One Week Tour Plan
Travel location
Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Fatepur-Sikri, Agra
Here is your itinerary in detail, day by day
When you arrive Delhi International Airport, (depending on the timings) of your flight our company representative will be waiting for you there. to welcome you with a traditional flower necklace and to leave
13 Nights and 14 Days Beautiful Visit
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Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 1
The modern capital of India is also an ancient city whose origins are lost in legend. It is adorned with hundreds of monuments, with its carved and ancient history. From this city, many Hindu and Muslim dynasties, including the Mughals, ruled India. No less than 7 successive cities existed here before the arrival of the British, who would create, under Sir Edwin Lutyens, their dream capital.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. You will visit Qutub Minar, known as the “Tower of Victory”, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and completed in 1200 AD. It is one of the tallest towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and made up of marble and red sandstone. Then, also visit a photo stop at the nearby Red Fort. Once an imperial avenue that Shah Jahan loved to ride on horseback, and from there he will leave us at the Jama Masjid gate, tours in India one of the largest mosques in the city India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.
And then you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chowk market. Then we will go to visit the temple of the Sikh religion and we will sit for about 10 minutes in the prayer hall to observe the visitors and listen to the prayer. And return to the hotel for the night.
Day 2
Delhi to Mandawa (234 km – 05h 27 min drive)
Have breakfast at the hotel as you will leave Mandawa. Enroute you will visit Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu. This temple has a characteristic as there is no statue or image of any female or male deity. A trident in the form of power and strength is worshipped. After visiting this temple you will drive towards Mandawa and check in to the hotel for a short relaxation. Later you will go for sightseeing in Mandwa where you will visit Mandawa Fort which was built in the 18th century by Thakur Nawal Singh and has a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. Then you will visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli which has various paintings, one of them depicts Lord Shiva on the bull Namdi and Indra Dev on an elephant. It is the perfect example of Rajasthani heritage and art. You will also visit Mandawa village market, famous for local handicrafts and antiques. At the end of the tour, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay. In 1983, Agra Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a fortified city, it was used by the early Mughal rulers. The fort stands on an ancient site and was traditionally known as Badalgarh. For a time it was occupied by the Ghaznavids, but in the 15th century AD it was captured by the Chauhan Rajputs. Shortly thereafter, Agra assumed the status of capital when Sikandar Lodi (1487–1517 AD) moved his capital from Delhi and constructed buildings within the pre-existing Agra Fort. After the First Battle of Panipat (1526 AD), the Mughals captured and ruled the fort. Humayun was crowned here in 1530 AD. The fort had its present appearance during the reign of Akbar (after 1556-1605 evening visit to the bazaars of the city of Agra)
Have breakfast at the hotel as you will leave Mandawa. Enroute you will visit Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu. This temple has a characteristic as there is no statue or image of any female or male deity. A trident in the form of power and strength is worshipped. After visiting this temple you will drive towards Mandawa and check in to the hotel for a short relaxation. Later you will go for sightseeing in Mandwa where you will visit Mandawa Fort which was built in the 18th century by Thakur Nawal Singh and has a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. Then you will visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli which has various paintings, one of them depicts Lord Shiva on the bull Namdi and Indra Dev on an elephant. It is the perfect example of Rajasthani heritage and art. You will also visit Mandawa village market, famous for local handicrafts and antiques. At the end of the tour, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay. In 1983, Agra Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a fortified city, it was used by the early Mughal rulers. The fort stands on an ancient site and was traditionally known as Badalgarh. For a time it was occupied by the Ghaznavids, but in the 15th century AD it was captured by the Chauhan Rajputs. Shortly thereafter, Agra assumed the status of capital when Sikandar Lodi (1487–1517 AD) moved his capital from Delhi and constructed buildings within the pre-existing Agra Fort. After the First Battle of Panipat (1526 AD), the Mughals captured and ruled the fort. Humayun was crowned here in 1530 AD. The fort had its present appearance during the reign of Akbar (after 1556-1605 evening visit to the bazaars of the city of Agra)
Day 3
Mandawa to Bikaner(193.0km 3 hrs 6 mins drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for Bikaner. On reaching this place, check in to the hotel for a short relaxation. Later, you will go for a half-day sightseeing tour in which you will visit the Junagarh Fort, which was built between 1589 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh. It includes a museum that displays ornaments and weapons from earlier times. Next, you will visit the Gajner Palace, built in 1976 by King Ganga Singh and located on the banks of Gajner Lake. This palace is well known for its architectural beauty and panoramic landscape. Also visit the Karni Mata Temple, dedicated to Karni Mata. It is famous all over the world as rats are worshipped along with Karni Mata, a 14th century incarnation of Durga. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for Bikaner. On reaching this place, check in to the hotel for a short relaxation. Later, you will go for a half-day sightseeing tour in which you will visit the Junagarh Fort, which was built between 1589 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh. It includes a museum that displays ornaments and weapons from earlier times. Next, you will visit the Gajner Palace, built in 1976 by King Ganga Singh and located on the banks of Gajner Lake. This palace is well known for its architectural beauty and panoramic landscape. Also visit the Karni Mata Temple, dedicated to Karni Mata. It is famous all over the world as rats are worshipped along with Karni Mata, a 14th century incarnation of Durga. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4
