Heritage Tour of Rajasthan with North India

Heritage Tour of Rajasthan with North India is an exclusive package where almost all the major cities of North India are visited. One also needs time and courage to opt for this package as the trip is done at leisure in 42 nights and 43 days. What is good about this tour package is that you can experience the different culture and heritage of various places of India. During this travel you get to visit thirty-six destinations in a period of one and a half months. So, there is enormous scope and opportunity to understand about Indian culture and tradition. Moreover, the slow pace with which this package unfolds is also very interesting, and you get ample time to give to yourself while touring places and adventuring on the various safaris of Heritage Tour of Rajasthan with North India. So, consider this package if you feel you want to spend more time in India and to know India as it really is.

• Shopping in the markets of Jaipur.
• Visit to Brahma temple and bathing in the holy ghat of Pushkar.
• Visit to Jaisalmer Fort and Photography at Patwaon – ki- Haveli of Jaisalmer.
• Visit to markets of Udaipur for handicraft items.
• Interaction with the tribes of Poshina like the Garacia and Bhil Tribes.
• Cultural exposure at Mandu, interacting with locals.
• Shopping for brocades, handwoven Chanderi sarees in Chanderi.
• Spa experience in Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa in Khajuraho.
• Viewing of Taj and Visiting the Oswal Emporium to Buy Mini Taj and Other marble Items.
• Visiting Varanasi Ghats and Holy Bath in river Ganges.
• Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk of Old Delhi.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi  
Arrive to Delhi. On arrival, meeting assistance at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Morning, after breakfast, we take you for city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. We drive to Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, drive past President House, India Gate, also visiting Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Evening dinner is at Chor Bizzarre Restaurant and Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi – Jaipur (265kms / 5hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Jaipur. Later, we take you to the markets of Jaipur for shopping. The gems of Jaipur are world famous and in the Johari bazaar you can buy these jeweleries at very low costs. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur  
Morning, visit Amber Fort and see the stunning artistry of the five-story facade of Hawa Mahal. Evening visit the City Palace and its museum. This museum houses textiles, arms, paintings, carpets, various manuscripts and other artistic paraphernalia and Astronomical observatory. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Bundi (210 kms / 5hrs)
Morning, we drive you to Bundi- a small town at a distance of 36 kms from Kota . It has rich historical wealth and is an unexplored city. Rest of the day is kept for sightseeing of Bundi. The best places to see in Bundi are Bundi Fort Palace, Chhattar Mahal, Chitrashala, Kshar Bagh, Nawal sagar, Ranlji-ki-baori and many more such interesting places in and around Bundi. The night is at the hotel.

Day 06 : Bundi
Morning we take you to the palace in Bundi- Now, converted to a museum where some great Rajput architecture is kept in display along with some Bundi murals. We then take you to Sukh Mahal – a splendid summer palace in the Sukh Sagar Lake, encircled with the lush greenery of the gardens. Ratan Daulat is yet another edifice constructed by Rao Raja Ratan Singh that today forms a stable for nine horses and Hatia Pol. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Bundi – Ajmer -Pushkar (270 kms / 6 hrs)
Morning, we drive you to Pushkar while en routing Ajmer. The tomb of great Sufi Saint – Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti rests here. It is a center of education and culture. The annual urs of this Dargah is held on a great scale and pilgrims from all over the world throng into this place. Later, we drive you to Pushkar and on arrival we take you to the hotel. The night is in the hotel.

Day 08 : Pushkar – Jodhpur (220 kms / 5 hrs)
A bitching little town on the edge of the desert is Pushkar and is best known for its Camel Fair that happens during full moon of Karik Purnima. Morning is a half-day walking tour to the famous Brahma Temple en routing bazaars and Ghats where pilgrims bathe in the lake's sacred waters. Consider bathing in the lakes as it cures diseases. There is also a small Camel Safari trip here. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Jodhpur  
Jodhpur is second largest city of Rajasthan situated at the edge of the Thar Desert. Morning, we take you to the massive Meherangarh Fort situated at the top of a rocky ridge. A short distance from the fort lies Jaswant Thada – a white marble memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. We also take you to the royal crematorium and other cenotaphs that stand nearby. Later we drive you to Clock Tower and the markets of Jodhpur. Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum is also covered later on the day. The night is at the hotel.

