Essence of Rajasthan Desert Circuit Tour

Half day sightseeing to Heritage Monuments around Old City. Arrive early at New Delhi. New Delhi is capital of India, access point to North India and one of the major heritage destinations. Half-day sightseeing to renowned heritage monuments in Old City Area such as Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Guests looking for a cuisine experience may look to visit Chandni Chowk (e.g. Paranthewali Galli) and around Jama Masjid (e.g. Karims) in the evening after visiting the monuments.

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Proceed to South Delhi. Visit Bahai Temple near Nehru Place (Lotus Temple), Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb and visit Dilli Haat (Craft from all over India). In the late afternoon / evening guests can either explore Delhi further (Railway Museum, Sulabh Toilet Museum, Delhi Zoo, Rajghat etc.) or spend time shopping in South Delhi (Hauz Khas Village) or Central (Connaught Place) OR travel to Akshardham (West Delhi) for a few hours.

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Heritage walk in the evening. Proceed to Mandawa (260 kms – 5.5 hours) in Shekhavati region. Enroute guests can visit Rani Sati Temple. Shekhavati is renowned for its Frescoed Havelis, heritage forts, rural backdrop and real India experience. Visit Frescoed Havelis in and around Mandawa in the evening..

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Morning Visit to Nawalgarh (43 kms – 1 hour) for visiting Frescoed Havelis (Podar Haveli, Morarka Haveli, Aath Haveli). Proceed to Jaipur from Nawalgarh (180 kms – 3.5 hours). Jaipur is a major destination in Rajasthan visited for its heritage experience. Guests can visit local markets for handicraft shopping in evening and enjoy a Dinner at Chokhi Dhani Restaurant. (Ethnic Indian Restaurant serving Vegetarian Rajasthani Cuisine).

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Proceed for full day sightseeing covering Amer Fort (Elephant ride is possible), Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Hawa Mahal and City Palace, Jal Mahal, Moti Doongri Temple etc. Evening explore local market for shopping.

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Proceed to Agra (230 kms, 5.5 hours). Enroute visit Mehandipur Balaji Temple (Dausa), Abhaneri Stepwell and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (62 kms before Agra).

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Visit Taj Mahal, one of the original seven wonders of the world and the Monument Agra is renowned for. Early morning is the ideal time to visit Taj Mahal. Later in the day visit Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza. In the afternoon excursion to Fatehpur Sikri (a heritage town at 60 kms – 1.5 hours). Time permitting visit Mehtab Bagh in Agra in the evening for another view of the Taj Mahal across the River.

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Proceed to New Delhi (210 kms – 4.5 kms) via Mathura Krishna Temple.

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