Bikaner to Jaisalmer (320.7km 5 hrs 5 mins drive)
Lunch at the hotel and then drive to Jaisalmer. En route you will visit Khichan, famous for the Demoiselle Cranes that migrate to this particular region every year during the winter season. At the end of the tour, you will drive to Jaisalmer and Check-in at Jaisalmer. At the end of the day, visit Bada Bagh (royal cenotaphs) at sunset. Walk around the citadel. Return to the hotel for overnight stay
Lunch at the hotel and then drive to Jaisalmer. En route you will visit Khichan, famous for the Demoiselle Cranes that migrate to this particular region every year during the winter season. At the end of the tour, you will drive to Jaisalmer and Check-in at Jaisalmer. At the end of the day, visit Bada Bagh (royal cenotaphs) at sunset. Walk around the citadel. Return to the hotel for overnight stay
Day 5
Jaisalmer
Have breakfast at the hotel and then leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, where you will visit Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Golden Fort or Sonar Quila and was built by a Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal in 1156 on top of Trikura Hill. Then you will visit Patwon-ki-Haveli, which was built by a wealthier merchant, Guman Chand Patwa in 1805. This haveli has five floors, which were meant for his 5 sons. Also visit Nathmal ki Haveli, which was built by Maharawal Berisal and reflects the fusion of Islamic and Rajput architectural style. The fascia of this haveli includes images of soldiers, steam locomotives, bicycles, flowers, birds and elephants. Then you will leave for Sam sand dunes to enjoy camel ride, jeep safari with traditional Rajasthani folk songs and dance. You will spend your night in a tent, which is a wonderful experience
Have breakfast at the hotel and then leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, where you will visit Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Golden Fort or Sonar Quila and was built by a Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal in 1156 on top of Trikura Hill. Then you will visit Patwon-ki-Haveli, which was built by a wealthier merchant, Guman Chand Patwa in 1805. This haveli has five floors, which were meant for his 5 sons. Also visit Nathmal ki Haveli, which was built by Maharawal Berisal and reflects the fusion of Islamic and Rajput architectural style. The fascia of this haveli includes images of soldiers, steam locomotives, bicycles, flowers, birds and elephants. Then you will leave for Sam sand dunes to enjoy camel ride, jeep safari with traditional Rajasthani folk songs and dance. You will spend your night in a tent, which is a wonderful experience
Day 6
Jaisalmer to jodhpur (281.3km 4 hrs 27 mins drive)
Departure to Jodhpur, en route visit a desert school*. Continue to the blue city of the desert. Visit the Mehrangarh fort, for miles around it dominates the landscape and houses palaces decorated with wall frescoes and stone lace, stroll in the city. Night at the hotel.
Departure to Jodhpur, en route visit a desert school*. Continue to the blue city of the desert. Visit the Mehrangarh fort, for miles around it dominates the landscape and houses palaces decorated with wall frescoes and stone lace, stroll in the city. Night at the hotel.
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Day 7
Jodhpur to Ranakpur to Udaipur (249.7km 4 hrs 38 mins drive)
Departure for Udaipur. On the way, visit the Jain temple of ChaumukhaMandir in Ranakpur, which is one of the five major pilgrimages of Jainism. Dating from the 15th century, organized trips to India the construction forms a set of 29 rooms in white marble, each centimeter of which is meticulously sculpted and ornamented. The temple is also called the “Temple of the Four Faces” because the cella houses a Tîrthankara (sculpture of Jain masters who have been deified) with four faces looking towards the four cardinal points. The building is supposed to have a total of 1444 pillars, all sculpted with different ornamentation. Installation in Udaipur. In the evening, Travel agency in India show of traditional dances and puppets of Rajasthan at Bagoreki Haveli.
Departure for Udaipur. On the way, visit the Jain temple of ChaumukhaMandir in Ranakpur, which is one of the five major pilgrimages of Jainism. Dating from the 15th century, organized trips to India the construction forms a set of 29 rooms in white marble, each centimeter of which is meticulously sculpted and ornamented. The temple is also called the “Temple of the Four Faces” because the cella houses a Tîrthankara (sculpture of Jain masters who have been deified) with four faces looking towards the four cardinal points. The building is supposed to have a total of 1444 pillars, all sculpted with different ornamentation. Installation in Udaipur. In the evening, Travel agency in India show of traditional dances and puppets of Rajasthan at Bagoreki Haveli.
Day 8
Udaipur
Udaipur, also called “The Venice of the East”, is the most romantic setting in Rajasthan thanks to its many lakes and magnificent palaces. Visit the City Palace (a complex of several palaces built in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh as the main palace of the Rajput Sisodia dynasty), and the Hindu temple Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon, departure for a 2-hour walk to discover the tribal villages (Bhils, Raikas, Rabaris) located around the city of Udaipur. In the late afternoon, return to Udaipur and boat trip on Lake Pichola.
