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16 Days Colorful Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal and Wildlife

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Your tour representative meets you when you arrive in Delhi and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, you can relax for the afternoon, or if your flight gets you there early enough, there's a half-day sightseeing option to visit Akshardham Temple.

    Start point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotel/Airport/Railway Station/or your desired location in Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida., 12:00 - 23:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Delhi sightseeing tour
    • Visit Akshardham Temple
    Landmarks
    Akshardham Temple
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through both Old and New Delhi. The day covers Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque) and Red Fort, then a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk market. From there, you'll see Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi is memorialized, continue to Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, and drive past India Gate, the President's House, and Parliament House.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Red Fort (photo stop)
    • Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk market
    • Visit Rajghat
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    • Drive around India Gate
    • Drive around President's House
    • Drive around Parliament House
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Chandni Chowk
    Rajghat
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutub Minar
    India Gate
    President's House
    Parliament House
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Agra on the expressway, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, your guide meets you in the lobby to begin touring Agra Fort. Later in the day, you'll visit Mehtab Bagh garden where the sunset gives you great views of the Taj Mahal.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Mehtab Bagh
    Taj Mahal
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  4. Day 4

    Agra to Ranthambore

    Your guide picks you up at 5:45 AM for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After seeing it, you'll head back to the hotel to freshen up and have breakfast before checking out. Then you drive to Fatehpur Sikri (about 36 km away, roughly 1 hour), which is an abandoned 16th-century city built by Emperor Akbar. You'll continue on to Ranthambore and check into your hotel there.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Ranthambore National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Ranthambore

    Starting at 6 AM, you'll head out for a 3 to 4 hour morning game drive through Ranthambore National Park looking for tigers and other wildlife. You return to the hotel to clean up and eat breakfast. After lunch, another 3 to 4 hour evening jungle safari starts at 2:30 PM on a shared jeep or canter.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive (6-9 AM)
    • Evening jungle safari (2:30 PM)
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  6. Day 6

    Ranthambore to Jaipur

    After breakfast, you transfer to Jaipur, known as the Pink City for its blend of royal heritage and vibrant culture. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Jaipur City
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Jaipur

    Your guide meets you at 8 AM after breakfast to begin exploring Jaipur. You'll visit Amber Fort, then Jal Mahal (the water palace) on Man Sagar Lake. The tour continues to City Palace and Jantar Mantar, which features the world's largest stone sundial. Your final stop is Hawa Mahal, the wind palace, where you can take photos.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit Jal Mahal (photo stop)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit Hawa Mahal
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Jal Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Hawa Mahal
  8. Day 8

    Jaipur to Pushkar

    After breakfast, you drive to Pushkar, one of Hinduism's holiest cities. When you arrive, your guide takes you to see Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, and the sacred Ghats. You check into your hotel for the night after the sightseeing.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brahma Temple
    • Visit Pushkar Lake
    • Visit Ghats
    Landmarks
    Brahma Temple
    Pushkar Lake
  9. Day 9

    Pushkar to Udaipur

    After breakfast, you drive toward Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Along the way, you'll explore Kumbhalgarh Fort in the Aravalli Hills, which has a massive wall stretching over 36 kilometers and is the second-longest continuous wall in the world. You arrive in Udaipur in the evening and transfer to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort
    Landmarks
    Kumbhalgarh Fort
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Udaipur

    Following breakfast, you explore Udaipur city starting with City Palace, which was built over 400 years with contributions from various rulers of the Mewar dynasty. Next is Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu temple that's been in continuous worship since 1651. You then visit Saheliyon Ki Bari garden with its fountains, kiosks, lotus pool, and marble elephants.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jagdish Temple
    • Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari
    Landmarks
    City Palace
    Jagdish Temple
    Saheliyon Ki Bari
  11. Day 11

    Udaipur to Jodhpur

    After breakfast, you drive toward Jodhpur but stop in Ranakpur to visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple, one of the five major pilgrimage centers for the Jain religion and known for its brilliant architecture. Later you arrive in Jodhpur, check into your hotel, and have the rest of the day free.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ranakpur Temple
    Landmarks
    Ranakpur Temple
  12. Day 12

    Jodhpur

    Following breakfast, you tour Jodhpur's landmarks beginning with Mehrangarh Fort, one of India's largest forts sitting 410 feet above the city with imposing walls. Then you visit Jaswant Thada, a memorial cremation ground built in 1899 for the royal family. You explore Sadar Bazar and the clock tower, then wander through Sardar Market with its narrow alleys selling vegetables, spices, textiles, silver, and handicrafts.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mehrangarh Fort
    • Visit Jaswant Thada
    • Visit Sadar Bazar and clock tower
    • Explore Sardar Market
    Landmarks
    Mehrangarh Fort
    Jaswant Thada
    Sardar Market
  13. Day 13

    Jodhpur to Bikaner

    After breakfast, you drive to Bikaner, a desert city known for its royal heritage, camels, forts, and vibrant culture. Founded in 1488, it was once a busy trade center on ancient caravan routes. You check into your hotel on arrival and have the rest of the day at leisure.

