Heritage Tour of India

Duration:16 Nights / 17 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Welcome to India! Accommodation available from 1200 Noon. Meeting and assistance on arrival at Airport and transfer to Hotel with our office’s representative. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning proceed for city tour of Old & New Delhi Visiting India Gate (War memorial Site), drive past through President House & the Parliament, Jama Masjid (India’s large Mosque), Red Fort Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial site) and afternoon visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03; Delhi – Mandawa (265 Kms/5 Hrs)

Morning drive to Mandawa by surface, on arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for a city tour of Mandawa visiting the very old painted havelies (big houses) by the natural colors in the streets of the village. You can also watch the daily village life while watching the havelies. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Mandawa – Bikaner - Gajner (200 Kms/4Hrs)

Morning leave for Gajner by Surface. On the way city tour of Bikaner visiting Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar"s army and Camel breeding farm. Later transfer to the Hotel in Gajner. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Gajner – Khimsar (170 Kms/4Hrs)

Morning drive to Khimsar by Surface. Khimsar is a small village situated around 92 km from Jodhpur. Arrive 15th century Hotel Khimsar Fort. Afternoon Jeep safari will be organized to visit local villages, wild life & sensational sun set on sand dunes. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Khimsar – Jodhpur- Rohetgarh (140 Kms/3 Hrs)

Morning leave for Rohetgarh, on the way city tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehranghar Fort built by the city’s founder five centuries ago. Rohetgarh provides an enchanting background to the rich colors of the people belonging to different tribes. This untouched town of Rohetgarh still displays rich tradition of remarkable ways of life and cuisine. This small town of Rohetgarh makes you revisit the magnificence of the departed era of Rajput warriors. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07: Rohetgarh - Ranakpur (150Kms/03 ½ Hrs)

Morning leave for a scenic drive through the countryside. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the Ranakpur Jain temple (open at 1200 hours). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple, one of the most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Ranakpur - Mount Abu (189 Kms/ 05 Hrs)

Morning drive to Mount Abu by surface. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit to the Dilwara temples constituted of five Jain temples constructed in the beginning of the 11th century with intricate ornamental carvings represents the real art of decoration, followed by the visit to Gomukh temple, Vimala Vasahi and Bhramkumari Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Mount Abu – Udaipur (185 Kms/05 Hrs)

Morning leave for Udaipur by surface. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur

Morning proceed for Full day city tour to Udaipur visiting Fateh Sagar Lake, Pichola Lake, Sahelion ki bari, City palace etc. Afternoon boat rides on Lake Pichola to visit Jagmandir. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur – Chittaurgarh (113 Kms/02 Hrs)

Morning drive to Chittaurgarh by surface, on arrival transfer to Hotel. Later proceed for half day sightseeing visiting Chittorgarh Fort and Vijay Stambh etc. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Chittaurgarh – Pushkar (205 Kms/04 Hrs)

Morning drive to Pushkar by surface. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed for walking city tour of Pushkar. The city of Pushkar has over 400 temples in its confines. The only temple in the world of Brahma- the creator of the universe is here. Every major deity in the Hindu pantheon of gods is worshipped at Pushkar. Pushkar Lake is the holiest lake in the country and a bath in the lake during the kartik full moon is said to cleanse one of all sins. The fifty -two bathing ghats along the banks of the lakes are linked to the lunar calendar, with each ghat having its own miraculous powers. It is one of the most holy pilgrimage sites in the country. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Pushkar – Jaipur(150Kms/3Hrs)

Morning drive to Jaipur “Pink City” by surface, on arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Jaipur – Amber Fort - Jaipur

Morning Excursion to Amber fort. At Amber Fort you will climb the fort on elephant’s back like the royal Maharaja way. At Amber fort you will visit Sheesh Mahal, Shila Devi Temple and Kesar Kyari Bagh etc. Afternoon sightseeing of Pink City visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal ( Palace of winds ) and Jantar Mantar(Observatory). Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 15 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri -Agra ( 240 kms / 05 hrs )

Morning drive to city of Taj Mahal – Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri – the former capital of mughal empror Akbar. But it was vanished and changed back to Agra again after few years due to shortage of water. Here you will see the Sikri Fort ( fort & palace built by the mughal empror, Akbar the great to set up his capital ), Buland Darwaza ( is the symbol of victory of mughal’s ), Kali Mata Temple ( made by Muslim empror Akbar for his beloved Hindu Rajput wife Jodha Bai ) and Salim Chishti Shrine ( who blessed Akbar with a son ). Later proceed to Agra. On arrival check-in into the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16: Agra

Morning proceed for full day sightseeing of Agra visiting the world famous "Taj Mahal" - 7th Wonder of the world built by Emperor Shah. Later visit the 16th century Agra Fort (Red Fort) containing the halls of private audience with fine marble work and also visit The tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is sometimes called the "Baby Taj" because of its resemblance to Agra"s most famous monument. (TAJ MAHAL REMAINS CLOSED ON FRIDAY). Later enjoy for shopping. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Agra – Delhi/Airport drop

Morning free to relax in the Hotel, Afternoon drive to Delhi airport to board flight for your onward destination.