Forts and Palace India Tour

Duration : 15 Nights - 16 Days (Depending on flight times)
Destinations : Delhi > Jaipur > Mandawa >Kuchaman>Nagaur> Bikaner >Jaiselmer> Jodhpur > Ranakpur > Udaipur >Chittorgarh>Bundi> Jaipur >Agra> Delhi

Day 01: Delhi 
On arrival from your international flight, one of our representatives will transfer you to your chosen accommodation.  After breakfast you will take a rickshaw around Delhi’s famous ChandniChowk, and to see the Lotus Temple.  This totally depends on the time of the international flight.  If one arrives late at night these sights will be added to the next days tour.

Day 02: Delhi 
After breakfast your driver will pick you up and take you on a sight seeing tour around Delhi, which will enclose the following places and monuments:  The QutubMinar, India’s gate (War Memorial) the Presidents House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings, the Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), and the Jama Masjid.  We will end the days sight seeing by driving past the Red Fort (closed on Monday) After the tour is finished you will be returned to your chosen accommodation.

Day 03: Delhi to Jaipur (265kms 5hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive you on to Jaipur.  On arrival and after checking in to your chosen accommodation you will be taken to see the Pink City of Jaipur including NahrGarh Fort, the Observatory, the HawaMahal (Wind Palace) and City palace where the royal family still resides, followed by a stroll around the local bazaars and markets, afterwards you will be returned to your accommodation to relax for the evening.

Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast you will be taken to Jaipur’s beautiful Amber Fort.  After you have finished at the fort your driver will drive you on to Ranthambore.  On arrival at your chosen accommodation and check in you will be left to enjoy the evening at you leisure.

Day 05: Jaipur to Mandawa (168km 3hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive you on to Mandawa.  After you have checked into your hotel you will be taken to visit the Mandawa, part of Shekhawati region, this region came into being in 1756, when Nawal Singh build the fort that has now been turned into the hotels called Castle Mandawa. Mandawa its self become a full-fledged town only after Nawal Singh’s two grandsons decided to make it their home at the end of the 18th century.After the tour is finished you will be returned to your chosen accommodation

DAY 06: Mandawa toKuchaman(100km 2.5hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive you on toKuchaman fort.   On arrival you will take a Jeep to your chosen accommodation.  After checking in and having a local lunch you will be taken on a tour of Kuchaman, here you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic views and visit the salt fields.  Afterwards you can enjoy the local bazars and markets before being returned to your chose accommodation to enjoy a tranquile evening

DAY 07: Kuchaman to Nagaur to Bikaner (230km 4hrs) 
After breakfast your driver will drive you on toNagaur.   On arrival you will be taken to visitNagaur Fort, known to be the most impressive, majestical fort of north India.  You will also view the remarkable frescos of Mugaland Rajput amazing artwork. After stopping for lunch you driver will drive you on to Bikaner.  On arrival at your chosen accommodation you will be checked in and left to enjoy the evening at your leisure.

DAY 08: Bikaner to Jaisalmer (335km 5.5hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive to the Junagarh fort in Bikaner before driving you on to Jaisalmer.  On arrival in Jaisalmer you will be checked in to your chosen accommodation where you will be left to relax.

DAY 08: Jaisalmer
After breakfast you will be taken on a tour of Jaisalmer, this includes visit the amazing Jaisalmer Golden Fort, the Nathmaljiki Haveli, Patwa Haveli and the Salim Singh Haveli.  Here is also a fantastic place to enjoy a stress less lunch. Afterwards you will be taken back to your hotel for an afternoon rest before experiencing the Khuri sand dune at sunset where you can also enjoy an evening meal with local specialties and dance.  After the show has finished, you will be returned to your chosen accommodation for the night.

Day 09: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (278km 5hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive you on to Jodhpur.  After checking in to your chosen accommodation and you will be taken to visit the Mehrangarh fort (an illustrious work of magnificence) followed by the JaswantThada  (TajMahal of Marwar).  Afterwards you will be taken to your chosen accommodation and left to rest

DAY 11: Jodhpur to Ranakpur (190km 3.5hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive you on to Ranakpur, stopping to visit the Ranakpur Jain temple on the way.  On arrival at your chose accommodation and after checking in, you will be left to relax for the rest of the evening.

DAY 12: Ranakpur to Udaipur (96km 2.5hrs) 
After breakfast your driver will drive you on to Udaipur, stopping to visit the Kumbalgarh fort and on the way.  On arrival you be taken on a tour of Udaipur this includes the Jagdish Temple, City Palace and Sheliyon Ki Bari.  You will then be taken to check in to your chosen accommodation where you will have a short rest before being taken in the late afternoon to enjoy boat ride at lake Pichola, experiencing a beautiful sun setbefore experiencing a local dance show.  Once all is over you will be returned to your accommodation to relax for the evening.

DAY 13: Udaipur to Bundi fort (320km 6hrs)
After breakfast your driver will drive you on toBundi, stopping at the Chittorgarh fort on the way.  You will also seen Rice mills Opium fields in passing.  On arrival in Bundi you will be taken to see some beautiful Marble and stone carvings and to visit the famous Rani-Sati Bavadi (step well) and the Chatries (Royal Cenotops).  Once the tour visit as are finished you will be driven on to your chosen accommodation and after checking you will be left to relax for the evening.

Day 14 Bundi to Jaipur (195km 4hrs)
After breakfast your driver will take you on a tour around Bundi, here you will see many beautiful walls, terraces and landscapes.  After lunch your driver will drive you on to Jaipur.    On arrival in Jaipur you will be taken to your chosen accommodation and left to rest until the light and sound show begins.  The history of Amber Fort and Jaipur is showcased in this sound and light show, scripted by legendary Bollywood lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar. It takes place towards the bottom of the Fort, near Maota Lake. There's excellent use of special effects and acoustics, along with folk music and colorful lighting of various parts of the Fort, to bring to life the haunting commentary of historical tales and legends involving the 28 kings of the Kachhwaha dynasty. Afterwards you will be returned to your chosen accommodation.

Day 15: Jaipur to Agra (250km 5hrs)
After Breakfast you will be driven to Agra en route visiting the Fatehpur Sikri.  On arrival in Agra you will be taken to visit the Red Fort followed by experiencing an amazing sunset over the TajMahal at the MahtabBagh.  Afterwards you will be taken to your chosen accommodation and left to rest.

Day 16: Agra to Delhi (210km 5hrs)
Before breakfast you will be taken to visit the world famous TajMahal, here you will also experience an amazing sunrise, you will then return to your accommodation for breakfast before being driven on to Delhi, where you will be dropped off at Delhi International airport to catch your international flight home.  If you have a late flight, there will be an opportunity to do some last minute shopping and have dinner before being dropped off at the airport.

Departure

All our tours are guidelines. If you wish to change anything please do not hesitate to contact us.  All are tours can be done using diverse categories of accommodation. Homestay’s Heritage, 3*, 4* and 5*, a mixture is also possible.  All our tours can also be done using trains and planes alongside having your private driver.  At IAT we live under the “motto” everything is possible.

 

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