Rajasthan Fort Palace Tour
Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambhore
- Kota - Bundi - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days
Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Rajasthan Fort Palace 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 breakfast proceed on a Combined city tour of
New & Old Delhi.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern
Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and
Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid,
one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the
cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive
past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
This morning, drive to the 'Romantic city of Taj Mahal' - Agra!
City tour of Agra.
Visit Taj Mahal & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Afternoon, we ride to the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings
inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian
architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private
chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The Moti
Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect the skill of the
ancient Indian architectsLater you will visit a marble gallery - the
flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble,
fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
This morning following a leirsurely breakfast we drive to Fatehpur
Sikri.
Visit Fatehpur Sikiri
This abandoned capital of the Mughals is a perfectly preserved city
at the height of the empire's splendor. The city divided into religious
and secular parts has interesting well-sculpted buildings.
On to Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink
city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the
dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements.
We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant.
Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with
mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory
- an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate
predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds,
a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and
delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the
old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas
of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Pushkar
This morning following a leirsurely breakfast, we drive to Pushkar
and on arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Later proceed for the sightseeing of Pushkar.
Half day sightseeing of Puskar./visit the Pushkar fair.
Visit the only Brahma temple in India, the Savitri temple and the
three sacred lakes of Pushkar.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 : Pushkar - Ranthambhore
This morning after breakfast, drive to Ranthambhore and on arrival
transfer to your hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Ranthambhore
Two Tiger Safaris in the Jungle. (Morning & Afternoon Safari)
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09 : Ranthambhore - Kota (140 kms)
This Morning after breakfast drive to Kota and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon proceed on a city tour visiting Jag Mandir, Garh "Palace
fort", city palace, Chambal Garden.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 : Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh (190 kms)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Chittorgarh en-route visit
Bundi.
On to chittorgarh.
Visit Chittorgarh Fort.
Located beside a high hill near the Gambheri River, the magnificent
fort of Chittorgarh echos the saga of valor, gallantry, sacrifice
and royalty of the city. One of the most fiercely contested seats
of power in India, Bappa Rawal, the legendary founder of the Sisodia
dynasty, received Chittor in the middle of the eighth century, as
part of the last Solanki princess's dowry. Earlier, known as Chitrakut,
after a local Rajput chieftain named Chitrang, the city is spread
over an area of 700 acres, with its forts, towers, temples and palaces.
Rana Kumbha (1433-68), Rana Sanga (reigned 1509-27) and Maharana Pratap
(reigned 1572-97) were the proud sons of this land.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 : Chittorgarh- Udaipur (115 kms)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Udaipur on arrival transfer
to your hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Udaipur
Morning city sightseeing tour.
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake,
Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala
Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola(Optional ) 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded
by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh (120 kms)
This morning after breakfast drive to Kumbhalgarh and check-in
at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14 : Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur (160 kms)
After breakfast, drive to the Jodhpur and check into your hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15 : Jodhpur
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including
Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing
marble memorium built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid
Public gardens.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (295 kms)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer and on arrival,
check-in at the hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 17 : Jaisalmer
City tour of Jaisalmer
Visit to sand dunes.
Visit the famous forts & Havelies.
Optional:- Camel Safari (Half way Jeep and Half way Camel Safari)
Overnight :Hotel
Day 18 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner (328 kms)
After breakfast drive to Bikaner and transfer to hotel.Relax for
a while.
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before
this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa
and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling
sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed
by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City
is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing
old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort
is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies
and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace,
the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 19 : Bikaner - Mandawa (190 kms)
This morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa and transfer to
hotel.
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and
still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes, havelis
and mansions. 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.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business
families of the country.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20 : Mandawa - Delhi
Morning at Leisure.
Later drive back to Delhi International Airport to board the flight
for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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