Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour
Duration: 18 Days/17 Nights
Destinations: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Deogarh - Samode - Jaipur - Agra
Forts and palaces are the major tourist attractions in Rajasthan. Our 'Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour' takes you to various forts and palaces across Rajasthan. The forts and palaces of Rajasthan reflect the rich architectural heritage of the state. The 18-day tour starts from Delhi and takes you to Mandawa, Bikaner, Khimsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Samode, Jaipur and Agra.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Traditional welcome by our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Our representative will meet you in the hotel and update you about the day's activities. The day is marked for the sightseeing tour of Delhi. You visit various monuments and tourist places in Old Delhi and New Delhi. The Red Fort and Jama Masjid are the two important monuments in Old Delhi. The India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple are important monuments in New Delhi. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi -Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for a six-hour drive to Mandawa, which is 242 Kilometers away. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Shekhavati villages of Dundlod, Mandawa. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04: Mandawa-Bikaner
In the morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner, which is 164 kilometers away. On arrival check in to the hotel. After a short break proceed on a sightseeing tour of the desert city. Overnight at in the hotel.
Day 05: Bikaner-Khimsar
In the morning drive through the central Rajasthan to Khimsar a remote village about at a distance of 152 kilometers. After fresh up excursion to villages of Bishnoi community and know about their lifestyle. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06: Khimsar-Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, which is at a distance of about 353 kilometers. En-route visit the Jain Temples at Osiyan. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07: Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed on a sightseeing tour of the city visiting forts and temples. In the afternoon visit the Sam sand dunes to enjoy a camel ride. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, which is a 6-hour drive. Upon arrival check into the hotel. In the evening visit the local market. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09: Jodhpur-Luni
In the morning after breakfast proceed on the sightseeing tour of the famous Mehrangarh Fort. Later drive to Luni, which is 40 kilometers away. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10: Luni-Ranakpur
In the morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Luni. Later drive to Ranakpur. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Visit the famous temples of Ranakpur. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11: Ranakpur-Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur, which is a 2-hour drive. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of the city and enjoying boat ride at Lake Pichola. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur- Deogarh
After breakfast drive to Deogarh covering a distance of 143 Kms/ 04 Hrs enroute visit Eklingji and Nagda. Overnight at Deogarh.
Day 13: Deogarh-Samode
In the morning after breakfast drive to Samode, which is at a distance of 270 kilometers, en-route visit Pushkar. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 14: Samode-Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of the city. Later drive to Jaipur, which is about 50 kilometers away. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 15: Jaipur
Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the Amber Fort. It's a lifetime experience. Later explore various tourist attractions of Jaipur, which include the City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory and Hawa Mahal. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur-Agra
In the morning after breakfast drive to Agra, which is about 250 kilometers from Jaipur. En-route stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital city of Mughal emperor Akbar. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. After a short break visit to explore the city of Mughal architectural that would leave you spell bound. You visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and other monuments. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 17: Agra-Delhi
After breakfast you have the option to visit the Taj Mahal once again or explore the city. Later proceed to Delhi en-route visiting Sikandra, the tomb of Akbar. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 18: Delhi
After breakfast free time to explore Delhi. In time transfer to the airport to catch a flight back home. Tour ends.
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