Duration : 15 days / 14 nights
Destination : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi international airport (with group or independently) and you will be transferred to the pre booked hotel for night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing tour
In the morning after breakfast take a full day guided sightseeing tour of Old and New delhi. The visits will include some of the finest places in the city such as Laxmi Narayan Temple of Hindus, India Gate, President’s Palace, Raj Ghat (The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Lotus Temple. Night stay will be in the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi to Mandawa drive
Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa fall in the Shekhawati region. Mandawa is famous for open art gallery as most of the walls are richly painted and wide use of the frescoes paintings can also be seen at castle Mandawa. Also enjoy to see how Indian potteries are made out of clay. Take a leisurely walk into this small hamlet where you can get a chance to intermingle with local folks. After spending your wonderful time in village street come back to the hotel for comfortable night stay.
Day 04 : Mandawa to Bikaner drive
After lavish breakfast in the hotel drive to Bikaner, on the way visit some very small villages of Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Bikaner transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Later in the after enjoy guided city tour of Junagarh Fort made by Raja Rai Singh in the year of 1588. Also visit Lalgarh Palace whose architect was Sir Swinton Jacob; he designed this palace for Maharaja Ganga Singh. Rest of the time free for own activities. Comfortable night stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Bikaner to Jaisalmer drive
Head to Jaisalmer after morning breakfast. Drive will be 06 hrs from Bikaner. On the way visit breeding farm and Rat temple, which is full of small and big rats. On the driver our driver take you some good resraurant. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer check into the reserved hotel. Rest of the time free for explore the city / own activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer & Sam Sand Dunes
Morning after lavish breakfast enjoy sightseeing tour in Jaisalmer city. Day starts with visit of Jaisalmer Fort build in the year of 1156 A.D by the Bhati ruler Rawal Jaisal for the defence of the city. The fort is made of yellow sandstone which glitters like a gold when sun rays fall on it. This fort is still inhabited by local population. Later visit Patwon Ki Haveli made by Guman Chand Patwa and his five sons. The excellent work done with the stones are breathtaking. After that visit Gadi Sagar Lake which was once the only source of water to the Jaisalmer city. Later return to the hotel for lunch and take some rest. In the evening enjoy camel Safari at Sam which is about 40 Km from the city followed by folk dance and dinner in the desert. Night stay at the hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer to Jodhpur drive
After breakfast in the morning drive to Jodhpur which is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan and better recognized as Blue City. The most attractive fraction of this city is the customary way of life, festivity and the jolly people who fortune this former generous state. On arrival transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Time free to relax and leisure. Comfortable night stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Jodhpur to Udaipur drive ex Ranakpur
Drive to Udaipur on the way visit Ranakpur Jain temples dedicated to the first Tirthankra of Jain sect. There are 1444 carved marble pillars and the most interesting part is that no two pillars are the same. Upon arrival in Udaipur check into the pre-booked hotel. After a long journey rest for the day in the hotel. Night stay at the hotel.
Day 09 : Udaipur
Morning after lavish breakfast visit the “city of lakes” Udaipur. Visit City Palace museum, where one can find rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies. Also visit famous peacock courtyard, Sahelion ki Bari (the garden of royal ladies, lay out with lush green lawns. Later enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola to visit Jan Niwas Palace and Lake Palace which is now converted into one of the luxurious hotels of India. Rest of the time free for shopping and leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur to Pushkar drive
Head to Pushkar this morning, the land where one of the major cattle fair is held every year in the month of November. The Pushkar houses many temples but most of them were destroyed by Aurangzeb the last Mughal ruler. The most famous among all is the Brahma temple which is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma which lies on the Shore of Pushkar Lake. Later go for guided sightseeing tour of the temples. Relax in one of the heritage hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 : Pushkar to Jaipur drive
Morning after leisurely breakfast board your bus and drive to Jaipur. On the way stop at a midway restaurant for freshen up or to stretch your legs. On arrival at Jaipur check in to the hotel. Later enjoy half day sightseeing tour of the Pink City visiting City Palace (Museum), Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds). In the evening spend time in the crowded markets of Jaipur city and then drive back to your hotel.
Day 12 : Jaipur
After breakfast we drive toward the Amber Fort which lies 10 kms out of the city. At Amber 
Fort you will enjoy ride on an Indian Elephant to ascend the Fort (travelers who are not interested in riding on the elephant may use our Jeep to ascend the fort). After visiting the fort drive back downhill and proceed to Jaigarh fort which displays the largest canon in the world. Afternoon free for your personal schedule and exploring the beauty of Jaipur city. Night stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13 : Jaipur to Agra ex Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast we head to Agra, the city of the most beautiful Taj Mahal. On the way to Agra, 30 kms before the city we stop at the forbidden city of Fatehpur Sikri. Later continue drive to Agra where check in formalities will be done at the hotel. Now the time has come to visit the Taj Mahal which is perhaps the most beautiful monument ever built for love, in the history. Also visit Agra Fort if time permits. Leisurely stay will be at your hotel in Agra.
Day 14 : Agra to Delhi drive
Have lavish breakfast at your hotel in Agra and then drive back to Delhi where you spend some time before your flight to next destination. Night stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15 : Departure from Delhi
Intime you will be provided with an escorted transfer to the airport to connect with your flight to next destination.
Fixed departures dates for Forts Palaces of Rajasthan in 2011-2012
| Departure Date |
Tour code |
Tour Price |
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| 01 April’2011 |
MAXFPT 03 |
On Request |
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| 24 May’2011 |
MAXFPT 07 |
On Request |
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| 02 September’2011 |
MAXFPT 10 |
On Request |
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| 01 December’2011 |
MAXFPT 14 |
On Request |
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| 16 December’2011 |
MAXFPT 17 |
On Request |
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| 26 February’2012 |
MAXFPT 20 |
On Request |
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Important remarks :
- This tour can be booked even for independent travel for which separate cost and booking policy will apply.
Package inclusions :-
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by air conditioned coach/car
- Excellent hotels for stay in all cities
- Daily buffet breakfast in the hotels
- Buffet dinners in the hotels / city restaurants
- Air conditioned transport services by coach/car for the entire tour
Services of excellent English speaking tour guides for sightseeing- Camel Safari at Sam Dunes Jaisalmer
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola Udaipur
- Elephant / Jeep ride at Jaipur to visit Amber Fort
- Folk dance show at Jaipur (subject to availability during summer off seatime
- All presently applicable taxes and surcharge on above services
Package does not include:
International air tickets, Visa, Travel insurance, Monument entry fee, Lunches, Personal expenses, Telephone/laundry/drinks bills, any other expenses incurred due to any unforeseen/unwanted circumstances Or any other services which is not a part of our above inclusions.
Hotel list for Forts Palaces of Rajasthan - Fixed Departure Tour :