Day 10 : Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (290 kms / 7 hrs)
In the morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Jaisalmer - the Golden City of India. Upon arrival, we transfer you to the hotel. It is called Golden City of India as the Sun rays falls on the stone ramparts to render a golden color to the monuments. Also it is enthralling to have the vision of the massive fort of Jaisalmer thrusting heavenwards out of the barren desert scrape. The night is at the hotel.

Day 11 : Jaisalmer  
Morning full day city tour of Jaisalmer paying visits to the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwaon – ki- Haveli, Gadi Sagar Lake and Museum. Engage in photography and take pictures of this place. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Jaisalmer - Luni (340 kms / 8 hrs)
Morning we drive you to Luni and take you to the hotel for check-in. Luni is a cloistered and charming village situated at 35 kms from Jodhpur. The Chanwa Fort here is an outstanding piece of elegance and proportion in Indian architecture of the last century. Luni is situated in the shadow of the walls of the fort.

Day 13 : Luni – Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh (200 kms / 5 hrs)
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh while en-routing Ranakpur. Ranjakpur is known for its Jain temples- the largest and the most important. Here, Chaumukha temple built in 1439 is another major attraction, it is a huge superbly crafted and well kept marble temple with 29 walls and 1444 pillars, none of which are alike. Later, we drive you to Kumbahlgarh and on arrival check in to hotel for the night's stay.

Day 14 : Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur (110 kms / 3 hrs)
After Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important bastion of Mewar. Kumbhalgarh Fort covers 12 sq. km and once fell to the army of Akbar. Kumbhalgarh is the place where the battle between Rana Pratap and forces of Akbar was fought in 1576 Ad. Here, the Chhatri of Maharana's horse, Chetak is noteworthy. Later, we drive you to Udaipur. En-route visiting Eklingji temples - another masterpiece of architecture. Check in to the hotel on arrival for overnight stay.

Day 15 : Udaipur  
Udaipur rivals any of the worlds - famous creations of the Mughals. Udaipur is full of temples, palaces and this lake city explores the unique culture of Rajasthan. Morning, we take you for full day city tour of monuments like City Palace and Museums, Jagdish temple, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum., Fateh Sagar, Saheliyon ki Bari. Evening just go out to the markets of Udaipur and buy some nice handicrafts items. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : Udaipur
Morning, we take you for a boat cruise in the waters of the Pichola Lake. Also, consider taking snaps of the beautiful image of the city palace on the waters of the lake and the birds thronging the place. After lunch, we take you the markets of Udaipur following which there is a cultural program in the hotel where you can enjoy the folk dance performances by the locals. The night is at the hotel.

Day 17 : Udaipur – Mount Abu (160 kms / 4hrs)
Morning we drive you to Mount Abu- a summer capital of the Rajput Kings. It was also the famous summer resort of the British in India. The place is free from the dust, heat and dryness of the plains. On arrival check into hotel. The rest of the day is kept free when you can just walk into the gardens and watch the amazing variety of birds of the place. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 18 : Mount Abu
The Delwara Jain temples are amazing to visit and we take you there in the morning hours. This temple complex has two temples with exquisite marble carvings and offers an exclusive sunset viewpoint. There is lot of time for leisure and shopping. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 19 : Mount Abu – Poshina – Patan – Mahensana (160 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning, we drive to Mehensana. On the way, en-route to visit Poshina and Patan. In Poshina you get to visit tribal villages, as it is a center of Garacia and Bhil Tribes. So interact with the tribes under the guidance of our tour guides. Continue drive to Patan- once a prosperous fortified town during the Solanki period. Later in 1289 AD the Muslims plundered the town and destroyed it. However, there are the magnificent monuments like Rani ki Vav, Sahastralinga Talav and Khan Sarovar left to be seen. Evening arrive at Mehsana and the night is at the hotel.

