Art & Culture of Rajasthan Tour 14 days / 13 overnights

New Delhi, Agra Jaipur, Khimser, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar and Neemrana

Enliven your senses with the vibrant sights, sounds and pageant of Rajasthan. Indulge in history of the capital city, New Delhi. Wonder the harmonious architecture of the world famous Taj Mahal, the eternal monument to love in the ancient Mughal capital of Agra. Experience the blended Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic architecture in the palaces of Emperor Akbar’s deserted city, Fatehpur Sikri. Relish the glory of Kachhwaha architecture and culture in the Maharaja's City Palace of the pink city, Jaipur. The masonry instruments in the astronomical observatory of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh still function. Enjoy a ride on beautifully decorated elephants going up to the hilltop palaces of Maharaja Man Singh and Mirza Raja Jai Singh at Amber Fort. Experience the colors and folklore at the Sam sand dunes at sunset. Relish the relaxing boat ride on Pichola Lake in Udaipur, the city of palaces and lakes. Stay in fine, centrally located and heritage hotels. Vegan and vegetarian cuisine can be arranged especially for you. Please click on India City Descriptions to read details of each of the cities included in this fascinating journey.

Day 1 / Delhi:
After arrival transfer to hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing of Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb and drive past India Gate, Parliament House, Secretariat Buildings etc. Sound and Light show in Red Fort. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2 / Delhi:
After breakfast sightseeing of Old Delhi- Jama Masjid, Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk Bazaar, Red Fort from outside. After lunch transfer to Agra. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3 / Delhi - Agra:
In the morning sightseeing of Taj Mahal by sunrise. Later visit the demonstration of marble inlay art. In the afternoon sightseeing of Agra Fort. Overnight in hotel.
Day 4 / Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur:
In the morning drive 40 kilometers or 25 miles to Emperor Akbar's deserted capital, Fatehpur Sikri. After visiting the palaces and mosque, drive further to Jaipur. In the afternoon demonstration of wooden block printed textiles, weaving of woolen carpets and cutting & polishing of precious/semi-precious stones. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5 / Jaipur:
After breakfast sightseeing of Hawa Mahal & palaces at Amber Fort with elephant ride. PM: City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6 / Jaipur - Khimser:
After breakfast drive to Khimser. Visit the village and overnight in Khimser Fort.
Day 7 / Khimser - Jaisalmer:
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. In the late afternoon drive to Sam sand dunes for camel ride and dinner at sunset. Overnight in hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 8 / Jaisalmer:
Full day sightseeing of the Fort, the famous intricately carved Havelis, Chatriyan (royal cenotaphs) and the lake. Overnight in hotel.
Day 9 / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur:
After early breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Sightseeing of Mehrengarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Overnight in hotel
Day 10 / Jodhpur -Ranakpur - Udaipur:
After breakfast drive to Ranakpur. PM: visit Ranakpur Jain Temples and drive to Udaipur. Overnight in hotel.
Day 11 / Udaipur:
After breakfast sightseeing of Maharana's City Palace and Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon boat ride on Pichola Lake with views of Jag Mandir Palace Island and Jag Niwas Lake Palace Hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 12 / Udaipur - Pushkar:
After breakfast drive to the pilgrimage town of Pushkar. Sightseeing of temples and ghats at Pushkar Lake. Overnight in hotel.
Day 13 / Pushkar - Neemrana:
After breakfast drive to Neemrana for sightseeing and stay at Neemrana Castle.
Day 14 / Neemrana - Delhi:
After early breakfast drive to New Delhi airport for departure to USA.

Price of US$ 1,840 with following deluxe hotels: Ramada Plaza, New Delhi; Taj Gateway, Agra; Ramada Hotel, Jaipur; Khimser Fort Palace Hotel; Royal Court Hotel, Jaisalmer; Ranbanka Palace Hotel, Jodhpur; Devra Hotel, Udaipur; Pushkar Resort or Jagat Palace, Pushkar and Neemrana Castle. Single Supplement: US$ 960. (Valid up to April 2012).

Price of US$ 1,580 with following 1st. class hotels: Florence Inn, New Delhi; Hotel Taj Resorts, Agra; Jas Vilas Hotel, Jaipur; Khimser Fort Palace Hotel; Royal Court Hotel, Jaisalmer; Pal Haveli, Jodhpur, Mewar Haveli Hotel, Udaipur; Master Paradise, Pushkar and Neemrana Castle. Single Supplement: US$ 875. (Valid up to April 2012).

Price of US$ 1,949 with following deluxe hotels: Ramada Plaza, New Delhi; Taj Gateway, Agra; Ramada Hotel, Jaipur; Khimser Fort Palace Hotel; Royal Court Hotel, Jaisalmer; Ranbanka Palace Hotel, Jodhpur; Devra Hotel, Udaipur; Pushkar Resort or Jagat Palace, Pushkar and Neemrana Castle. Single Supplement: US$ 1,025. (Valid October 2012 to March 2013).

Price of US$ 1,670 with following 1st. class hotels: Florence Inn, New Delhi; Hotel Taj Resorts, Agra; Jas Vilas Hotel, Jaipur; Khimser Fort Palace Hotel; Royal Court Hotel, Jaisalmer; Pal Haveli, Jodhpur, Mewar Haveli Hotel, Udaipur; Master Paradise, Pushkar and Neemrana Castle. Single Supplement: US$ 825. (Valid from October 2012 to March 2013).

THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE:

• Accommodation on Double/Twin Room Sharing basis for 13 nights at the above mentioned hotels / similar category hotels will be offered in case of non availability at given hotels
• Based on room with breakfast basis
• Transfers and sightseeing by chauffer driven air-conditioned mid size car or van as per hotel category
• All Government taxes, road tax and tolls, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages
• Tours with professional English speaking local guide as per itinerary.
• Entry fee to all monuments and places of interest as per the itinerary
• Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, elephant ride in Jaipur, boat ride on Pichola Lake in Udaipur, camel ride on Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer

Not included in the prices:

• Cost of international airfare, we will be glad to get you the best airfares through our international flight consolidator
• Single occupancy room supplement in deluxe hotel category: $ 1012 and in 1st. class hotel category: $ 782
• Cost of Travel Guard Group Insurance, please inquire the premium amount and coverage details (highly recommended)
• Cost of lunches and dinners
• All drinks in hotels & restaurants etc.
• Still and Video Camera Fees at monuments
• Tips to drivers, guides and porters in hotels as well as any item not included in the above (included) list
• All expenses of personal nature like telephone calls / laundry / room service charges in hotels etc.

PAYMENTS:
Please fill out the registration form, sign it and mail it with an advance payment by personal check of $ 500 for deluxe hotel category and $ 375 for 1st. class hotel category. The balance is payable 60 days before departure date. On receipt of the form I will be glad to inform you the travel insurance premium amount. Payment can be made by personal check, Visa/MasterCard credit/debit cards. Please call or email us for credit or debit card payments.

Travel Guard Group Insurance: is highly recommended, please inquire for premium amount.