Royal Rajasthan Tours

Rajasthan Heritage Tour

Royal Rajasthan Tours invites you to be part of a travelling tradition that dates back 5000 years. Follow in the footsteps of these historic wayfarers for a kaleidoscopic look at the timeless cultural fabric that binds these fascinating people together.  Discover the enchanting cities. Gaze in wonder at man-made and natural beauties beyond compare. Revel in the magic and mystery of ancient cultures, virtually untouched since the dawn of modern time.  Feel the palpable spirituality, which permeates the glorious spectacle that is life on this magnificent sub-continent.  Experience a spectacular travel adventure and the regal splendors once reserved only for royalty on the magnificent journey through the heart of North India.

 

Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India, if not in the world.  Literally the ‘Land of Kings’, much of India’s history comes from this awe-inspiring land. Many great battles were fought between the armies of the ruling Maharajahs, who each controlled their own kingdoms. Rajasthan still retains an elusive fairy-tale character. A land where the tales of valor of its medieval Rajput warriors are still sung by its traveling bards. Where opulent palaces dot the desert landscape and battle-scarred

Fortresses appear on every hill like sentinels of the past. Mighty forts and lavish palaces are plentiful. This aristocratic society existed until just recently, ending only with India’s Independence in 1947.  The royal families survive today, along with their palaces, some of which have been partially or totally converted into hotels or museums worthy of their glorious past.

This is a 10 day tour and takes you through all the historical and beautiful places that are the main focal point of Rajasthan.


Tour season begins every September and ends in March.


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Delhi - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Devgarh - Amber - Agra - Delhi



Day 1       :        EuropeDelhi 

 

Morning on arrival in Delhi International Airport, you will be welcomed by Royal Rajasthan Tour Ambassadors and transferred to your hotel in Delhi, and driven to your hotel by luxury Mercedes car. (Accommodation from 1200 hrs)

New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows.  Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city’s Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.

Overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 2         :        Delhi

 

Morning after breakfast we take you on a combined sightseeing Tour of Old & New Delhi, where you can visit hundreds of shops trading just as they did over a 1000 years ago,

 

Visit the 7th city of Delhi, Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi), built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1639-48 AD) after he had moved his ruling capital from Agra to Delhi.

 

Visit the Red Fort – the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone is surrounded by a huge boundary wall 33m high. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens.

 

Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India’s largest mosque where more than 20.000 people can kneel in prayer. Spend some time in Chandi Chowk to savor the ambience of an oriental, crowded bazaar, where thousands of vendors vie to gain your attention.

 

Visit Raj Ghat on the banks of the river Yamuna, Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. An eternal flame burns 24 hours.

 

Drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Hindi for presidential palace) and India Gate is perhaps one of the most impressive structures built in the capital of India. This historic monument was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.

 

The rest of the day is spent at leisure – you are free to relax or visit further places.

 

Overnight at your Hotel.

 

Day 3         : Delhi- -Jodhpur (Flight 9W 331 Dep1210  Arr 1330)


This morning after breakfast, we transfer you to the Airport to board your flight for Jodhpur.

On arrival Jodhpur we meet you again and transfer you to your Hotel.

Rest of the day is spent at your leisure – relax or take slow amble through the bazaars of Jodhpur.

Jodhpur- bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan & has landscape dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge. Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, founded the city in the year 1459 & it is named after him. It was formerly the seat of a Princely state, also known as Marwar.

 

Day 4      :      Jodhpur

 

This morning is spent leisurely taking breakfast in style at the Hotel.

Later, we take you on a day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur, or you can travel away on your own.

In Jodhpur, visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort on a 37 m low sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459.

From the top of the fort one can get a bird’s eye view of the old city. You will notice the predominance of

blue houses referred to as Brahmin houses - the colour being associated with the high caste.

 

Proceed to the Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharajah Jaswant Singh II, and smaller memorials to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur.

Rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 5       :   Jodhpur - Ranakpur-Udaipur  (270 Kms, 06 hours)

 

In the morning drive to Udaipur, the lake city.

On the way visit Ranakpur, the wonderful 3 temples of the Jain sect dating back to the 14th/15th century.

The unforgettable main Temple dedicated to Adinatha the first Tirthankar (1439) built in marble took 65 years to complete. It is one of the five holy Jain pilgrimage centres, and has one of the best temple complexes.

 

Later drive to Udaipur; – the lake city is an enthralling tourist destination in Rajasthan. It is an important city in Rajasthan today, attracting a large number of tourists. The medieval attractions of the city are its chief draw, but the scenic beauty of Udaipur and its surroundings is also a major attraction for the tourists. There are some beautiful lakes, man made as well as natural that give the city the sobriquet of ‘the lake city’.

Udaipur, known as the Venice of the east, is also the centre for performing arts, craft and its famed miniature paintings.

On arrival, we help you check in at your hotel.

Rest of the day at Leisure.

Overnight in the Hotel.

 

Day 6      :      Udaipur

 

This morning we go on a sightseeing tour of Udaipur.

Visit the City Palace towering over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design.

The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh under this gate in gold and silver, which was distributed to the populace. It is also now the main ticket office. Balconies, cupolas and towers surmount the palace to give a wonderful view of the lake.

 

Later visit the Jagdish Temple; built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651, the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord Bird carrier. The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers. Chanting, bells and music can be heard throughout the day. It is the largest and most splendid temple of Udaipur.

Also visit Sahelion-ki Bari, ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers.


IN the evening, enjoy a romantic boat ride on Lake Pichola. This picturesque lake encloses the Jag Niwas Island and the Jag Mandir. And, the City Palace extends along its eastern banks.

