Taj Mahal and Rajasthan Trip
- Overview
This trip provides
a chance to visit must see places of North India and Royal Rajasthan. You can
see the historical monuments of Delhi to start or in the end of the trip. A
must visit to Taj Mahal and Red fort in Agra. On the way from Agra to Jaipur,
visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step wells. Experience the historical towns
of Rajasthan visiting heritage monuments of Amer Fort in Jaipur, Mehrangarh
fort in Jodhpur, beautiful surroundings of lake in Udaipur along with offbeat
places on the way from Jodhpur to Udaipur like Ranakpur temples and local
village fort of Jojawar.
Detailed Program
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Welcome meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Activities in
Delhi: Bicycle ride in the old town, Food tour, heritage walk, day
with underprivileged kids.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra [230 km - 3/4 H]
In the morning start the day with visit to sights and monuments in Delhi.
Later driver to Agra (you can have option to visit Mathura on the way if not
going by expressway). Evening you can visit Red fort or Taj Mahal. Overnight in
hotel or guesthouse
Day 3: Agra - Jaipur [260 km - 5/6 H]
You can go for sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, if it’s a clear sky, to see
the charm of changing colors of Taj. Later drive to Jaipur. En route visit to
Fatehpur Sikri and can stop at Abhaneri step wells. Overnight in hotel or
guesthouse.
Day 4: Jaipur
You can start the day by visiting Amer fort in the morning (Its better
to go around 9 am if willing to get an Elephant ride up to the fort). Afternoon
visit the city monuments like Palace of Winds, Jantar - Mantar and Palace. A
visit to local markets to bargain for souvenir can also be
interesting.
Activities in Jaipur: You can go for Bollywood movie screening at
famous Raj Mandir cinema hall or take a bicycle ride, heritage walk, or
volunteering in local school/college to share your skills with students.
Day 5: Jaipur - Jodhpur [ 320 km - 7 H ]
Start a long day with drive to Jodhpur. En route you can stop at Pushkar
to visit the small holi place famous for the cattle fair held each year around
October end. Continue your drive to Jodhpur. Overnight in hotel or guesthouse
Activities in Jodhpur: Zipline, Camel ride excursion,
Bishnoi village visit with Jeep safari, local artist/craftsman visit.
Day 6: Jodhpur - Jojawar / Rohet / Narlai [ 60-120 Km -
2 H
Visit the famous Mehrangarh fort and local market in the morning.
Afternoon drive to explore the small fort villages and meeting with local
people. Overnight
Day 7: Jojawar / Rohet / Narlai - Udaipur [120-150 km -
2-3 H]
You can explore the villages in the morning. Later drive to visit world
famous Ranakpur temples. One can also visit the famous fort of Kumbhalgarh on
the way. Overnight in hotel or guesthouse in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur
Visit the palace and city of lakes also know as "Venice of
east". The lake and surroundings are beautiful. One can enjoy boat ride on
the lake.
Activities in Udaipur: You can also have option
for day hikes, day with professional photographer to capture the beauty of town
and surroundings, Bicycle ride, and horse ride excursion.
Day 9: Udaipur - Delhi [1 H Flight or overnight train]
Take the flight to Delhi or Mumbai or overnight train to Delhi for
connecting international flight. (additional night and transport services in
Delhi can be arranged if needed)
End of services!!