An in-depth historical expedition navigating the lesser-explored Rajput strongholds of Hadoti along with Rajasthan's grand desert citadels. Discover the stepwells and palaces of Bundi, the victory towers of Chittorgarh, serene lakes in Nimaj, blue-hued alleys of Jodhpur, desert havelis of Jaisalmer, and royal forts of Bikaner, Jaipur, and Agra.
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. Visit Qutub Minar and drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Overnight in Delhi.
Visit Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, and drive past Parliament House. Afternoon express train to Kota, then transfer by road to Bundi. Overnight in Bundi.
Tour Taragarh Fort, Garh Palace, Raniji ki Baori stepwell, Nawal Sagar Lake, Sukh Mahal, and Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri (84-pillared cenotaph). Overnight in Bundi.
Drive to Udaipur, exploring the sprawling hilltop Chittorgarh Fort en route. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur.
Visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal. Overnight in Udaipur.
Drive to the rural heritage destination of Nimaj, visiting the Ranakpur Jain Temples en route. Overnight in Nimaj.
Morning birdwatching walk near Nimaj lake and village tour. Proceed to Jodhpur and check into hotel. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Mahamandir Temple, Mandore Gardens, and walk through the historic Blue City. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Drive into the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer. Explore the carved Jain temples, Gadisar Lake, Folk Museum, and golden havelis. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Drive to Bikaner with stops at Khichan crane sanctuary and Deshnoke Karni Mata Temple. Overnight in Bikaner.
Tour Junagarh Fort, Bikaner Palace, and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum before driving to Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.
Ascend Amber Fort by elephant or jeep. Tour City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and photo-stop at Hawa Mahal. Overnight in Jaipur.
Drive to Agra, visiting Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri and Mughal ruins of Fatehpur Sikri en route. Overnight in Agra.
Morning visit to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, followed by a drive to Delhi (closed Fridays). Overnight in Delhi.
Morning transfer to Delhi Airport for your departure flight.
