Forts & Palaces Tour of Rajasthan
This 17 Days tour offers visit to various Rajasthan areas.
Forts & Palaces Tour of Rajasthan
Tour Itinerary
Duration: (17 Nights / 18 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra - Jaipur - Samode - Pushkar - Bundi - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur – Rohetgarh - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nawalgarh – Mandawa - Delhi
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Arrive Delhi
Scheduled arrive New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, get your custom formalities clear and come out in the arrival halls where you find one of our representative will be standing there displaying your name on the Placard. On meeting and warm greetings, you will be escorted to the boarding point of your taxi and then accompany you till your hotel check in. Once your check in procedure clear and you feel relaxed with all arrangement, then the representative will say good bye to have your take rest in the hotel.
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Delhi - Full day Sightseeing
This morning you will feel energize with the climate of different region with mild cold and soothing weather. India is best known for its multi seasonal climatic ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north, where elevated regions receive sustained winter snowfall. The nation’s climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert.
Start your day schedule with palatable morning breakfast in the same hotel and later proceed for full day city tour of Delhi, capital city of India is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Jama Masjid, located at very busy central street of old Delhi is the largest mosque in India followed by visit of Red Fort (Closed on Monday), both built by Mughal empire shah Jahan. Enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest markets in Old Delhi. In the afternoon enter New Delhi to visit some other monuments like Qutab Minar, Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildingsand Jantar –Mantar Observatory. Rest of time spends time at Janpath or Palika Bazaar for shopping. Back to hotel.
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Delhi / Agra (210 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Take early breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Agra, a former capital found by Mughal emperor Akbar. This city is located on the bank of River Yamuna. It is now a major tourist destination of India because of many splendid Mughal era buildings most important among them is the Taj Mahal which attracts huge crowd from all over the world. Following 4 Hrs journey on the newly built Taj Expressway, you will enter the city and check in into hotel. After taking some rest followed by sumptuous lunch in the hotel get ready for half day sightseeing. Your tour guide who will meet you in the lobby of the hotel and start the briefing about your whole day schedule with the interesting story behind building up the magnificent monument of Taj Mahal. Embark the taxi and proceed for Half day City tour including Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 AD to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz. In the evening visit Agra Fort followed by Marble factory. Back to hotel.
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Agra / Jaipur (245 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)
Post early breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel check out the hotel and depart for Jaipur, also known with the nickname of Pink City. Following hardly 1 hour you will arrive reach Fatehpur Sikri (55Kms from away from Agra), a UNESCO World Heritage site. This city was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chisti and also served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for 15 Years. During the period of 15 years, he took a great interest in laying the foundation of construction of many royal palaces, court, Private Quarters, a mosque and other important buildings with unique architectural style. The entire building complexes were built with the Red sand stone due to easy availability in the region of Fatehpur Sikri. But soon due to interrupted water supply and increasing turmoil in the Rajputana Areas, the capital was shifted to Lahore and then again to Agra. You can visit here the most prominent monuments such as Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, and Panch Mahal etc.
Continue your drive for Jaipur. In the evening arrive and back to hotel. Rest of time free with your own activities.
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In Jaipur (Elephant ride on the way to Amber Fort + Half day City tour)
Post early breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel meet your tour guide in the lobby of the hotel and proceed for sightseeing including Amber fort (also known as Amer Palace) is a huge royal palace complex overlooking the Maota Lake built amidst beautiful surrounding on the rugged hills showcasing the magnificent amalgam of Hindi and Mughal Architecture style. Here you will take elephant ride to go up the hill to visit the fort and come down by the open jeep. While coming back to city, on the way you can halt and visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake followed by visit of ‘Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
Post lunch in the hotel visit City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area followed by visit of Jantar -Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists. You will also have the opportunity to wander in the local markets where you can shop for souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, skilful art craft of the region etc.
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Ranthambore – Samode (220Kms, 4.5Hrs drive) – Jaipur
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Samode is located 40 Kms north of the city of Jaipur. Samode is well known for its heritage Monuments Samode palace which now has been converted into a heritage Hotel. Located amid the beautiful surrounding with the Aravalli Hills, this village undoubtedly mesmerizes the tourists/visitors with the ancients’ arts and culture, local beautiful Handicrafts, village life style, people riding camel and bullock carts etc are bizarre experience of anyone. In the evening drive back to hotel.
