16 Days Royal Rajasthan with Elephanta Caves Tour

After completing your breakfast, in New Delhi, we will visit to the Qutub Complex in order to travel back to the time when Islamic rule had just begun in Delhi. From there, you can move on to Lutyens Delhi, in order to cover monuments that reflect the spirit of independent India such as The President’s House, Parliament and India Gate Memorial among others.
After your lunch in Old Delhi, we will take you to the Red Fort, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 of the Mughal Dynasty along with Jama Masjid, the mosque also built by Shah Jahan and is the largest in India. Also you can go for a popular Bazaar Walk in Old Delhi which will take you to the busy and lively Chandni Chowk area.

After your breakfast we would take you to Agra which is home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal.
Later in the afternoon proceed to visit Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar, which is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture.

Early in the morning we will visit Taj Mahal at sunrise time (Closed on Fridays) which is a UNESCO Heritage Site as well as one of the seven modern wonders of the world in order to catch the sun rising over the Taj Mahal. In the soft morning light, as the mist rises from the Yamuna River, it seems to float like a mirage above the surrounding landscape.
After your breakfast we will take you to Jaipur via where enroute you can visit Fatehpur Sikri which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a deserted, red Sandstone City, which Emperor Akbar built as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. You will also be visiting the Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway in the world.

Continue your travel to Jaipur which is the first planned city of India And is a treasure-trove of culture, art and history, famous for its colour, life style and Rajasthani cuisine and also a city exuding royal heritage and extravagant richness.

After completing your breakfast, we will be visiting Amber Fort which is cuddled in elegant and craggy hills and represents a fascinating mix of Hindu and Mughal architecture. In the afternoon, we will take you to City palace which is located in the middle of the fortified city.

In the morning transfer to Khimsar which nestles amidst sand dunes that seem to roll into eternity and is truly remote, rural and romantic.
Rustic in appearance, these luxurious huts have been deliberately designed to be eco-friendly. You can also enjoy jeep safari into the blackbuck reserve or ride a camel into the wild desert countryside.

In the morning we will travel to Jaisalmer, which is a city which displays a collection of rich carved buildings, facades and large balconies. You will be taken to the JAISALMER FORT which is the oldest living Fort in the world.

After completing your breakfast we will proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City – Jaisalmer. We will see the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank and we will also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, we will proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES where we will visit the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire.

In the morning we will travel to Jodhpur, which is set at the edge of the Thar Desert, and was once the capital of the Marwar state. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

In the morning we will travel to Bishnoi Village Jeep safari to explore the local life of the villagers and later we will proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur where we will visit the Mehrangarh Fort, where inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room.

In the morning we will travel to Rawala Narlai, which is a 17th century fortress that became an enchanting hunting lodge which was gifted by Maharaja Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur to his younger brother Maharaj Ajit Singhji. which was later restored to its true origins and was subsequently transformed into the heritage hotel.

In the morning we will travel to Udaipur, and on the way we will visit Ranakpur Jain Temples which is among the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty.
Later we will continue our journey to Udaipur, which is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS and is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom which ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

After completing your breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour and visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari. and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir which is an Indian folk arts museum and has interesting exhibits that include folks dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folks musical instruments, etc.
Also enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, and is one of the several contiguous lakes in and around the famous Udaipur city. Conclude your day with a fantastic cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli.

In the Morning transfer to Udaipur airport to board flight for Mumbai which is a city that offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals.

In the Morning proceed for one hour excursion to Elephanta Island(closed on Mondays) a UNESCO World Heritage Site. which is famous for its great cave shrine, excavated in the sixth century, dating back to the period, when the island was known as Gharapuri, the Fortress City.
In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Fish Aquarium, Jain Temple, and Hanging Garden on the slopes of Malabar Hills among various famous tourist spots.

In the morning as per your flight schedule we will shift to Mumbai International airport to board flight for onward destination with the sweet memories of India. Please allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for flight check-in formalities at the airport.