18/03/2021
Description of the excursion
๏ฟผExcursion route: Delhi โ Mandawaโ Bikaner โ Jaisalmer โ Jodhpur โ Udaipur โ Jaipur โ Agra
All the colors of Rajasthan, the heart of India Delhi and the Taj Mahal in two weeks
ROUTE: DELHI-MANDAWA-BIKANER-JAYSALMER-JODHPUR-RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR-PUSHKAR-JAIPUR-AGRA-DELHI
My India is amazing and mysterious, here you can travel your whole life and still be surprised and discover something new. Of all the states, Rajasthan is especially beautiful and loved by my tourists. I invite you on a tour of the brightest, most colorful, most colorful state of India! Jaipur is the Pink City, Jodhpur is the Blue City, Jaisalmer is the Golden City ... All this awaits you and of course I have not forgotten about the Indian capital Delhi and the wonderful Taj Mahal.
Arrival in Delhi
Meeting at the airport. Acquaintance. Transfer to the hotel, check-in.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 1 Delhi
On this day we will visit all the most beautiful and interesting places of our capital: Gurudwara Bangla Sahb - a Sikh temple made of marble with golden domes; Lakshmi Narayan Temple is one of the most sacred places for Hindus; The Lotus Temple is the temple of all religions; Laundry Dhobi Ghat - only men wash here, by hand and according to the old method, and next to the Agrasen Well is a 14th century building; Minaret Qutub Minar - for more than 1500 years this monument has stood and does not rust. Sightseeing tour of the streets of Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, Old City, Thieves Market and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Park, India Gate and the Presidential Palace.
The Aksharhdam Temple is the largest Hindu temple in the world and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records
Overnight in Delhi
Day 2 Delhi-Mandawa
Today we are going to Mandawa (moving about 230 km). This city is known for its fort and murals on the walls of merchant houses. Founded in the 18th century. The city has preserved 92 multi-storey merchant houses decorated with bright paintings along the entire facade. We will visit Fort Mandawa. We can visit the Haveli region (old wealthy ancestral palaces) and observe the colorful village life in Rajasthan.
Overnight in Mandawa
Day 3 Mandava-Bikaner
We leave towards the ancient Bikaner (moving about 190 km), founded by Rao Bikadzhi in the 15th century. This city is located on the border with the Tar wasteland. In Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort (a huge structure, it was not conquered during its entire eventful history). We will see the beautiful Palaces, Temples and Pavilions, which are richly decorated. We will also visit the Bikaner Camel Breeding Farm - one of the most famous in the East. Many people know this city thanks to the camel festival
Overnight in Bikaner
Day 4 Bikaner-Jaisalmer
If you want to see the Temple of the Rat Sri Karni Mata - one of the most unusual places in the world is located in the town of Deshnok (30 km from Bikaner). Photos on this day will definitely be very colorful.
After lunch, transfer to Jaisalmer (about 330 km) or sometimes it is called the Golden City. One of the most interesting cities in India. Jaisalmer - Located in the middle of the Thar Desert.
Overnight in Jaisalmer
Day 5 Jaisalmer
Our day is busy today. First, Jaisalmer Fort (golden fort) awaits us, a massive sand castle growing out of a sandy plain. The fort is located on Trikuta Hill in the center of Jaisalmer. Massive sandstone walls tower over the city and when the sun sets, the walls magically take on a golden honey hue.
We will also visit the places where royals are burned. A very beautiful cenotaph. And then we will go to a small town Sam (Sam) where the desert begins. We will ride a camel and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets. In the rays of the setting sun, sand turns to gold ... it's worth seeing)
Overnight in Jaisalmer
Day 6 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
In the morning after breakfast we leave for Jodhpur (moving 280 km) or the Blue City, as it is often called. Jodhpur is located in the middle of the Thar Desert, a very unusual city. Upon arrival, we will have a photo session at the Umeid Bhavan Palace (a huge palace made of marble and sandstone of cream and pink shades. There are 374 rooms in the palace)
Overnight in Jodhpur
Day 7 Jodhpur
On this day, we will have a walk through this unusual city. We will visit Fort Mehrangarh (built in the 15th century, it is located on a cliff and from there excellent views of the city, on this day you will see that Jodhpur is really blue)
And also I will show you Jaswant Thada (cenotaph, built in honor of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II of white marble)
Overnight in Jodhpur
Day 8 Jodhpur-Rankapur-Udaipur
On this day we go to Udaipur (about 260 km). On the way, we will visit Rankapur, here is the largest Jain temple in the world - the Jane Temple. The temple is built almost entirely of white marble and is dedicated to the first Tirhankar Adinath. Here I will tell you about the religion of Jainism (by the way, their teachers walk completely naked, even on the streets ... I'll tell you all this in detail).