Return back to hotel.

 
Overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 7       :        Udaipur- Devgarh

 

Morning we take breakfast at your Hotel.

Later we drive you to Devgarh.

On arrival at Devgarh, check in to your Hotel.

Rest of the day at spent at Leisure or you are free to go about wherever you want in Devgarh.

Overnight in the Hotel.

 

Day 8       :        Devgarh- Jaipur

 

Breakfast in the Hotel.

Later we drive you to Jaipur.

Jaipur popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.

On arrival at Jaipur, we help you check in at the Hotel.

An evening excursion to Chokhi Dhani complex, ethnic village resort located at a distance of 15 km from Jaipur. Rajasthani village atmosphere is recreated on the sprawling ground & includes the entertainment by folk dancers & musicians.

 

Optional dinner in Chokhe Dhani, thereafter return back to your Hotel.

 

Overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 9       :        Jaipur- Amber-Jaipur (15 Kms-30Minutes)

 

After breakfast, we take you on an excursion trip to Amber Fort by Jeep / elephant ride.

Amber Fort is situated on the crest of a hill seven miles north of Jaipur is Amber, capital of the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1037 to 1728. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence. The city-palace is protected by towering outer walls, a further wall runs for miles along the hills surrounding the palace.

 

In the afternoon, we visit City Palace, a combination of conventional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. City Palace complex has more than a few palatial structures. City Palace is a huge complex, which houses many courtyards, gardens and buildings. The outer wall of the palace was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh and all other buildings emerged later. The city palace houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the city palace museum.

 

En route, we take a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal).  Hawa Mahal is a sample of the perfection of the architecture. Hawa Mahal was built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlin  ed with white border and motif

We also the visit Jantar Mantar, built between 1716. It is located within the city palace. Jantar Mantar contains a collection of instruments for observing the movements of sun, moon, planets and stars. It was built to develop the interest of the people in Astronomy.

 

Later we return back to your Hotel.

 

Day 10       :        Jaipur- Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (225 Kms- 6 hr)

 

This morning we arrange a breakfast for you in the Hotel.

 

Later in the morning, we drive you to Agra.

Agra, the city of Mughals offers you an opportunity to explore the massive monuments, majestic buildings, and the popular arts and crafts. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.

 

On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water. Fatehpur Sikri had a short life of splendor. Once Akbar left it in 1585, it never regained its lost importance and has remained the most magnificent and well-preserved ghost city of India.  

 

On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel.

 

Rest the day is free at leisure.

 

Overnight in the hotel.

 

Day 11       :        Agra- Delhi (202 Kms/4 hrs)

 

In the morning, we take you to visit the famous Taj Mahal, a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal.

 

It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture. Taj Mahal symbolize the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period.

 

The whole building is a celebration of Shah Jehan's most beloved wife. built in a unique marble that actually glows in the moonlight. As a tribute to a beautiful woman and as a monument for enduring love, the Taj Mahal has no other competitor in the world. The Taj reveals its subtleties when you take your time in viewing it. The dome is made of white marble, but the tomb is set against the plain across the river and it is this background that works its magic of colours that, through their reflection, change the view of the Taj.

 

Important note:  TAJ REMAINS CLOSED  EVERY FRIDAY.

 

Also visit Agra Fort; built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the centre of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city

In the afternoon we drive you back to Delhi to connect to your final flight for your onward destination back home!

 

On arrival at Delhi, we proceed straight to Delhi International Airport and there we say our final farewell to you, with wishes for a pleasant trip home and hoping to serve you once again!


HOTEL LIST

 

Place

Hotel List

Room Category

No. of nights

Delhi

The Oberoi Hotel

Deluxe Room

1 Night

Jodhpur

Umed Bhawan Palace

Palace Room

2 Nights

Udaipur

The Oberoi Udai Vilas 

Premier Room

2 Nights

Devgarh

Devgarh Palace

Standard Room

1 Night

Jaipur

Rajvilas Palace

Premier Room

2 Nights

Agra

Amar Vilas Palace

Premier Room

1 Night

 

WEBSITES

 

Place

Hotel List

Websites

Delhi

The Oberoi Hotel

http://www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_delhi/index.asp

Jodhpur

Umed Bhawan Palace

http://www.tajhotels.com/Palace/Umaid%20Bhawan%20Palace,JODHPUR/default.htm

Udaipur

The Oberoi Udai Vilas 

http://www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_udaivilas/index.asp

Devgarh

Devgarh Palace

www.deviresorts.in

Jaipur

Rajvilas Palace

http://www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_rajvilas/index.asp

Agra

Amar Vilas Palace

http://www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_amarvilas/index.asp

 

OUR COST PRICES INCLUDE:

 

v     Double room on sharing basis in the standard rooms of above mentioned hotels.

v     Daily Breakfast only.

v     All transfers, sight seeing & excursions by air-conditioned Transport

v     Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure by Royal Rajasthan Tour Ambassadors at Airports.

v     Entrance fee in the monuments as per program (1 time visit)

v     Boat ride in Lake Pichola (subject to water level)

v     Elephant, or jeep ride to reach Amber fort.

v     Government Service Tax.

 

COST PRICES EXCLUDE:

 

v     Any airport taxes.

v     Any airfares.

v     Insurance.

v     Camera / Video-camera fee

v     Any new tax imposed by the Government.

v     Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, Porterage, drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc.

v     Anything not mentioned in clause “cost includes”.

 

Note:

 

The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change accordingly.


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