Duration : Rajasthan Fort Palace Tour 17 Nights /
18 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner -
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bundi - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra
Day - 1 -- » Arrive Delhi
On
arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel,
where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at
hotel.
Day - 2 -- » Delhi
In the morning take a city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple – The
Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House –
The Government headquarters. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi
covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone
magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy
the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 3 -- » Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati region, Arrive
and check in into hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful
frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a
mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows
leads to the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 4 -- » Mandawa - Bikaner
In the morning drive to Nawalgarh – the town where the finest of the
Shekhavati’s frescoes can be seen. It’s havelis still bear witness
to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting
are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat
haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner – Vale of Serenity, upon
arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 5 -- » Bikaner
Today
enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort – constructed between 1588 and
1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions &
two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is
the most important of this temple complex, Camel Breeding Farm – a
unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first
taste of camel’s milk. Overnight at hotel.
Day
- 6 -- » Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 kms 6.5 hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive and check
into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight
at hotel.
Day - 7 -- » Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering 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, Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural
grandeur. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 8 -- » Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque
dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the
wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks can go out
on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back.
Overnight at hotel.
Day - 9 -- » Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today
morning drive to Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in
into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 10 -- » Jodhpur
Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort – unsurpassed in beauty &
grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in
the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved
Jaswanthada – The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white
marble, Clock tower – The timely treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight at
hotel.
Day - 11 -- » ` - Bundi
In the morning drive to Bundi – A dream remembered, on arrival check
in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day - 12 -- » Bundi - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples –
the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are
Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
- 13 -- » Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon – Ki – Bari – The
garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple – dedicated
to Lord Vishnu & 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 amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples
– built in white marble with a double storeyed porch. Overnight at
hotel.
Day
- 14 -- » Udaipur - Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar – the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into
hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel
Day - 15 -- » Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple
– The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo
Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva : head towards Jaipur not missing the
Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with
silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing.
Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 16 -- » Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant.
In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace – occupies a
large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and
a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory –
An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli
– and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 17 -- » Jaipur - Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted
town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha
Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Free to
enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