And let's see the dam (it is very impressive). In the evening we arrive in Udaipur.
Overnight in Udaipur
Day 9 Udaipur
In the morning after breakfast we will start our acquaintance with Udaipur. It is also called the white city or the city of lakes, and many tourists consider it one of the most romantic cities in India. We will visit the City Palace on the shores of Lake Pichola, not far from the Lake Palace, made of white marble. We will also visit the Jagdish Mandir temple, a 17th century temple, one of the most beautiful in Udaipur. And we will definitely take a walk in the Sahelion Garden of Key Bari: a lot of greenery, fountains. The walk is sure to give a lot of pleasure.
We will also visit the Monsoon Palace fort. It stands on a hill and offers a very beautiful view of the city from there. Let's see a very beautiful sunset.
Overnight in Udaipur
Day 10 Udaipur-Pushkar
After breakfast we will move to Pushkar (a little over 270 km). At the entrance to Pushkar there is a high tower of Hanuman's choram, decorated with a huge sculpture of the monkey king.
Overnight in Pushkar
Day 11 Pushkar-Jaipur
Pushkar is one of the most ancient cities in India. Let's start our acquaintance with the main attraction of Pushkar is the Brahmaji Mandir - the largest and most famous temple of Brahma in India. The four-faced Murti Brahma is installed in the temple.
Walk near Pushkar Lake (there is a legend that it arose from a lotus petal that Brahma dropped. The lake is surrounded by about 500 temples located on 52 ghats). If you wish, we can ride a camel.
After lunch we drive to Jaipur - one of the brightest cities in medieval India - the "pink city" (travel 140 km).
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 12 Jaipur
We are in the state of Rajasthan - one of the brightest and fiery on our way, this is reflected even in the clothes of local residents. On this day, we will have a sightseeing tour of the Pink City: we will also see the Palace of Winds, or Hawa Mahal, which was built in 1799 and is one of the largest attractions of the Pink City and the "water palace" Jal Mahal.
An elephant ride to the historic Amber Fort awaits us. The excursion will begin on the shores of Lake Maota, each tourist will feel like an honored guest climbing on an elephant and passing through the main gate of the fortress. We will also visit the City Palace, which is spread over a vast territory. The site of the City Palace was turned into a museum. You should also visit the observatory, which was built in 1728 and is a great reflection of its creator, Maharaj Jai Singh, who was a renowned astronomer. The observatory can still be used to calculate eclipses, make predictions and measure the position of stars. Here is one of the largest sundials, which can tell the time to within 2 seconds.
In the evening, a colorful open-air dinner with national dances.
Overnight in Jaipur
Day 13 Jaipur-Galtaji-Agra
Today we go to Agra, and on the way, I suggest visiting the picturesque temple complex of Galta, where the sacred, healing springs are located. It is located in a gorge of mountains and the temples here are famous for their frescoes. These places have become a haven for a huge number of monkeys, which can be hand-fed. And we will also visit the village of Abaneri, where the most ancient well of the country, Chand Baori (9th century) is located
Agra ... we are in the capital of the Great Mughals or in the city of Eternal Love, as it is also called because of the unique Taj Mahal.
In the evening, visit a theatrical performance, this is a spectacular story about the creation of the Taj Mahal, with traditional songs and dances, marble imitation of the Taj directly on the stage (optional).
Overnight in Agra
Day 14th Agra
Early in the morning after breakfast visit the Taj Mahal mausoleum (if you wish, you can visit the Taj Mahal). It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his deceased wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal. Truly majestic, divine, shining and, despite its height, such a light and airy Taj Mahal is rightfully considered "the pearl of Mughal architecture." The complex was built for 22 years by the hands of more than 20 thousand craftsmen.
On the same day we will visit the ancient Red Fort. The Red Fort in Agra is the story of three generations of the Great Mughals, it is the story of brutal wars, amazing love, the struggle for power and the fall of the great Empire. White marble palaces with precious stones and gold elements.
And of course we will visit the very first marble building of the Mughals - Baby Taj.
After us, we will move to Delhi along the expressway.
Airport transfer.
The program of the first and last day depends on your arrival and departure flights
IN THIS PROGRAM IT IS POSSIBLE TO CHANGE THE SEQUENCE OF VISITING THE CITIES (you can in the reverse order)
