Rajasthan is a culturally rich Indian state. It enthralls its visitors with its unique culture, tradition, history, and heritage. The tradition of hospitality in this state is excellent. There are several magnificent forts & palaces which depict the rich culture, tradition, history, and heritage of the state. Rajasthan forts and monuments show rich art & architectural culture to global society. Experience Rajasthan cultural tour with Shantanu Cultural Trails; you shall never forget the charm for a lifetime.
Duration: 15 Nights & 16 Days
Destination: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur – Kota – Bundi – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Agra
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Shantanu Cultural Trails welcomes you to the land of incredible India. Our representative will receive you from New Delhi International Airport upon arrival in Delhi and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Wash, change, and relax. Enjoy welcome dinner and spend your night in luxury at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Mandawa
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Mandawa – the city of frescoed Havelis. Upon arrival in Mandawa, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative will transfer to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. Thereafter, embark on a sightseeing tour of Mandawa and the Shekhawati Region. Explore the splendid Havelis and see beautiful frescoes, murals, and miniature paintings. Experience the cultural charm of the region. In time return to the hotel. Enjoy royal dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Mandawa – Bikaner
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Bikaner – the Camel City. Upon arrival in Bikaner, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. Later, embark on a cultural tour of Bikaner city exploring its fabulous monuments like Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Laxmi Niwas Palace, and splendid Havelis. In time return to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and spend your night at the hotel.
Day 04: Bikaner
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Proceed on a local sightseeing tour visiting Deshnoke Rat Temple and Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre. Meet local people and know about the culture and customs of the region. In time return to the hotel. Enjoy royal dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Jaisalmer, a beautiful city located in the heart of the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. The city is also called the Golden City of India. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails assists you to transfer to the hotel of your choice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel. In the evening catch the glimpse of stunning sunset views over the majestic Golden Fort. Enjoy royal dinner and have a luxurious overnight stay.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Embark on Jaisalmer city cultural tour. Visit Golden Fort and explore attractions inside the complex. You will come across many beautiful Jain Temples and splendid merchant Havelis. Afternoon, enjoy the camel ride (camel safari) to visit the romantic sand dunes. In time return to the hotel. Enjoy royal dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter, drive to Jodhpur – the second largest city of Rajasthan and famously called the Blue City of India. Upon arrival in Jodhpur, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. Later proceed on a cultural tour of Jodhpur city visiting famous attractions like the massive Mehrangarh Fort, elegant Umaid Bhawan Palace, and the royal cenotaph of Jaswant Thada. Enjoy dinner and spend your night at the hotel.
Day 08: Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to Kumbhalgarh to see the magnificent monument – Kumbhalgarh Fort. Explore the magnificence of the fort complex by exploring beautiful palaces and temples inside the fort complex. Enjoy dinner and spend your night at a hotel in Kumbhalgarh.
Day 09: Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and drive towards Udaipur. Udaipur is a beautiful city in Rajasthan and is famously called many nicknames such as the City of Lakes, the City of Palaces, the City of Rising Sun, the City of Dawn, the Venice of the East, and the Kashmir of Rajasthan. It is also considered one of the most romantic cities in India. Upon arrival in Udaipur, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. In the evening enjoy a boat ride over the picturesque lake – Pichola Lake. Visit here elegant Lake Palace situated in the middle of the lake. Enjoy royal dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on a cultural tour of Udaipur. Major attractions to visit in this charming and captivating city include City Palace Complex located on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Lake Palace located in the middle of Lake Pichola, Jagmandir Palace located on an island in Pichola Lake, Udaipur Solar Observatory located in the middle of the Fateh Sagar Lake, Monsoon Palace overlooking all the lakes of Udaipur, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Vintage Car Collections, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, etc. Enjoy royal dinner and have a luxury overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Udaipur – Kota
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Kota, visiting the magnificent Chittorgarh Fort at Chittorgarh, on the way. Upon arrival in Kota, you will be transferred to the hotel of your choice, pre-booked by Shantanu Cultural Trails. Wash, change, and relax. Kota is considered the industrial capital of Rajasthan. Enjoy royal dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel at Kota.
Day 12: Kota – Bundi – Ranthambhore
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Ranthambhore National Park visiting Bundi on the way. Upon arrival at Ranthambhore, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. Enjoy your dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Ranthambhore – Jaipur
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Enjoy a jeep safari at Ranthambhore National Park for wildlife viewing, tiger spotting, and bird watching. The park has a good population and density of royal Bengal tigers. And hence tigers can be easily spotted even during the daytime. Later, proceed to Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan and popularly known as the Pink City of India. Upon arrival in Jaipur, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. Experience the rich culture and tradition of the city and make your evening cheerful by exploring the colorful and bustling bazaars of the city. Enjoy your dinner and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel at Jaipur.
Day 14: Jaipur
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later, proceed on Jaipur cultural tour. Visit major forts and monuments like Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Govind Devji Temple, Birla Temple, etc. Enjoy dinner and spend your night at the hotel.
Day 15: Jaipur – Agra
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to Agra – the City of Taj Mahal. You will visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra. Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Mahal, Mosque, etc are attractions at Fatehpur Sikri, a world heritage site declared by UNESCO. Upon arrival in Agra, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails assists you to transfer to the hotel of your choice. Wash, change, and relax. In the evening visit the Taj Mahal which is the symbol of love and is dedicated to the eternal love between Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Marvel at the matchless beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunset. Return to the hotel for dinner and a restful & luxury overnight stay.
Day 16: Agra – Delhi
In the early morning take a battery van ride to the Taj Mahal. Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Have breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, also visit the magnificent Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar. Later drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative will transfer you to the hotel. Wash, change, and relax. Finish your last-minute shopping. After a farewell dinner, you will be transferred to the New Delhi International Airport on time to catch a flight for your home/onward destination with sweet memories of the Rajasthan cultural tour with Shantanu Cultural Trails.
