Royal Rajasthan with Nepal

Royal Rajasthan with Nepal

Delhi- Mandawa- Bikaner -Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra – Delhi – Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Explore the princely states of Rajasthan and Himalayan City Kathmandu
  • Experience the rural countryside on an off-beat heritage route
  • Embark on a desert safari in Jaisalmer
  • Visit ancient temples and witness age-old Hindu rituals
  • Enjoy city tours of Delhi and Jaipur
  • Be mesmerized by the Taj Mahal
  • Holi Temple Pashupatinath

Trip Plan

Duration

17 Nights/18 Days

Start/End 

Delhi/ Kathmandu

On your arrival at Delhi International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour escort. You can find him easily as he will be there at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name. After meet & greet transfer to your pre booked hotel. The rest of the day, if any, is at leisure to settle in, and recuperate from your international journey. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Early breakfast and begin your city tour of Old Delhi with the Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque). Take a rickshaw ride and explore the amazing narrow lanes and bazaars, visit Chandni Chowk, stop off at Asia’s biggest Spice market, and drive past the Red Fort. Later visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Take a drive past India Gate (War Memorial Arch), President’s House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings. After lunch visit Bangla Sahib Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) and Mahatma Gandhi Museum. End your day with a visit to the Qutub Minar (tallest brick tower in the world). Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast depart by road to Mandawa. A village established by traders of the Silk Route. En-route, pass through authentic villages and start to enter some of the most rural parts of India. On arrival in Mandawa, enjoy a walking tour through the streets of the city. See the amazing Havelis – mansions noted for their frescoe paintings of Gods and Goddesses. Overnight stay in Mandawa.

After breakfast depart by road through the arid lands leading to the Bikaner Desert Kingdom – a major centre of trade during the 16th century. In the afternoon visit the spectacular Junagarh Fort, with its impressively decorated interiors. End the day with a memorable Tuk-Tuk ride from the ancient city bazaar. Overnight stay in Bikaner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enter the Thar Desertby road on your way to the city of Jaisalmer. Transfer to the famous and picturesque Sam Sand Dunes to see the dunes in the beautiful sunset light. Most tourists take a camel safari—it’s the quintessential Jaisalmer experience. Jeep safari is also available. Enjoy the evening cultural programme and stay overnight in a luxury tent at the resort.

After breakfast enjoy a tour of the golden city of Jaisalmer. Discover the magical Gadisar Lake and the magnificent Golden Fort. Walk through the narrow streets of the city, to visit the famous palatial houses characteristic of the city such as Nathmal and Patwon. Spend the afternoon at leisure. You can enjoy the services at your hotel – swimming pool, spa etc. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast continue your trip towards Jodhpur, known as The Blue City and enjoy a visit to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort with its bird’s eye view of the old city. Later continue to JaswantThada, an imposing marble cenotaph. Overnight stay in Jodhpur

After breakfast continue your trip towards Jodhpur, known as The Blue City and enjoy a visit to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort with its bird’s eye view of the old city. Later continue to JaswantThada, an imposing marble cenotaph. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

After breakfast visit the exquisite City Palace – the largest palace complex of Rajasthan. Continue your tour to Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Garden of Maids), known for its beautiful fountains and marble art. Enjoy an evening walking tour through the old town of ancient temples and bustling markets. These markets present an assortment of items, in particular miniature paintings, for which Udaipur is famous. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

After breakfast drive to Pushkar, a famous pilgrimage centre in Rajasthan. See the only temple of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe as per Hindu mythology. Visit the famous Pushkar Lake, 52 Ghats where pilgrims come to bathe, and witness ancient Hindu rituals. Overnight stay in Pushkar.

After breakfast drive to Jaipur, known as The Pink City. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon explore and enjoy shopping at Jaipur Market. Jaipur is famous for textiles, handmade jewellery, blue pottery and paintings which makes it a must visit shopping destination. Visit Birla Temple before returning to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Early breakfast and then begin your sightseeing at Amber Fort, which was the ancient capital of the state. Ascend the Fort on elephant back or by jeep. Inside this amazing Fort visit Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas and Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors).  Afternoon tour of Jaipur – visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), Maharaja’s City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Drive past Hawa Mahal and through the pink rose residential and business areas. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

After breakfast drive to Agra. En-route stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri – a Mughal ghost town. The city has palaces built in red sand stone and is a site that shows perfect amalgamation of Indo Islamic architecture and culture. On arrival at Agra visit the magnificent Agra Fort. Overnight stay in Agra.

Morning at sunrise visit the extravagant monument Taj Mahal, entitled as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Later drive to Delhi (200 Kms, 04 Hrs Drive), on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport to fly to Kathmandu.

Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, welcome Nepali represents ancient and transfers to hotel.

While driving to the hotel you will receive all important information about your itinerary.

Rest of the day free in Himalayan Country’s Kingdom Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

After breakfast you will get to know the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, with its numerous pagodas and temples, is the focal point of Nepal’s traditional culture and art, as well as the palaces of the Malla and Shah Kings that ruled the city.

Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the valley.

Later back to hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

After breakfast we proceed for visiting Pasupatinath, Bhaktapur and Patan.

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the Wotld, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.

Bhaktapur: the city is also known, as like a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses which is 15 km far from Kathmandu.

Patan, the oldest of all the three cities of Kathmandu valley. It is the best known for its artistic heritage. It is probably one of the oldest Buddhist City in the world. The city is situated on a plateau across Bagmati River. The city is surrounded by 4 Stupas as 4 corners of Patan, one at each corner of its cardinal points.

Later back to hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Airport to board flight to Back Home.

INCLUSION

Accommodation
Transport
Guide
Entrance

 

Exclusion is travel insurance, tips and any expense of personal nature.

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