16-Day India History and Heritage Tour with Rajasthan and Taj Mahal

16 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Explore India's rich history and heritage on a 16-day journey through Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur and Agra. Visit icon...

Duration: 16 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Agra, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Fatehpur Sikri, Mandawa · Languages: English

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What's Included

Breakfast x 15
Dinner x 2
Accommodation
Hindi/English-speaking Indian guide
Fuel charges
Toll and parking
1 water bottle per day
Assistance and transfers

Not Included

Monument tickets
Camera fees
Travel and medical insurance
Any expense of personal choice, such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, mini bar and postage

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where you will meet your representative for assistance and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where you will meet your representative for assistance and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 02

Delhi Sightseeing Tour

Visit Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid and India Gate, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Visit Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid and India Gate, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Next, travel to the Red Fort, Parliament House and the President House. Next, travel to the Red Fort, Parliament House and the President House. Stay overnight in Delhi.
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Day 03

Delhi to Mandawa

Travel by road to Mandawa and visit the famous gallery known as the "Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan". Travel by road to Mandawa and visit the famous gallery known as the "Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan". Visit Mandawa Fort and the beautifully carved and painted havelis. Visit Mandawa Fort and the beautifully carved and painted havelis. Stay overnight in Mandawa.
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Day 04

Mandawa to Bikaner

Travel to Bikaner, a city famous for the art and culture of Medieval India. Travel to Bikaner, a city famous for the art and culture of Medieval India. Visit the well-preserved 16th-century Junagarh Fort and Lallgarh Palace. Visit the well-preserved 16th-century Junagarh Fort and Lallgarh Palace. Stay overnight in Bikaner.
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Day 05

Bikaner to Jaisalmer

Arrive in Jaisalmer, located in the heart of the Thar Desert. Arrive in Jaisalmer, located in the heart of the Thar Desert. Stay for two nights in Jaisalmer.
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Day 06

Jaisalmer Forts and Sand Dunes

Visit the well-preserved forts and palaces of Jaisalmer from the 15th century. Visit the well-preserved forts and palaces of Jaisalmer from the 15th century. Explore the elegantly carved Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Haveli. Explore the elegantly carved Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Haveli. Enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes, followed by dinner with a cultural folk dance performance. Enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes, followed by dinner with a cultural folk dance performance.
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Day 07

Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

Reach Jodhpur and experience the rustic rural life of the locals, known for their colourful multi-hued turbans and mirror-jaded costumes. Reach Jodhpur and experience the rustic rural life of the locals, known for their colourful multi-hued turbans and mirror-jaded costumes. Spend two nights in Jodhpur.
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Day 08

Mehrangarh Fort and Jodhpur

Visit the old city, surrounded by a 10 km-long wall, and explore its colourful street markets. The blue houses add to the beauty and grandeur of the numerous palaces, while Mehrangarh Fort tells a saga in hard sandstone. Visit the old city, surrounded by a 10 km-long wall, and explore its colourful street markets. The blue houses add to the beauty and grandeur of the numerous palaces, while Mehrangarh Fort tells a saga in hard sandstone. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
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Day 09

Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur

Drive to Udaipur and stop midway to visit Ranakpur Temple, famous for its 1,444 elegantly carved pillars, with no two being identical. Drive to Udaipur and stop midway to visit Ranakpur Temple, famous for its 1,444 elegantly carved pillars, with no two being identical. Stay for two nights in Udaipur.
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Day 10

Udaipur Sightseeing and Lake Pichola

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the most romantic city, covering visits to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, the Museum, Jag Mandir and Saheliyon Ki Bari. Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the most romantic city, covering visits to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, the Museum, Jag Mandir and Saheliyon Ki Bari. Go for a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola. Go for a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
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Day 11

Udaipur to Pushkar

Begin your journey through rural areas to Pushkar, a city famous for its annual camel fair. Begin your journey through rural areas to Pushkar, a city famous for its annual camel fair. Explore Pushkar Lake and the bazaars of the small town. Explore Pushkar Lake and the bazaars of the small town. Stay overnight in Pushkar.
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Day 12

Pushkar to Jaipur

Travel to Jaipur, known as the Pink City of India and famous for its rich colour, lifestyle and Rajasthani cuisine. Travel to Jaipur, known as the Pink City of India and famous for its rich colour, lifestyle and Rajasthani cuisine. Experience the legacy of its royal past by visiting the famous Chokhi Dhani Heritage Village Resort for a traditional Rajasthani dinner. Experience the legacy of its royal past by visiting the famous Chokhi Dhani Heritage Village Resort for a traditional Rajasthani dinner. Stay for two nights in Jaipur.
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Day 13

Jaipur Sightseeing

Visit Amber Fort on an elephant ride. Visit Amber Fort on an elephant ride. Explore the City Palace to witness its well-preserved costumes and antiques. Explore the City Palace to witness its well-preserved costumes and antiques. Stop for a photo at Hawa Mahal. Stop for a photo at Hawa Mahal.
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Day 14

Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Visit Fatehpur Sikri while travelling to Agra. Visit Fatehpur Sikri while travelling to Agra. Explore Agra, the world-renowned city of the Taj Mahal. Explore Agra, the world-renowned city of the Taj Mahal. Stay for two nights in Agra.
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Day 15

Agra Sightseeing

Visit the Taj Mahal, loved for its eternal beauty and architecture. Visit the Taj Mahal, loved for its eternal beauty and architecture. Head to Agra Fort and Itimad Ud Daulah, which was constructed by Mughal Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father. Head to Agra Fort and Itimad Ud Daulah, which was constructed by Mughal Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father.
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Day 16

Agra to Delhi Departure

After a leisurely breakfast, head back to Delhi Airport. After a leisurely breakfast, head back to Delhi Airport. End of the tour.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: IGI Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi, India · Tour start: New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.