Cultural Tour of Rajasthan

Day 02: Delhi -Mandawa
After breakfast drive down to Mandawa and check in at the hotel.
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit Mukandgarh/Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
This morning drive down to Bikaner and transfer to hotel.
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 04 : Bikaner
Morning visit Deshnoke Temple.
Afternoon visit Camel Breeding Farm
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06 : Jaisalmer
City tour of Jaisalmer
Visit to sand dunes
Visit the famous forts & Havelies.
Afternoon visit Sam Dunes with camel ride.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid Public gardens.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 08 : Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh
Drive to Kumbhalgarh and check-in at the hotel
Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh Fort
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09 : Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur visiting enroute Ranakpur temples
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10 : Udaipur
City tour of Udaipur
Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11 : Udaipur - Kota
After breakfast drive to Kota visiting enroute Chittaurgarh and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12 : Kota - Bundi - Ranthambhore
Drive to Ranthambhore visiting en-route Bundi
On arrival at Ranthambore and transfer to hotel
Overnight: Hotel

Day 13 : Ranthambhore - Jaipur
Morning jeep safari to view the wildlife (Sanctuary remains close from Jul. to Sep.)
Afternoon drive to Jaipur and check-in at the hotel
Overnight: Hotel

Day 14 : Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements. We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 15 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning drive to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 16 : Agra - Delhi
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Afternoon drive to Delhi and on arrival, transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Cultural Tour of Rajasthan Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.