12-Day Classic Rajasthan

Transfer via: Flight, arranged on your own

Upon arrival at India Gandhi International Airport, you are greeted by our representative and escorted to your hotel. After a brief introduction of your India tour, you will check into the hotel and have some free time on your own to adjust to the new time zone.

After breakfast, your New Delhi highlight tour starts. First, pass its city landmarks, including India Gate, President's House, and Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. Continue by visiting the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and the Humayun's Tomb, which tells the story of a great era. Later, take a visit to the 800-year-old Qutub Minar, known as India's largest Minaret. Admire the father of India at the Raj Ghat. Finish the day with an insight into the divine Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: A/C vehicle, arranged by TDT

In the morning, take a half-day Old Delhi tour of Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk where will enjoy a rickshaw ride through its narrow lanes. Head to Agra this afternoon (about 4.5 hours' drive) by private A/C car, with a stopover for the coffee break or photo opportunities at your request any time en-route. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy your free time.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

In the early morning, set off to the breathtaking Taj Mahal. Just indulge yourself in its amazing architecture, history and beauty. Return to your hotel for breakfast and a rest.

In the afternoon, continue to discover the palatial Royal Pavilions at the red sandstone Agra Fort for a glimpse of the royal Mughal lifestyle. End this day at Itmad-ud-daulah which is also called the Baby Taj.

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: A/C vehicle, arranged by TDT

After hotel check-out, drive west to Jaipur (approx. 5 hours), with a stop en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former royal city and capital of Emperor of Akbar, which has one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height.

Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into your Jaipur hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

After breakfast, visit hillside Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state. Inside, you'll also experience the kingly palaces including the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors).

Drive back to the pink city of Jaipur and stop at the facade of the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) for the best angle of a perfect picture. Continue to the City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar - the largest stone observatory in the world that is still in use today.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: A/C vehicle, arranged by TDT

Drive to the desert oasis of Pushkar this morning (about 2 hours' drive), a town that clings to the side of the divine Pushkar Lake. You will walk around the lake to experience the peaceful and quiet, where pilgrims and sadhus come to pay their respect. Continue by visiting the Brahma Temple, the only temple in the world for Hindus to worship the Lord Brahma.

Note: Pushkar is a completely vegetarian town and alcohol free.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: A/C vehicle, arranged by TDT

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur (about 4 hours' drive). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and then take a jeep safari to the rural Bishnoi Village, an interesting way to access the traditional way of life.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Today, visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, a massive complex sitting on the hillside. You'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the old city of Jodhpur and the imposing Jaswant Thada. In the afternoon, follow the winding narrow alleys at Clock Tower to explore the local markets which are full of textiles, silver, and handicrafts.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: A/C vehicle, arranged by TDT

Ranakpur is small, quiet village in the Aravalli hills between Udaipur and Jodhpur (about 2 hours' drive). The tour today takes you to one of the biggest and most important clusters of Jain temples in India, which were built in marble and supported by over 1,444 exquisitely carved marble pillars with no two of which are alike. Continue your drive to Udaipur (about 4 hours) after the tour.

Please note: Ranakpur Jain Temple is only open to tourists in the afternoon (12:00-17:00)

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Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

This morning, wander through the bustling bazaars to visit the Jagdish Temple, a center of constant activity, then head to the City Palace. There's a museum inside the palace where you can see a large and varied collection of mosaics, glass and porcelain figures, miniatures and paintings. After that, you will take a shared motorboat ride on Lake Pichola (1 hour), before heading for the Garden of the Maids of Honour and Folk Art Museum. Finish the day by an unforgettable sunset tour to the Sajjan Garh Palace (Monsoon Palace).

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch  

Transfer via: A/C vehicle, arranged by TDT
Flight, arranged on your own

Enjoy a free morning before heading to the airport for the flight to Delhi to connect your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast   Lunch