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FORT & PALACES OF RAJASTHAN

Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

Royal Rajasthan is well known for Forts & Palaces offers a royal experience and feel of Rajasthan Culture, traditions and Royalty. There were twenty princely states in Rajasthan and each of its Maharajas built forts and palaces to safeguard their states. People come all around from world to visit these heritage forts and palaces of Rajasthan and also visit the structures and amazing architecture of forts and Havelis of Rajasthan make the perfect tour program.

Highlights of the tour :

  • Elephant ride on Amber Fort, Jaipur.
  • Camel ride on Sand Dunes on Thar Desert.
  • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and Bharatpur.

Day 01ARRIVAL - DELHI

On your arrival our representative meet and transfer to hotel. Start for Delhi sightseeing with Humayun Tomb of the Mughal Emperor and drive through the India Gate & President House and reach Rickshaw ride point. Explore Chandni Chowk on the Rickshaw in the heart of Old Delhi a busy shopping area with Bazaar full of spices and marriage saris through crowded narrow side streets and reach Jama Masjid largest mosques of India.

Day 02DELHI – MANDAWA

Arrival Mandawa. Evening visit the town, a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. Walk through the Shekawati region, which was the stronghold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Besides the cenotaphs, wells forts and temples the majority of frescoes are painted on the walls. The enormous havelis with fascinating murals built by the wealthy Rajasthani merchants  “Marwaris” in the 19th century.

Day 03MANDAWA – BIKANER

Start drive for Bikaner in the north of the desert state, Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. In afternoon visit Junagarh fort, built in 1593. The courtyard of the fort, balcony kiosks and windows are perfect example of the artisanship of that time. The various part of the palace are - the Dewan-i-khas, the Phool Mahal and Badal Mahal.

Day 04BIKANER - JAISALMER 

Start drive for Jaisalmer through Karni Mata Temple Deshnoke. The temple is famous for the approx 25000 black rates that live, and are revered in, the temple. The drive by dry vegetation with villages of colourfully dressed people. Plenty of camels and camel carts, sheep and goats pass you by Jaisalmer induces a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert.

Day 05JAISALMER 

The day begins with the sightseeing of Jaisalmer which takes you through the city of gilded magic. The fort built by Rawal Jasal where a fourth of the population lives. Also visit Jain temple of the 12th to 15th centuries as well as Patwon ki Haveli a five-story mansion with carved pillars and murals. Late afternoon drive for Sand Dunes situated at the edge of the Thar Desert and enjoy the camel ride with sunset at Sam Dunes.

Day 06JAISALMER - JODHPUR 

Start drive for Jodhpur. On arrival Jodhpur you will visit Mehrangarh fort  on a 37 m low sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. From the top of the fort one can get a bird's eye view of the old city. You will notice the predominance of blue houses referred to as Brahmin houses - the colour being associated with high caste. . Evening explore and experience of local market in Clock tower.

Day 07JODHPUR - UDAIPUR 

Start drive for Udaipur via Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh. On arrival Ranakpur we visit Ranakpur Jain temple  has 03 temples of the Jain sect dating back to the 14th / 15th century. The main grand temple complex have 29 halls with 1444 pillars and it took 65 years to complete and now it is one of the five holy Jain pilgrimage centres in the world. Next we visit the majestic mountain Fort Kumbalgarh have one of the second largest walls.

Day 08UDAIPUR 

Morning start the Udaipur local sightseeing with the City Palace towering over the Pichhola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the City palace. Visit Jagdish Temple; built by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1651. In afternoon visit local family house to experience and learn cook the India India cuisine. After lunch visit Sheldon-ki-Bari beautiful fountains and in evening enjoy boat ride on the lake Pichhola.

Day 09UDAIPUR - KOTA
Drive for Kota via Chittorgarh. Enroute stop and explore the fascinating place Chittrogarh is built by sandstone with white marble by Maurya Dynasty in 7th century AD. Fort on hilltop complex with many temples and monuments. It situated on the bank of river Gambhiri. Later continue drive for Kota the largest industrial area of Rajasthan situated on the bank Chambal and also knowns for Kta Saris. On arrival Kota check in the heritage hotel.

Day 10KOTA - RANTHAMBHORE 

Start drive for Ranthambhore. We stop at Chambal river point for one hour boating to explore the many species birds, Crocodile and Gharayals on the Chambal river. Later continue drive for Ranthambhore National Park that is famous for Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park is one of the most fascinating places in the country to get a close glimpse of the majestic predators.

Day 11RANTHAMBORE 

Early morning we start our Jungle safari on open Gipsy inside the Ranthambhore National Park to catching the glimpse of the wild cats and another wildlife can also be seen along. The safari lasts for 3 to 4 hrs drive. Later we come for Jungle lodge for the breakfast. After lunch again we start our Jungle safari for 3 to 4 hrs another Zone to the Ranthambhore National Park to get close of the tigers.

Day 12RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR

Early morning start for Jeep safari at another zone of Ranthambhore National Park. After 3 to 4 hrs safari return back to Jungle lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast check out from lodge and start drive for the Jaipur The "Pink City" is the capital of Rajasthan. On Arrival Jaipur check in to the hotel. Dinner at Hotel or outside in the local Restaurant  of Jaipur.

Day 13JAIPUR

Morning full day local sightseeing of Jaipur and we start from Elephant ride for the ancient capital of Amber fort to see the fabulous Amber fort Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal emperor Akbar's construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Later visit Jantar Mantar (medieval observatory) and Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), City Palace and colourful Bazaar of Jaipur.

Day 14 JAIPUR - AGRA

Start drive for Agra. Enroute we stop for 01 hr Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary to watch the migrated  birds and continue drive for Fatehpur Sikri, the deleted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century and also visit Buland Darwaza entrance of Mosque. Afterwards proceed to the Agra.

Day 15 AGRA - DELHI

Morning visit The Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shan Jahan on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly on of the wonders of the world. Later proceed to Agra's Red Fort popularly known as Agra Fort construction of this fort was originally started by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Afterwards drive for Delhi.

Day 16 DELHI - FLY OUT

On time our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer to International Airport to board the flight for onwards destination journey.

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Our itineraries combine history, culture, opportunities for social interaction, leisure time that allows you to explore on your own. That are creative and comprehensive and had been specially designed to bring you a complete experience of India.

Moreover any number of tours can be combined to suite your particular requirement and if you tell us your special interests we will make sure your itinerary accommodate them.

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