Rajasthan Forts & Palaces
Tour
Places to visit : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar - Jaisalmer
Jodhpur - Luni - Ranakpur - Rawla Narlai - Udaipur - Deogarh Pushkar -
Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration: 18 Days Tour
Day
01 : Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. overnight
at Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort,
The Jama Masjid , India's largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
& a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk.
Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun' s Tomb, Bhai Temple,
Qutab Minar, India gate and Government buildings . overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa , afternoon sightseeing in the Shekhawati region, often
called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan .
Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner , afternoon city sightseeing . This desert town in
the north of the Estate was founded in 1488 by Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the
founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588
and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army and
camel breeding farm . Overnight at Hotel
Day
05: Bikaner - Khimsar
Morning drive to Khimsar enroute visit Deshnoke , The city's Karni Mata , the
temple dedicated to her provides sanctuary to mice in the belief that those
who serve the Goddess are reborn as mice . Afternoon at leisure to visit the
fort or optional camel ride . overnight at hotel
Day 06: Khimsar - Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast drive to drive to Jaisalmer , enroute visit desert village.
overnight
Day 07: Jaisalmer
The Rich and beautiful palaces and . Havelis of Jaisalmer shimmer against the
relentless monotony of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour
, their beautiful havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer
has assumed the air of a virtual art museum .
Sightseeing in Jaisalmer include, Sonar Kila , Patwon ki haveli , Salim Singh
ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel
ride in the sand dunes of thar desert . overnight at Hotel
Day 08: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
Morning drive to Jodhpur, Gateway to the Thar desert, the city is known for
its striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings . Some of these are
now India's finest hotels. The city was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of The Rajput
clar.
Sightseeing in jodhpur includes Mehranghar Fort built by the city's founder
five centuries ago , Jaswant Thada , museum and bazaar , later continue to Luni
. overnight at Hotel
Day
09: Luni - Ranakpur - Rawla Narlai
Morning visit the Bishnoi villages, later drive to Narlai enroute visit Ranakpur
temple complex ( open at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain
temple, one of the most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India. overnight
at Hotel
Day 10: Rawla Narlai-Udaipur
Wake up to the sounds of this 17th century village , and take in the spiritual
energy from the fresh air descending down from the Shiva temple, stroll through
the small bazaar, bustling with activity and bursting with colour, perhaps pausing
to see rich handicraft or even design your own silver Tabiz, an ancient lucky
charm, for women and man worn around the neck. Later drive to Udaipur. Overnight
Day 11: Udaipur
Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its hilltop fortresses,
fairy tale palaces and exotic legends and its urban and industrial centers,
the city is proud of its heritage as a centre for performing arts, painting
and crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have now been transformed
into palace hotels. Sightseeing of Udaipur include, City palace museum, Bharatiya
Lok Mandir, Sahelyon Ki bari , Partap memorial and afternoon boat ride on the
lake pichola to visit Jagmandir. Overnight at Hotel
Day 12: Udaipur - Deogarh
Morning drive to Deogarh Mahal a fortified palace in the heart of Deogarh village
enroute visit Eklingji and Nagda. Rest of the day free to explore the colourful
village and bazaar. Overnight
Day
13: Deogarh - Pushkar
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar, a quite little town on the edge of
a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city of 500 temple and 52
bathing ghats, Pushkar prides itself of being the site of the only temple of
Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation and is therefore believed to be the centre
of the creation on the World. Afternoon city sightseeing in Pushkar . Overnight
at Hotel
Day 14: Pushkar - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur , afternoon enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the
bustling bazaars. Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery,
carpet weaving, semi-precious stones. Overnight at hotel
Day 15: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort riding on the Elephant back. Afternoon city
tour of the famous Pink City" which reminds of a glorious past and there
is so much to see and enjoy here . Sightseeing include City Palace, Hawa Mahal
and Jantar Mantar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur - Agra
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri and 2 hours
Cyde Rickshaw safari in Bharatpur National Park . Fatehpur Sikri designed by
Akbar as his capital , was lived in for only a very few years. It Is beautiful
architectural city built of Red sandstone. Evening arrive in Agra . overnight
at hotel
Day
17: Agra - Delhi
Morning proceed for sightseeing of Agra . Agra is the home of the Taj Mahal
and the iamous Red Fort. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built the extravagant
Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and was imprisoned in the
Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son until death. Both buildings are truly
spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one of the wonders of the World.
Afternoon drive to Delhi . overnight at Hotel
Day 18: Delhi - Abroad
Early Morning transfer to airport for your onward flight
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