Culture and Tiger Safari

19 Days & 18 Nights

Overview
Itinerary

Duration: 18 Night / 19 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Deogarh – Pushkar – Jaipur – Ranthambhore – Agra
Accommodation: Luxury Hotels / Palaces or Heritage Hotels.

Royal India Holidays takes you on journey of Rajasthan’s hidden and unexplored treasures. Rajasthan is one of the world’s famous and desired tourist destinations and has been attracting holiday lovers from across the globe. Its varied wildlife sanctuaries along with its rich history and culture, tales of heroism and stories of royalties, forts, castles and havelis and stunning deserts. You will visit Jodhpur with its historic fort, Jaisalmer with its desert land and Jaipur, the famed walled city of olden times and the romantic city of Udaipur. You also visit Agra, the home to world famous Taj Mahal and a symbol of eternal love. And chance to see Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild.

Tour Highlights

Enjoy the rickshaw ride and walking tour of Heritage Delhi.
Enjoy desert camel ride at Jaisalmer.
Explore magnificent Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur.
Evening boat ride at sunset in Lake Pichola at Udaipur.
Elephant ride to Amber fort, the ancient capital.
Chance to see Royal Bengal Tiger at Ranthambhore.
Visit Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a world heritage site.

Day 01: Arrival / Delhi

Meeting and assistance on your arrival at the international airport by our executive and transferred to the hotel. Delhi, Capital City of independent India rewards the determined sightseer with more than a thousand monuments and two old capital buildings complexes-including the present seat of Government, designed by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Cosmopolitan hotels, shopping, and fine restaurants abound. Delhi also offers a glimpse into the real India: the labyrinthine street bazaars of Old Delhi, and the temples and monuments of Indian's chequered colonial past. In the deepest sense, from Old Delhi's Red fort and Jama Masjid mosque to New Delhi's chic art galleries and nightclubs, Delhi is profoundly Indian city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast proceed for day's sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting Red fort, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. However the highlight will be exploring the busy streets of Chandni Chowk Bazaars by cycle rickshaw. Later visit Humayun's tomb and qutab minar. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Delhi / Jodhpur / Jaisalmer

Morning transfer to domestic airport to board flight to Jodhpur. Assistance on arrival and drive 5 hrs to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer, or the land of sands derived its name from Maharaj Jaisal, the Bhati Rajput clan. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Jaisalmer

Morning city sightseeing of Jaislamer with its magnificent yellow sandstone structures, the splendid palaces and havelis with intricate carvings, latticed windows and 'jharokas' or balconies, showcasing the artistry of the Rajasthani craftsmanship at its best. The fort is one the best in Rajasthan. Afternoon visit to Samm Sand dunes. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur

After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Jodhpur, or the sun city. The city has been named after Rao Jodha, the chief of Rajput clan. On arrival check into Hotel Ranbanka. Evening city sightseeing of Jodhpur city visiting Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight Hotel at Hotel.

Day 06: Jodhpur

Morning city sightseeing of the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort was hewn out of the rocks and the city of Jodhpur emerged out of the sands of the Thar Desert to form the flourishing kingdom of Marwar, encompassing some 36,000 square miles and strategically placed on the trade route between Delhi and the Middle East. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Jodhpur / Udaipur

After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples, one of the five most important Jain pilgrimage sites. Udaipur - A romantic collection of exotic gardens filled with blossoming trees, palaces, mansions and fantasy island palaces shimmering in mirror-calm lakes - that's Udaipur. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Udaipur

Morning city sightseeing of Udaipur city visiting city palace with its museum. Udaipur, with a glorious history is a tourist's dream destination. The Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Gulab Bagh, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon ki Bari, Shilpgram, Ahar, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Fateh Sagar, Eklingji, Nagada, are some of the other star attractions of this place. Evening sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09: Udaipur / Deogarh

Morning drive 3 hrs to Deogarh. Deogarh town is nestled among the oldest mountains range in the world - the Aravalis. The surrounding rugged, rocky hills are dotted with a number of old, majestic forts and over a hundred lakes. Deogarh is also renowned for its miniature painting. On arrival stay at Deogarh Mahal for overnight.

Day 10: Deogarh

Spend the day at leisure or explore the city on your own. You can also plan a rural rumble to the surrounding areas with the hosts or enjoy toy train ride. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Deogarh / Pushkar

Morning drive 3 hrs to Pushkar. Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms to the North-West of Ajmer and is famous for the Lake, which is believed to have been formed by the falling petals of lotus and Lord Brahma have performed sacrifice here. It boasts of temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were destroyed by Aurangzeb, a Mogul ruler and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to this deity. Afternoon explore the Pushkar town on your own. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Pushkar / Jaipur

After breakfast drive 4 hrs to Jaipur. Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist destination in India for its forts and monuments which reflect its glorious past. The bazaars teem with people, camels, horses and a multitude of varied vehicles, while around them loom the magnificent palaces and buildings. On arrival check into Hotel for overnight.

Day 13: Jaipur

After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons, Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the facade of Hawa Mahal - the Palace of winds. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Jaipur / Ranthambhore

Morning drive 4 hrs to Ranthambore. Ranthambhore National Park is one of the biggest wildlife reserves in Northern India. Today it is considered to be the best place to see the Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild. Apart from royal Bengal tiger, the park has large number of other animals including the Crocodiles, deers, leopards and blue bulls. It also has a large species of birds. Afternoon jungle excursion to national park by jeep. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Ranthambhore

Early morning after a cup of tea proceed for jungle safari by jeep with your naturalist. Return to hotel for breakfast and rest for few hours. Afternoon jungle excursion by jeep with naturalist. Overnight at hotel / camp.

Day 16: Ranthambhore

Morning after your cup of tea, get into your jeeps for the jungle safari with your naturalist. Return to hotel for breakfast and then proceed for visit to the Fort in the jungle. Afternoon jungle safari by jeep with naturalist. Overnight at hotel / camp.

Day 17: Ranthambhore / Bharatpur / Agra

Morning jungle safari by jeep with naturalist. Later transfer to railway station to board your train to Bharatpur. You will be met on arrival at Bharatpur and driven 1.5 hrs to Agra. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18: Agra / Delhi

Early morning visit the beautiful Taj Mahal, carved out of white marble stone, at sunrise. After breakfast visit Agra Fort and then drive 5 hrs to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi check into a hotel for overnight.

Day 19: Delhi / Departure

The day finally arrives when you have to leave for the international airport for your onward journey taking with you the memories of India.

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