Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour

Duration: 21 Nights / 22 Days
Destination : Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Pushkar - Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur – Manwar - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

DAY 01 : Arrival Delhi

Arrival in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the hotel for check in.
Delhi is a phenomenal city, with impressive landmarks, architectural delights and a diverse cultural heritage. Media nerve center, political seat and corporate hub, the national capital of India is all this and more.
Overnight at hotel.

DAY 2 : Delhi

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi is renowned for the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque, which is among the largest mosques in Asia. In New Delhi, visit India Gate, Parliament House, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the Laxmi Narayan Temple.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 : Delhi - Agra

Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra..The Mughal Empire deserted the Fatehpur Sikri, now a world heritage site, due to scarcity of water. The old town houses structures such as Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan and Panch Mahal. Also visit the Agra Fort, another world heritage site and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb post check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 – Agra

The day starts early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, It is a great monument and it is considered to be a World Heritage Site. This was actually built for Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. Other attractions in this city are the Agra Fort and the Itmad-ud-Daulad, which is the exquisite and well-known tomb of a popular Persian adventurer.

Day 05: Agra - Ranthambore National Park

After a leisure breakfast drive to the famous Ranthambore National Park. After checking in at the hotel take a guided tour of this famous tiger reserve of India. Overnight stay at Ranthambore hotel.

Day 06: Ranthambore

Roam around the jungle at your leisure and observe the varied wildlife of the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend the night at the hotel of Ranthambore.

Day 07 – Ranthambore

Jaipur After Breakfast drive to Jaipur transfer to the Hotel. After relax Half day sight seen of Jaipur the Pink City of India.

Day 08 – Jaipur

Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 09 : Jaipur – Pushkar

Drive to Pushkar, visiting Ajmer enroute. Ajmer is known for the famous Dargah of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Muinuddin Chisty that attracts thousands and lakhs of pilgrims and tourists every year. Check in Pushkar Desert Camp. Over Night at Camp

Day 10 : Pushkar Fair

Pushkar is one of the holiest cities of Hindus and is the only place in the world, with a temple dedicated only to Lord Brahma. Take a holy dip in PushkarLake and visit the very famous Pushkar fair and all its activities such as camel ride, tug-of-war and witnessing the camel contests and cultural performances of the folk artists dressed in traditional attires. In the evening, ride the camel cart to the 52 Ghats of the lake. Overnight stay and dinner at the tented camps amidst the sand dunes and folk song, music and dance performances of Rajasthan. Over Night at Camp

Day 11 : Pushkar – Kota- Bundi – Chittaurgarh

Drive to Kota Visit the City Palace and fort - On the banks of the Chambal river close to the Kota Barr
age is the fort and the city palace complex, which houses the Rao Madho singh Museum containing the relics of the former rulers of Kota, Jagmandir - in the island in Kishore Sagar Lake was built by one of the queens of Kota. You will take a paddleboat and roam around the same for a spiritual experience. Also visit the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of Chambal. The pride and glory of Rajasthan, Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valor unique to the Rajput tradition. This is a ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular Chattris. This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was 'Jauhar’when women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death. After visiting the Fort proceed to stay at the Bijaipur CastleI. Overnight at the Castle.

Day 12 : Bijaipur – Udaipur

After Breakfast drive to Udaipur and transfer to hotel.Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 13 : Udaipur

After breakfast Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings.
Relax in the evening. Overnight hotel at Udaipur.

Day 14 : Udaipur - - Kumbhalgarh

After breakfast drive to Kumbalgarh.En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.Reach Kumbalgarh.Cradled in the cluster of thirteen mountain peaks of the Aravalli ranges., Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Kumbalgarh - Jodhpur

After Breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into hotel.
In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Overnight Hotel at Jodhpur.

Day 16 : Jodhpur - / Manvar (111 kms/2 hrs. drive)

After break fast visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
After drive to Manvar. En-route visit Osian. Direct transfer to Manvar Desert Resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 : Manvar - Jaisalmer (170 kms/3 hrs. drive)

Morning free time in Manvar. Later drive to Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 18 : Jaisalmer

Morning visit: The fort, Manak Chowk, Jain Temple and Havelis Nathmalji – ki – Haveli, Patwon – ki – Havelhi and Salim Singh – ki – Haveli. Afternoon drive to Sam Sand Dunes and witness the most picturesque dunes of Sam. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 19 : Jaisalmer – Bikaner (330 kms/7 hrs. drive)

Morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner - popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Direct transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20 : Bikaner

Morning sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit: Deshnok Temple, Junagarh Fort. Junagarh Fort – built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, and Camel Breeding farm. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 21 : Bikaner – Mandwa (190 kms/4 hrs. drive)

Morning drive to Mandawa. Direct transfer to hotel. Mandawa was settled in the 18th century, and was fortified by the dominant merchant families. Today it has some of the finest painted havelies in the region. Evening visit the town and some of its painted havelies. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions and is called the open-air gallery. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 22 : Mandawa – Delhi (250 kms/5 hrs. drive)

Morning drive to Delhi. Direct transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Transfer to the airport from where you can catch your flight to onward destination.