We all enjoyed the tour. After seeing Old Delhi the last day, we are glad that we did not see too much of Delhi the first day. It would have been too overwhelming. Namaste. Hello. We are back safe and sound in NYC. We had a wonderful time and wanted to thank you for helping put together a great tour.…
Glimpse of Rajasthan Tour – 7 days
Extend trip to Jodhpur, Mount Abu and Udaipur
Glimpse of Rajasthan Tour is a 7 day introductory tour of Rajasthan covering Jodhpur, Mount Abu and Udaipur.
The desert state of Rajasthan is where color and folk art are an integral part of the towns, the homes and the clothing. Men are strikingly handsome in white with bright turbans, and the women resplendent in their elaborately decorated costumes and their wealth in their jewelry. This short tour covers folk arts, architecture, textiles, Rajput painting, and the fort-palaces of yesteryear, and the hill station Mount Abu.
Glimpse of Rajasthan Tour Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jodhpur.
Arrive by train or flight to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Later today, free at leisure, or explore the old center of Jodhpur, the Sardar Market, and the maze of alleys and bazaars. Jodhpur is justly famous for its antique shops and markets (antique furniture, architectural devices, carved temples, crafts, etc Explore the old town and its local market for textiles, antiques, or free to rest.
Jodhpur was one of ancient Rajasthan’s wealthiest towns, located at the centre of the Delhi-Gujarat trade route, protected by one of the most impenetrable forts in history. Today, it is Rajasthan’s second-largest city after Jaipur. Within the old walls, every building is painted the same light blue hue, earning Jodhpur the nickname ‘Blue City’, where you’ll find a teeming maze of narrow medieval streets and bazaars, where life appears much as it has for centuries. Overnight In a Hotel.
Day 2: In Jodhpur.
After breakfast, we visit Mehrangarh (Majestic) Fort, towering above the city with its impenetrable walls rising like sheer cliffs from the rocky outcrop on which it is built. From its crenellated ramparts, you can enjoy postcard views of the ancient blue city below and, in the distance, the grand silhouette of Umaid Bhawan Palace, residence of the current Maharaja and heritage hotel. Within the fort is a typical Rajput palace that today houses one of the state’s best-presented museums, artfully displaying the accumulated accoutrements of the royal house of Rathore in the beautifully preserved royal apartments. Thereafter, explore the various museums that house the finest artefacts of the Royal family of Jodhpur. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight In a Hotel.
Day 3: Jodhpur – Munt Abu(320 Km/7 hours Approx.)
After a hearty breakfast today, we drive to the Mt Abu, the pleasant hill station of Rajasthan. Along the way, visit the famous Jain Temples at Ranakpur and also stop briefly to visit Kumbhalgarh fortress. Free evening in Mt. Abu.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 4: In Mount Abu.
Mount Abu is a pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills. It is a green oasis in the barren desert cape called Rajasthan. Here, visit the Dilwara Jain Temples and enjoy your time freely at Nakki Lake, and explore the mall road. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Mount Abu- Udaipur (185 Km/ 3 Hours Approx)
Early morning today, continue on your journey to Udaipur. En route, visit the beautifully preserved marble Jain Temples in Ranakpur. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check in to your hotel.
Day 6: In Udaipur.
After a scrumptious breakfast, visit the sprawling City Palace complex spread out along the shores of Lake Pichola. Also, visit the exotic palaces and pleasure gardens. Move on to the Saheliyon ki Badi – the Garden of the Maids of Honour, specially made for the Royal Ladies of Mewar. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure or enjoy a boat ride on the picturesque Lake Pichola, cruising past the spectacular City Palace, Jag Mandir Island, and the famous Jag Niwas Island. Overnight In a Hotel.
Day 7: Udaipur (Departure)
After breakfast today, transfer to the Udaipur airport or Udaipur railway station to board a flight or train for the onward journey.
7-day trip, from 650 per person. Tell us your dates and group size and we will price it exactly.
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by private airconditioned car
- Licensed english speaking guide
- Boat ride in Lake pichola Udaipur
- All entrance fee
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Camera Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal Nature such as tipiing, porters, laundry, telephone bills etc.
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
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What travelers most often ask us before a trip to India & Sikkim.
As Sikkim and Darjeeling Border with Nepal, China Bhutan and close-by to Bangladesh. How safe is it?
Sikkim is the safest state in India.As there had been no record of political turmoil, anti social or anti national activities even though it shares border with Nepal, China & Bhutan. On other hand, Darjeeling had seen some internal
political turmoil in past, but tourists were never bothered on these grounds. Now, things are much better from tourism perspective and back to normal even after Covid lockdown.
Is it mandatory to hire local English speaking guide if I book one of your tour for Indian Tourists? Do the drivers speak Hindi in Darjeeling and Sikkim?
No, hiring guide on tour for Domestic Indian Tourist is totally on their own preference. As your driver will be communicating with you in Hindi, he can easily provide you all the information which you want to know.However we recommend to have a guide for they are well trained in their trade, linguists and indept local knowledge.
There are certain monuments which remains closed on Monday i.e. Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, National Museum and Gandhi Smriti (Birla House or Birla Bhawan).
Existing guidelines require that nationals of Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and Myanmar can be given Inner Line Permits only after approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. Further all Bhutan nationals are exempt from the requirement of obtaining ILPs. They do not require to obtain permits to enter Sikkim. Permits to foreign diplomats and members of United Nations and International Organisations holding diplomatic/official passports are issued only at Delhi by the Ministry of External Affairs.
You can provide any of the following documents:
1.Pass Port 2- Ration Card 3 – Voter Card 4 Adhar Cards and 4 pass port size photos is required. For Children Birth Certificate and 4 pass port size photo is required.
Yes, night view is allowed between 20:30 to 00:30 hour only and the duration of visit is 30 minutes. The maximum no. of people allowed are 400, divided in 8 batches of 50 people each.
Foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim, however we take care of your all the permit when you travel with us. Indian Tourist traveling to North Sikkim and Tsangu lake need to avail permit which is taken care by our organization.