India is a country with an ancient heritage of its own. The medieval temples, rock cut caves, palaces, forts or the exhibits of the majestic lifestyle of the Indian emperors; all boast of the royal traditions once followed religiously in India. From Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Goa to Kerala; every place has in store its own cultural legacy.

The Heritage Tours of India conducted by us are an effort to familiarise the Indians as well as the foreigners with the rich Indian legacy. The India Heritage Tours reincarnate you for a time being as if an emperor or Maharaja where you feel the grandeur of the bygone days. Your dream of realising the degree of comfort and luxury observed by the royal families of North India or South India turns true with our privileged India Heritage Tours.

The Dravidian temple architecture which reflects in the deep South; the Rajputana and Mughal dynasty architecture evident in the forts and palaces of Rajasthan and the historic monuments in North India are all the live examples of the Indian mastery over art and tradition. The open art theatre of Shekhawati, the ruins of forts and palaces in Rajasthan are examples of rich heritage of India.

The key features of the heritage tours of India are the heritage hotels that dot India. Most of the heritage hotels in India are located in Rajasthan then Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and other Indian states. The Taj Lake Palace, Narain Niwas Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Jai Mahal Palace, Samode Haveli, Ram Bagh Palace are amongst the best known heritage hotels of Rajasthan. Judge's Court, Taragarh Palace, Woodville Palace and Nalagarh Fort feature as the best of heritage hotels in Himachal Pradesh. Balaram Palace, Nilambagh Palace, Riverside Palace, Utelia Palace and Wankaner Palace are must check out hotels in Gujarat. The royal stays at these heritage hotels of India ensure that you enjoy the most comfortable and luxurious stay in India while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the incredible land.

The Palace on Wheels is one of the luxury trains of India that showcases the heritage of India in the most royal and luxurious fashion. For, along with the restored carriages-some still glowing with their original teakwood panels intact came liveried attendants, royal repasts from the attached kitchen, a lounge, and a dining car. The heritage tour has a fixed itinerary. The journey begins and ends in Delhi. En route, the train travels through princely Rajasthan, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bharatpur as its principal highlights.

 Experience a journey back in time, in the most modern way aboard the Royal Orient. With thirteen wondrous and gold embossed saloon cars the heritage train gives you the feel of the lives and times of the Rajput Princes. As the wind whispers through the halo of legends crowning the land of the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic whistle blows its salutation of honour as it gracefully traverses this land of fantastic fantasy. Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious Deccan Odyssey. Deccan Odyssey to promises to take you on a heritage tour of India in the best possible way.

The museums and monuments too make the ideal way of enjoying the heritage of India. Monuments of India are not just stone and brick structures, but they are the living example through the walls of which we can go back to thousands of years and explore the heritage of India.

Thus, whatever aspect of India you would like to experience in the heritage tours we will offer a customized tour to suit your requirements. Just let us know your preferences of destinations or themes and our travel experts will revert to you with the best of heritage tours in India.
 

Day 01 Delhi (Arrival)                                                                                  Book this Tour

Arrive in Delhi. Meet at airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in at hotel. Breakfast. Afternoon sight seeing of Red Fort, President House and India Gate. Evening shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi

After breakfast sight seeing of Humanyun's Tomb, Lotus Temple Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Back to the hotel. Evening shopping / free to enjoy the nightlife. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Delhi - Agra

Early morning transfer to the railway station to board train leaving at 0600 hrs. for Agra Arrive Agra at 0810 hrs. Transfer to the hotel. Visit the Agra Fort, Marble and Carpet factories. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 Agra

Morning after breakfast visit the Taj Mahal. Afternoon shopping. Back to the hotel. Over night at the hotel.

Day 05 Agra - Jaipur

Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Jaipur by lunch. Evening visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal Street and Gems factory. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Jaipur - Ranthambore

Morning after breakfast visit Amer fort. Afternoon drive to Ranthambore. Arrive Ranthambore by evening. Over night at the resort.

Day 07 Ranthambore

Early morning go for a safari. Back to the hotel. Breakfast. After breakfast relax. Afternoon go for safari. Back to the resort. Over night at the resort.

Day 08 Ranthambore - Pushkar

Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar. Arrive Pushkar in the evening. Overnight at the resort.

Day 09 Pushkar

After breakfast half-day sight seeing of Pushkar City and Temples. Back to the resort. Relax. Evening enjoy the sand dunes. Overnight at the resort.

Day 10 Pushkar - Udaipur

After breakfast leave for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Udaipur

After breakfast sightseeing of the city visiting City palace, Jagdish temple and Sahelion ki Bari. Afternoon walk through the shopping streets. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Udaipur - Rawla Narlai

Morning after breakfast drive to Rawla Narlai via Ranakpur where one can see the famous Jain temples (130 kms). Visit Ranakpur Temples. Check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visit the local village. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Rawla Narlai - Jodhpur

After breakfast day free to relax. Afternoon drive to Jodhpur (180 kms) Arrive Jodhpur by evening and check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 Jodhpur

Morning after breakfast visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Evening visit Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Visit the Sand dunes at sunset time. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 Jaisalmer                                                                                        Book this Tour

Morning after breakfast visit the Jaisalmer Fort and city trip. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur-Delhi

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur airport/ railway station to board flight/ train for Delhi to catch your flight for onward journey.