Heritage Gateway — Delhi, Mandawa & the Grand Tour

Fifteen days, nine halts, including the painted havelis of Shekhawati

Rated 4.7 out of 5

About This Tour

The longest journey we run anywhere, and the only one that stops at Mandawa in the Shekhawati region — a small town whose merchant havelis are covered inside and out with frescoes, and which almost no short itinerary has time for.

From there the route runs the full length of Rajasthan — Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Udaipur, Jaipur — and finishes at Agra with the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri. Fifteen days, and not a wasted one.

Route: Delhi 2N · Mandawa 1N · Bikaner 1N · Jaisalmer 2N · Jodhpur 1N · Mount Abu 2N · Udaipur 2N · Jaipur 2N · Agra 1N
Duration: 14 nights and 15 days
Starts and ends: Delhi

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Itinerary

Day by day, here is exactly how Heritage Gateway — Delhi, Mandawa & the Grand Tour unfolds — 14 nights and 15 days, starting and ending at Delhi.

Day 1, Delhi Railway Station / Airport – Hotel
Meet & Greet on arrival at Delhi Railway Station / Airport & transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 2, Delhi Local Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Covering Jama Masjid*, Red Fort*, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bahai), Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan*, Parliament House*, Jantar Mantar & India Gate. Overnight stay at Delhi. (*Drive Pass).
Day 3, Delhi – Mandawa Half day Sightseeing
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mandawa. On arrival at Mandawa check- in to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mandawa, dominated by an imposing mirage like fort. This region is famous for its havelis and Shekhawati paintings. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
Day 4, Mandawa – Bikaner Half day Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer to Bikaner. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon visit Junagarh Fort which includes Anup Mahal, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and Prachina Museum, Lalgarh Palace. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 5, Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Jaisalmer. Enroute visit Jaisalmer War Museum - The Jaisalmer War Museum is located 10 km short of Jaisalmer on the Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Highway. The unique museum has been designed with the view of honouring the contributions and sacrifices of war heroes, and to highlight their bravery. It also traces the evolution of the Indian Army. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 6, Jaisalmer Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the Jaisalmer Fort which is made by unique Golden Lime stone, that’s why its known as Golden Fort or Sonar Kella. After that visit Patwon-ki-Haveli, Nathmal-ki-Haveli. Salim Singh-ki-Haveli. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. After that also visit Gadishar Lake. In evening proceed for camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes & you can experience the spectacular view of Sun set in Thar desert. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 7, Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After breakfast transfer to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 8, Jodhpur Half day Sightseeing – Mount Abu
After breakfast start for half day sightseeing covering Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. After that transfer to Mt. Abu. On arrival check-in to your hotel. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Sunset View Point in Mt. Abu. Overnight stay at Mount Abu.
Day 9, Mount Abu Sightseeing
After breakfast start for Mt. Abu city tour. Visiting Prajapita Brahmakumari, Adhar Devi Temple, Achalgarh, Guru Sikhar, Dilwara Jain Temple, Honeymoon Point, Art Gallery & Nakki Lake where you can enjoy boat ride in at your own cost. Overnight stay at Mt. Abu.
Day 10, Mount Abu – Udaipur
After breakfast check-out from hotel and Drive for Udaipur (Beautiful Lake City of Rajasthan). On arrival at Udaipur check-in at your hotel. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour over the picturesque Lake Pichola (at your own cost) to admire the royal buildings around the Lake and enjoy the scenic sunset view. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 11, Udaipur Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start for Udaipur city tour. Visiting Fateh Sagar, Maharana Pratap Memorial, take a photo stop at Nehru Garden, Saheliyon-ki-Bari - Queen’s resort for their friends, Sukhadia Circle (Drive Pass), Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum - a museum of folk and art, it displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls. After that visit City Palace – The largest palace complex of Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple – built by Maharana Jagat Singh and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & Gulab Bagh. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 12, Udaipur – Jaipur
After breakfast proceed to the Pink City - Jaipur.On arrival at Jaipur, check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 13, Jaipur Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day local sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort & Palace, "Gaitore" Cenotaphs (Front View), take a photo stop at Jal Mahal, City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 14, Jaipur – Agra via Fatehpur Sikri + Half day Sightseeing (245
Jaipur – Agra via Fatehpur Sikri + Half day Sightseeing (245 Km / 4 ½ hrs) After Breakfast drive to another historical and romantic city - Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Afternoon visit The world famous Taj Mahal - the most precious gift of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his loving wife Mumtaz and Also visit the Marble inlay making factories to see traditional workers making amazing marble crafts. Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 15, Hotel – Agra Railway Station
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Agra Railway Station for your onward journey.

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