Trip to Rajasthan desert with Rishikesh and Haridwar

Detailed Travel Itinerary


Day 1 : Arrive New Delhi As per your flight schedule
Reception at new Delhi international airport and drive to your hotel. Free for rest / leisure activities. Overnight stay at New Delhi.

Day 2 : New Delhi to Mandawa 250 km 5 hours.
Morning drive to Mandawa a destination in Shekhawati popular for its heritage havelis and desert topography. Evening take a tour of the Mandawa village, know about the various art works done on these medieval havelis of the wealthy merchants. Stay overnight at heritage hotel in Mandwa.

Day 3 : Mandawa to Bikaner 160 km 3 hours.
After breakfast drive to Bikaner a Rathore kingdom in the desert land. Local sight seeing tour of Bikaner with a visit to historic Junagarh fort of Bikaner and camel breeding farm. Watch sunset while riding a camel on the dunes near Bikaner. Stay overnight at Bikaner.

Day 4 : Bikaner to Jodhpur 250 km 5 hours.
Morning drive to Joadhpur also known as the Suncity and is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Evening visit Mandore, known for beautifully carved royal cenotaphs and a Jain temple. Night stay at Jodhpur.

Day 5 : Jodhpur
Early morning take a Jeep safari tour of the countryside near Jodhpur, dominated by Bishnoi community. The village people still live traditional life, learn about their household activities. Later visit Mehrangarh fort of Jodhpur, which is a perfect blend of beauty and strength. The fort also affords bird's eye view of the blue city, Jodhpur. Visit to the Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan palace. Evening take a tour of the local Ghantaghar markets of the Jodhpur. Stay at Jodhpur.

Day 6 : Jodhpur to Jaipur 360 km 7 hours.
After breakfast start your journey to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and one of the destination of Golden triangle India circuit. On your way visit temple town of Pushkar. Arrive Jaipur in the evening. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 7 : Jaipur Sight seeing tour.
Full day Jaipur visit will involve an Elephant ride at Amber fort. Reach the main courtryards of Fort by riding a elephant back - which is a royal experience in this land of heritage. Amber seeing the different portions of the Amber fort you will visit Maharaja's city where the royal family of Jaipur still resides. Also visit Jantar Mantar observatory. Drive throught the traditional markets of Jaipur, take a glimpse of Hawa Mahal (The palace of winds). Night stay at Jaipur.

Day 8 : Jaipur to Agra 250 km 5 hours.
After breakfast drive to Agra to see the Taj Mahal the most beautiful monument. On the way You will visit Fatehpur Sikri which is an abandoned Mughal city built the Emperor Akbar. Evening free for leisure. Night stay at Agra.

Day 9 : Agra to New Delhi 200 km 5 hours.
Early morning visit Taj Mahal, as this is the time when the monument looks most beautiful. Learn about the architecture and interesting history of Taj Mahal through our local tour guide. Later visit Agra fort and then drive to New Delhi. Stay overnight at New Delhi.

Day 10 : New Delhi to Rishikesh 265 km 5 hours.
Morning drive to the Rishikesh, an important Hindu pilgrimage destination located at the foothills of the Himalayas. It is the place where the sacred river Ganga (Ganges) come out of the Shivalik mountains and enters the plains of North India. The Ganga occupies the place of Divine mother for every Hindu. The town of Rishikesh has number of ancient temples and modern Ashrams (Institutes) guiding the true path of Yoga and meditation. Watch evening aarti of Ganga. Night stay at Rishikesh.

Day 11 : Rishikesh
Spend full day at the Ashram learning about various arts of Yoga and meditations. Here you can know about how to overcome stress caused by the busy schedules of the modern life. Learn about the various Mantras associated with daily life. Take part in the evening Ganga aarti. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

Day 12 : Rishikesh to New Delhi
Afternoon drive to New Delhi. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 13 : New Delhi to onward
Departure to New Delhi international airport as per your flight schedule for your journey to home country. With thi your spiritual tour to Rishikesh with Rajasthan Holidays is over.

Activities

List of activities that can be availed during your Rajasthan tour. These activities are not included in all packages. Please refer cost inclusions.

Taj Mahal Visit

Visit most popular of the world. You can also view pearl white Taj Mahal in the moon light if your dates of travel is + - 2 days of full moon.
Charges : INR 20 for Indian, INR 750 for foreigners

Camel ride on sand dunes
Feel the lifestyle of desert by riding on camel back. Set out on vast sand dunes picturesquely carved by wind storms. Available at Mandawa and Bikaner.
Charges starts : INR 400

Elephant ride at Amber, Jaipur

Get a regal experience with ascent to the Amber fort of jaipur, riding on elephant back. Choice of one way or both side journeys.
Charges : INR 850

Theme Dinners

Celebrate your special occasions in special way during your trip to Rajasthan. Choose any exotic location like private sand dune, lake side venue, roof top of forts or havelis. Contact our executive for more details.

Village safari tours

Visit to traditional villages of western Rajasthan where modernisation is still an alien thing. Learn about their lifestyle, and their harmonious existence with the nature.
Charges Starts : INR 1000

Yoga / Meditation at Rishikesh

Attend classes to learn about Yoga the ancient art of living in India. Know about the techniques to overcome the stress. Also take part in evening aarti of Ganga for unique spiritual experience.

Festival Celebrations

Celebrate festivals like Diwali and Holi with the locals during your tour. Also take part in Indian wedding ceremonies. Check with our executive for any such events during your tour to Rajasthan. This activity organised by Royal valley Tourism is free of any charge.

Proposed hotels

Please note that in case of non availability of accomodation in the below hotels, similar or higher category hotels will be used for your stay. For complete information about these hotels     Click Here

List of services included in the above cost :


Luxury Package

Deluxe Package

Budget Package

Economy Package

Cost does not include :
× Any of the services not mentioned above
× Any Airfares, Train tickets, unless mentioned in individual agreement.
× Expenses of personal nature like camera fee, food etc.