Gujarat & Rajasthan are the two adjoining states sharing its border in the western sides of Indian map. These two states are the marvelous combination of culture & heritage and cities of these states are abundantly rich in showcasing its unique and unbeatable inherited legacy. So let’s pick up the tour plan explained in the detail for a 16 days visit to Imperial Rajasthan with Gujarat.
As scheduled, your arrival at Mumbai will be greeted by the team member of India Tour Car Driver who will escort you to the pre-booked hotel. Check-in and relax overnight for a soulful start of your tour from the forthcoming days.
After a healthy breakfast, set out for a half day sightseeing of Mumbai where you will visit Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens and Mahalaxmi Temple as the major tourist attraction of the city. Continue with your schedule for boarding your flight to Gujarat.
Your arrival at Rajkot airport of Gujarat will be assisted by the coordinator of the team who will take you to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
At Rajkot, delicious breakfast and uncover the tourist attraction places like Aji River & Dam, Rotary Dolls Museum and Watson Museum. Later in the day you will be transported to Gondal where you will stay overnight in the pre-booked hotel.
Morning at Gondal will begin with your guide visit to the Vintage Car Collection of Maharaja Gondal a special attraction for car enthusiasts. Maharaja Gondal established this city and the Gondal Palace and temple located in its premises is about 500 years old. The palace is a treat for those who are specifically interested in art and architecture.
You will be transported to Bhavnagar by road as a part of scheduled itinerary followed by overnight stay
The tour attraction in your Bhavnagar sightseeing will be Gandhi Smriti, Nilambagh Palace, Gaurishankar Lake and Takhteshwar Temple that offers amazing picturesque view of the entire city. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Gujarati style and embark your journey towards Ahmedabad.
Overnight stay at the pre-booked hotel in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad is among the most prominent cities of Gujarat which is not only commercially developed but also has a wide showcase of its intact history in the form of monuments like palaces & temples. In your day tour of Ahmedabad you will explore places like Gandhi Ashram,
Akshardham Temple and Adlaj Step-well with an experienced tour guide who will explain in details the history associated with these monuments.
Today your Gujarat Tour will Rajasthan will begin with a new chapter with your arrival at the Land of Kings- Rajasthan starting with the very first place-Mount Abu. The only hill station of Rajasthan is famous for its unbeatable natural beauty and gorgeous sun set view from the peaks of mountain. On your way to Abu visiting Modhera, Haveli of Sidhpur & Patan would be worth of a experience.
Upon Reaching Abu, check-in to hotel and visit Dilwara Jain Temples, Nakki Lake and a lifetime memorable sunset view at the very famous sun set point.
The Marwar region of Rajasthan is culturally rich with the brave-heart stories of great Maharajas who struggled and fought for their land. All left behind is the glorious past which speaks loud in the form of the forts and palaces. You will embark your journey for Lake City, Udaipur.
On your way, you will take a halt at the world famous UNESCO Heritage Site Jain Temple of Ranakpur of 15th century dedicated to Teerthankar Adinath. The most striking and amazing fact about these group of temple is that it has 1444 pillars and none of them is identical in shape being unique in itself from the other.
Upon reaching Udaipur you will check in to the hotel and enjoy a relaxed overnight stay.
The Venice of East, Udaipur is adorned with beautiful lakes that were created by Maharaja Udai Singh with a vision of beautifying the city in altogether natural way. Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon ki Bari, Jagdish Temple and Swaroop Sagar Lake.
Enjoy a boat ride or sip of tea while catching the setting sun for a memorable visit at Udaipur.
You will embark your tour towards the most beloved city of the world, The Pink City-Jaipur. It is not only in words but also in practical life that the walled area of the city and houses are painted in Pink color reflecting the ambience drenched in the true colors of royal hospitality.
In Jaipur you will be taken to the amazing sites like Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace,Jantar Mantar and Albert Hall with a detailed tour of sparkling bazaars like Nehru, Bapu and Johri Bazaar.
You will be transported to Taj City Agra with an experienced driver. On your way to Agra, do not forget to pay a visit to the abandon medieval city of Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri. It was the very first capital of that empire which has Buland Darwaza, Rang Mahal, Jodha Bai Mahal & Birbal Mahal of which amazing architecture makes it a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Arrive at Agra and check-in to pre-booked hotel for a comfortable night stay.
Taj Mahal by Shah Jahan is that iconic monument which has registered its place in the former list of Seven Wonders of the World. The entire monument took 20 years in its construction for which a labor force of around 20,000 artisans invited not only from India but from Persia and Afghanistan as well. The white marble used in its construction belongs to Makrana of Rajasthan, a place famous for its hi-end quality marble variety. The Pearl Mosque in its compound is another attraction with the intricate carving on its walls and pillars.
Another attraction in the day tour of Agra will be Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh and Itimad-ud-daula also known famously as Baby Taj.
You will check out from hotel and transported to Khajuraho visiting Orchha enroute. This place is famous for its monuments like Jehangir Mahal, Laxmi Narayan Temple & Raj Mahal.
Continue driving towards Khajuraho and stay overnight.
Khajuraho Group of Temples are renowned World Heritage that was discovered colonial year though existence since 950 CE with 85 temple originally built over 21 sq km area. It is constructed using Granite stone with the shades of Pink and Pale Yellow. The erotic architecture of the temples of Khajuraho is assumed to be representing the very lifestyle. The crafted images of god and goddesses represented with their various incarnations.
After day long tour of temples you will be transferred to Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh. Overnight stay at the pre-booked hotel.
You will start your day in of the oldest city of the world. Varanasi was formerly known as Kaashi which has been later renamed and is famous for its Kaashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This place has its religious importance among Hindus as the final rites of a deceased are performed at the ghats in the presence of a learned Pandit. The famous ghats of Varanasi is Dashwamegh Ghat that can be approached with a boat ride.
Later in the day you will take a guided tour to the Saranath which is famous for being one of the important Buddhist center.
Get transferred to Delhi and stay overnight.
You will be transferred to the Delhi airport at the scheduled time for boarding your flight to the next destination.