16-Day India History and Heritage Tour with Rajasthan and Taj Mahal

• Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where you will meet your representative for assistance and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

• Visit Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid and India Gate, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.

• Next, travel to the Red Fort, Parliament House and the President House.

Stay overnight in Delhi.

• Travel by road to Mandawa and visit the famous gallery known as the "Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan".

• Visit Mandawa Fort and the beautifully carved and painted havelis.

Stay overnight in Mandawa.

• Travel to Bikaner, a city famous for the art and culture of Medieval India.

• Visit the well-preserved 16th-century Junagarh Fort and Lallgarh Palace.

Stay overnight in Bikaner.

• Arrive in Jaisalmer, located in the heart of the Thar Desert.

Stay for two nights in Jaisalmer.

• Visit the well-preserved forts and palaces of Jaisalmer from the 15th century.

• Explore the elegantly carved Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Haveli.

• Enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes, followed by dinner with a cultural folk dance performance.

• Reach Jodhpur and experience the rustic rural life of the locals, known for their colourful multi-hued turbans and mirror-jaded costumes.

Spend two nights in Jodhpur.

• Visit the old city, surrounded by a 10 km-long wall, and explore its colourful street markets. The blue houses add to the beauty and grandeur of the numerous palaces, while Mehrangarh Fort tells a saga in hard sandstone.

Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

• Drive to Udaipur and stop midway to visit Ranakpur Temple, famous for its 1,444 elegantly carved pillars, with no two being identical.

Stay for two nights in Udaipur.

• Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the most romantic city, covering visits to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, the Museum, Jag Mandir and Saheliyon Ki Bari.

• Go for a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Overnight stay in Udaipur.

• Begin your journey through rural areas to Pushkar, a city famous for its annual camel fair.

• Explore Pushkar Lake and the bazaars of the small town.

Stay overnight in Pushkar.

• Travel to Jaipur, known as the Pink City of India and famous for its rich colour, lifestyle and Rajasthani cuisine.

• Experience the legacy of its royal past by visiting the famous Chokhi Dhani Heritage Village Resort for a traditional Rajasthani dinner.

Stay for two nights in Jaipur.

• Visit Amber Fort on an elephant ride.

• Explore the City Palace to witness its well-preserved costumes and antiques.

• Stop for a photo at Hawa Mahal.

• Visit Fatehpur Sikri while travelling to Agra.

• Explore Agra, the world-renowned city of the Taj Mahal.

Stay for two nights in Agra.

• Visit the Taj Mahal, loved for its eternal beauty and architecture.

• Head to Agra Fort and Itimad Ud Daulah, which was constructed by Mughal Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father.

• After a leisurely breakfast, head back to Delhi Airport.

End of the tour.