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15 NIGHTS / 16 DAYS

Forts & Palaces Tour of Rajathan India

Rajasthan is home to India’s most grand forts and palaces. A trip here would take you back to the times of the royal kings and queens! From the spectacular palaces of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Samode and Bikaner, unmatched beauty of Udaipur, the majestic fort of Jaisalmer, the well-laid out gardens, camel fairs at Bikaner and Pushkar and the colorful bazaars selling trinkets, we promise you an unforgettable experience.

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Rajasthan is home to India’s most grand forts and palaces. A trip here would take you back to the times of the royal kings and queens! From the spectacular palaces of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Samode and Bikaner, unmatched beauty of Udaipur, the majestic fort of Jaisalmer, the well-laid out gardens, camel fairs at Bikaner and Pushkar and the colorful bazaars selling trinkets, we promise you an unforgettable experience.

Highlights of this Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan Tour

  • Visit palaces of Samode
  • Jaipur City Tour of Palace, Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal
  • Enjoy camel ride on Jaisalmer golden sand dunes
  • Visit famous Jain temples of Ranakpur and City Palace of Udaipur
  • Excursion tour of Bikaner’s Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace
  • Tour of Mehrangarh fort and the havelis of Jodhpur.
  • Enjoy the Agra sightseeing tour of magnificent Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
  • Delhi monuments sightseeing tour

Detail Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi in the evening/night, our representative will meet and greet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2
Delhi

In the morning after breakfast proceed for the guided tour of Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, National Museum, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple. Drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House and other parts of Delhi.

In the evening visit Aksharadham Temple: one of the largest modern Hindu Temple in India. Stay overnight at Delhi hotel.

Day 3
Delhi - Agra

After breakfast start your journey to visit Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. On the way to Agra stop at Sikandra to visit the mausoleum of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Drive further to reach Agra and check into your hotel and relax.

After that visit Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit Itmad – ul – daulah’s tomb: it’s a pre-Taj era marble structure and often compared with Taj Mahal. Optional visit to Dayal Bagh.

In the evening at sunset take a glimpse of Taj Mahal from Yamuna River side. Stay overnight at Agra Hotel.

Day 4
Agra - Jaipur

In the morning at sunrise visit the world-famous wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to cherish the memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. It’s made of white marble with beautiful inlay work by Persian artists. It took 22 years to build this symbol of love.

After breakfast drive to Jaipur on the way visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in honor of Saint Salim Chisti. Fathepur Sikri is a large comlex comprising Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha Bai, Birbal's (a Minister) Palace. Drive further to reach Jaipur in the afternoon and check into your hotel and relax.

In the evening visit Fort Amer for the Sound & Light Show (optional). Stay overnight at Jaipur hotel.

Day 5
Jaipur

Start your guided tour of Jaipur after a delicious breakfast in the hotel. First ascend to the hilltop Amer Fort riding an elegantly decorated elephant. This fort built by Maharaja man Singh encloses beautiful temple of goddess Kali and its main attraction, Sheesh Mahal. Later visit picturesque Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, or Monkey Temple.

In the afternoon, tour the old walled city of Jaipur founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the seventeenth century. Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal and City Palace Museum situated in the heart of old city.

In the evening visit Choki Dhani to experience the ethnic Rajasthani culture. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 6
Jaipur - Pushkar

After breakfast drive to Pushkar and check into your hotel. Pushkar is known for its world’s biggest cattle fair every year in the month of November. It’s a city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over temples and ghats. After refreshment leave for short sightseeing tour of Pushkar. Stay overnight at Pushkar hotel.

Day 7
Pushkar - Udaipur

After an early morning breakfast drive to Udaipur, en route visit to the magnificent city of Chittourgarh. Chittorgarh Fort is the only fort in Rajasthan and others are fortresses. Here we will visit Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Temple and Kumbha Shyam Temple and Kalika Mata Temple.

In the afternoon drive further to reach the lake city of Rajasthan: Udaipur.

Day 8
Udaipur

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, visiting City Palace over looking at the Lake Pichola. Its main attractions are Durbar Hall, Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple.

Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a small ornamental garden built in honor of Royal Ladies for recreational purposes and visit Lok Kala Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses, ornaments, puppets etc.

In the afternoon take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and in the evening visit Sajjangarh also called Monsoon Palace to take a aerial view of Udaipur. Stay overnight at Udaipur hotel.

Day 9
Udaipur - Jodhpur

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On the way stop to visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur Temples of 12 Century –Drive further to reach Jodhpur in the afternoon and check into your hotel.

Day 10
Jodhpur

After breakfast take a guided tour of Jodhpur, visit Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and Umaid Bhawan Palace: presently functions as a hotel and museum.

In the afternoon excursion to Bishnoi Village to experience the village life and local people. Stay overnight at Jodhpur hotel.

Day 11
Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer in-route visit Osian to see beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples.

Later drive further to reach Jaisalmer and check into your hotel. In the evening optional visit to Gadisar Lake in the main city. Stay at Jaisalmer hotel.

Day 12
Jaisalmer

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli are beautiful mansions with stone carving and latticework of breath-taking intricacy.

In the afternoon drive to Sam Sand Dunes, take a camel safari to discover the various sights and sounds. Also enjoy dinner with entertainment by folk performers. Later drive back to Jaisalmer for an overnight stay.

Day 13
Jaisalmer - Bikaner

After breakfast checkout of the hotel and drive to Bikaner, stop enroute at Pokhran to visit massive Fort Pokharan. Later drive further to Bikaner and check into your hotel. Visit camel breeding farm in the evening.

Day 14
Bikaner - Samode

After breakfast take a guided tour of Bikaner, visit Junagadh Fort, its only fort on desert plain. Inside the fort visit Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal, Badal Mahal.

After lunch drive to Samode, tour to Samode is mainly visiting its famous palace. Palace is replete with its Shekhawati style paintings. The main attraction of the Samode Palace is its magnificent 300-year-old Durbar Hall or Sheesh Mahal made of latticework. Picturesque surroundings add greater grandeur to Samode Place. Fort is on the top of the palace. You can reach it by taking a flight of 300 steps. Samode Palace reflects Samode architecture and décor. Built in the late 16th century, the Samode Palace was Amber ruler Prithviraj Singhji's gift to one of his sons.

Day 15
Samode - Delhi

After breakfast explore this beautiful palace hotel.

In the afternoon, drive back to Delhi, reach Delhi and check into your hotel.

Day 16
Delhi Departure

Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport accordingly to board your return flight. Your tour comes to end, but its sweet memories and vivid colors of India will remain forever.

Inclusions / Exclusions for Shades of Rajputana Tour Package


Inclusions

  • Accommodation as per itinerary at all destinations.
  • Daily breakfast at hotel.
  • Air conditioned chauffeur driven deluxe car for all transfers, sightseeing and drives (completely at disposal).
  • Assistance on arrival and departure.
  • Fuel charges and drivers’ allowances.
  • Services of local English speaking guide at all destinations..
  • Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes.

Exclusions

  • Any international air tickets.
  • Entry fees to the monuments.
  • Visa fees.
  • Any travel insurance.
  • Tips to drivers, guides and hotel staff.
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