Complete Rajasthan Tour: Forts, Deserts and the Taj Mahal
From the golden dunes of Jaisalmer to the marble wonder of Agra, experience the full breadth of royal India.
This Complete Rajasthan Tour spans 14 days across the most storied cities, deserts and palace complexes of northern India, tracing the legacy of the maharajas through living architecture and desert landscapes. Rated easy in difficulty, it is designed for travelers who want depth without physical strain.
The route connects eight major destinations, including Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur and Agra, each offering a distinct chapter in Rajasthan's long history. You will travel through the Thar Desert, cross the Aravalli Hills and stand before monuments that have defined Indian civilization for centuries.
Guided visits are woven throughout the itinerary, covering Mughal mosques, Rajput fortresses, Jain temples and lakeside palaces. Practical highlights include a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, a camel excursion at the Sam dunes, a boat ride on Lake Pichola and a jeep ascent to Amber Fort.
The journey concludes at the Taj Mahal in Agra, with time allocated for both a morning visit and an optional sunset return, before the overland transfer back to Delhi for departure.
Tour Highlights
Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw, visiting the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque, Raj Ghat and the towering Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world.
Discover Jaisalmer, the Golden City, with its honeyed sandstone fort, Jain temples and a sunset camel ride across the Sam dunes of the Thar Desert.
Visit the unconquered Junagarh Fort in Bikaner and the commanding Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, two of the most formidable Rajput fortresses in India.
Experience Udaipur's City Palace and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, passing the island palaces of Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas.
Tour the UNESCO-listed Fatehpur Sikri, a remarkably preserved Mughal capital abandoned in the 16th century, and the ornate stepwell of Chand Baori in Abhaneri.
Stand before the Taj Mahal in Agra at both morning and sunset, and explore the red sandstone Agra Fort with its Mughal pavilions and audience halls.
Pass through Pushkar, one of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimage cities, and walk the ghats surrounding Pushkar Lake on the route back to Jaipur.
Itinerary Overview
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Over two days, discover Old Delhi by rickshaw, visit Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, the Sikh Bangla Sahib temple, Qutub Minar and the Rashtrapati Bhavan government district.
Travel overland to Mandawa, an open-air gallery of painted merchant mansions, then to Bikaner for a visit of the 16th-century Junagarh Fort. Continue to Jaisalmer for two nights, exploring the living fort, Gadisar Lake and the Sam dunes by camel at sunset.
Arrive in Jodhpur, the Blue City, for a three-hour tour of the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort. Continue to Udaipur via the 15th-century Ranakpur Jain temples, then tour the City Palace, Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens and Lake Pichola by boat.
Stop at the sacred ghats of Pushkar Lake before arriving in Jaipur. Spend a full day visiting Amber Fort by jeep, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace museum, Jantar Mantar observatory and the Birla Temple Aarti ceremony.
Drive to Agra via Abhaneri's Chand Baori stepwell and the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the Taj Mahal in the morning and Agra Fort in the afternoon, with optional time for a sunset return to the Taj.
Travel overland from Agra back to Delhi. Enjoy free time for last-minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping before your evening transfer to Delhi International Airport.
What Is Included
Included
- 13 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- All overland transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided city tours in Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort, Jaipur
- Camel ride at Sam dunes, Jaisalmer (1 hour)
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola, Udaipur (subject to water level)
- Audio guides at Ranakpur Jain Temples
- Entrance fees to Junagarh Fort, Pokhran Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Airport meet and greet on arrival in Delhi
Not Included
- International flights to and from Delhi
- Lunches and dinners unless stated in the itinerary
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Optional activities not listed in the program
- Visa fees and entry documentation
- Personal expenses and beverages
Important Information
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