14-Day Golden Triangle and Rajasthan Tour with Camel Safari

• Arrive at New Delhi Airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Have breakfast, then go on a full-day city tour of Old and New Delhi.

• Visit Shanti Vana, the cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru, Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid, and drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

• Check out India Gate, the War Memorial Arch, Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, and drive past the President's House, Parliament House, Connaught Place shopping center, and Akshardham Temple, a modern Hindu temple.

• Have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Mandawa and check in at the hotel.

• Go for a city tour of the havelis of Nawalgarh, Dundlod, and Mandawa. Mandawa is renowned for its innumerable painted havelis (mansions), which were the homes of the Marwari trading community. These handsome havelis, adorned with elaborate and intricate frescoes, are over a hundred years old and have withstood the ravages of time. The grand havelis of the Goenkas, Ladies, Sarafs, and the Chokhanis in Mandawa are fine examples of the famous Shekhawati workmanship.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Bikaner.

• Visit Bikaner Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and the Deshnoke Temple.

• Travel to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Jaisalmer.

• Visit Pokhran Fort on the way.

• Arrive in Jaisalmer, check in at the hotel, have dinner, and spend the night there.

• After breakfast, go for a full-day city tour of Jaisalmer.

• Visit Jaisalmer Fort, the havelis, Manak Chowk, Gadisar Lake, and the colourful markets.

• Go for an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes, which is 40 km from Jaisalmer city.

• Take a camel safari in the desert and enjoy the sunset.

• Drive back to Jaisalmer and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Jodhpur, a city founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and today one of the leading centres for wood, cattle, camels, salt, and agricultural crops. Jodhpur is surrounded by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. The second-largest city of Rajasthan is famous for the impregnable Mehrangarh Fort.

• Visit Jaswant Thada, a collection of royal cenotaphs built in white marble, Mandore Gardens, and Umaid Bhawan Palace.

• Travel to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Udaipur.

• Visit Ranakpur on the way. Ranakpur is famous for its Jain temples, built in the 15th century and situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surroundings are quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculptures. There are 1444 pillars in the temple, and none of them are similar. The magic of light and shade is truly awe-inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain temples are side attractions.

• Continue the drive to Udaipur.

• Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Udaipur.

• Have breakfast, and go on a full-day city tour of Udaipur, one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan, known as the city of lakes, palaces, and gardens. In the morning, visit the City Palace in all its ancient glory, the residence of the Maharajas of Udaipur. The City Palace has several carved balconies, arches, and decorated pillars, followed by Sahelion-Ki-Bari (the queen's resort for her friends), famous for its spectacular lawns, fountains, and shady walks.

• Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola in the evening.

• Travel to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Jaipur, known as the 'Pink City of Rajasthan'.

• Arrive in Jaipur and go shopping in the local markets.

• Travel to the hotel in Jaipur for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have breakfast, then visit Amber Fort. Amber was the ancient capital of the Kachwaha dynasty for a long time before it was moved to the newly created Jaipur.

• Visit the Sheesh Mahal, Hall of Victory, a hall glittering with mirrors.

• Travel to the City Palace and the Observatory, then drive to Hawa Mahal.

• Evening transfer to the hotel or free time for shopping in the local market.

• Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

• Have breakfast, then drive to Agra.

• Halt at Fatehpur Sikri, a small 16th-century town built by Akbar, the Mughal emperor, between 1571 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour. It was constructed mainly as a tribute to the great Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti, who had blessed Akbar with a son. Though the city is in ruins, it is a must-visit place for those who visit Agra.

• Arrive in Agra, check in at the hotel, and spend the night there.

• Wake up early and visit the famous Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble, and it took 22 years to be constructed.

• Visit Agra Fort, which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-Am, the hall of public audience, and Diwan-e-Khas, the hall of private audience.

• Drive back to Delhi.

• Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi.

• Have breakfast, then travel to the airport and depart for your destination.