Rajasthan Legacy Tour – Explore the Cultural Richness of Rajasthan

Rajasthan Legacy Tour – 18 Days/17 Nights

Welcome to the Rajasthan Legacy Tour, an 18-day immersive journey through the cultural heartland of Rajasthan, India. This meticulously curated itinerary takes you on a captivating exploration of the region’s vibrant cities, ancient forts, majestic palaces, and exquisite temples. Experience the essence of Rajasthan as you delve into its rich history, royal heritage, and traditional arts and crafts. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the tranquil ghats of Varanasi, this tour offers a truly unforgettable adventure. Join us as we unravel the secrets of Rajasthan’s captivating past and immerse ourselves in its timeless beauty.

Full Itinerary:

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN DELHI:

Arrival in Delhi, Airport Pick-up, and Hotel Check-in.

Driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. You will have some free time in Delhi today. Be sure to get a good night’s sleep, tomorrow will be a busy day.

DAY 02: DELHI FULL DAY CITY TOUR:

Exploring New Delhi and Old Delhi sights, including Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, Red Fort, Jama Mosque, and more.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. That morning you will go on a full day tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. The tour includes a visit to Qutub Minar – one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD), Humayun’s Tomb – which is believed to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, and the India Gate – a 42 meter high arch, a Memorial to the soldiers of the Indian army. In addition to that, your itinerary will take you to an array of prominent landmarks. These include the Parliament House, President’s House, Secretariat Building, Red Fort of Delhi, Jama Mosque, Laxmi Narayan Temple, and The Connaught Place. At about 8pm you will return to your hotel .

DAY 03: DELHI TO MANDAWA:

Departure from Delhi, Arrival in Mandawa, Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Mandawa’s Havelis.

Driver will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. At about 2pm you will arrive at your hotel at Mandawa and check in. After check in you will go on an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mandawa, which is famous for its old havelis (mansions). You will return to your hotel at around 6pm.

DAY 04: MANDAWA TO BIKANER:

Departure from Mandawa, Arrival in Bikaner, Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Bikaner.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. At about 1pm you will arrive at Bikaner, a town that stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. After checking into the hotel you will go on an afternoon sightseeing tour. You will return to your hotel around 6pm.

DAY 05: BIKANER TO JAISALMER:

Departure from Bikaner, Arrival in Jaisalmer, Visit to Bada Bagh and Sunset Point.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. You will arrive in Jaisalmer at around 3pm and check into your hotel. That evening, around 4.30 pm you will visit BADA BAGH (translated as ‘Big Garden”) , the Sunset Point. You will return to the hotel around 7pm.

DAY 06: JAISALMER FULL DAY CITY TOUR:

Full-day tour of Jaisalmer, including Jaisalmer Fort, Ludewa Temple, Amar Sagar, Gadi Sagar Lake, Patwon ki Haveli, and more. Sunset camel ride at Sam sand dunes.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. That morning you will go on a full day tour of Jaisalmer, which has been dubbed the Golden City for its sandy yellow color. You can Visit there, Jaisalmer fort, Ludewa Temple, Amar Sagar , Gadi Sagar lake, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, and other elaborate havelis as time permits. Late afternoon depart for Sam sand dunes. Two hour sunset camel ride. (Stay at Krishna Desert camp this night. Or at the Your Hotel).

DAY 07: JAISALMER TO JODHPUR:

Departure from Jaisalmer, Arrival in Jodhpur, Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of Jodhpur, including Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan, and Mandore Gardens.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Jodhpur. You will arrive at Jodhpur at around 2pm and check into your hotel. At around 3pm you will depart for an afternoon sightseeing tour. Jodhpur (The Blue City), the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan is famous for its forts and palaces. Throughout the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore remarkable sites. These include the expansive Mehrangarh Fort, renowned as one of the largest forts in India, the ethereal Jaswant Thada, a white marble mausoleum, and the grand Umaid Bhavan, a private residence boasting 347 rooms and housing a captivating museum. To conclude your Jodhpur adventure, you will also discover the enchanting Mandore Gardens, one of the city’s major attractions.

DAY 08: JODHPUR TO UDAIPUR (VIA RANAKPUR):

Departure from Jodhpur, Stop at Ranakpur Village to visit Jain Temple, Arrival in Udaipur, Evening Exploration of Udaipur City.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Udaipur. Along the way you will stop for lunch at Ranakpur village, where you will visit the world famous Jain Temple. You will arrive in Udaipur around 6pm and check into your hotel. That evening you will have time to explore the city on your own. For dinner, we recommend visiting the Taj Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola (advance reservation may be required). After dinner the driver will pick you up at the lake shore and drive you to your hotel.

