Rajasthan Desert Tour with Taj Mahal

Stay - Delhi

On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Delhi

Embark on a full day of sightseeing beginning in Old Delhi with a visit to the stunning Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia, and the Raj Ghat, a moving memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Take a short rickshaw ride at the Chandni Chowk (A huge market of spices and clothes), also visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Agra

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive towards Agra “City of Taj Mahal”. Upon arrival at Agra, check-in at your hotel. Take some rest at the hotel, later in the afternoon our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel for a guided sightseeing tour of the Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Rest of the day at leisure, overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Jaipur

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Akhbar Tomb at Sikandra and later visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Jaipur for overnight stay.

Stay - Jaipur

Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the hotel and later proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit to the iconic attraction of Rajasthan “Amber Fort and Palace”, This heritage site is one of the most famous forts in Rajasthan and among the most visited Jaipur tourist places. It is also one of the best preserved historical places to visit in Rajasthan and among the prime place to visit on a Jaipur tour. After that visit Srijagat Siromani Temple, one of the oldest temple of Amber town. This temple is dedicated to Meera Bai and Lord Krishna. Later visit Jaigarh Fort, situated on a cliff called Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the Aravali range. Also visit Nahargarh Fort, stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city. Finally visit Jal Mahal or the Water Palace, a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur. This is one of the biggest artificial lakes in Jaipur. After that explore the beautiful jharokhas of the famous “Hawa Mahal”, one of the most unusual structures built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for the royal women to view the busy streets of Johari Bazaar, while staying hidden behind the jharokhas. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts, Rajasthani dresses, jewellery, and so more. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Samode

After breakfast, drive to Samode. On arrival, check-in at Samode Palace. This 19th century palace has finest inlays of mirror-work, glass, and frescoes, particularly Durbar Hall, Sheesh Mahal and Rangmahal. Rest of the day at leisure, In the evening enjoy a camel safari to explore Samode. Overnight stay at the heritage hotel.

Stay - Pushkar

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Pushkar. On the way visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - a mosque built in two and a half day. Later upon arrival at Pushkar, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit famous Pushkar lake - which is supposed to be the only worship place of Lord Brahma ji in the world. Also visit Lord Brahma temple and cattle fair ground, where every year world Famous Pushkar Cattle fair is held. Rest of the day at leisure, you can explore local places and markets. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Narlai

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Narlai. Upon arrival check-in at the Rawla Narlai, a beautifully maintained heritage resort – which was once one of the Jagir villages of Jodhpur's royal family. Experience royal Rajasthan within its lavishly decorated walls. Overnight stay at the heritage resort.

Stay - Udaipur

Early in the morning, check–out from the hotel and leave for Udaipur. On the way visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, perched at an elevation of 1,914 m – Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of the five hill forts of Rajasthan that were declared the UNESCO world heritage site in 2013, built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century between AD 1443 and 1458. After Kumbhalgarh sightseeing, drive toward Udaipur. Upon arrival check in at the hotel for night stay.

Stay - Udaipur

After breakfast, start your sightseeing tour with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Jodhpur

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Jodhpur - the blue city of India. En-route visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12 Century – popular for its magnificent carving on 1444 non-replicable marble pillars, each one has been designed to represent its own different theme. Later continue your drive to Jodhpur, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Ovenight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Jodhpur

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the imposing and grand Mehrangarh Fort, Palaces & Museum, and Jaswant Thada. Later enjoy a wonderful and informative Village Safari tour to the Bishnoi villages. Later visit the Museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace and get fascinated with its beautiful arhitecture. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Jaisalmer

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the imposing and grand Mehrangarh Fort, Palaces & Museum, and Jaswant Thada. Later drive to Jaisalmer - Desert Camps. Upon arrival check-in at the Sam Sand Dunes desert camps. At the camps you can opt for Camel safaris, desert drives and sundowners on the sand dunes. In the evening, enjoy cultural activities, traditional folk music and dance around the campfire at the sand dunes. Dinner and overnight stay at the camps.

Stay - Jaisalmer

After breakfast at the Camp, get transfered to Jaisalmer “The Golden City of India”. On arrival check-in at the hotel Suryagarh Jaisalmer. Later proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaisalmer, visit the stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake form the main attractions of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay - Bikaner

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bikaner. En-route visit the Kheechan village – known for a large number of demoiselle cranes that visit it every winter. Later continue your drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Stay - Mandawa

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sightseeing of Bikaner, visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli, Bhandeswari Jain Temple, and the Karni Mata Temple. Later leave for Mandawa. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Stay - Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, take a waking tour to explore the most colorful painted havelis (Palaces) of Mandawa. Later our representative will transfer you to New Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or you can explore the local markets of Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the IGI Airport in New Delhi to board the flight to your home or onward destination.