10 Days Rajasthan Tour

🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – Heritage Tour

Start your journey by exploring Delhi’s iconic historical monuments:

• Red Fort (UNESCO) – Majestic Mughal architecture (Closed on Mondays; outside view only)

• Jama Masjid – One of India’s largest mosques

• Humayun’s Tomb (UNESCO) – A precursor to the Taj Mahal

• Qutub Minar (UNESCO) – Towering Indo-Islamic minaret

• Lotus Temple – Asia’s only Baháʼí House of Worship (Closed on Mondays)

Overnight stay in Delhi

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🗓️ Day 2: Delhi – Mandawa (Shekhawati)

Drive Time: 5 hours / 270 km

Drive to Mandawa, a Shekhawati town famous for its elaborately painted Havelis (merchant mansions). Explore:

• Mandawa Castle

• Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Chokhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Haveli, and more

Enjoy local Rajasthani cuisine and soak in the town’s rustic charm.

Overnight stay in Mandawa

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🗓️ Day 3: Mandawa – Fatehpur – Bikaner

Drive Time: 3.5 hours / 190 km

• Visit Nadine Le Prince Haveli in Fatehpur – a beautifully restored mansion showcasing Shekhawati art

• Drive to Bikaner and explore the magnificent Junagarh Fort, rich in Rajput history and intricate architecture

Overnight stay in Bikaner

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🗓️ Day 4: Bikaner – Karni Mata (Rat Temple) – Jodhpur

Drive Time: 4.5 hours / 250 km

• Visit Karni Mata Temple (Temple of Rats) in Deshnok – home to thousands of sacred rats

• Drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, and enjoy a glimpse of the indigo-tinted old town

Overnight stay in Jodhpur

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🗓️ Day 5: Jodhpur – Mehrangarh Fort & Palaces – Pushkar

Drive Time: 4.5 hours / 210 km

Morning tour of:

• Mehrangarh Fort – One of the largest forts in India

• Jaswant Thada – Marble cenotaph

• Umaid Bhawan Palace – A regal residence and museum

Later, drive to Pushkar, a holy town with deep spiritual roots.

Overnight stay in Pushkar

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🗓️ Day 6: Pushkar – Jaipur

Drive Time: 3 hours / 150 km

• Visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, and Savitri Temple

• Head to Jaipur

• Explore Albert Hall Museum – Rajasthan’s oldest museum

• Visit Nahargarh Fort for panoramic sunset views of Jaipur

Overnight stay in Jaipur

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🗓️ Day 7: Jaipur City Tour (The Pink City)

Visit Jaipur’s most iconic attractions:

• Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) – With its 953 jharokhas (windows)

• City Palace – Royal residence and museum

• Jantar Mantar (UNESCO) – Astronomical observatory

• Amber Fort (UNESCO) – Stunning hilltop fort with Sheesh Mahal and Maota Lake

Overnight stay in Jaipur

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🗓️ Day 8: Jaipur – Chand Baori – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra

Drive Time: 4.5 hours / 250 km

En route to Agra, visit:

• Chand Baori Stepwell (Abhaneri) – One of India’s deepest stepwells

• Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO) – A former Mughal capital known for its red sandstone monuments

Overnight stay in Agra

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🗓️ Day 9: Agra Sightseeing

• Taj Mahal (UNESCO, closed on Fridays) – Symbol of eternal love

• Agra Fort (UNESCO) – Red sandstone fortress of the Mughal Empire

• Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) – Inspiration behind the Taj Mahal

Overnight stay in Agra

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🗓️ Day 10: Agra – Delhi Departure

Drive Time: 3.5–4 hours / 230 km

Drive back to Delhi for departure. Optionally, enjoy shopping or a local food tour if time permits. Drop-off at hotel/airport.

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🌟 Tour Highlights Overview:

• Cities Covered: Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra

• UNESCO Sites: Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort

• Unique Experiences: Painted Havelis, Rat Temple, Stepwell, Blue City, Spiritual Pushkar