The painted towns of Shekhavati were a chance discovery, just a couple of decades ago when two visitors were wandering around Rajasthan. Ever since tourists in great numbers have been flocking to these Rajasthani towns which lay along the caravan routes which fed the world-renowned Silk Route all the way down to the ports of Gujarat. When the British set up the railways in India and made the ports of Kolkata and Madras the big trading hubs, the merchant princes (seths) of Shekhawati were forced to move their businesses there too. But when the seths returned home laden with fresh riches they commissioned elaborate murals to be painted upon the walls of their homes to showcase the India of the British they had been exposed to.
Arrival in Delhi & you will be transferred to hotel for checkin. Later proceed to visit the renowned heritage monuments, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Enjoy your overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast, proceed to Mandawa. En route visit Rani Sati Temple and the Frescoed Havelis, Heritage Forts in Shekhawati. Stay overnight at the hotel in Mandawa.
After breakfast, proceed to Nawalgarh for visiting Frescoed Havelis (Podar Haveli, Morarka Haveli, Aath Haveli). Proceed to Bikaner from Nawalgarh (215 kms - 4.5 hours approx). Bikaner is part of Desert Circuit of Rajasthan, known for its Ancient Forts, Palaces and Temples. In the evening, visit Junagadh Fort and Lallgarh Palace Complex. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
After breakfast, proceed to Jaisalmer. En route you can visit Deshnoke's Karni Mata Temple (known as Rat Temple for being home to hundreds of Rats that guard the Temple deity). Proceed 45 kms farther from Jaisalmer to Sam Sand Dunes. Reach the sand dunes latest by 4.30 pm. Enjoy the sunset experience. Evening campfire with Rajasthani folk music & dance. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer camps.
After breakfast, leave for Jaisalmer city (45 kms - 1 hr approx.). Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Gadsisar Lake, Cenotaphs, Jain Temples around Jaisalmer. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur. Jodhpur is a major tourist destination known for its Mehrangarh Fort, handicrafts and craft villages around. Evening visit to Mandore Gardens and explore the local markets. Enjoy your overnight stay in Jodhpur.
After breakfast, proceed to visit Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. In the afternoon, proceed to Osian (60 kms) by road, visit Osiyan Mata Temple, Jain Temples and Sand Dunes. Stay overnight in Jodhpur.
Proceed to Udaipur, en route visit renowned Ranakpur Jain Temple. Guests may enjoy evening boat ride at Lake Pichola (on additional cost) and take a walk around old city areas around the lake. Visit Bagore Ki Haveli in the evening for the Cultural Show (on additional cost). Stay overnight at the hotel at Udaipur.
After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing of Udaipur. Areas to visit include City Palace Museum (near Lake Pichola), Vintage Car Museum, Jagdish Temple, Karni Mata Temple (Ropeway). Visit local markets for shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel at Udaipur.
After breakfast proceed to Pushkar, en route visit Chittaurgarh Fort. On arrival at Pushkar, you will visit Pushkar Lake and its Ghats. Stay overnight in Pushkar.
Post breakfast, proceed to Jaipur. In the afternoon, you will visit Jantar Mantar (Observatory), City Palace and Hawa Mahal. Evening free for leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast proceed to visit Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Anokhi Textile Museum and Albert Hall Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Agra is a renowned Heritage Destination and home to the Taj Mahal, one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. En route visit Abhaneri Step Wells, Mahendipur Balaji Temple and Fatehpur Sikri (A heritage town 40-50 kms before Agra). Overnight stay in Agra.
Proceed to visit Taj Mahal, early morning is the ideal time to visit Taj Mahal. Later, visit Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah & Sikandra (Tomb of Emperor Akbar).
After breakfast, proceed to New Delhi Airport or Railway Station for onward journey.
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