Jaipur – Nawalgarh – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur
Taste the hidden charm of Rajasthan in our 8-day Rajasthan Havelis & Mansions Tour Package. This incredible pilgrimage takes one into the opulent lives of merchant dynasties and noblemen whose penchant for luxury finds expression in the villa-studded villas and flamboyantly decorated havelis of the Shekhawati region and elsewhere. Heritage seekers, art connoisseurs, and culture enthusiasts will relive this trip as an in-depth foray into Rajasthan's heritage homes with their architectural grandeur and cultural legacy.
Walk through the rainbow-hued frescoed havelis of Nawalgarh and Mandawa in Shekhawati
Visit Rampuria Havelis and Laxmi Niwas Palace of Bikaner
Gaze awestruck at the living heritage of Jaisalmer's decorated havelis and fort
Walk down Jodhpur's blue house lane and merchant mansions
Walk down Udaipur's lake palace and old town mansions
Find exceptional paintings, woodwork, and ornate mirror inlays in private residences and museums
Heritage/boutique haveli/mansion stays
Breakfast and dinner every day
Private car with driver for all sightseeing and airport transfers
Local guides at key sites of heritage
Shekhawati towns walking tour
Camel ride in Jaisalmer
Monument and museum entrance fe
Tipping and personal expenses
Cost of air/train ticke
Meals other than specifie
Optional activities
Arrival at Jaipur. Check-in services will be offered by a representative of Travel People India. Begin your discovery of the architectural heritage of Rajasthan with a visit to the Albert Hall Museum and the imposing City Palace. Discover the shopping streets of the old city to witness centuries-old merchant homes and the ancient Hawa Mahal. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Drive to Nawalgarh in the very heart of Shekhawati. Dubbed the "Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan," this town has havelis enveloped with stunning frescoes of mythology, daily life, and colonialisation. Visit the Poddar Haveli Museum, the Morarka Haveli, and the Jodhraj Patodia Haveli. Discover the thriving Marwari merchant culture that flourished here in the 18th and 19th centuries. Overnight in Nawalgarh.
Breakfast and proceed on your Shekhawati sojourn with a brief drive to Mandawa, another picturesque town renowned for its magnificent mansions. Visit Murmuria Haveli with its British Raj-era frescoes and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli with its inlays and mirror work.Take a guided heritage walk through the town's cobblestone streets and bustling bazaars. Evening overnight at Mandawa.
Drive to Bikaner, the desert capital and home of some of the finest examples of palace and colonial architecture. Tour the red sandstone-faced, celebrated Rampuria Havelis featuring balconies and latticework windows. Visit Laxmi Niwas Palace and Bikaner Fort, Indo-Saracenic and Mughal-in-style as well. Night halt at Bikaner.
Travel to Jaisalmer, the Golden City. Enjoy an evening walk around Gadisar Lake or shop in old city on arrival. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Walk through the old fort-like residential complex of royal palaces and Jain temples of Jaisalmer. Visit famous havelis such as Patwon Ki Haveli, a compound of five houses that boasts of mirrorwork and beautiful murals; Salim Singh Ki Haveli with its roof fashioned in the shape of a peacock; and Nathmal Ki Haveli, which incorporates Rajput and Islamic motifs. Take an evening camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
Drive to Jodhpur. Visit Mehrangarh Fort upon arrival and absorb blue-washed houses. Investigate off-the-beaten-track havelis such as the Mahila Bagh Ka Jhalra complex and the Gulab Sagar stepwell landscape. Walk through ancient merchant neighborhood and have a coffee break or shoot some street snaps nearby. Overnight in Jodhpur.
On the way to Udaipur, stop and visit the Ranakpur Jain Temples, famous for their exquisite marble pillars. Arrive in Udaipur and familiarise yourself with Bagore Ki Haveli on the waterfront of Lake Pichola. The 18th-century mansion has been preserved as a museum of Mewar tradition, costume, and royal painting. Take a boat tour on Lake Pichola, gliding past the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir. Fly/depart from Udaipur or an optional extension with the memories of your best Havelis & Mansions Tour Package of Rajasthan.
