FORTS AND PALACES 14 nights / 15 days Best season: October to March

Places to visit : Delhi - Mandawa- Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bundi - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

Rajasthan has long been regarded as the real home of traditional Maharaja's, besides a land packed with Forts and Palaces of Maharaja's, it is also home to a large population of tribals of whom the Bhils and Minas form the largest groups. Stay in a Palace hotel, enjoy a ride on Camel's back, dine and dance in sand dunes. Discover a whole new world as youdth="500" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">

ITINERARY

Day 1. Arrive Delhi

Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 - Delhi

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.

Day 03 - Delhi / Mandawa ( 257 kms.)

We drive to Mandawa. Arrive and check 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 (188 kms.)

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. Drive to Bikaner, upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 - Bikaner

Sightseeing of Junagarh Fort, Bhand Sagar Temple, Camel Breeding Farm. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 - Bikaner / Jaisalmer (325 kms )

In the morning drive to Jaisalmer - The Citadel City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 - Jaisalmer

Sightseeing of the city covering Jaisalmer Fort, Sun Gate, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli, and Lodurva. Overnight at hotel

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Day 08 - Jaisalmer

No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque dunes. This day you will visit 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 09 - Jaisalmer / Jodhpur ( 326 kms.)

Today morning drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 - Jodhpur

Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort, Jaswanthada, Clock tower.Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 - Jodhpur / Bundi ( 287 kms.)

In the morning drive to Bundi - A dream remembered, on arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 - Bundi / Udaipur ( 233 kms.)

Day 13 - Udaipur

Morning city tour covering Saheliyon - Ki - Bari, . Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Eklingji & Nagda Temples. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 - Udaipur / Pushkar ( 299 kms.)

We drive to Pushkar - the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel

Day 15 - Pushkar / Jaipur ( 132 kms.)

In the morning walk through the ghats of Lake and streets in Pushkar. Later drive to Jaipur. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 - Jaipur

In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace & Royal Observatory. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 - Jaipur / Agra ( drive 236 kms.)

Today morning drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty).. On arrival check in into hotel. Free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18 - Agra / Delhi

Morning city tour covering Taj, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-daula's Tomb. Afternoon drive back to Delhi. On arrival we will take you to hotel where we will be holding the rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner and late night transfer to International Airport to board flight to home.