms and will take aprx. 3 hrs to reach.

As soon as you glimpse the Deogarh Mahal- which is your hotel of stay, you can see that its rulers must have been serious players in the Mewar aristocracy, their magnificent fort a fitting stronghold for one of its sixteen “umraos” - the most senior feudal barons attending on the Maharana of Udaipur.
Upon arrival, you check in at your hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast you drive to Udaipur this morning, located 135 kms and will take 4 hrs, stopping en route at Ranakpur.

You will get a look at the Rajasthani countryside as you drive, travelling through scenic mountains. Set in a remote and peaceful valley, this is the site of the largest and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. The main temple, dating back from 1439 is called the “Four-faced temple”. It is dedicated to Adinath. It has 29 halls supported by 1,444 carved pillars, none of which is similarly carved.  The play of light and shade on the minutely carved figures leaves a tantalising effect. 

Continue to Udaipur, the “Venice of the East”.

Udaipur was founded in 1599 by Maharana Udai Singh, and this extraordinarily beautiful city has come to be celebrated for its association with Queen Padmini, and Meera Bai, royal princesses who are linked with the fortunes of the Sisodia family.  Developed scientifically, the old city was surrounded by fortified bastions with entry through eleven gates. Ruins of these ancient fortifications are still in evidence, and the more recent palaces can still be visited.     

Upon arrival you check in at your hotel. Evening drive to the pier for a boat ride on lake Pichhola.

Enjoy the charm of the world famous The Lake Palace, once a royal island retreat and now a luxurious hotel seeming to float upon the waters of Lake Pichola, which has now been converted into a luxury hotel. Sunset is an especially romantic hour, when, across the lake, City Palace glows with the golden tones of the ebbing day.

Drive back to your hotel overnight.

 After breakfast, a guided city tour of Udaipur.

City Palace, the white and majestic royal palace standing on a hill, surrounded by crenellated walls and overlooks an immense esplanade edged by arcades; the main entrance leads to a series of courtyards, overlapping pavilions, terraces corridors and hanging gardens-a harmonious profusion hard to describe.  Visit Sahelion-Ki-Bari, the “Gardens of the Maids” bring to mind the unique lifestyle of the ladies of court.  Your final stop is Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandala, a museum of folk art, displaying a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical Dinstruments and paintings.  Watch a presentation of the world-renowned puppeteers of Udaipur, custodians of an ancient tradition.  

Late afternoon you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Jaipur.  

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan. The city was painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset, literally blushed pink when Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1863.  Jaipur , also known as the pink City is a well planned city named after one of the greatest of the Rajput rulers, Maharaja Jai Singh II . It takes its name from the pink paint on its buildings.

Upon arrival at Jaipur you will be met by our representative at the airport and escorted to you hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Today early morning you are on an excursion to Amber Fort. 

You will have a unique experience of riding a caprisoned elephant from the foothill to the ramparts of the ancient fort.  Once inside we explore the Palace of Mirrors, inlaid with millions of tiny glistening mirrors, the hall of Public Audience and the beautiful manicured gardens.

We drive back to your hotel for breakfast and morning of leisure. Later in the afternoon, tour the old city of Jaipur.

We visit the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds," Jaipur's central landmark, an extraordinary façade of multiple airy windows used by the court ladies to watch the outside activities without beeing seen. Explore the City Palace, characterized by balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances.  It now houses an excellent collection of Rajasthani costumes, miniatures and an armory of weapons.

Drive back to your hotel for your overnight stay.

After an early breakfast you drive to Agra, which is located at a distance of 202 kms and will take apprx 4 hrs to reach, enroute we visit the abandoned and nearly intact Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri,

It comprises the remains of the new capital that Mughal Emperor Akbar built for himself in Year 1570, though deserted it after 15 Years due to shortage of water in the area.  Predominantly red sandstone buildings, reminds one of the the great emperor’s vision to include both Hindu and Muslim styles into all architecture. 

After arrival at Agra you check in at your hotel. This evening visit the Taj Mahal at sunset.

The magnificent Taj Mahal, this incredible lacy white grandeur built by Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal, the “lady of the Taj”. It has been described, as the most extravagant monument ever built for love for the emperor was heartbroken when his wife Mumtaz died. The Taj Mahal has recently been immortalized by the inclusion as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”.

Overnight at the hotel.  

DAY 16 : AGRA SIGHTSEEING / DELHI / ONWARD DESTINATION

Breakfast is at the hotel. Our representative assist you at check out and accompany you to visit Agra Fort.

Explore the 16th century Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century. It lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the year 1565-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls red sandstone and a moat. 

Later you continue drive to Delhi and straight to the International airport for your onward flight.