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Jaipur - Bundi (220 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Post early breakfast in the hotel depart for Bundi is a small town in the state of Rajasthan is well known for its forts and palaces and Stepwell reservoirs. The city is surrounded on three sides by the Aravalli hills. In the ancient’s times, this area was inhabited by various tribes and it was named after a Meena tribe called Bunda Meena. On reaching here check into hotel. After fresh up Tatagarh Fort; is an impressive fort built on the steep of hillside overlooking the city, followed by visit of Bundi Palace located adjacent to Taragarh fort is well known for ornate murals and frescos and unique architecture style. Apart from the forts and palaces, you can visit RanijikiBaori or Stepwell, the largest step well built in 1699 by Rani Nathavatji to make water accessible to the local community even at very low level of water in the Summer. You can also visit NawalSagarlake is a artificial lake in the centre of Bundi Town and Jait Sagar Lake etc. Evening stroll in the local village to experience the way of life of the people/ farmers. Back to hotel.
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Bundi - Chittorgarh (160 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Post breakfast in the hotel, depart for Chittorgarh is a city and district headquarters in the state of Rajasthan. It is home to the Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India. Chittorgarh was known for the bravery of the local people who always chose death before surrendering against anyone. The Fort is surrounded by a circular wall with seven gates before one can enter in the main fort area. On arrival check into hotel.
After fresh up visit the fort and explore the hidden and unexplored treasure with rich history behind its construction. Back to hotel.
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Chittorgarh - Udaipur (120Kms, 3Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel day free at leisure until drive to Udaipur. Afternoon arrive and check into Hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure.
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Udaipur
Post breakfast at hotel start the city tour of Udaipur covering – Saheliyon–Ki–Bari-The garden for the maids of honor of the queen. Jagdish temple-dedicated to Lord Vishnu and approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace-located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) followed by common boat ride in lake Pichola. Rest of the day free at leisure.
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Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh (85 Kms)-Ranakpur (60 Kms) – Jodhpur (170 kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel and drive for Kumbhalgarh is a city nestles in the westerly range of Aravalli hills. The city is well known all over the world due to Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second largest wall in the world after Great Wall of China and is the second largest fort in India after Chittorgarh Fort. It has also been enlisted in the UNESCO’S World Heritage site. The city was founded was by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century and ruled by himself as well as by his dynasty. On reaching here, you will visit the impressive fort and witness to bring the memory of this colossal structure to your family members and friends. Continue your drive for Ranakpur (60Kms from Kumbhalgarh) to visit Ranakpur Jain Temple.
After spending here around 30 Minutes to 45 Minutes, you will embark the car to long drive for Jodhpur. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
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Jodhpur
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. The city is known as the “Sun City” for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the “Blue City” due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
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Jodhpur – Rohetgarh - Khimsar (100 Kms, 2 Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later embark for the same day excursion of Rohetgarh just 45 minutes lake in Rohet village. The residence of the rulers of Rohet is now turned up into a heritage hotel offers peaceful & soothing stay. Rohetgarh is beautifully restored & landscaped with colorful flowers & rare plants & trees. It is indeed a perfect place for nature lovers, honeymooners& horse riders.
Continue your drive for Khimsar is a small village situated amidst the great Thar Desert offers the unforgettable experience with the picturesque surroundings all around , the movement of local people with camel ride in the desert and women in the their traditional dress increase the curiosity of the visitors to explore with closer view. On arrival check into hotel. After fresh up visit Khimsar Fort was built in 1523 AD by Prince RaoKaramasji , eighth son of RaoJodha-the founder of Royal Dynasty of Khimsar. Now the fort has been into a Heritage hotel. Evening Enjoy Camel ride in the Desert or take a Village Tour with the camel ride. Back to hotel.
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Khimsar – Jaisalmer (290Kms, 6Hrs drive)
After breakfast depart by surface for Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar, the Great Indian Desert. On arrival check into Hotel. After fresh up enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes at Sam village and later dinner accompanied by Thar Desert Folk Dance, on sand dunes at sunset.
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Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Jaisalmer.
Visit Jaisalmer Fort-built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli-some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy.
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Jaisalmer / Bikaner (330 kilometers, 7 hour’s drive)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to Hotel. After fresh up half day city tour including Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm & Temples.
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Bikaner / Mandawa (170 kilometers, 4.5 hour’s drive)
After breakfast drive to Mandawa, India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Arrive and check into Hotel. After fresh up explore the village and visit Nawalgarh Fort (BalaKila Fort) -built by Thakur Nawal Singh founded in 1737 AD followed by RoopNiwas Palace – about one km from the Nawalgarh fort is the salubrious RoopNiwas Palace built by Thakur Roop Singh Ji and RawalMadan Singh Ji. The palace is enchanting with a well-laid garden and fountains. Visit the AnandilalPoddar Haveli, Murarka Haveli, Aath Haveli Complex etc.
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Mandawa – Delhi Airport departure (260Kms, 5Hrs drive)
Post breakfast at hotel day free at leisure until drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight for your onward destinations.
Tour ends with happy memories.