Day 20 : Mahensana – Modhera – Dungarpur (210 kms / 5 hrs)
Early morning, we take you to Modhera – 35 kms away from Mehsana . This beautiful and partially ruined Sun Temple of Modhera was built by Bhimdev 1 of the Solanki Rajput. It has resemblance to the Sun temple of Konark in Orissa. After the visit to Modhera drive to Dungarpur- a stronghold district of the Bheels. This tribe were the inhabitants of this Aravalli range since 4000 BC. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 21 : Dungarpur – Mandu (290 kms / 6 hrs)
In the morning, we drive you to Mandu. On arrival, check into hotel. This place was Raja Bhoj's fortress and retreat. In the afternoon, after lunch we take you to Jahaz mahal ( Ship Mahal)- the most famous building of Mandu. You also get to see Taveli Mahal, Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace), Jama masjid, Hoshang's Tomb, Baz Bahadur Palace. Over night is at hotel

Day 22 : Mandu
This day we take you to sightseeing of Mandu. Visit places like Hoshang Shah's Tomb, Jami Masjid and Rani Roopmati's Pavilion. Later in the evening, engage in a cultural activity with the locals of the place. Interact with them and participate in their cultural evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 23 : Mandu – Ujjain (154 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning, drive to Ujjain. Upon arrival head straight to the hotel and check in. One of the oldest cities of the Hindus, Ujjain is situated 56kms from Indore. After lunch we will go for half day city sightseeing tour of Ujjain visiting Mahakaleshwar temple and other famous temples along a small halt at the banks of river Shipra. Overnight at hotel.

Day 24 : Ujjain - Bhopal (188 kms / 4.5 hrs)
Morning, we drive you to Bhopal. On arrival, check into hotel. This capital city of Madhya Pradesh is also known as the City of Lakes as there are beautiful lakes present in the city. In the evening, visit Taj -ul- Masjid, mosques and monuments. Overnight at hotel.

Day 25 : Bhopal – Bhimbetka – Bhojpur – Bhopal
This morning, we take you for a day excursion to Bhimbetka and Bhojpur. Bhimbetka is 46 kms south of Bhopal. Over 600 rock shelters dating back to the Neolithic age were discovered here recently. The Vivid panoramic detailed paintings in over 500 of these caves depict life of pre-historic cave dwellers. Bhimbetka is an archaeological treasure and an incredible chronicle in the history of man. Later we drive you to Bhojpur, 28 kms from Bhopal is renowned for its magnificent Shiva temple and Cycleopean Dam. Evening, return to Bhopal and rest in the hotel.

Day 26 : Bhopal – Sanchi – Bhopal
Morning, we take you for excursion to Sanchi. This place is famous for its stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from the 3rd century to the 12th century AD Here Ashoka built the famous Sanchi Stupa. Evening return to Bhopal and overnight is at the hotel.

Day 27 : Bhopal – Chanderi (205 kms / 5 hrs)
Morning drive to Chanderi. It became a military outpost and repeatedly experienced the might of men who molded the history of Hindustan. After sightseeing, we take you for shopping as this place is famous for brocades, muslins and hand-woven Chanderi sarees. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 28 : Chanderi – Khajuraho (232 kms / 6 hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Khajuraho and transfer you to the hotel on arrival. This place was once the Chandela Capital but has now become a quiet place. In the evening, we take you for sightseeing of the neighboring areas. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 29 : Khajuraho   
Morning, we take you for half day city tour paying visits to Western group of temples. These temples are built by the dynasties of the Chandela period. These temple are great examples of Indo- Aryan architecture. The decorations of these temples made Khajuraho famous to the world. In the evening, join a rejuvenating session at Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa where you are given a very gracious welcome for the spa experience. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 30 : Khajuraho – Orcha (170 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Orcha. Set among well preserved palaces and temples this was once the capital city of the Bundelas. Fortified walls protected the main palaces on an island in the Betwa River. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. In the evening, visit temples of Ram Raja, Chaturbhuj temple and Lakshmi Narayan temple. The night is in the hotel.

Day 31 : Orcha – Datia – Gwalior (125 kms / 3 hrs)
Morning, we take you to Gwalior while en-routing Datia. In Datia you see the seven-storey palace of Raja Bir Singh Deo on the top of a hill. We continue on to Sonagiri where there are 10th century Jain temples. Later, we take you to Gwalior. Check into the hotel on arrival to Gwalior. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 32 : Gwalior
Gwalior has an old and large fort – the famous Gwalior Fort. We take you to the fort in the morning where inside the fort there are several interesting temples and ruined palaces. This fort has a 100 years of colorful and dramatic history. This Fort actually dominates over Gwalior, from where you get to see the old town in the northeast of the fort. So, after sightseeing of the fort we take you to Sas Bahu Temple and then return back to the hotel for the night's stay.

