14-Day Golden Triangle and Rajasthan Heritage Culture

Welcome to India! Your journey begins in Delhi. Get settled, then go on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi's main attractions: Qutub Minar, Lodhi Gardens, and Jama Masjid.

Today will be a full-day tour of Delhi to see the city's monuments. You will visit the Lotus Temple, the National Museum, Janpath, Rajghat, and more.

Leave the capital city and go to Agra. Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal, which you can visit at sunrise, sunset, or any time in between. Make sure to see more than just the Taj Mahal; the Sikandra and Agra forts are also great places to visit.

Travel to Jaipur, the starting point for exploring Rajasthan's desert region. Once you arrive, your guide will show you around the city's main attractions, including its palaces and markets. Your tour will finish at the Amer Fort, where you will have dinner and watch a sound and light show.

On your second day in Jaipur, visit the hilltop forts for stunning views of the city. After that, enjoy a boat ride on Man Sagar Lake and see Jal Mahal nearby.

Drive to the Shekhawati region, a hidden gem in Rajasthan. You will visit the towns of Mandawa, Fatehpur, and Nawalgarh to see decorated havelis, which are traditional mansions. Enjoy the detailed frescoes and get a sense of life in Rajasthan.

Continue on your journey to the desert town of Bikaner. This is a great place to take a break between Shekhawati and Jaisalmer and see what life is like in rural Rajasthan. You can visit Junagarh Fort, the Karni Mata Mandir (the rat temple), and a camel-breeding farm.

Jaisalmer, known as the Golden City, is a medieval town located in the Thar Desert. In the afternoon, explore the winding streets of the old town. You can see the brightly painted doors, old havelis, and various handicraft shops.

Start your morning by visiting Bada Bagh, a memorial for the city’s rulers. Then, take a drive past Gadisar Lake. In the afternoon, explore Jaisalmer Fort, which is a living fort featuring a palace, temples, and small shops. The yellow stone architecture and golden desert sand give it a fairy tale feel.

Visit a traditional village in the Thar desert to experience rural desert life and culture. You will spend the night among the beautiful sand dunes.

Travel to Jodhpur, known as the Blue City. It has many forts, palaces, temples, and havelis. The lanes are bright blue and filled with spices, handicrafts, and tie-dye fabrics. You will visit Umaid Bhawan and the clifftop Mehrangarh Fort, where you can enjoy views over the rooftops.

Start your day with a morning safari in a village to visit local homes and see wildlife like blackbucks, also called Indian antelope. After that, drive to Udaipur. On the way, stop at the craft villages of Luni and Bishnoi, as well as the Jain temple in Ranakpur.

Udaipur, known as the city of lakes, is located in the Aravali hills and is one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan. You can enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, where you'll see the floating marble palace and the white city. You will also visit Jag Mandir, Jag Niwas, and Saheliyon ki Bari. Finally, watch the sunset from Sajjan Garh Monsoon Palace.

Return to Delhi to go home or continue to your next adventure.