Rustic Rajasthan

This awesome tour kicks off on your arrival at Delhi. Reach by flight in the morning. Welcome to the chaos of Delhi – the capital of India and the second most populous city of India. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures.

You will be chauffeured in a private car to the hotel for check-in. After freshening up, head out to for sightseeing. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of President of India). The visit India Gate, a memorial to the 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914-21 in World War I.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast start your day of sightseeing in Delhi. A mixture of history with a taste of everyday Delhi, today’s itinerary covers all aspects of this former capital of the Mughal Empire. Stop off at the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1570, it is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Then visit the breathtaking Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. After that visit the towering Qutub Minar.

Afterwards visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."

Have dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

After a nice breakfast, check out from the hotel. The private car will drop you at the Delhi train station. Board the superfast train for Agra. Welcome to the Agra city of Wonderful Taj Mahal. Agra is blessed with one of the Seven Wonders of the World the “Taj Mahal”. A city with its rich culture, history, and architectural work stands at the top of the tourist destination in India.

Reach Agra before noon. A private car will pick-up from Agra train station. Check-in at a homestay. Later, have lunch at a nice restaurant. Then visit Agra Fort, a historical fort, which remained the main residence of the Mughal emperors till 1638. In the evening hang out at the local market, to get the essence of Agra. Overnight stay at homestay in Agra.

Early in the morning at sunrise, visit the majestic Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head towards Bharatpur famous for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary aka Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is home to over 360 bird species, including aquatic birds, visitors from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Siberia.

Check-in at the hotel on arrival. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at the bird sanctuary.

Overnight stay at hotel in Bharatpur.

Early in the morning visit Keoladeo National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. It is home to over 360 bird species, including aquatic birds, visitors from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Siberia.

After a delicious breakfast check-out from the hotel and head towards Ranthambore. Once a private game reserve of the royal House of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best-known wilderness areas.

Reach Ranthambore by evening & check-in at the resort on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Have a sumptuous dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the resort in Ranthambore.

Early in the morning head out for jungle safari tour at 6:00am. Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. It is in every sense a perfect place for wildlife photography. Later come back to hotel, have breakfast and relax.

Have an appetizing lunch at the hotel. In the late afternoon head out for another jungle safari around 3:00pm, this time on a different path. Maybe you get a good chance of sighting the Indian tigers. Spend some time exploring the area; the forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Jaipur.

Evening is at your leisure. Dinner & overnight stay and at the hotel in Ranthambore.

After a filling breakfast check out from hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and royal culture. Check-in to hotel on arrival.

The evening is at your leisure. You can stroll through the local market area. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Jaipur's colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on your tour. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other decoration items. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, visit the renowned forts & palaces of Jaipur. Visit the historic heritage sites of Jaipur - Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds" - a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside); Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. Afterwards visit the City Palace. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. On your way also visit Jal Mahal (the palace in the middle of lake). It was built in the 17th century. Visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of entire Jaipur city.

Have dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards Mandawa, the quaint old small town with its rustic and rural charms. It is renowned for its fort and havelis. This town has been referred to as the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan state because the entire region is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls.

Reach Mandawa by afternoon. Check-in at homestay on arrival. Evening at your leisure.

Overnight stay at homestay in Mandawa.

After breakfast, head out to explore Mandawa and surrounding attractions. Start with visit to The Mandawa Fort, one of the most famous forts in the Shekhawati region. The fort dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with frescoes of Lord Krishna and his cows. Built as per a medieval theme, Mandawa Fort presents a sight to behold.

Afterwards visit the famous old Havelis (mansions) of Mandawa. Some of Havelis are more than 100-years-old, and famous for their unique architecture and paintings.

Reach back hotel by evening. Evening at your leisure. Overnight stay at homestay in Mandawa.

After breakfast check-out from hotel and head towards Delhi. The private car will drop you at Delhi International Airport for your return journey.

To all good things, comes an end! Bid farewell with the memories of amazing fun-filled 11 days trip through the Golden Triangle & Rustic Rajasthan, worth remembering for the lifetime!