+49 (0)40 468 992 48 Mo-Fr. 10:00h to 19.00h Rajasthan round trip with Taj Mahal/Agra (M-ID: 2204) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2204-rajasthan-round-trip-with-taj-mahal-slash-agra from €2,550.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 19 days 03/05/2022 - 03/23/2022 19 days 10/08/2022 - 10/26/2022 19 days More than 1300 years ago, the wild warrior tribes of the Rajputs, the "prince's sons", settled the area we know today as Rajasthan. Fleeing from Muslim invaders, they emerged from the palaces into hotels or other tourist attractions, the others surrounding states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, became impoverished and simply disappeared from the subjugated the indigenous tribes, the Bhils and Minas, and scene. established their everlasting feuding kingdoms, the traces of which can be seen today. Today Rajasthan is the second largest state in the Indian Confederation after Madhya Pradesh. The largest part is The former 36 Rajput clans originated from three desert and steppe landscape. Only in the south we find a mythological lineages, the "Suryavansa" or Sun Race, which little bit richer vegetation and some hills and mountains. derive their origin directly from Sri Rama, the "Induvansa" or Moon Race, which see themselves as descendants of Sri There is probably no region in the whole of India that is as Krishna, and the "Agnikula", the Fireborn, who arose from rich in historical witnesses of a glorious past as Rajasthan. the flames of a sacred fire on Mount Abu. No matter which of the famous cities - Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar and whatever they are called - The history of Rajasthan is the history of endless bloody you visit, they all cast a spell over you from times long past wars between the individual clans on the one hand and and a journey through Rajasthan grows imperceptibly into a against attackers from outside on the other. Again and journey through time. again, the territory was occupied by foreign rulers, as the prince's sons were more busy fighting each other than On our 19 day tour we will visit the most important places joining forces to defend the country against invaders. in Rajasthan. Our journey begins in New Delhi. We will first take you to your hotel, where you can relax from the This senseless bloodshed only came to an end when the journey. Early in the morning we go by car to Jhunjhunu and British concluded protection treaties with individual princes, from here we continue with the bikes to Bikaner and which guaranteed the Rajputs secure income and their Jaisalmer. From there we drive via Jodhpur, Ranakpur, posts and titles, but made them will-less pieces on the Udaipur and Bundi to Ranthambore. Finally we visit Jaipur chessboard of British power politics. Rebellions of the and the Taj Mahal in Agra, before our journey ends in Delhi oppressed rural population and the middle class shook this again. power structure and finally brought it down under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Our program includes visits to forts and palaces, day trips to remote temples and havelis, and of course a camel ride In 1947 all Rajputs empires were integrated into the newly into the desert. Rajasthan is a feast for the eyes. The formed Indian nation state. In order to encourage them to monotonous grey-yellow of the desert is contrasted by the cooperate, the Sun, Moon and Fireborn were guaranteed a indescribably colourful saris with which the women of this fixed income as well as the maintenance of their titles and state adorn themselves. The palaces and havelis boast of other privileges. At the end of the 50s Indira Gandhi also their architectural and artistic splendour. put an end to this. The more enterprising among the once indescribably rich Maharajas transformed their castles and The tour does not make any special demands on the driving 03.10.2021 Rajasthan round trip with Taj Mahal/Agra - MOTOURISMO -- 1 technique. Every good road driver can master the journey in Overnight stay in Bikaner comfort. The total distance is about 2,400 km, the longest daily distance is about 330 km. You just have to be Day 6: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (about 330 km) prepared for "slightly higher" temperatures, after all Rajasthan is a desert state. We sleep as far as possible in Breakfast. And again we are early on our feet or wheels. very good middle class hotels, former palaces and havelis. Today the longest stretch of the whole tour lies ahead of The Rajasthan tours take place in the best travel season, us, 333 km to Jaisalmer. Fortunately the roads in Rajasthan winter/spring and autumn. They are a pleasure in every are in excellent condition with very little traffic. The further respect and become an unforgettable adventure. west we advance, the more the vegetation recedes, until we finally find only sand and scree with a few scattered thorn Route bushes. