Rajasthan Budget Tour Package

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi, our representative will meet you at arrival hall of IGI airport and assist you in check-in Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast , full day combined city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi visiting : Birla Temple, India Gate, Parliament House and President House, Lotus temple, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Tower, Raj Ghat, Jama Mosque and Red Fort. Overnight stay at Hotel of Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours) Upon arrival in Agra - check in at the Agra Hotel. Later in the day explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 4 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bahratpur Bird Sanctuary - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Upon arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur
After breakfast, Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Pink City of Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, City Palace, Birla Temple, Ram Niwas Garden and other monuments. Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.

Day 6 : Jaipur - Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Mandawa Late afternoon visit the Shekawati region. Walk through the Shekawati region, which was the stronghold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Overnight stay at Hotel of Mandawa.

Day 7 : Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner (240 kms) Upon arrival in Bikaner, check-in at Hotel in Bikaner. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour of Bikaner visiting Jhunagarh Fort, Lalgarh campus and camel breeding farm, this desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Overnight at Hotel of Bikaner.

Day 8 : Bikaner - Deshnok - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer after visiting famous Rat Temple in Deshnok Village. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow and also enjoy camel- ride in desert. Overnight at Hotel of Jaisalmer.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Jodhpur. City tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. Here you will visit Mehran Garh Fort, Jaswant Thara, Mandore Garden, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum in Jodhpur. Overnight at Jodhpur Hotel.

Day 11 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur (280 kms / 7 hours) enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 12 : Udaipur
After breakfast, full day city tour of Udaipur visiting :
City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's friends garden), Pichola Lake and other Tourist Attractions of Udaipur. Overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at Pushkar Hotel. Afternoon visit Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and other Tourist Attractions in Pushkar. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pushkar.

Day 14 : Pushkar - Delhi - Aboard
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Late evening departure transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Rajasthan Tour Package

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi, our representative will meet you at arrival hall of IGI airport and assist you in check-in Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast , full day combined city tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi visiting : Birla Temple, India Gate, Parliament House and President House, Lotus temple, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Tower, Raj Ghat, Jama Mosque and Red Fort. Overnight stay at Hotel of Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours) Upon arrival in Agra - check in at the Agra Hotel. Later in the day explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Agra.

Day 4 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bahratpur Bird Sanctuary - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Upon arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur
After breakfast, Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Pink City of Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, City Palace, Birla Temple, Ram Niwas Garden and other monuments. Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.

Day 6 : Jaipur - Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for Mandawa. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Mandawa Late afternoon visit the Shekawati region. Walk through the Shekawati region, which was the stronghold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Overnight stay at Hotel of Mandawa.

Day 7 : Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner (240 kms) Upon arrival in Bikaner, check-in at Hotel in Bikaner. Afternoon, City sightseeing tour of Bikaner visiting Jhunagarh Fort, Lalgarh campus and camel breeding farm, this desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Overnight at Hotel of Bikaner.

Day 8 : Bikaner - Deshnok - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer after visiting famous Rat Temple in Deshnok Village. Upon arrival check-in at Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast, visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow and also enjoy camel- ride in desert. Overnight at Hotel of Jaisalmer.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in at Hotel in Jodhpur. City tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. Here you will visit Mehran Garh Fort, Jaswant Thara, Mandore Garden, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum in Jodhpur. Overnight at Jodhpur Hotel.

Day 11 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur (280 kms / 7 hours) enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 12 : Udaipur
After breakfast, full day city tour of Udaipur visiting :
City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Folk Art Museum, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen's friends garden), Pichola Lake and other Tourist Attractions of Udaipur. Overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at Pushkar Hotel. Afternoon visit Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and other Tourist Attractions in Pushkar. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pushkar.

Day 14 : Pushkar - Delhi - Aboard
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Late evening departure transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Tourist Offices In Rajasthan

Rajasthan Tourim offices are spread all over the state and across the country.

Udaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Dabok Airport, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Jaipur Tourist Office : Tourist Information Counter, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Amer Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Elephant Stand, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0141-530264.

Jodhpur Tourist Office : Regional Tourist Office, Fateh Memorial, Surajpole, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0294-411535.

Kota Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Chambal, Kota, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0744-327695.

Banswara Tourist Office : Tourist Office, Near Bus Stand, Banswara, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02962-41081.

Mount Abu Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opposite Bus Stand, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02974-43151.

Alwar Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Opp.Railway Station, Alwar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0144-21868.

Jaisalmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Station Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 02992-52406.

Sawai Madhopur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Vinayak, Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07462-20808.

Ajmer Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Khadim, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 0145-627426.

Bharatpur Tourist Office : Tourist Reception Centre, Near RTDC Hotel Saras, Agra Road, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 05644-22542.

Jhalawar Tourist Office : Tourist Office, RTDC Hotel Chandrawati, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India. Phone : 07432-30081.

ITDC-India Tourism Development Corporation : Director, India Tourism, State Hotel, Khasa Kothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Telefax: 0141-2372200.

Travel To Jaipur

The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.

The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".

Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world, symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city & this is its most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify it.

Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world.

Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur.

After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.

With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.

According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.

Fair & Fastival in Jaipur :

Makar Sankranti :
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.

Gangaur :
Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace. Ghever, the traditional sweet associated with this festival is prepared all over in Jaipur city.

Elephant Festival :
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, Elephant race, Elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.

Teej Festival :
To celebrate the advent of the monsoon, girls and young women dressed in colourful leharia sarees or costumes, sing songs and offer puja to goddess parvati, and pray for conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession comes out of the City Palace for two consecutive days. Villagers come to watch it in large numbers and buy knick-knacks from the stalls on the footpaths of the main bazars.

Dussehra Festival :
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.

Diwali Festival or Deepawali Festival :
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

Shopping in Jaipur :
The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main Shopping markets in Jaipur are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar, Raja Park, Ganpati Plaza and M.I. Raod. Shops specialising in Jaipur precious and semi precious stones, Jaipur ornaments and Jaipur silver jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stone, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds.

Tourist Places in Jaipur :

Hawa Mahal :
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major tourist attractions. Shaped like a pyramid, this five-storeyed palace is also known as the Palace of Winds. Consisting of arched roofs and small windows, the Hawa Mahal has become the biggest landmark in the city.

Jaigarh Fort :
Known as the Fort of Victory, Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing tourist attraction in Jaipur. At a distance of about 15 kilometers from the city, perched in the midst of thorny hills, the Jaigarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the city below.The fort houses the world's largest cannon on wheels. Known as Jaivana, it was built in 1720. It is believed, out of the three underground tanks in the fort, one could store up to 60,00,000 gallons of water. The museum and armory inside Jaigarh Fort are must-sees.

Nahargarh Fort :
Built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was meant to bolster the defense of Amer. This tourist attraction in Jaipur offers an incredible view of the Man Sagar Lake.

Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Also known as the Birla Mandir Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the religious tourist attractions of Jaipur. Beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses adorn the temple, Birla Laxmi Narain Temple looks amazing in the night.

Rambagh Palace :
This palace was built in 1835 by the Queen of Jaipur. In the year 1972, the Rambagh Palace was converted into a heritage hotel and is now one of the premier attractions on your Rajputana Splendour itinerary.

Amber Fort :
Jaipur Attractions Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort & palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Half the fun at Amber Fort is the walk from the road to the fort with majestic views of the surrounding valley. An elephant ride up to the fort is also an unforgettable experience. Not to be missed if you plan to travel to Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar :
Jaipur Attractions This largest stone observatory in the world has a very interesting story behind its construction. Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Before constructing this observatory, he sent his emissaries to all corners to the world, who returned with many manuals of cutting-edge technology including a copy of La Hire's Tables. He built the structures following every detail given in the manual, but at the end, he found to his astonishment that the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than that given by La Hire. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. The Jantar Mantar is not to be missed if you plan to travel in Jaipur.

