Royal Rajasthan Fort and Palaces (15 Days)

Royal Rajasthan Fort and Palaces (15 Days)

Rajasthan where the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance. Also witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra and explore the historical monuments in Delhi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
On arrival at Delhi International airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free & easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The eminent structures that the Red Fort holds are the Lahore Gate (the main gate), Delhi Gate (the public gate), Diwan-i-khas (the Hall of Private Audiences), Nahr-i-Behisht (which grounds the imperial private apartments), Moti Masjid, the Pearl Mosque, Hayat Bakhsh Bagh, pavilions, water channels and fountains.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Located in one of the oldest and busiest corners of Old Delhi, the Jama Masjid is the largest and best-known mosque in India that was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1656. It comprises three great gates, four towers and two 40 metres high minarets, constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chhatta Chowk Bazaar, Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
One gets the greatest deals in the Chandni Chowk market because besides being one of the largest retail markets, it is a wholesale market as well. Traders from across the country flock here for sourcing various lifestyle related good.

Rickshaw ride from Red Fort to Jama Masjid & Chandani Chowk.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Built in 1565, after nine years of Humayun’s death, the Humayun’s tomb site maintains several other graves, monuments and mosques. In the year 1993 the tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One can see a perfect blending of Rajasthani and Islamic features in the architecture of the tomb. The Char Bagh Garden is one of the major attractions inside the complex. The garden is divided into four squares by paved walkways and beautifully designed water channels.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Located on the ruins of the Lal Kot, the Red Citadel in the city of Dhillika, the Qutub Minar is one of the major attractions in New Delhi and is the tallest minar in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made of red sandstone and marble and is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures.The construction of the minar was commissioned by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in the year 1192 and later it was repaired by Firoz Shah Tughlaq and Sikandar Lodi.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Located on the banks of the river Yamuna, Raj Ghat is a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. It also grounds associated memorials of Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Jagjivan Ram, Choudhary Charan Singh, Giani Zail Singh, Shankar Dayal Sharma, Chandra Shekhar,
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lutyens, 19, Ashoka Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
The Secretariat Building or Central Secretariat is where the Cabinet Secretariat is housed, which administers the Government of India. Built in the 1910s, it is home to some of the most important ministries of the Cabinet of India. Situated on Raisina Hill, New Delhi, the Secretariat buildings are two blocks of symmetrical buildings (North Block and South Block) on opposite sides of the great axis of Rajpath, and flanking the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House).
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi to Mandawa (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Mandawa Jhunjhunu, Mandawa, Rajasthan 333704, India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa check in at hotel.

Afternoon city tour visiting fort, palaces, and havelis with beautiful frescoes. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Mandawa to Bikaner (180kms/ 3hrs approx)

Stop At: Kuchilpura, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001, India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner check in at hotel.

Afternoon city tour visiting Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace and few Havelis.
Duration: 6 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Bikaner to Jaisalmer (330kms/ 6hrs approx)

Pass By: Kuchilpura, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001, India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaisalmer check in at hotel.

Rest time to explore the colorful market with your driver.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Jaisalmer

Stop At: Jaisalmer Fort, Fort Road Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Breakfast at hotel full day city tour visiting Fort, Palaces, Havelis and colorful market. Excursion visit to Kuldhara - A haunted village nearby.

Evening excursion to visit Sam Dune village, enjoy jeep safari and barbecue dinner in the desert with live folklore performance.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Pokhran Fort, Jodhpur-Bikaner Road, Pokhran India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur en route visit Pokhran Fort & Palaces.

Rest time free to relax in the hotel or visit the place of your interest with your driver.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Jodhpur

Stop At: Jaswant Thada, Lawaran, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India
Breakfast at hotel full day city tour visiting the attraction like Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace visiting area & Museum.

Later excursion to visit Mandore temples, Chhatris & gardens.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Jodhpur to Udaipur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Desuri Tehsil, Sadri 306702 India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Udaipur. en route visit either Ranakpur Jain Temple or Kumbhalgarh Fort as per your interest.

Continue drive to Udaipur, check in at hotel. Rest time to relax and personal activities. Evening watch folk performance “Dharohar” at Bagor ki Haveli.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur

Stop At: City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple Rd City Palace Complex, Udaipur 313001 India
Breakfast at hotel full day city tour of Udaipur, visiting Fort, Palaces, Havelis, Gardens, Temples.

Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur to Jaipur (405kms/ 8hrs approx)

Stop At: Pushkar Lake, Pushkar 305022 India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur en route visit Pushkar Temples. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.

Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy jeep ride at Amber Fort.

After lunch visit the city monuments including City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur to Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Temple. Also visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town and.

Further drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Agra - Delhi (204kms/ 4hrs approx)

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal.

Breakfast at hotel visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.

Afternoon drive to Delhi check in at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Delhi – Departure

Pass By: Delhi Duty Free, Terminal 3 Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 110002 India
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.