Rajasthan Fort Palace Tours
Places to Visit : Delhi - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Manwar - Jaisalmer
- Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 01- Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Rajasthan Fort & Palaces Tour'! On arrival
in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing
of Delhi.
City tour of Old Delhi
Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi
and Jawaharlal Nehru, Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan,
Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, . Also drive past
Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi
City tour of New Delhi
Visit the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and
the President's Residence.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur (Air)
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to connect
the flight to Udaipur, on arrival check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at 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.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04 : Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh (140 kms 05 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Kumbhalgarh enroute visit
Ranakpur Jain Temples , dating back to the 15th century. It's 29
halls are supported by 200 pillars, none of which are alike. The
Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits
to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its
erotic sculptures. Kumbhalgrh Fort (alt 1,087 m) was the second
most important fort of the Mewar Kingdom after Chittaurgarh. Built
mostly by Maharana Kumba (1485), it is situated on a West facing
ridge of the Aravallis, commanding a great strategic position on
the border between the Rajput Kingdoms of Udaipur (Mewar) and Jodhpur
(Marwar).
On arrival Check-in at Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Manwar (260 Kms 06 Hours)
After breakfast drive to Manwar, Enroute visit Jodhpur - gateway
to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar.
Visit the Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of
a hermit, which overlooks the city in the image of a long sentinel.
Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers.
On arrival at Manwar check-in at the hotel. Manwar ;This picturesque
getaway is situated 110kms. from Jodhpur-the beginning of Thar Desert.
Manwar Desert Resort & Camp: It is set amidst sand dunes to
befit the atmosphere. The Camp offers Swiss cottage tents well furnished
with attached WC & Shower. The camp is very well located, in
the desert. It serves very good continental and Indian cuisine.
The dinner is accompanied by traditional folk dance performance.
We would organize a jeep safari to nearby Villages where guest would
get an opportunity to see the village life. (Guest will also enjoy
the 02 hours camel ride to the desert to view sunset or sunrise).
Overnight: Camp/Resort
Day 06 : Manwar - Jaisalmer (170 Kms 04 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival
check-in at Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 : Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of
the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built
of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings,
facades and elaborate balconies.
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gadhi Sagar
Tank.
Afternoon free at leisure
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner (330 Kms 06 - 1/2 Hours)
This morning after a leisurly breakfast drive to Bikaner, on
arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09 : Bikaner - Mandawa (185 Kms 04 Hours )
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Bikaner, this desert
town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji,
a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji.
Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja
Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
Also visit Camel Breeding farm (closed on Sundays).later drive to
Mandawa.
On arrival check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 : Mandawa - Jaipur (170 Kms 04 Hours)
This morning after breakfast we will proceed for sightseeing
of Mandawa which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched
gateway adorned with lord krishna and his cows leeds to the bazaar.
Visit Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is
now a hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors,
canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many
other interesting items, preserved in a museum. You can wander through
the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate
frescoes.
Later drive to Jaipur. On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort.
Make your ascent to the palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned
elephant back. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace which
are famous for the excellence of their design and decoration.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, known as "The Pink City of Rajasthan".
Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory, which was built in the
1700's, yet even today still looks futuristic or almost surrealistic;
the City Palace and its Museum, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (238 Kms 05 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fateh
Pur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red sandstone city that
was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late
16th century. It was a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are still in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what
the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
On arrival Check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Agra - Delhi (210 Kms 4 1/2 Hours
This morning after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing.
Visit the impressive Agra Fort and the most perfect architectural
monument in the world - The Taj Mahal (Friday closed). Taj Mahal -
the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah
Jahan, who died in 1630. The building, often styled "a dream
in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653)
to build. Agra Fort - which lies on the bend of the River Yamuna,
almost in the heart of the town.
Later drive to Delhi and on arrival transfer to airport to connect
the flight for onward destination with sweet and unfogettable memories
of 'Rajasthan Fort & Palaces Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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