How to reach Jaipur city :

Jaipur by Air :
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.

Jaipur by Rail :
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.

Jaipur by Road :
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and other states of India.

Wildlife Safari of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is well known for its world famous handicrafts and textiles. Besides Rajasthan is the land of some of the finest Sanctuaries and National parks of India and the world. Noted among them are Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) , Sariksa Tiger Reserve and Ranthambhor National Park .

One needs to take the help of safaris for better exploration of the wildlife in Rajasthan . You can choose from many options available like Camel Safari, Horse Safari, Tiger Safari, Bird safari or a Jeep Safari to easily negotiate and enjoy the vast and stretched natural habitats of Rajasthan.

Camel Safari is the popular choice for the tourists but you need to know the balancing act and getting use to the movement of the Camel. The adventure trip inside the Thar Desert is the one that you won't be able to forget your whole life.

If you want to spot a Tiger in his own natural habitat you should visit the world famous Ranthambhor National Park in Rajasthan. Tiger Safari is exclusively offered to you for tracking Tigers, an experience you can never forget in life. Apart from Tigers you can also spot Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Porcupines and Jackals, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Marsh Crocodile, Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds.

Sariksa Tiger Reserve is another very import wildlife destination in Rajasthan. It is situated in the huge and thickly wooded reserve cradled in the picturesque valley of the Aravali. The park is noted for its population of rare breed of tigers, leopard, sambhar, nilgai, wild dog, and chinkaras.

If you are a bird lover, then there can't be a better place than the Bharatpur National Park, Rajasthan. One of the finest bird parks in the world Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary supports not only the indigenous water birds but also a large number of exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian Cranes from Arctic, Graylag Geese from Siberia and bar headed Geese from China. Colonies of Cormorants, Spoon Bills, Storks, Egrets, Herons, Pelicans and Ibis can be spotted all over the park.

Rajasthan Safari

If you are planning to visit Rajasthan, don't forget to include a safari tour of Rajasthan in your itinerary. Rajasthan safari provides a peek into the real Rajasthan. There are different means of taking a desert safari. Read on to know further about the various forms of Rajasthan adventure safaris:

Camel Safari
The most common form of desert safari is the Camel safari. A camel safari will take you to the far and distant villages of Rajasthan, giving you a peek into the rural Rajasthan. A camel safari also takes you closer to nature itself. You spend the evenings next to a bonfire. The night is spent sleeping in the tent, beneath the starry sky. Regarding comfort and security in the Camel safari, the camel-carts for the desert safari are fully equipped to handle almost every situation. Camel safari is also arranged by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), on request from Delhi and Jaipur.

Horse Safari
A horse safari tour of Rajasthan is quite popular with the tourists. Royal cenotaphs, magnificent forts, fascinating temples, picturesque locales, etc all add to the appeal of a Rajasthan horse safari.

Jeep Safari
A popular form of desert safari is the Jeep Safari. The Jeep Safari takes you through the fascinating countryside of the state of Rajasthan. A visit to the forts, palaces and other monuments during the Jeep Safari takes you back to the bygone era of the state. On an average, you spend 5-6 hrs on the drive daily, covering approximately 150 km. The most popular Jeep Safari is to the Bishnoi Village.

Eelephant Ride
Eelephant Ride are organized between the cities of Jaipur and Pushkar. Those looking out for some extra adventure should definitely try out the Eelephant Ride. You will certainly enjoy the ride on top of these bulky animals.

Motorcycle and Bicycle Safaris
Almost in each and every part of Rajasthan, you can go on a motorcycle and bicycle safari. Specially, the city of Udaipur provides the most conducive conditions for undertaking these safaris. A Motorcycle safari of Rajasthan can last anywhere from a week to a month and is usually done on the Royal Enfield 350cc bikes.