Don’t let yourself be misled by the word “rural” here. The first picture that the word “rural” brings in your mind might be backward and impoverished villages. But this itinerary is totally the opposite. This trip will amaze you with the rich and lavish history of India. Of course, there will be traveling through some villages but these are historic villages, which used to be old kingdoms. Pamper yourself at some of the most exquisite heritage hotels of India, which used to be old palaces, forts and mansions, now turned to luxury hotels.
The villages like Rohet Garh and Ramathra are some very off-beat destinations, which are not thronged by regular tourists. The lesser crowd adds to the rural charms of these locations. You will also get to explore some other most popular attractions of India, like Taj Mahal at Agra, Amber Fort at Jaipur, Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur, and Lake Pichola at Udaipur. With English-speaking guides for all sightseeing and entry passes covered for all the monuments, you can just sit back and do what you came here for – explore and experience the best of India.
Bout India services start from Delhi.
Welcome to the beautiful chaos of Delhi! After arrive by flight, jump-in right into the hustle and bustle of the capital of India and its second most populous city. Considered one of the oldest existing cities in the world, Delhi’s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures.
A private car with driver will receive you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After refreshing head out for Delhi sightseeing. Start with a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of the 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
Enjoy breakfast to start your day of sightseeing in 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 site, 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. After that visit the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Later visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutub 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 and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. There is also a sacred pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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 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.
Reach Agra by afternoon. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. 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
Early in the morning, visit the Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1632 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Taj Mahal looks more stunning at sunrise.
Reach back to hotel and have breakfast. Then check out from the hotel and head towards Ramathra. Ramathra Fort belongs to Thakur Brijendra Raj Pal and his family who are descendants of the founder. The fort has a strong perimeter wall crowned with parapets. Its ramparts are wide and offer a spectacular view from the hilltop. Inside, there is a multi-story palace, parts of which are being restored using traditional building techniques and local craftspeople. Stone lattices and a painted ceiling ornaments are otherwise simple facilities. It was, after all, designed to be a battle fort.
Reach Ramathra by late afternoon. Check in at the fort resort on arrival. The evening will be at your leisure. Have dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Ramathra.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples, and royal culture.
Reach Jaipur by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening head out for a guided walk-tour of the 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. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other decoration items. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast and then set out for exploring the best attractions of Jaipur. Visit 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. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during the years 1729 to 1732, the vast complex of the palace occupied one-seventh of the walled city. The palace is divided into a series of courtyards, buildings, and gardens.
In the afternoon stop by 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 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 the entire Jaipur city.
Later in the evening enjoy dinner at a nice restaurant. Then reach back to the hotel.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head towards the holy, spiritual & peaceful town of Pushkar. Pushkar has a magnetism of its own – it’s quite unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan. It’s a prominent Hindu pilgrimage town and devout Hindus visit at least once in their lifetime. It is famous amongst Hindus for having the only temple of Lord Brahma in the whole world.
Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the afternoon head out for sightseeing. Visit Pushkar Lake and hang out at the market. The main street is one long bazaar, selling anything to tickle a traveler’s fancy, from hippy-chic tie-dye to didgeridoos. Despite the commercialism and banana pancakes, the town remains enchantingly small and authentically mystic. In the evening visit the revered Brahma Temple.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pushkar.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city in 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 Thada 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 evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival and relax. The evening will be at your leisure.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast set out to explore Jodhpur. Visit the lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace, a marvel built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of the 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. After that, 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 stands 120m above Jodhpur’s skyline, Mehrangarh is one of the most magnificent forts in India.
Afterward, visit Jaswant Thada – the milky-white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, sitting above a small lake 1 km northeast of Mehrangarh, which 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.
In the evening visit the local market. Later return to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast
After nice breakfast morning at your leisure. Before noon check out from the hotel and head to Rohat. A short drive of an hour from Jodhpur, Rohet Garh (in Rohat) is a family-run former fort. Over the course of fifteen years, the lakeside palace has been nurtured and developed with great love and care by the family into one of the finest Heritage hotels in the country. Guests can get a glimpse of the bygone golden era. The stud of Marwari horses, the cream-colored cupolas, mosaics, and murals that remind of the colonial days, and not to mention the manicured lawns, pavilion-lined pool, and shade-supplying verandahs.
Reach Rohet Garh before noon. Check-in at the hotel and relax. In the afternoon head out for a village tour. From the warm and hospitable people to the various customs, ceremonies, and abundant wildlife, guests have the rare privilege of being welcomed into locals’ homes and interacting with them. They get to experience and understand a way of life that takes them closer to their roots.
Reach back at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Rohat.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Udaipur - the “City of Lakes”. A fusion of nature, Rajasthani culture & architecture, the picturesque view of the city shouts the story of its past glory. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', the city of lakes Udaipur is located around azure water lakes and is surrounded by lush green hills of Aravalli Ranges.
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 evening. Check-in at the hotel and relax. The evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast head out for local sightseeing. Visit 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 close to the City Palace Complex.
In the evening visit Lake Pichola and enjoy a sunset boat cruise (shared). 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. 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.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Udaipur Airport. Board your flight to Delhi.
Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing fun-filled 13 days trip through the Golden Triangle & majestic Rajasthan, worth remembering for a lifetime!
Meals: Breakfast
Bout India services will end at Udaipur.
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