Forts & Palaces Tour (Duration - 15 Days )
 
Destination Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Garha - Luni(enroute visit Jodhpur) - Udaipur - Deogarh - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
   
 
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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 02: Delhi - Mandawa
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. am sightsecing Delhi & afternoon drive to Mandawa.s
   
 
DAY 03: 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 04: Mandawa - Bikaner (enroute visit Nawalgarh)
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 05: 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. It is a fact worth mentioning that Bikaner has the largest wool market in entire Asia.Overnight at hotel.
   
 
DAY 06: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 kms)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
   
 
DAY 07: Jaisalmer
Morning 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. In the afternoon proceed to 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 08: Jaisalmer – Luni (enroute visit Jodhpur)
Today morning drive to Luni enroute visit Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment. On arrival 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. Further proceed to Luni – a small village but with serene beauty of its own.Overnight at hotel.
   
 
DAY 9: Luni – Udaipur (enroute visit Bishnoi Village and Ranakpur Temples)
Morning Safari to a Bishnoi Village. The Bishnoi tribe is a unique tribe in the sense that they are nature loving and they vow to never let a tree or a Deer being cut or hunted. Further proceed to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples – the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive Udaipur and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
   
 
DAY 10: Udaipur - Deogarh
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. Evening Drive to Deogarh. On arrival check into Deogarh Mahal: A castle of Medieval Rajasthan.
   
 
DAY 11: Deogarh – Jaipur (Enroute visiting Pushkar)
Morning enjoy Trekking in the hills or Walk in the village or Local tribal warrior dance or Performance by folk musicians and artists. Further proceed to Jaipur enroute visiting Pushkar - the venue for the famous " Pushkar Festival". Take a tour of Savitri temple, Man Mahal - on the banks of pushkar lake, Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple – The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. Arrive Jaipur and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
   
 
DAY 12: Jaipur
Full day city tour including 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 etc. Jaipur is a great place to shop for carpets, semi precious stones, blue pottery, bed spreads. Overnight at hotel.
   
 
DAY 13: Jaipur – Agra (Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri)
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid /s The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival at Agra check in into hotel. Overnight at Hotel
   
 
DAY 14: Agra – Delhi
Morning visit to the Taj Mahal to view by sunrise, tour of Agra city, including Agra fort & itmad-ud-daulah's tomb. Evening Train to Delhi. Tour Service ends.
   
 
This Tour Includes
  •  Accommodation on twin sharing basis room with breakfast
  •  Transfers by exclusive chauffer driven car throughout the tour
  •  All fuel, taxes and driver allowance & night halt charges
  •  Cost includes sharing room with breakfast
  •  All transfers & tours by aircon coaches/cars
  •  English speaking local guides
  • All taxes as applicable
   
 
This Tour Excludes
  •  Meals and all other expenses are not included in the cost.
  •  Rates are valid till 30 April, 2010.
  •  Hotels foreseen are of heritage/Five Star/Three Star category.
  •  Check-in/out time is 1200 hrs at all the places.
  •  Camera Fees applicable is not included.
  •  4.9% Service Tax (by Indian Government) applicable.
  •  Afternoon Lunch is not included in any of these packages.
  •  Tips to porters at airports and hotels are excluded.
  •  Visa formalities and health requirements are excluded.
  •  Entrance fees at monuments, meals, expenses of a personal nature.
  •  All domestic flights are excluded. Packages mentioned in this website cover  distances by road. Flight usage is optional and chargeable extra.
  • Insurance/Personal casualities meals are excluds.
  • Any Air Fare/Bus/ Train/Flight Fare are excluds.
The Tour Package can be completely customized to meet your requirement and your budget.