Cultural Tour of Rajasthan with Taj - 9 Days, 8 Nights
 
Destination: Delhi - Akshardham Temple - Agra - Fatehpur Sirki - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
 
Day 01: Delhi Arrival
Today you arrive at Delhi International Airport. You will be driven for a combined city tour of Old & New Delhi to visit Red Fort (it is the giant fort built by the Mughals with seven entry gates), Raj Ghat (memorial of the father of the nation - Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Mosque (biggest mosque in India), Humanyu's Tomb ( Tomb of Mughal emperor Humanyu and it is also said that the world famous Taj Mahal is copied from this building ), Lotus Temple ( also known as the Bahai's Temple ) and Qutub Minar. Evening dances of India show with dinner. Overnight stay at your hotel.
 
Day 02: Delhi / Akshardham Temple / Agra
The morning after breakfast, you will be taken for the half-day tour of Delhi's newly built Akshardham Temple. After the temple visit, you will drive to Taj - Agra. On arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
 
Day 03: Agra City Tour + Fatehpur Sikri + transfer to the Jaipur
The morning after breakfast, you will be taken for a city tour of Agra to visit the monument of love - Taj Mahal (One of the seven wonders of the world, made by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaj Mahal and named the building of love of her name), Agra Fort ( to visit diwan-e-aam, deewan-e-khas, moti musjid ), Mini Taj (mad-ud-Allah) and Sikandra Tomb ( tomb of Akbar the great ) then proceed to the Jaipur En-route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri - the former capital of Mughal emperor Akbar. But it vanished and changed back to Agra after a few years due to the water scarcity in that place. You will visit the Sikri Fort (fort & palace built by the Mughal emperor, Akbar the Great to set up his capital), Buland Darwaza (the symbol of victory of Mughal), Kali Mata Temple (made by Muslim emperor Akbar for his beloved Hindu Rajput wife Jodha Bai ) and Salim Chishti Shrine ( who blessed Akbar with a son ). Proceed to Jaipur. On arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
 
Day 04: Jaipur City Tour
Full day city tour of Jaipur starts with an excursion trip to Amber Fort. At Amber Fort, you will climb the fort on the elephant's back like the royal Maharaja. At Amber Fort, you will visit Ganesh Pol, Sheesh Mahal, Shila Devi Temple, and Kesar Kyari Bagh. Afternoon sightseeing of City Palace (and inside the museum), Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds), Observatory, Albert Hall Museum, and Jal Mahal ( Water Palace ). Evening some free time in the market of Jaipur, which is famous for its jams, jewelry, handicrafts, and silk. Overnight stay at your hotel.
 
Day 05: Jaipur / Bikaner (335 km 07 hrs. approx.)
Morning post breakfast, you will be driven to the Bikaner. On arrival, check-in to the hotel evening will be free for independent activity. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 06: Bikaner city tour + transfer to the Jaisalmer
After early breakfast, you will be driven to the city tour of Bikaner to visit Junagarh Fort, Calgary Palace (the royal palace), Jain temple, and camel breeding farm, and later to the Jaisalmer. On arrival, check in to your pre-booked camp. For overnight stay.
 
Day 07: full day city tour of Jaisalmer
The morning after breakfast, you will be taken for a city tour to visit this place's different monuments. You will start your city tour with the GadiSar Lake (it is a royal lake where you find thousands of catfish, and you can feed them with bread to start your day with good karma as per Hindu mythology), Jaisalmer Fort ( the only living fort in asia, because still today also the public leave inside the defense and the fort itself is a mini city ), Jain Temples ( temples of jain religion )—evening Camel ride on the dunes at Sum. Overnight stay at your hotel.
 
Day 08: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (300 km / 06 hrs.)
Drive to the blue city of Rajasthan - Jodhpur. Check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure or leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 09: Jodhpur City Tour + departure
The morning after breakfast, you will be taken for a city tour of Jodhpur in which you will explore the Mehrangarh Fort (the highest fort in Asia), Jaswant Thada (the white marble royal crematorium where you will find the graves of royal family members) & Clock Tower. Free time in the local markets of Jodhpur. Then you will be given departure at the airport for your onward journey.
 
Conclusion
Explore the vibrant culture of Rajasthan with this 9-day, 8-night tour! Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, explore the grand forts of Jaipur, and get a taste of the colorful culture of Udaipur. Enjoy a camel safari in the Thar Desert, and even take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. This tour has everything from shopping for handicrafts to savoring traditional Rajasthani cuisine.