Rajasthan Cultural Tour

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Rajasthan Cultural Tour

16 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi

Visiting: New Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Gajner, Khuri, Luni, Jodhpur, Narlai, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Bijaipur, Bundi, Samod, Jaipur

Tour operator:

Panda Experiences

Tour code:

16RCT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-85

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From: $3055 $1479 (USD) Operator discount: -$1528 Tourhub's Discount: -$48 -52%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Experience the journey of Royal Rajasthan cities, your trip starting from New Delhi. Next you'll visit the Mandawa, Bikaner and Gajner. Continue to visit of massive fort of Jodhpur and Jain temple of Ranakpur. Later enjoy visit of "City of Lakes" Udaipur and historic sites in Chittorgarh. Continue your trip to the experience of elephant/jeep ride in Jaipur with the visit of most famous fort & palaces. Ending your tour in the capital of India, Delhi.

Highlights

Humayun's Tomb, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid and India Gate, Qutub Minar, Red Fort. Take a Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
Guided sightseeing tour to Mandawa and Bikaner.
Visit the dominating Meherangarh Fort, the regal Jodphur Palace and the beautiful, Jodhpur
Enjoy the tranquil Lake Pichola, and the delightful City Palace, Udaipur
The Pink City of Rajasthan - The Amber Fort, regal City Palace with Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber, Jaipur

Places You'll See

Mandawa

Khuri

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Bundi

Jaipur

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : New Delhi - Mandawa (260 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Mandawa

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival at Mandawa check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself later proceed for half day guided tour of Mandawa, visit various haveli’s & palaces at Mandawa.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner (220 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Bikaner, Gajner

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gajner, via en-route visit to Bikaner visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli, Bhandasar Jain Temple and Karni Mata Temple. Later drive to Gajner, which is 30 Kms from Bikaner. Upon arrival at Gajner, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Gajner - Khuri (280 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Location: Khuri

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for Gajner wildlife reserve. Later check out from hotel and drive to Khuri - a little attractive rural community. Khuri has turn out to be well known for its desert sand dunes. Many local holidayers get attracted towards Khuri, to experience the authentic desert life and hospitality of Rajasthan. The small village consists of a collection of mud shelter, with thatched straw covering, adorned among wall pictures and typical collection around campfires. Upon arrival at Khuri, check-in to your hotel for night stay in desert mud cottage or desert camp. In evening enjoy the camel safari in the desert with live Rajasthani folk dance and music show.
Overnight at camp.

Day 6 : At Khuri

Location: Khuri

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for full day guided tour to Khuri, enjoy the full day, camel safari in Khuri village, In evening enjoy enlightening activities with dinner, bone fire and cultural dance and music show.
Overnight at Camp.

Day 7 : Khuri - Luni (290 Km/6 Hrs)

Location: Luni

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Luni. Upon arrival at Luni check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for city tour of Luni, visiting the Luni River that has offered a lifeline to dwellers in the desert even though it has been a regular seasonal event and its floods in the history have shaped havoc.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Luni - Jodhpur (35 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Jodhpur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for guided tour to Jodhpur, visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into the luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, Balsamand Lake. Evening visit the local markets and walk around some local villages home.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Jodhpur - Narlai - Ranakpur (190 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Narlai, Ranakpur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Ranakpur, via en-route visit to Narlai the rural community - completely innovative kingdom as you discover the magnificence of the Rawla Narlai citadel in southern part of Rajasthan. Upon arrival at Ranakpur, check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur (98 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Location: Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur, via en-route visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12th Century after finish your Temple tour continue your drive to visit Kumbhalgarh. Upon arrival at Udaipur, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples which is 25 Kms one way from Udaipur city.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : At Udaipur

Location: Udaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari. Enjoy boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur (145 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Chittorgarh, Bijaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Bijaipur, via en-route visit to Chittorgarh Fort, Rana Kumbha Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini Palace, Chittorgarh Museum & Jaimal and Patta Palaces. Upon arrival at Bijaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later enjoy your jeep or horse safari to Menal water falls and tribal villages of Bijaipur.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Bijaipur - Bundi (110 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Bundi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Bundi, via en-route visit to the fort of Bijolia in Bijlai. Upon arrival at Bundi, check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bundi, visit Taragarh Fort built in 1354 A.D, Bundi Palace, Chhattar Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chitrashala, Nawal Sagar Lake, Raniji ki Baori (Step well), Sukh Mahal, Phool Sagar, and eighty four pillared cenotaph (All near Taragarh Fort and Bundi Palace).
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Bundi - Samode (250 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Samod

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Samode. Upon arrival at Samode check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself later visit to Samode Haveli & Samode Bagh. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Samode - Jaipur (40 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride, (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive past to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple. After finishing your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : Jaipur - New Delhi (275 Kms / 5:30 Hrs) And Departure

Location: New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your home.

What's Included

Meals

15 Breakfast at Hotel
15 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

3 Star Accommodation.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
English speaking guide at New Delhi, Mandawa, Gajner, Khuri, Luni, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Bijaipur, Bundi, Samode and Jaipur

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
One mineral water bottle per person per day

What's Not Included

Visas fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes

What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveler.
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
What is the maximum group size?

10
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveler.
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
Do I need a visa to travel to India?

Yes. The Government of India grants Tourist Visa to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India. The only purpose of visiting India should be recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. Any activity other than the aforementioned ones is cognizable.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Panda Experiences has been in operation since 2008

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