Royal Rajasthan with Sri Lanka

Delhi- Mandawa- Bikaner -Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra – Delhi – Colombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Bentota – Colombo

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
  • Dambulla Rock Caves
  • Seetha Eliya and Haggala Tea Gardens

Trip Plan

Duration

21 Nights/22 Days

Start/End 

Delhi/ Colombo

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.

Breakfast at the hotel then drive to Udaipur – the City of Lakes. En-route visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. On arrival at Udaipur check-in to hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Your tour of this romantic city begins in the evening with a boat ride on the beautiful Lake Pichola at sunset. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

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, on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

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

Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative and transfer to hotel.

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles.

Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight stay in Colombo.

After breakfast drive to Sigiriya, en-route Munneswaram Temple.

Once you reach Dambulla, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple: Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country.

After breakfast drive to Kandy en-route Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

On arrival, check in at hotel. Later start the visit of Kandy – visiting the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. Overnight stay in Kandy

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Nuwara Eliya.

On arrival, check in at hotel and visit Nuwara Eliya. The main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Bentota.

Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. Overnight stay in Bentota

Breakfast at hotel and day free for beach activities. Overnight stay in Bentota.

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Colombo and explore Colombo. Visiting places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. Overnight stay in Colombo.

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

INCLUSION

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

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