Golden Triangle & Bequest Rajasthan

This amazing tour kicks off on your arrival at Delhi. Welcome to the capital of India and the second-most populous city of India - Delhi. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as of the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures.

A private car will pick you up from Delhi Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and relax. After refreshing head out for Delhi sightseeing. Start with a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of President of India), and visit India Gate (a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War). Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Meals: None

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket.

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast to start your day. Then head out for exploring Delhi. A mixture of history with a taste of everyday Delhi, today’s itinerary covers all aspects of this former capital of the Mughal Empire. Stop off at the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Humayun’s Tomb. Built-in 1570, it is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Then visit the magnificent Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 & Red Fort. After that visit the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy an eco-friendly rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, and feel like a local. Have Lunch at a nice restaurant. After that visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar's first storey around 1192.

Afterwards visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru – Guru Har Krishan, as well as the pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Hotel:  Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & head towards Agra. Welcome to the city of Wonder… because it’s the place of Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of the Taj Mahal don’t do the complete justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You got to be here to feel your jaws drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire.

Have Lunch at a nice restaurant. Reach Agra by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. In the late afternoon visit Agra Fort, a historical fort, which remained the main residence of the Mughal emperors till 1638. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement keeps growing as you hear about the history of this fort from the guide. In the evening visit the local market to get the true essence of Agra city. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Hotel: Coral Court Homestay Agra

Early in the morning, visit the Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. After breakfast check out from hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and royal culture. On the way visit Chand Baori (Step Well), one of the oldest and most attractive stepwells in Rajasthan. It was built over thousand year ago. Chand Baori  was built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well. Reach Jaipur by evening. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival. In the evening head out for a guided walk-tour of Pink City market. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Jaipur's colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on your tour. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. Reach back at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Alsisar Haveli , Jaipur

Have a sumptuous breakfast and then set out for exploring the best attractions of Jaipur. Visit the historic heritage sites of Jaipur - Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"), a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. Then visit Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE.

Afterward, visit the City Palace. It houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants and offices of the Museum Trust.

In the afternoon stop by to visit Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. It was built in the 17th century. Then visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of entire Jaipur city.

Reach back at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Alsisar Haveli , Jaipur

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is a reminiscence of the bygone era. It is also called the “Blue City” as it looks completely blue in color from an aerial view because of its vividly painted blue walls and blue houses. Its mighty Mehrangarh fort overlooking the city is an architectural masterpiece in itself and is among one of the largest forts in Rajasthan. Jaswant Tada and Umaid Bhawan Palace are also among the top attractions in Jodhpur. Because of its proximity to the Thar Desert, it is also known as "Gateway to Thar".

Reach Jodhpur by late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival and relax. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Meals: Breakfast 

Hotel: Ratan Vilas Jodhpur

After breakfast set out to explore Jodhpur. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, regally set on a sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a rocky hill that itself stands 120m above Jodhpur’s skyline, Mehrangarh is one of the most magnificent forts in India. After that visit Jaswant Thada – the milky-white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, sitting above a small lake 1 km northeast of Mehrangarh, is an array of whimsical domes. It serves as the cremation ground for the royal family of Marwar. The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun.

Afterwards visit the lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace, a marvel built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Rathore Dynasty. It was the last royal palace built before the Independence of India. Its foundations were laid in 1929 and completed in 1943. Today it is part palace, part hotel and part museum.

In the evening visit the local market. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Meals: Breakfast 

Hotel: Ratan Vilas Jodhpur

After a nice breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Udaipur – the City of Lakes. On the way visit one of the most significant and extensive Jain temple complexes that can be found in the country, the Ranakpur Jain Temple. It holds immense importance for all Jains. Spread over an area of 4,500 square yards and consisting of 29 halls, the temple is one of the most important of the five major pilgrimage centers of Jainism. The Ranakpur Temple is distinguished all across the globe for its brilliant architecture and was voted amongst the top 77 wonders of the world. 

Reach Udaipur by late afternoon. Udaipur is known as a standout amongst the most romantic destinations of India and also known as the ‘Venice of the East’. It has a romantic setting unmatched in Rajasthan, or perhaps in all India – built around tranquil Lake Pichola and Lake Fatehsagar, with the purple ridges of the Aravalli Range stretching away in every direction. Magnificent palaces, temples, havelis (traditional mansions) and countless narrow, crooked, timeless streets add to the stunning juxtaposition of humanity and awe-inspiring natural surroundings.

Check-in at hotel on arrival and relax. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: The Lake Pichola Hotel

After breakfast head out to explore the charms of Udaipur. Start with a visit to Fateh Sagar Lake (one of the most beautiful lakes in Udaipur). Then visit the Sahelion ki Badi, which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.

Afterward visit City Palace Complex. It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Also, visit the beautiful Jagdish Temple inside the City Palace Complex.

Then visit Bagore-ki-Haveli, a historic haveli (mansion) that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, the then Prime minister of Mewar kingdom, Bagore Ki Haveli has been restored over the period of time and is now converted into a museum. After that enjoy the sunset boat cruise (shared) at Lake Pichola.  In the evening enjoy the Dharohar Folk Dance Show at Bagore-ki-Haveli. See Rajasthani folk dancing, with nightly shows of colorful, energetic Marwari, Bhil and western Rajasthani dances, as well as traditional Rajasthani puppetry.

Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Meals: Breakfast 

Hotel: The Lake Pichola Hotel

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Udaipur Airport. 

To all the good things, comes an end. Bid farewell with the memories of amazing fun-filled 10 days of Golden Triangle & Royal Rajasthan, worth remembering for a lifetime!

Meals: Breakfast