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer Route Day 7: Jaisalmer Day 1: Arrival Breakfast. Jaisalmer, the westernmost city of Rajasthan, is The destination airport is Delhi (DEL). The flights usually only a few kilometers away from the Pakistani border. We arrive in the middle of the night. We will pick you up at the live in a Haveli, which is run by the descendants of one of airport and take you to your hotel. the last ruling families of Jaisalmer. Everyone can spend the day to their own taste. Jaisalmer invites you to relax Overnight stay in New Delhi and enjoy. It is also the ideal place to buy souvenirs of all kinds. Day 2: Transfer Delhi - Mandawa Overnight stay in Jaisalmer Breakfast. Transfer to Mandawa. About seven hours later we reach our Haveli in Mandawa, in the district of Day 8: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (about 285 km) Shekhawati. Today, the first thing to do is arrive, rest and enjoy the day. Breakfast. Today's tour will be a pure desert trip. From Jaisalmer to Jodhpur it is only through sand, scree and Overnight stay in Mandawa thorny bushes. Jodhpur is a typical Indian city, hectic and loud and cheerful. However, our hotel complex lies like a Day 3: Excursions to the Shekkawati region (about 100 km) peaceful oasis in the middle of traffic and car horns. The large pool invites you to swim and relax. If you want, you Breakfast. After a restful night and a sumptuous breakfast can also go on an exploratory walk through the bazaar of we set off on a half-day motorcycle tour. Under the expert Jodhpur on your own. guidance of Mr. Laxmikant, the owner of our resort, or his son, we will visit some of the picturesque villages in the Overnight stay in Jodhpur surroundings of Jhunjhunu, He will show us the village wells typical for the region and we will visit magnificent Day 9: Jodhpur havelis, former merchants' houses. Breakfast. Today the visit of the Meherangarh Fort is on the Overnight stay in Mandawa agenda. Afterwards we drive to the Jaswant Thada Memorial, also called the Taj Mahal Jodhpurs, which is built Day 4: Mandawa- Bikaner (about 225 km) of white marble. But the real highlight is the Makhani-Lassi in the Shri-Mishrilal-Hotel. Connoisseurs claim that it is the Breakfast. Today the round trip begins. First stop is best lassi in all of India. I'm curious to hear your verdict. Bikaner. We're leaving. At 15:00 we are expected at our hotel. Now an adventure of the special kind begins. After a Overnight stay in Jodhpur short drive by jeep we reach a small desert village where our camels are waiting for us. On four legs, we are now Day 10: Jodhpur - Ranakpur (about 180 km) heading into the middle of the Rajasthan desert, where we will spend the night under the open sky after an opulent Breakfast. We are leaving Jodhpur heading south. After a meal. few kilometers of highway we tour leisurely through fields and fields. Again and again picturesque villages and small Overnight stay in Bikaner towns invite you to take a tea break. In the afternoon we reach Ranakpur and check in at our resort. There is plenty Day 5: Bikaner (about 80 km) of time to visit the famous Jain temple and take a walk through a nearby nature park. Afterwards a huge pool After breakfast we return to the hotel by camel cart and invites you to swim and laze around. jeep. Together we visit the Jhunagarh Fort, one of the most impressive complexes in Rajasthan. It gives an eloquent Overnight stay in Ranakpur impression of the splendour in which the Maharajas of earlier times lived. Optional: Visit of the rat temple of Day 11: Ranakpur - Udaipur (about 170 km) Deshnok. The little rodents lead a so called "soundless existence" here, and it is considered a sign of special Breakfast. The morning belongs to the fort of Kumbalgarh. happiness when a white rat runs over your bare toes. The terrain is gigantic, as the protective wall measures about 36 km with a width that can accommodate eight 03.10.2021 Rajasthan round trip with Taj Mahal/Agra - MOTOURISMO -- 2 horses next to each other. We visit the palace and some of of the Winds, the observatory and walk through the big the numerous temples scattered throughout the beautiful bazaar in the old town. natural landscape. Around noon we continue our journey and reach Udaipur in the late afternoon, the most romantic Overnight stay in Jaipur city in India, as is often claimed. Day 17: Jaipur - Agra (about 240 km) Overnight stay in Udaipur Breakfast.