    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14

    Bikaner to Mandawa

    Following breakfast, you explore Bikaner starting with Junagarh Fort, a 16th-century fort with majestic walls, colorful old palaces, temples, and a mosque. Next, you visit the largest camel farm in Asia. After that tour, you transfer to Mandawa for an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Junagarh Fort
    • Visit largest camel farm in Asia
    Landmarks
    Junagarh Fort
  15. Day 15

    Mandawa to Delhi

    After breakfast, your guide meets you to start a city tour of Mandawa's architectural highlights. You visit Mandawa Fort and see the intricate frescoes in historic Havelis including Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Then you transfer back to Delhi and check into your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mandawa Fort
    • Visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli
    • Visit Murmuria Haveli
    • Visit Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli
    • Visit Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli
    Landmarks
    Mandawa Fort
  16. Day 16

    Delhi

    After breakfast, your driver takes you to Delhi airport for your onward flight. The tour ends with your departure from Delhi International Airport or drop-off at your chosen location in Delhi.

    End point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotel/Airport/Railway Station/or your desired location in Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida., 11:00 - 12:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • GH
    · August 11th, 2025
    Well organised trip at very short notice. The tour was exactly as described; our organiser Miss Sonia Handa checked in with us regularly. We enjoyed almost all the cities and hotels we visited. Our tiger safari in Ranthambore was washed out due to the monsoon so we appreciated her organising a leopard safari as an alternative. Our driver, Mr Rampal Singh stayed with us for the full itinerary and was excellent - a very safe driver, courteous and good company - Indian roads can be tricky to navigate. Different guides greeted us in each city and were consistently excellent.
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    Dear Mr. Graham Hill, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was truly a pleasure organizing your journey, especially on such short notice, and I’m delighted to hear that the experience lived up to your expectations. I’m especially... Show more
    Trip date: July 2025
  • 16 Days Colorful Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal and Wildlife reviewer 2
    · January 19th, 2025
    Sonia organized a wonderful tour for us - no detail was missed, and our special itinerary requests were seamlessly accommodated. Hotels were all lovely, and we managed to see all the major attractions in the cities we visited. We had a wonderful driver in Rampal, a pleasant, warm and friendly soul who was just as eager to learn about our way of life as he was to share his country. Highlights for me were Korta Escape, Ranakpur Jain Temple, the opulent palaces and the safaris in Ranthambore and Jawai (seeing a leopard was amazing). Oh, and the food too! When weather impacted our flight to Varanasi, new arrangements were made with virtually no impact on us - we did t have to worry about a thing. Sonia checked in with us regularly to ensure we were happy and all was going well. I would highly recommend a private tour with Joyful Holidays - it was a truly special way to experience Northern India.
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    Dear Linda Dietsche Mam, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear we organized a wonderful tour for you and that every detail was perfectly arranged. It's fantastic to know that Rampal made your journey even more enjoyable with... Show more
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  • BD
    · January 19th, 2025
    Joyful Holidays did an amazing job organizing our tour of northern India. Sonia accommodated our special requests into the itinerary and the trip went perfectly with no problems. Accommodations were great as were the day tour guides in each city. And a special mention of our driver Rampal who was a joy to travel with. Highlights were Udaipur, Korta (if you are interested in a country experience), the amazing temples and forts/palaces we saw. And of course the safaris. We have a much better understanding of life in India and gained much knowledge about the history, culture and religions of these amazing people. I highly recommend Joyful Holidays for organizing your tour. Every aspect of the trip is looked after. And as a bonus we are supporting female entrepreneurs in the tourism industry.
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    Dear Barbara Mam, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your tour of northern India was perfectly organized and that you enjoyed the accommodations, guides, and especially the company of our driver, Rampal. It's... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • 16 Days Colorful Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal and Wildlife reviewer 4
    · March 3rd, 2023
    Sonia couldn’t have planned a better trip for my sister and I. We spent two weeks traveling through Rajasthan, Delhi, and Agra. Highlights included a desert camp in Jaisalmer, a visit to an elephant sanctuary near Jaipur, walking through the spice market in Delhi, and experiencing Pushkar at sunset. We felt so safe, had really knowledgeable drivers, and guides. And especially loved when we got to try local street food.
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    Dear Gena Mam, Thank you for taking the time to the wonderful review. We as a team are so glad to hear that we were able to make your experience with us memorable and that you enjoyed all of the tour planning. When the tour begins, Our team is on the... Show more
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