HEARTLAND OF RAJASTHAN

HEARTLAND OF RAJASTHAN

9 Days / 8 Nights – with optional 2-night Udaipur Extension (11 Days / 10 Nights)
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Duration 9 Days
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Nights 8 Nights
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Starting From Jaipur
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Ending At Jodhpur / Extension: Udaipur
Discover The Journey

Tour Introduction

Rajasthan, the scene of some of India’s most famous battles and infamous court intrigues, is home to mighty forts and ornate palaces that reveal the opulence and power of the Maharajas who ruled here for centuries. Adorned with distinctive fresco styles and intricate miniature paintings, Rajasthan’s palaces stand as an enduring legacy of some of India’s most flamboyant ruling dynasties. This 9-day journey traces the region’s royal heartland – from the Pink City of Jaipur and the desert forts of Khimsar and Jaisalmer, to an authentic overnight desert camp at Manvar and the blue city of Jodhpur – with an optional extension to the romantic lake city of Udaipur.

Highlights of the Tour

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Explore Jaipur, the Pink City – Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the iconic Hawa Mahal

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Visit the 15th-century Khimsar Fort, built by Karam Singh, where Emperor Aurangzeb is believed to have stayed

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Wander the honey-coloured Jaisalmer Fort and its maze of narrow lanes lined with ornately carved havelis

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Stay overnight at Manvar, an ethnic desert resort beside the sand dunes, with a village jeep safari

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Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort overlooking the blue-hued city of Jodhpur

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Optional extension to Udaipur, including the beautifully preserved Jain temples of Ranakpur en route

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Explore Udaipur's City Palace on Lake Pichola and the city's colourful old-town lanes

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Optional experiences: Chowki Dhani village fair, jeep safari to the sand dunes, camel safari at Sam, and a visit to Mandore Gardens

Your Journey

Daily Itinerary

Follow the journey day by day and discover what each destination has to offer.

  • Morning departure from Delhi by road to Jaipur, the Pink City founded by ruler Jai Singh
  • Stay two nights in Jaipur; the afternoon is free at leisure
  • Morning ascent to the ancient Rajput capital of Amber Fort (elephant ride not included), with its many intricate chambers and hallways overlooking breathtaking views
  • Visit the City Palace, including the Govind Deo Temple, the Jantar Mantar observatory, and the Maharaja’s museum with its collection of weaponry, miniature paintings, royal attire and jewellery
  • Views of the Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
  • Visit the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, with its elaborate pink sandstone façade
  • Morning drive to Khimsar; stay two nights
  • Afternoon free at leisure
  • Morning visit to the 15th-century Rajput fort built by Karam Singh, where Emperor Aurangzeb is believed to have stayed
  • Remainder of the day at leisure
  • Drive to Jaisalmer, the westernmost town in Rajasthan; stay two nights
  • Remainder of the day at leisure
  • Visit the honey-coloured fort that rises from the flat, dry desert sands
  • Walk through the maze of narrow streets lined with ornately decorated havelis
  • Rest of the day free; optional camel ride on the sand dunes
  • Drive to Manvar Resort, an ethnic Indian desert resort just 4 kms from the beautiful sand dunes; stay one night
  • After lunch at the resort, enjoy a village jeep safari to see how local tribes still use traditional methods for making tools and clothes
  • Drive to Jodhpur and check in to your hotel
  • Afternoon visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, offering spectacular views over the blue-hued city
  • Drive back home, or extend your trip with a visit to Udaipur (see extension below)
  • Morning drive to Udaipur, en route visiting the Jain Temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved for over 500 years – notable for the temple’s 29 halls and 1,444 pillars, no two alike
  • Optional lunch en route before continuing to Udaipur; stay two nights
  • Morning visit to the City Palace, poised over Lake Pichola and adorned with tile and mirror inlay work
  • Explore the town on foot through its narrow, colourful winding lanes
  • Afternoon free at leisure
  • Depart Udaipur and travel back home
Places You'll Discover

Important Sightseeing

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Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar & Palace Museum

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Khimsar

Khimsar Fort (15th-century Rajput fort)

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Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer Fort and its old-town havelis

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Manvar

Village jeep safari amid the sand dunes

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Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort

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Udaipur (Extension)

City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion ki Bari, Ranakpur Jain Temples

Stay In Comfort

Your Hotels On Tour

City Nights Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Jaipur 2 Clarks Amer Trident Rambagh Palace
Khimsar 2 Khimsar Fort Khimsar Fort Khimsar Fort
Make Your Journey Personal

Optional Tours

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Jaipur

Route Chowki Dhani village theme fair
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Khimsar

Route Jeep safari to the sand dunes
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Jaisalmer

Route Camel ride at Sam
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Jodhpur

Route Mandore Gardens
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Udaipur

Route Eklingji and Nagda temples
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Included In Your Journey

Inclusions

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    Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at the hotels mentioned

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    Buffet breakfast daily at all locations; all meals included at Manvar

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    All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing, and round-trip travel by air-conditioned car

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    Village jeep safari at Manvar

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Exclusions

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    Any meals other than those mentioned above

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    Airfare or train fare

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    Porterage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, entrance fees, and all items of a personal nature

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    All applicable taxes

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    Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

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    Any optional excursions listed above

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