Rajasthan
Tour Packages
Rajasthan Fort & Palaces
Places Covered
: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Bundi - Kota - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
- Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Duration : 15 Nights - 16 Days
Day
1: Arrival at Delhi Company representatives will receive you on arrival
at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer
to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
First half of the day relax at hotel. Proceed for a half
day tour of Old & New Delhi.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi
- Jaipur Drive to Jaipur Continue your drive to Jaipur and on arrival
check-in Hotel.JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended
the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite
of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history
- A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the
Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered
stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite
temples and lush gardens.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts
of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
Proceed for sightseeing of the
city.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur - Pushkar Proceed
for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax. Check in at PUSHKAR
PALACE.
Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 6: Pushkar - Bundi Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the Brahma Temple. (The one and only in the world). Offer Pujas at the holy
lake of Pushkar.
Proceed for Bundi. The town's medieval character, Taragarh
Fort and the palace below are captivating. The Chitrashala in the palace has rooms
covered with miniature paintings depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna
and his consort Radha. Stay at an old hunting Haveli - ROYAL RETREAT - IN THE
TARAGARH FORT COMPOUND for a beautiful experience. The hotel is of no star category
but the experience will be better as this is the only hotel in the Fort Complex.
In the evening enjoy a "Mashaal Dinner" - The place is lit up with
burning torches and traditional dinner prepared of game is served. Truly unforgettable
experience.
Overnight at Bundi.
Day 7: Bundi - Kota - Udaipur
Start for KOTA after Breakfast.
Rajasthan's largest industrial town situated
on the banks of the river Chambal is well known for its Kota sarees and also for
a miniature school of art which specialized in hunting scenes.
Visit the
CITY PALACE AND FORT
Also visit the Govt. Museum and the famous gardens of
Chambal and Chatter Bilas.
Proceed for Udaipur.
Reach and check in at
hotel.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty
for 1200 Years.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day
8: Udaipur Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local
folk Museum.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES
Reach Jodhpur.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur
Relax in the evening
or proceed for shopping.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 10: Jodhpur
- Jaisalmer Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare
glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game)
and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving
along the countryside.
Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Reach and check in at
hotel.
Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 11: Jaisalmer After
a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City -
Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and
palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved
buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest
living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies,
Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
In
the afternoon, visit the Khuri Sand Dunes and the typical Rajasthani Desert Village.
Take a camel ride to view the sunset from the dunes, (Same camels to be used for
Safari - getting to know the camels) as the sky is set on fire. It can be an unforgettable
experience.
Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians
playing haunting tunes.
Overnight at Village.
Day 12: Jaisalmer
Camel Safari Proceed on camel backs early in the morning into the desert
and reach midway between Khuri and Jaisalmer.
Camp for overnight stay.
Day 13: Jaisalmer - Bikaner Continue your camel safari for the
first half of the day and reach closer to Jaisalmer in the afternoon. Due to weather
conditions in August - one and half day should be enough.
Return to Jaisalmer
and proceed straight to Bikaner. (The road is very good and the journey will be
comfortable and relaxing)
Reach Bikaner and check in at hotel.
Relax
in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 14: Bikaner Breakfast
at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
Day 15: Bikaner
- Mandawa Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for Mandawa.
Reach and
check in at hotel.
Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of
the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here,
the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli,
Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and
Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking
into frescoes.
Relax for the evening. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day
16: Mandawa - Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Leave at leisure for Delhi.
Reach by afternoon and after Farewell Dinner and freshening up - proceed straight
to the airport for flight back home with sweet memories of India.
