14 Days – Rajasthan Cultural Tour

Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be warmly welcomed and assisted by a representative from Tusk Travel. You will then be transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle for check-in. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, embark on a tour to explore the most iconic monuments of both New and Old Delhi. Your first stop will be the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Following that, you’ll experience a rickshaw ride through the bustling streets of the Chandni Chowk market.

Next, visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in Asia, where you can admire its stunning architecture from the outside. Afterward, proceed to Raj Ghat, the solemn site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

In the afternoon, continue your tour with a visit to India Gate, a war memorial designed by architect Edwin Lutyens, dedicated to Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and the 1919 Afghan Wars.

Next, view the Parliament House and the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India. Finally, conclude your day by visiting the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in India.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Mandawa, a city known for its medieval fortress, built in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh, a descendant of Rao Shekhaji. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a walk through the Havelis of some of the most prominent families in the region. These include the Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohanlal Saraf Haveli, and Bhagchandika Haveli. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart by road for Bikaner, famously known as the Land of Camels. This desert city was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji in the northern part of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.

In the afternoon, visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, and explore the beautiful Jain Temples. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for Jaisalmer, a city that rises like a golden mirage from the heart of the Thar Desert.

According to an intriguing legend, Lord Krishna, the head of the Yadav clan, foretold to Arjuna that a descendant of the Yadav clan would establish his kingdom on top of Trikuta Hill. This prophecy came true in 1156 when Rawal Jaisal left his fort in Ladurva and founded the city of Jaisalmer, perched atop Trikuta Hill.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort, the oldest living fort in the world. Explore the Patwon Ki Havelis, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, and the beautiful Gadisar Lake.

In the afternoon, depart for the desert dunes to visit a traditional Rajasthani desert village. Enjoy a camel ride through the dunes and witness the stunning sunset over the desert landscape. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart by road to Jodhpur, a city located in the Thar Desert, founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, the head of the Rathore clan of the Rajputs.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which dates back to the 15th century. Inside the fort, explore a series of palaces built by successive rulers, featuring remarkable miniature paintings and traditional musical instruments.

Next, visit Jaswant Thada, a white marble memorial dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant Singh, built in 1889. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart by road to Udaipur. On the way, visit the 15th-century Ranakpur Temples, renowned for their 200 unique pillars that support the 29 rooms of the temple. The structure is adorned with intricate friezes and sculptures, making it a remarkable sight.

You will also visit two other Jain temples, as well as the Temple of the Sun God, famous for its erotic sculptures. Afterward, continue your journey to Udaipur, a city that offers a fascinating blend of sights, sounds, and experiences, inspiring poets, painters, and writers alike.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the magnificent City Palace, a museum adorned with exquisite mirror work, tiles, miniatures, and multicolored mosaics that decorate its stunning rooms. Next, explore the Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the Sahelion Ki Bari, the beautiful garden of the Maidens.

In the afternoon, enjoy a motorboat ride on Lake Pichola. From the boat, take in the stunning views of Udaipur, which rises majestically around the lake. You will also have the chance to visit Jag Mandir Palace, a beautiful palace located on an island in the middle of the lake. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart by road to Pushkar, home to the only Temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the world.

Pushkar is also famous for its 52 Bathing Ghats around the lake, each associated with the lunar calendar. Each Ghat is believed to have its own unique qualities and healing powers.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Then, depart by road to Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, named after its revered founder, Jai Singh II.

Jaipur is famously known as the “Pink City” due to the unique color of its buildings. Interestingly, this was not part of the original city design but was implemented in 1856 to honor the State Visit of Prince Albert.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, spend the morning visiting Amber Fort. As you leave the gates of Jaipur, you will embark on an elephant ride up to the fort, which is known for its military architecture and grand entrance, reflecting the traditional style of ancient times.

Next, return through the gates of Jaipur to visit the Hawa Mahal (viewed from the outside). Known as the “Palace of the Winds,” it is famous for its façade with 593 windows and its unique structure, consisting of a single room. From here, the women of the harem would watch the daily life of the city.

Continue your tour with a visit to the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, part of a network of five observatories. Of these, only the ones in Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi are open to visitors. The purpose of these observatories was to calculate the positions of planets and stars.

After the visit, return to the hotel, with the rest of the afternoon free to relax. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart in the morning for Agra, with a stop en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the “ghost town.” After the visit, continue your journey by road to Agra.

Upon arrival in Agra, a city situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, you will learn that it was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1658.

Agra is renowned worldwide for housing the iconic Taj Mahal, the most famous marble mausoleum in the world, commissioned by a Mughal emperor in memory of his beloved wife. The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the famous Taj Mahal, a monumental symbol of love, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Next, explore the Red Fort, built in red sandstone by the renowned Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565.

Afterward, depart by road towards Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight back to your country. This marks the end of your trip.