Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour

Duration : 10 days / 9 night
Destinations Covered : Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur.

Day 1: Arrival in Bikaner
Pickup from Bikaner Railway Station / Bus Stand by placard carrying driver and transfer to your respected Hotel. Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 2: Bikaner - Jodhpur
Morning Drive to Jodhpur. Later visit Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memoriam built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 3: Jodhpur – Ranakpur
After breakfast at hotel drive to Ranakpur -, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight in Ranakpur.

Day 4: Ranakpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur. Rest of the free at your leisure. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 5: Udaipur
Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Afternoon do a romantic boat ride at Lake Pichhola visiting Jag Mandir. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 6: Udaipur - Pushkar
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Ajmer/Pushkar. Afternoon visit the Tomb of the Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the Dargah Sharif. The city was founded by the Chauhan ruler, Aiaipal, during the 11th century & is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by Prithviraj Chauhan. Arrive Pushkar & check-in at the hotel. In Pushkar, visit the holy Lake and also the famous Brahma Temple. Pushkar is one of the holiest places for Hindus. Overnight Pushkar.

Day 7: Pushkar - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur and check in at hotel. Evening Sound & Light Show (subject to operation)

Day 8: Jaipur
In Jaipur visit the Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Evening Dances with dinner. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 9: Departure
After breakfast drive to Drive to Jaipur Airport / Train Station for your Home Destination. (Service Ends).