Day 01: Delhi
As you arrive in the heart of India- the capital city of Delhi
for the offbeat Rajasthan Tour, an India Tour Guides representative
will be there to greet you and your family at the airport
/ railway station from where you will be escorted to the hotel
in Delhi. Check in and spend the rest of the day visiting
the famous landmarks of Delhi such as Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid,
Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun
Tomb and Purana Quila. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa
In the morning, drive to Mandawa (250 km). Upon arrival in
Mandawa, check-in at the Mandawa Haveli, that is now a heritage
hotel. Afternoon, visit the town, a painted arched gateway
adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows that leads to the bazaar.
You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich
merchants are adorned with elaborate and lively frescoes,
cataloging the life, habits and rituals of the Marwari community.
Stay overnight at the heritage hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner
Check out from the Mandawa Haveli and drive to Bikaner. Check
in at a hotel. Post lunch, set out to visit the Junagarh Fort,
Lal Garh Palace, Ganga Singh Museum Karni Mata Temple and
magnificent Havelis of Bikaner. Also visit the camel breeding
farm of Bikaner, the largest one in all Asia. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 04: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After a heavy breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival
in Jaisalmer, check-into the hotel and have lunch. Spend the
rest of the day at leisure and go shopping at the local markets.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is delightful place to explore. After breakfast
enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer that will include
visits to the 12th century magnificent fort of Jaisalmer,
the amazingly carved mansions such as the Salim Singh ki Haveli
and Patwon ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank and the Barabagh Hill.
After lunch, visit the famous Sam sand dunes situated at the
edge of Thar Desert through a camel safari trip. The evening
will be reserved for a cultural performance at a nearby village.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Manvar
Tuck in a heavy breakfast and set out for a 230 km long morning
drive to Manvar. Upon arrival in Manvar - check into at the
Manvar Resort. Spend the rest of the day mingling with the
locals and browsing through the handicraft shops. Enjoy a
cultural programme in the evening. Have dinner and stay overnight
at the hotel
Day 07: Manvar - Nimaj
Day Seven of the Offbeat Rajasthan Tour will bring you to
the quaint little town of Nimaj that is situated at a distance
of 95 km. Upon arrival in Nimaj - check into the hotel and
have lunch. Late afternoon, visit the Chhatra Sagar reservoir
in Nimaj, that is an ideal destination for nature lovers and
the Haveli of Jagram Durg. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Nimaj - Udaipur
Set out for Udaipur in the morning. En route visit the famous
Ranakpur Jain temples. Thereafter continue drive to Udaipur.
Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. In the evening,
go for a boat ride in Lake Pichola and admire the splendid
views of the sunset. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Udaipur - Deogarh
Embark on a full-blown tour of Udaipur with visits to Lake
Palace, City Palace and Jag Niwas Island. After lunch, enjoy
a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
Later, head out for the Jag Mandir Palace that is an island
palace situated in the middle of the lake. Explore the palace
at leisure. Late evening, set out for Deogarh and arrive just
in time for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel in Deogarh.
Day 10: Deogarh - Pushkar
Post breakfast, set out to explore the town of Deogarh. Visit
the beautiful Deogarh Mahal that has been standing since the
late 16th century. Also, enjoy a boat ride in any of the numerous
lakes of Deogarh. Late evening, drive out to Pushkar where
you will spend the night at a hotel.
Day 11: Pushkar
One of the holiest cities of India, Pushkar is also one of
the oft-visited ones. Go around the city and soak in the pure
ambience all around. Take a dip in the Pushkar Lake. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Pushkar
Explore the holy city of Pushkar. Visit the famous Brahma
temple situated on the bank of sacred Pushkar Lake that is
only one of its kinds in India. After paying your obeisance
at the temple, head out to the Nag Pahar, also known as the
Snake Mountain. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Pushkar - Jaipur
Leave for Jaipur early in the morning. After arrival, check
in at the hotel in Jaipur and spend some time at leisure.
In the evening, visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar
Mantar and the modern Birla Planetarium. Stay overnight at
the hotel.
Day 14: Jaipur
Visit the magnificent Amer Fort, the greatest attraction at
Jaipur. The famous fort is situated 7 miles up on a hilltop.
The most convenient way to reach the fort is by riding an
elephant. A ride to the fort on the back of an elaborately
painted elephant is a special tourist attraction, which would
surely be a unique experience for you. Move on to visit the
other forts in Jaipur such as the Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh
Fort. Spend the evening shopping at leisure at the famous
Bapu Bazzar where you can buy exquisite handicrafts items,
jewelry, clothes and other attractive items. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 15: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Day Fifteen of the Offbeat Rajasthan Tour will see you driving
full speed towards Agra. Enroute, there will be a stopover
at Fatehpur Sikri, the historical town built by Akbar where
you can see the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the
world; Jama Masjid and the tomb of famous Sufi saint Shaikh
Salim Chisti. In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour
of Agra whereby you will get to see the best of Mughal architecture
such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Agra - Delhi
In the morning, drive back to Delhi. On arrival check-in to
a hotel at Delhi. If time permits, explore the metropolis
and do a last minute shopping. Later you would be transferred
to airport / railway station for your onward journey or way
back home.
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