| FORT
AND PALACES OF RAJASTHAN 19 Nights/ 20 Days |
| Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi pick up from the Airport/Railway
Station and transfer to hotel Marina. This afternoon
you will proceed on a sightseeing tour of Old
& New Delhi, visiting the Qutub Minar, tallest
stone tower in India, Raj Ghat and the Red Fort
& Jama Masjid, The Humayun's Tomb, the lotus-shaped
Baha’i Temple, The ISKCON Temple, the Qutab Minar,
National Gallery of Modern Art, The Parliament
House, the Laxminarayan Temple, and then back
to your Hotel Marina. |
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| Day 2:
Delhi to Neemrana
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road (100 K.M.) to Neemrana : The flagship
of desert. The Mahals, balconies and terraces
of the 15th century Neemrana Fort Palace
rise to 9 levels on the billion year old Aravallis.
“Simplicity and style are so difficult to achieve
together…. Neemrana is the most beautiful place
we’ve stayed anywhere in the world” remarked
by Queen Elizabeth’s nice, Princess SarahArmstrong-Jones,
on her honeymoon. Enjoy the 1 night stay in the
remarkable hotel. |
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| Day 3:
Neemrana to Samode
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Samode near Jaipur. It is a 40 km
away from northwest of Jaipur. The beautiful Samode
Palace, has been rebuilt and renovated and provides
a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture
and is an ideal spot for outgoings. Visit Ramgarh
Lake and enjoy a overnight stay in this beautiful
heritage hotel. |
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| Day 4:
Samode to Jaipur
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Jaipur. Take a full day city tour Visiting
Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, City
Palace etc. Overnight at hotel Alsisar Haveli.
Alsisar Haveli lies tucked away in the heart of
pink city, Jaipur. It brings back to life the
grandeur of the old days and is a memorable regal
Rajasthani experience for the guests. |
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| Day 5:
Jaipur to Mandawa
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Mandawa. Check in at Hotel Castle Mandawa.
After Breakfast visit the printed havelies of
the Dundlod town and surrounding areas of Mandawa
and Nawalgarh. The Painted Havelies of the region
are called The Open air art Galleries. The region
is unique as nowhere in the world there is such
a profusion of exquisite wall paintings. Explore
Castle Mandawa at your own pace and enjoy a overnight
stay. |
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| Day 6:
Mandawa to Gajner
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Gajner near Bikaner and check in at
Hotel Gajner Palace. It is a grand heritage palace
built on the shores of the Gajner Lake. Visit
the famous 600 year old temple is dedicated to
Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The
most interesting things about the temple are the
rats that scamper freely within the sanctum sanctorum
of the temple. Also visit Lal Garh Palace. Enjoy
overnight in this beautiful heritage hotel. |
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| Day 7:
Gajner to Jaisalmer
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred
by road to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check
– in at hotel Narain Niwas Palace. Afternoon excursion
to Sam Sand Dunes in the evening for a spectacular
sunset and enjoy an overnight camel safari. |
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| Day 8:
Jaisalmer City Tour
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer including
Sonar Fort, housing a fourth of city’s residents.
Also visit Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the most
exquisite havelis with a beautifully latticed
façade. Salim Singh Ki Haveli is just three centuries
old, and is still lived in. Its arched roof is
held up by well executed brackets in the form
of peacocks, Nathmalji Ki Haveli built by two
architect brothers, overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 9:
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
This morning you will be transferred to the Blue
City of Jodhpur, check-in at Hotel. Evening is
at leisure. |
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| Day 10:
Jodhpur City Tour
This morning after breakfast visit the Mehrangarh
Fort situated on a low sandstone hill. Within
the fort visit Moti- Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph
built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in 1899
and the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 11:
Jodhpur to Ranakpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Ranakpur. After check in at Hotel Maharani
Bagh Orchard Retreat visit Muchhal Mahaveer Temple-
The distinctive feature of this Jain temple is
the statue of Lord Mahavira with a moustache.
Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 12:
Ranakpur to Udaipur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Udaipur. Arrive Udiapur and check – in at hotel
Shiv Niwas Palace Afternoon free to take a walking
tour on your own through the narrow lanes and
back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing Ghats
at the lake Pichola. Udaipur has had that mesmeric
and magical effect on most visitors from the last
four centuries; twenty first century guest are
no exception. Enjoy this wonderful city of Rajasthan.
Overnight at Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace. |
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| Day 13:
Udaipur City Tour
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting
The City Palace and Museum is considered as the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Pratap Memorial
has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the
legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple
which was built in 1651 AD. Saheliyon Ki Bari
is a small ornamental garden. Late afternoon enjoy
a two hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting
many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc and
enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City
Palace. |
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| Day 14:
Udaipur to Dungarpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Dungarpur. There are temples erected by Rawal
Veer Singh, in the memory of Dungaria's
widows. Dungarpur in Rajasthan, is known for beautiful
Udai Bilas Palace, now converted into a heritage
hotel. Udai Bilas Palace is picturesquely sited
between a lake teeming with birds and jungle.
Bird watchers, trekkers, history
and architecture buffs, or those
who want to escape into unspoiled
Rajasthan, will find it a haven. |
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| Day 15:
Dungarpur to Chittorgarh
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Chittorgarh. Check in at Hotel Bassi Fort.
Visit Chittorgarh Fort, The main tourist attraction
of the town of Chittorgarh, which is located on
a steep hill beside the modern township, Rana
Kumbha Palace, The Archeological Museum, the Singa
Chowri Temple, and the Fateh Prakash Palace and
Museum are some places to visit, adjacent to Rana
Kumbha Palace. Evening visit The Victory Tower
overnight at hotel Udai Bilas Palace |
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| Day 16:
Chittorgarh to Bundi
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Bundi. Check in at hotel Haveli Brij Bhushan
Ji”. Visit Chitrashala A beautiful
pavilion and gallery of fascinating murals
in the miniature style, Hatra Mahal, Ratan
Daulat and Badal Mahal. These palaces are
part of Garh Palace. The main attraction
is rooms and galleries full of murals
of Bundi Miniature Paintings. Also
visit Sukh Mahal, Jait SDagar Lake, Kshar Bagh
and the 84 pillared Cenotaph. Over Night at Hotel. |
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| Day 17:
Bundi to Ranthambhore
This morning you will be
transferred by road to Ranthambhore. Check in
at Hotel Nahargarh Fort-one of the best managed
and maintained heritage style hotels in Rajasthan.
Visit the Ranthambhore Fort- Built in 994 AD atop
steep high creek and Ranthambhore National Park,
One of the finest tiger reserves in the country,
The sanctuary has a large numbers of sambar, chittal,
nilgai, chinkara, langurs, wild boar and peafowl. |
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| Day 18:
Ranthambhore to Bharatpur
This morning you will be transferred by road
to Bharatpur, visit Keoladeo National Park One
of the finest sanctuaries in the world, inundated
with over 400 species of water birds, it is a
paradise for avian world. Renowned for its World
Heritage listed bird sanctuary. It was also known,
as the best duck shooting resort in the British
Empire, but was declared a reserve for birds in
1956 and later upgraded to a National Park. Also
visit Lohagarh Fort, overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 19:
Bharatpur to Delhi
This morning you will be transferred back to
Delhi by road. Rest of the day is free for shopping
etc. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day
20: Onward Journey
Today you will be transfer to airport / railway
station for your onward Journey. |
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