DAY 09: UDAIPUR FULL DAY CITY TOUR :

Full-day tour of Udaipur, including City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari, Shilpgram, and Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) for sunset view.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. That morning you will go on a full day tour of Udaipur (City Of Lakes), one of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan. During the first part of the day you will visit many sights including the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (garden and museum), Shilpgram (crafts village). In the evening you will visit Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace), which offers an amazing view of the sun setting over Udaipur.

DAY 10: UDAIPUR TO PUSHKAR :

Departure from Udaipur, Arrival in Pushkar, Afternoon Visit to Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, and Pushkar Lake.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Pushkar. You will arrive at Pushkar at 2pm and check into your hotel. You will have the afternoon to yourself. During this time, we recommend that you visit the Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, and Pushkar Lake.

DAY 11: PUSHKAR TO JAIPUR :

Departure from Pushkar, Arrival in Jaipur, Visit Jaipur and Bapu Bazaars, Optional movie at Rajmandir Cinema.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Jaipur. You will arrive in Jaipur at 12noon and check into your hotel. After check in you will have some time to rest and get lunch. In the afternoon you can visit the Jaipur and Bapu Bazaars, for their jewelry, carpets, and clothes. Depending on your preference you can spend 2
to 3hrs looking around. That evening, you can see a movie at Rajmandir Cinema, which has show times from 9pm to midnight. After the movie, the driver will pick you up and drive you to the hotel.

DAY 12: JAIPUR FULL DAY CITY TOUR :

Visit to Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Observatory, Wind Palace, Birla Temple, and Hawa Mahal. Evening at leisure.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast. First thing in the morning you will visit the Amber Fort, where you can take a ride on an elephant. Up to two people can ride the elephant at the same time for a single price of RS 900 (not included in the cost of the tour). Later that morning you will see the Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts, followed by a visit to the Observatory. Once you’ve enjoyed a satisfying lunch, the next leg of your itinerary will take you to explore the captivating Wind Palace, Birla Temple, and the iconic Hawa Mahal. Following an eventful day of sightseeing, indulge in a delectable dinner and unwind at any of Jaipur’s esteemed restaurants, such as Indiana, Niros, or Natraj (highly recommended). Finally, your driver will chauffeur you back to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable end to your day.

DAY 13: JAIPUR TO AGRA(VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI FORT):

Departure from Jaipur, Visit Fatehpur Sikri Fort en route to Agra. Evening visit to Agra marble shops and bazaars.

Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Agra. En-route to Agra you will visit Fatehpur Sikri Fort. Fatehpur Sikri (City Of Victory) was once envisioned to be the capital for the Mughal Empire. Built by the order of Emperor Akbar, this red sandstone city has served as an architectural inspiration for centuries. Depending on the length of stay at Fatehpur Sikri, you can expect to arrive at your hotel in Agra at around 4pm. That evening you will visit the famous Agra marble shops and bazaars.(You can add Ranthambore National Park to this itinerary if you have two extra days and nights. Click here for that tour.)

DAY 14: AGRA FULL DAY CITY TOUR THEN EVENING TIME TRAIN TO VARANASI :

Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort, Itmad Ud Daulah (Baby Taj), Sikandra Fort. Departure for Delhi, Catch a train to Varanasi.

The driver will meet you early in the morning at 5:45am. That morning, at sunrise, you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. The price of admission to the Taj is RS 1300/person (not included in the cost of the tour). You will have 2 to 3 hours to explore this architectural masterpiece. After having breakfast you will visit Agra Fort and Itmad Ud Daulah also known as the ‘Baby Taj’. After lunch, about 2pm, you will depart for Delhi. Along the way you will visit Sikandra Fort (Tomb of Akbar the Great), which is located just 9km outside of Agra. That evening the driver will drop you off at the Agra Railway Station You Can Catch Your Train For Varanasi Next Day You will Arrive In Varanasi Around 7.00 Am at your hotel in Delhi or the airport (depending on your preference).

DAY 15: ARRIVE IN VARANASI :

Arrival in Varanasi, Hotel Check-in, Evening exploration of Varanasi city center and temples.

The Driver will meet you at Varanasi Railway Station at 7.00 am Picked up to you Then after Drop off you at Your Hotel, Check Into Your Hotel One Or Two Hours Rest Then after You will have the evening to explore Varanasi on your own. We recommend you visit the city center as well as some of the local temples, all within walking distance from the hotel.

DAY 16: VARANASI FULL DAY CITY TOUR :

Boat ride on the Ganges River, Visit to Durga, Sankat Mochan, Mrityunjaya, Kal Bhair

Driver will meet you at the hotel early morning around 6am. You will then take a short 10-minute drive to the Ganges Ghat where you will take a 2-hour boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. After the boat ride you will visit a number of temples located within walking distance of the Ganges Ghat. You will visit the Durga, Sankat Mochan, Mrityunjaya, Kal
Bhairav, and most notably the Kashi Vishwanath temple. This temple is considered by many to be the most important in Varanasi and houses Lord Shiva, one of the most central deities in Hinduism. The driver will bring you back to the hotel whenever you are done sightseeing and you can relax for the rest of the evening.

