Cultural Tour of Jaipur and Shekhawati Highlights

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Why we love it?

The Gems of Jaipur and Shekhawati is a four-day tour that takes travelers through the vibrant landscapes and rich cultural heritage of India. Starting in Jaipur, known for its stunning palaces and forts, participants will explore significant historical sites, including a pre-historic Hindu pilgrimage site. This tour suits history enthusiasts and those seeking an immersive experience in Indian culture, offering personalized attention with private transportation and local guides. The distinctive feature of this journey is the combination of Jaipur's royal charm with the lesser-known treasures of Shekhawati, famous for its intricate frescoes and havelis, providing a deeper understanding of Rajasthan's artistic legacy. Travelers can enjoy a blend of structured sightseeing and free time to relax and absorb the local atmosphere.
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Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
  • 3 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
  • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in the car.
  • Government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Any flight ticket.
  • Camera charges at monuments if any.
  • Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi - Jaipur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

  • Pick up from your Delhi city hotel or from airport and drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.

  • Evening to explore the local market the best places for shopping in Jaipur, Market like Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Sireh Deori Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar & Mirza Ismail Road.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Jaipur
  • Is adorned with beautiful wall paintings of Radha-Krishna love story

    Is adorned with beautiful wall paintings of Radha-Krishna love story. The paintings on the wall and the narrative details truly represent eternal love and befits the essence of this garden which itself is a symbol of love. This lush green royal garden is replete with flowerbeds, foliage, beautiful water fountains, pavilions, galleries, iridescent water channels and murals. It is said that in the olden days, the garden served as an ideal getaway for the Queen.

  • An astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century

    An astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments. They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments but which in many cases have specific characteristics of their own. Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Jaipur - Mandawa (170kms/ 3hrs approx)
  • Breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa check in at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa check in at hotel.

  • Mandawa once functioned as a trading outpost for ancient caravan routes in Shekhawati for goods from China and the Middle East. Thakur Nawal Singh, then ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa built a fort in to protect this outpost. Over time, a township grew around the fort and soon attracted a large community of traders, who then settled down at Mandawa. Mandawa is also famous for its beautiful havelis. The realm of lovely havelis, harking back to the yester years, epitomizes the beauty of Mandawa. The land is laced with innumerable grand mansions that are guaranteed to capture one's imagination. It is a haven for a true connoisseur of art and architecture. Exquisitely embellished havelis mushroomed during the eighteenth century and former half of the twentieth. Mythology and fauna lies at the very core of this wonderful art. Tales narrating the valour of Lord Rama and the miracles of Lord Krishna unfold on a journey of these marvelous mansions.

  • Visit Mandawa Fort, Hanuman Prasad Goenka’s Haveli, Jhunjhunwala’s Haveli, Saraf Haveli, Murmuria’s Haveli, Raghunath Ji Temple, Ladia Haveli, Chokhani and Newatia Havelis and Lord Krishna Temple.

  • Evening free to relax

    Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Mandawa - Delhi (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

  • Breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi drop off to your hotel or at Delhi airport.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Hotels used or similar Jaipur x 2 nights
  • 3*- Redfox Hotel/ Nirwana Hometel
  • 4*- Holiday Inn City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier
  • 5*- ITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel Mandawa x 1 night
  • 3*- Desert N Dunes/ Desert Mandawa
  • 4*- Vivaana Culture / Desert Mandawa
  • 5*- Castle Mandawa/ Alsisar Mahal

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

Non-refundable after 2 days before start

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