Day 33 : Gwalior – Agra (110 kms / 3 hrs)
This morning, we drive you to Agra. We en-route Nagla Kachpura – on the north side of the Yamuna river. Here, you get an opportunity to see the Taj Mahal from the Mehtabagh Garden (Moon light garden). Upon arrival to Agra we take you to the hotel. Babur, the mughal Emperor established his capital here in 1526 and since then this place witnessed a remarkable spate of architectural activity. Every monarch tried to outdo the grandiose monuments built by his predecessor. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 34 : Agra   
Morning, after lunch, we set out for a half day tour of the Taj (closed on Fridays). Later, after lunch, we continue for Agra Fort – built by Mughal Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over war. Rest of the day is at Oswal Emporium where you get to buy mini Taj and other items crafted on marble. At night there is a 'light and sound' show for you. After the show return to hotel for the night's stay.

Day 35 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Bharatpur ( 56 kms / 1 hr)
Morning after breakfast we drive you to Bharatpur. En route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. This fort was built by Akbar in 1569 in honour of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Akbar's court occupied this city till it was abandoned due to non-availability of water. The fort even today is in a perfect state of preservation. Later, we drive you to Bharatpur where you get to see the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary features indigenous water birds and migratory birds. Later transfer to the hotel. Day is kept free bird- seeing and overnight is at the hotel.

Day 36 : Bharatpur
Morning, we take you for a thrilling rickshaw ride at the National Park. Here you get to see all varieties of birds that may be both local as well as migratory. Engage yourself in Photography in the National Park. Capture some lovely pictures of the unique birds that visit this place. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 37 : Bharatpur – Delhi - Amritsar ( 200 kms / 5 hr)Train
Morning, have breakfast and then we drive you to Delhi. On arrival, we transfer you to the railway station to board connect train to Amritsar. The train ride is very comfortable as it covers the distance at a very high speed. On reaching Amritsar, we transfer you to hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 38 : Amritsar - Delhi (Train)
Morning, indulge in the city tour visiting Golden Temple and Jalianwala Bagh. Check out from hotel at 1200 hrs. Afternoon, transfer to railway station and board connect train 2030 Swaran Shatabdi Express to Delhi. Upon arrival, you are transferred to hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 39 : Delhi – Varanasi (Flight)
Morning transfer to airport to connect Flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Situated on the banks of the Ganges this is one of the holiest places in India. Hindu pilgrims come to bathe in the waters of the Ganges as it is said that the river cleans away your sins. It is believed that dying at the banks of the river brings liberation to a person's soul. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 40 : Varanasi   
In the morning, we take you for a boat ride to the Ganges to see the sunrise and then consider walking in the narrow streets of Varanasi. In the evening, we take you for a city tour paying visits to the Banaras Hindu University and the Bharat Mata Temple. Interact with the students of Banaras University, as this will give a lot of insight to the culture and tradition of India. Night is at Hotel.

Day 41 : Varanasi - Delhi (Flight)
Morning, we take you to visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha is known to have delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. After lunch, checkout of the hotel. We drive you to the airport for your onward journey to Delhi. On arrival, we transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 42 : Delhi   
Be at your leisure in the morning. Post lunch, we take you to Chandni Chowk where you get the chance of having a thrilling rickshaw ride. In the evening, we take you to Cannaught Place for shopping. We then take you Red Fort for a light and show in the evening. In Red Fort observe Diwan-e-khas made out of magnificent white marble where the king used to preside. Later, return back to the hotel for the night's rest.

Day 43 : Delhi
Day is kept free for independent activity. Move out to the bazaars of Delhi and indulge in marketing. Also meet the local people of Delhi and learn more about this place. You can also involve yourself in playing golf or other sports of your choice. Later, we take you to the hotel where after a sumptuous dinner, checkout of the hotel and reach airport to connect flight for onward destination.