Forts and Palaces India
Duration: 15 Nights /16 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur- Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi |
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Tour Packages for India
Rajasthan has long been regarded as the real home of traditional Maharajas. Besides a land packed with Forts and Palaces of Maharajas, it is also home to a large population of tribals of whom the Bhils and Minas form the largest groups. The cities of Rajasthan are among the best known historical places in India. Stay in a Palace hotel, enjoy a ride on Camel's back, dine and dance on rippling sand dunes. Discover a whole new world as you meander down the centuries, on a historical tour of India, while you are on the following trail. |
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Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
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. |
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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 - majestic monument in red sandstone, Gandhi memorial - commemorates the father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 03 - Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to 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. |
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Day 04 -Mandawa - Bikaner
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. |
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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. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 06 - Bikaner - Jaisalmer
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. |
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Day 07 - Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a 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. 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. |
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Day 09 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today morning drive to Jodhpur - The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 10 - Jodhpur
Full day 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. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 11 - Jodhpur - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12 - Udaipur
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. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 13 - Udaipur - Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar - the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 14 - Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple - The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva: head towards Jaipur not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 15 -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 - 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 - and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 16 -Jaipur - Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel. |
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