Imperial Rajasthan

Arrive at Jaipur airport, the bustling capital of Rajasthan. On arrival pick-up from airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Day free for own, depending upon the time, you might like to visit Chokhi Dhani - the traditional ethnic village resort for dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast proceed to visit city attractions covering Amber Fort. Enjoy feel like a maharaja from the past as you ride up to Amber Fort on an elephant outfitted with traditional Indian draperies. Later visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar (observatory), City Palace & Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Ajmer. Visit Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah, Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara, Ana Sagar Lake & drive to Pushkar (14 km). Later travel to Pushkar, check in to your hotel and after some rest, visit the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. You might like to take a dip in the holy lake and visit few more temples around. Overnight stay at Pushkar.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur- one of the most romantic cities in India popular for shimmering lake pichola, marvellous palaces, tempting shops and never-ending colorful streets. En-route visit Nathdwara and Eklingji. Nathdwara, that means gateway to the Lord, is famous for its temple of Krishna which houses the idol of Shrinathji, a 14th-century, 7-year-old incarnation of Krishna. The Hindu devotees throng in large numbers here on festivals like Janamashtmi and Holi. The temple complexes at Eklingji are one of the most famous, magnificient and celebrated temples of the state. The 108 temples here are enclosed by high walls and has a pyramidical roof composed of hundreds of knobs. On arrival at Udaipur check-in at your hotel. In the evening, explore the countryside on wheels, feet or horse and take a breathtaking boat ride over the lake (at your own cost) admiring the perfect sunset view. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour. Begin your tour with a visit to the City Palace. Once here, marvel the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, windows with colored glasses, the beautiful marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Then visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) gardens, Jagdish Temple- built by Maharana Jagat Singh and dedicated to Lord Vishnu & Gulab Bagh. Then visit Bhartiya Lok kala Museum - a museum of folk and art that displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks and dolls. Overnight in Udaipur.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed towards Mount Abu- the only hill station of Rajasthan with pleasant temperature round the year and famed getaway for Jain Dilwara Temples that are world famous for their stunning use of marbles. You can plan for a 50 kms of detour to Ambaji Temple(optional tour) enroute. On arrival, check in to your hotel and in the evening enjoy boat ride at popular Nakki lake. The lake takes its name from the legend that it was scooped out by a god, using only his nails, or nakh. Overnight at hotel in Mount Abu.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Jodhpur was the capital of the state of Marwar during the rule of the Rathor clan. Set at the edge of Thar Desert, Jodhpur is strewn with forts and palaces that date as back as the 15th century, all vividly testifying to the history of the princely state. Overnight in Jodhpur.

After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. The tour begins from the Mehrangarh Fort, a formidable and impressive hilltop fort. A series of gates lead to the Fort ""Jayapol"" built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806 and the ""Fatehpol"" or 'Victory Gate', erected by Maharaja Ajit Singh to celebrate his victory over the Mughals. The main gate is the ""Lahapol"", an iron gate besides which there are 15 hand prints which are the 'Sati Marks' of Maharaja Man Singh's widows who threw themselves upon his funeral pyre in 1843. Inside the fort, visit the palaces ""Moti Mahal"" or 'Pearl Palace', the ""Sukh Mahal"" or 'Pleasure Palace' and the ""Phool Mahal"" or 'Flower Palace'. Continue the tour to visit the 'Jaswant Thada', a marble cenotaph built in 1899 as a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later after lunch, transfers to the Golden city of Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast visit the Jaisalmer Fort which is made by unique Golden Lime stone, hence also known as Golden Fort or Sonar Qilla. 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. In the evening, proceed for camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes. Take the camel safari and immerse in the spirit of Rajasthan all through the night by staying in the mud-huts, meeting warm and rustic people of Rajasthan and have a touch of their culture with their lively music, folk dance, singing performances and other cultural programs. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to Bikaner. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Karni Mata Temple (Rats Temple) at Deshnok, 30 kms from Bikaner, that was completed in the early 20th century in the late Mughal style by Maharaja of Bikaner. Overnight stay at Bikaner.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfers to Jaipur Railway Station / Airport for your onwards journey with memories of Your Festigo Journey.