Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour

Duration: 20 Night – 21 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Ranthambhore, Kota, Chittaurgarh, Bijapur, Udaipur, Kumbalgarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandawa, Delhi.

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
You will be arriving at Delhi, the capital of India, a seat of successive dynasties and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. Our company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. You will be guided to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 : Delhi - Agra (By Road 250 Kms/6 hr)
Morning after breakfast start your tour for Agra. On the way enjoy the sites of a country life with cows and cattle's grazing in the fields, farmers busy plowing fields. Reach Agra in the afternoon. Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city and restaurants will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine. Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Visit to the most magical wonder, the Taj Mahal a magnum opus carved out of a pure white marble rightly known as the 7th wonder of the world. After Taj proceed for sightseeing to the Agra Fort and also enjoy the vision of Taj from the fort premises. Later in the evening visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Day 3 : Agra - Jaipur (By Road 221 Kms/6 hr)
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur. Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sand stone city, built by Emperor Akbar is an exhilarating experience. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Reach and check in at hotel Jaipur, popularly known as the rose Pink City because of the extensive use of the pink color applied to the buildings. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Day 4 : Jaipur Sightseeing
Jaigarh Fort-Jaipur Lavish breakfast at hotel. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Enjoy a ride on elephants back to the fort, a magnificent view of the city down will leave you mesmerized. Proceed for sightseeing of the city- City Palace housing the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum, worth visiting sights. Jantar Mantar an observatory, Hawa Mahal a magnificent five-story structure are great masterworks. Also pay a visit to a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Day 5 : Jaipur - Pushkar (By Road 140 km/3 hr)
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by noon, check in at Pushkar Palace and relax. Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar, famous for a Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world. Visit the exotic 52 bathing Ghats having their own miraculous qualities and powers of healing. Also pay a visit to temples that are scattered over the vast area total 500 in numbers. Don't forger to visit the rose garden of Rajasthan famous for its essence and is also exported through out the world. In the evening go for a cruiser in the Pushkar Lake and enjoy the sun set.

Day 6 : Pushkar - Ranthambhore (By Road 240 km/6 hr)
Start early after breakfast for Ranthambhore. Reach the place and check in the jungle resort. Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur, had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where you can also record the footage of this majestic beast here and there.
Proceed for the afternoon Safari to spot the tigers.

Day 7 : Ranthambhore a Day Tour
Full day elephant safaris at Ranthambhore. Shoot the magnificent mammals in your camera like Leopards, Indian gazelle, Sambar, Nilgai (bluebull), Chital, Mongoose, which you can sight often in the woods. The copious variety of birds and water bodies can also be shorted through your camera. After lunch you are guided to Ranthambore Fort & Jogi Mahal dating back to the 10th century also see a famous second largest Banyan tree in India.

Day 8 : Ranthambhore - Kota (By Road 140 km/3 hr)
After breakfast start for Kota. Rajasthan's largest industrial town well known for its Kota sarees and also for a miniature school of art which specialized in hunting scenes. Visit the City Palace and Fort and also see Rao Madho Singh Museum. Then visit Jagmandir located on the island in Kishore Sagar Lake. Go for a water cruiser by taking a paddleboat to reach the spot. Also visit the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of Chambal and Chatter Bilas.

Day 9 : Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh (By Road 180 km/5 hr)
Breakfast at hotel. Start for Bundi, 36 km from Kota a tiny picturesque town. Visit the Taragarh or Atar Fort a magnificent edifice is a fine example of the Rajput architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals. Continue sightseeing by visiting Chatrasagar a fascinating picture gallery, you will be enthralled with elaborated colorful paintings on the walls depicting scenes from the 'Ragamala' 'Raaslila' - the tales of Radha-Krishna. Later visit Sukh Mahal, an underground tunnel is believed to run from the Sukh Mahal to the old palace. Proceed to Chittaurgarh. Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valor unique to the Rajput tradition. Visit the ruined citadel, You will be astonished to know that 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. After visiting the fort proceed to stay at the Bijapur Castle Suite. Overnight at the Castle.

Day 10 : Bijaipur - Udaipur (By Road 180 km/5 hr)
Start for Udaipur after breakfast. Reach and check in at hotel. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. Their image in the tranquil waters of the Lake Pichola is a bewitching sight. Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. Relax in the evening.

Day 11 : Udaipur SightseeignCity Palace-Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur City. Visit 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. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum. Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace an island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.

Day 12 : Udaipur - Kumbalgarh (By Road 100 km/2 hr)
After breakfast drive to Kumbalgarh. En-route visit the Ranakpur Temples, you will be bewitched at the temple sight with 200 pillars, none of which are alike, supporting its 29 halls. Also visit the temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Reach Kumbalgarh, check in the hotel. Lying 90-km northwest of Udaipur, the city has the attraction of the massive fort, encompassed by a 36-km long wall with 7 majestic gates and 7 ramparts.

Day 13 : Kumbalgarh - Jodhpur (By Road 150 km/4 hr)
Proceed in the morning after a typical Rajasthani breakfast and reach Jodhpur. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Relax at the hotel and visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace.

Day 14 : Jodhpur Sightseeing
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visits the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp. You will be fascinated by miniature paintings & cradle rooms in side the palace. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.

Day 15 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (By Road 300 km/5 hr)
Mehrangarh Fort-Udaipur Proceed for Jaisalmer. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill. Reach and check in at hotel.

Day 16 : Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of the Golden City - Jaisalmer. You will be guided to Jaisalmer Fort- The oldest living Fort in the world. Also visit Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. In the afternoon, proceed to the Sam Sand Dunes for visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes. Stay overnight in the Tent Accommodation.

Day 17 : Jaisalmer to Bikaner (By Road 330 km/5 hr)
Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via Nagaur. Check in at hotel. More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. You can see camel in every field- pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner - an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minaret towers on each of the 4 corners and can be noticed even from a distance. Relax in the evening.

Day 18 : Bikaner - Mandawa (By Road 140 km/3 hr)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mandawa. Reach and check in at hotel A breathtaking view of the town can be taken from the terrace of Mandawa Fort. Precious collection of arms with jade handles, traditional ceremonial costumes can be seen in the museum inside the fort. You will be amazed at the sight of the fort equipped with 51 rooms and no 2 rooms are alike.
Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 19 : Mandawa - Delhi (By Road 260 km/5 hr)
Lotus-Temple-Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Take a walking tour to the painted 'havelis' of the leading business families. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. A visit to Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli will leave you spellbound. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes. By afternoon leave for Delhi.

Day 20 : Delhi
Breakfast at Delhi. Proceed for a full day tour of Old and New Delhi. A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi includes the Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and the Red Fort, the most opulent fort of the Moghul Empire. Go for a rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk one of the bustling bazaars of Delhi, don't forget to enjoy some of the mouth watering specialties of Delhi like Kachori (dry snacks), Kulfi (condensed ice-cream) etc. New Delhi sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's Residence). Luxuriate in the extensive lawns of India Gate. Evening hold more excitement in its stores, enjoy the sound and light music show at Red Fort depicting the stories of great Mughal Empire. Relax in the evening.

Day 21 : Delhi -Next Destination
Breakfast at hotel. Full day at your leisure free to explore the city and finish last minute shopping. Freak out at Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar. Shop some of the specialties of the city from the Government Emporiums. Enjoy the 'Dances of India Show' in the evening followed by a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. Proceed to the airport for your next destination with some splendid memories.