DAY 17: VARANASI HALF DAY CITY TOUR THEN VARANASI AIRPORT DROP OFF: Half Day Exploration in Varanasi: Bid Farewell as You Depart for the Airport.

You Have Half Day In Varanasi You Can Visit there Half Day Varanasi City Tour Then after Driver will Drop off you at the Varanasi Airport You Can Catch Your Flight Around 3.40 Pm And You will Reach In Delhi Around 7.00 Pm Our Delhi Driver will Meet You at the Airport Picked up to you then after Drop off you at the Your Delhi Hotel Night In Delhi.

DAY 18: DELHI AIRPORT DROP OFF – Final Departure from Delhi: Airport Drop-off Concluding the Journey

Our Driver will meet you at Your Hotel Picked Up To You then after Drop off you at the Delhi Airport.

COST FOR THIS TRIP:

By A/c Toyota Etios Car Or Swift Dzire Car + Driver = 75,600 Rs.
By A/c Toyota Innova Crysta Car Or Maruti Suzuki Ertiga car = 88,700 Rs.

HOTEL BOOKING INFO:

NOTE- This Amount Is only For the Car & Driver & Hotel Is Not Included in this Cost, You have the option of either booking your own hotel or if you are allowing us to arrange a beautiful hotel for your entire trip then, it is 100% possible that we can make beautiful hotel arrangements for your entire trip. Because we have years of experience and we have good relations with hotel owners and we can negotiate reasonable rates, through these good relations we can arrange beautiful hotels for your whole entire trip. The rates are Here,

• -Legacy Upgraded Hotel – One double room per night, breakfast included. Price = Rs. 5,000
• -Standard Budget Hotel – One double room per night, breakfast included. Price = Rs. 3,800
• -Extra Bed Cost is = Rs 1000

Which hotel do you prefer, standard budget or legacy Upgraded Just let us know, you need to book yourself or you are allowing us to arrange a hotel for the entire trip, please give us a clear idea about the hotel booking. If you Want To Know the Truth About Indian Hotels Please read our article here https://letsgoindiatours.com/indian-hotels/ for a better idea of what to expect from hotels in India.

FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel,On-call driver and use of AC car for 18 days,Sunset camel ride at Khuri or Sam Sand Dunes near Jaisalmer,Elephant ride at Jaipur If Elephants available,All fuel, All border taxes, parking fees and road tolls Tax,Packages with Lets Go India Tours always include your driver’s food and accommodation.

FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES :

Meals and entrance fees to attractions (except if noted) are not included in package price. Entrance fees are subject to change. Entrance fees can range from a few rupees to US $10. The Taj Mahal is currently about US $20. Most are under US $5.This is India. Driving times in parentheses are not guaranteed and do not include lunch, tea, photography or bathroom breaks.

PAYMENT TERM:

We Do Not Require any Payment in Advance of your Arrival In India. We Quote in Rupees. You Can Pay In Cash By Indian Currency Or You Can Pay By Your Home Currency Euro, US dollars, Pound, Check at the Rate of Exchange Current For the Day That you Make Payment In Delhi Before Leaving with Our Car and Driver.

ABOUT TIPPING:

Need some guidance on how much to tip your driver for his 18 days of continual service? Gosh, this is awkward. Ask your driver, or anyone providing you a service in India and their answer will be “as you wish” which really isn’t helpful, is it? We’ll just tell you honestly that a typical tip is between Rs 700 and Rs 1000 per day, paid directly to the driver at the end of your trip.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability, Children below 5 year is free, No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended, Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, Ranthambore National Park is closed from 01st July till 30th September every year, Elephant Ride remains closed during Navratri In Jaipur. Holiday Hotel Surcharge Is Charged For Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

TRANSPORT FOR THIS TOUR:

01 to 03 People Sedan cars – Indian make cars like Toyota Etios or Maruti Swift Dzire with one baggage each,
04 to 05 People SUV cars – Toyota Innova Crysta Car Or maruti Suzuki Ertiga Car with one baggage each,
06 to 09 People Tempo Traveller with 10 seats, and 10 to 17 People Small coaches with 18 seats,
18 to 35 People Coaches with 27 or 35 seats, All the vehicles are air-conditioned !!
Communication prior to confirmed services is done via email. All guests with confirmed services have our complete contact instructions, including home, business and mobile numbers. We Or Our Driver will meet & Greet at the Airport Or Hotel always On the Time For Your Pick up Or meet to you, Should you, Encounter any Difficulty during Our Service any Time we expect that you Can Call Ramesh Kumar on his Mobile Phone at + 91 9958675122, + 91 9818386226.

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Cars we use and their rates:

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