Udaipur, also called “The Venice of the East”, is the most romantic setting in Rajasthan thanks to its many lakes and magnificent palaces. Visit the City Palace (a complex of several palaces built in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh as the main palace of the Rajput Sisodia dynasty), and the Hindu temple Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon, departure for a 2-hour walk to discover the tribal villages (Bhils, Raikas, Rabaris) located around the city of Udaipur. In the late afternoon, return to Udaipur and boat trip on Lake Pichola.
Day 9
Udaipur to pushkar (279.7km 5 hrs 6 mins drive)
Departure for Pushkar. Pushakar is the spiritual city built around the sacred lake of the same name. A major pilgrimage site for Hindus, this city is considered one of the oldest in India. Visit and stroll between the hippie shops, the ghats where pilgrims perform their fascinating rites and the temples with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visit the city’s Brahmin temple.
Departure for Pushkar. Pushakar is the spiritual city built around the sacred lake of the same name. A major pilgrimage site for Hindus, this city is considered one of the oldest in India. Visit and stroll between the hippie shops, the ghats where pilgrims perform their fascinating rites and the temples with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visit the city’s Brahmin temple.
Day 10
Pushkar to Jaipur (146.2km 2 hrs 36 mins drive)
Departure for Jaipur. Installation in Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan founded by the astronomer king Jai Singh II between 1688 and 1743. Visit of the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon, visit of the City Palace. Ride in a bicycle rickshaw in the bazaars of the “pink city”. In the evening, dinner in an Indian family.
Departure for Jaipur. Installation in Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan founded by the astronomer king Jai Singh II between 1688 and 1743. Visit of the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon, visit of the City Palace. Ride in a bicycle rickshaw in the bazaars of the “pink city”. In the evening, dinner in an Indian family.
Day 11
Jaipur
Visit the Amber Fort and climb to the fort on elephant back, on foot or by Jeep. In the afternoon, visit the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and the City Palace. Then Bollywood cinema session in the Raj Mandir cinema hall (optional visit). Walk in the bazaars of the city and discovery of its historic districts. In the evening, sunset from the Nahargarh fort.
Visit the Amber Fort and climb to the fort on elephant back, on foot or by Jeep. In the afternoon, visit the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and the City Palace. Then Bollywood cinema session in the Raj Mandir cinema hall (optional visit). Walk in the bazaars of the city and discovery of its historic districts. In the evening, sunset from the Nahargarh fort.
Day 12
Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra (237.8 km minutes drive)
Departure for Agra. On the way, visit the fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was the imperial capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1584. Built by Emperor Akbar, perfectly preserved since its abandonment, it is a remarkable testimony to the Indo-Islamic architecture of the 16th century and lunch. Installation in Agra. In the late afternoon visit the Agra Fort, one of the most beautiful Mughal-style forts built in 1565 by Akbar and enlarged by his grandson Shah Jahan. In the evening, visit the bazaars of Agra
Departure for Agra. On the way, visit the fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was the imperial capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1584. Built by Emperor Akbar, perfectly preserved since its abandonment, it is a remarkable testimony to the Indo-Islamic architecture of the 16th century and lunch. Installation in Agra. In the late afternoon visit the Agra Fort, one of the most beautiful Mughal-style forts built in 1565 by Akbar and enlarged by his grandson Shah Jahan. In the evening, visit the bazaars of Agra
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Day 14
Day 13
Agra
Early morning visit the Taj Mahal, organized tours in India one of the seven wonders of the world. Built at the request of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in homage to his beloved, its construction mobilized more than 20,000 workers and craftsmen from around the world. Return to the hotel In the evening, visit the bazaars of the city of Agra
Day 14
Agra to Sikendra to Delhi(231.5km 3 hrs 43 mins drive)
En route visit Akbar’s tomb. Installation in Delhi. Visit of Janpath markets in Delhi. In the evening, transfer to the international airport to take your return flight. End of the tour.
En route visit Akbar’s tomb. Installation in Delhi. Visit of Janpath markets in Delhi. In the evening, transfer to the international airport to take your return flight. End of the tour.
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For French nationals leaving for India, a new online visa has been in place since May 1, 2015. It is therefore no longer necessary to go to the Indian embassy to obtain a visa before departure.
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date + visa
The price includes
- A private, air-conditioned, spacious vehicle suitable for the number of participants on the trip and their luggage (parking fees, petrol, road taxes and tolls included)
- Experienced English-speaking driver (including accommodation, meals and salary)
- Accommodation in a “double” room, taxes and breakfast included
- An evening in Jaipur, with an Indian family, and helping to prepare the typical Indian meal and dinner
- Jeep safaris in Ranthambore reserve.
- Rickshaw ride in delhi
- Boat ride in Udaipur
- The service of a French-speaking guide throughout the route.
- Monument tickets
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- International flights
- International airport taxes
- Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise indicated)
- Visa fees
- The drinks
- Tips