RAJASTHAN FORT PALACES TOUR

Places Covered

DELHI – MANDAWA – BIKANER – KHIMSAR – JAISALMER – OSIYAN – KUMBHALGARH – UDAIPUR – PUSHKAR – SAMODE – BHARATPUR – AGRA – DELHI / DEPARTURE

Duration : 18 NIGHTS / 19 DAYS

Rajasthan a land of bewildering diversity of cultures, religions and traditions. This diversity has been captured in this package, giving the macro perspective towards this land of wonders. From the camel rides of Jaisalmer to the boat rides of Udaipur. This tour has it all to make this journey of exploration, a complete experience in its self. The cities that narrate the success stories of bravery of the soil and the delicacy of the stonework and the might of the forts.

Note :

Suggested tour itinerary is a flexible tour proposal and can be change as per the guest requirement. We provide tailor made itinerary as per the need of the guest if you want to add or remove any of the destination please advise us for modification so that you can enjoy best of your holidays in India.

Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive at Delhi airport / railways station, meet and greet by ITM representative and transfer to hotel. Where our representative will assist you to check in at hotel and later explain the tour scheduled in detail and handover all the tour related documents to you.

Delhi the sprawling capital city of India, is a great city which reflects best of both worlds the old and new. The city is studded with plethora of ancient monuments which are interesting and impressive to visit. Rest of the day is free to explore the city and its various shopping malls and markets. Overnight stay is in Delhi.

Day 02: DELHI

After healthy breakfast, start your tour with Old Delhi visiting the glorious Red Fort (From Outside), the biggest mosque of India – Jama Masjid, also take on an entertaining rickshaw ride to pass through the narrow lanes of the oldest market of the city Purple Sunbird Ssariska National Park, Chandni Chowk. Afternoon enjoy lunch at one of the many eating joints available in the city and later head to the spectacular New Delhi. Drive pass Rajpath “the Kingsway,” India Gate (the monument made on behalf of the unidentified military) and President House known as Rashtrapati Bhawan. Another remarkable monument to visit is the Humayun’s Tomb which sets a perfect example of Mughal architecture and Qutub Minar will be our last site to visit in the capital, it is a tallest and famous tower in India. Overnight stay is in Delhi.

Day 03: DELHI – MANDAWA

After breakfast drive towards Mandawa. Mandawa was constructed in 1756 by Thakur N. Singh and is still the home of his descendants. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in its museum. Mandawa Fort and the inimitably beautiful mansions (havelis) of Murmuria, Jhunjhunwala and Goenka. Get back to the hotel. Overnight stay is at Mandawa.

Day 04: MANDAWA – BIKANER

Day 05:  BIKANER – KHIMSAR

After breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Khimsar, balanced on the border of the vast Thar Desert. Outstanding fort at Khimsar demonstrates a wide assortment of skills. The conflict – marked ramparts & towers take you back to the one of the splendid past. Today, the Khimsar Fort position high in the middle of the leading confidential traditional hotels of India. On the way to Khimsar en route visit the globally famed Rat Temple at Deshnok. On arrival at Khimsar check into your pre booked hotel. Later in evening visit the Khimsar fort. Overnight Khimsar.

Day 06: KHIMSAR – JAISALMER

Today have your breakfast in the hotel and move towards Jaisalmer, established in the year 1156 by Rawal Jaisala Bhatti a Rajput leader. It is also called as the golden city as it is holding the massive desert. And is also an imperative prehistoric dealing centre because of its premeditated position on the camels. Jaisalmer also have many old Havelis, built by traders of the 19th century, which are elegantly engraved from golden-yellow sandstone & are in a gorgeous state till date. On arrival at Jaisalmer check into your pre booked hotel. Overnight Jaisalmer.

Day 07: JAISALMER

Post breakfast and proceed for full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer & view the great Jaisalmer Fort, constructed by Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156. Suspended on 80m elevated mount, accommodating the whole town inside its walls, the golden Fort is repudiating resembling a lookout in the miserable desert background. Also visit superlative Patwon Ki Haveli placed in the city. It was constructed by the wealthy trader Guman Chand Patwa & his sons, whose trade extended among Afghanistan & China. It is the most intricate & outstanding example from every Haveli in Jaisalmer & is practically the pride and joy of Jaisalmer well-known for its architectural affluence. The statues on stone far exceed in attractiveness then toil on brocade & gold. Later in evening drive 40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam Sand dunes, a visit here is a must to complete the visit to Jaisalmer and get the real feel of great Thar Desert and have camel ride with the option of enjoying the ethnic rajasthani cultural dance and food in evening. Later drive back to the hotel for night stay at Jaisalmer.

Day 08: JAISALMER – OSIAN

Today after breakfast and drive to Osian, positioned in the middle of Jaisalmer & Jodhpur. Osian is mainly renowned for its Jain shrines. The antique community was situated on an extremely significant trade route connecting the 8 – 12th centuries. The city was conquered by the Jains, both marketable & demographically and they construct their shrines of astonishing worth in Osian. Beside Jain shrines there are also excellent Hindu holy places devoted to a variety of Hindu deities. In total there are 16 Hindu & Jain shrines with wonderful eminence. On arrival at Osian check into your pre booked hotel and after some relaxation visit the most impressive temple the Mahavira shrine devoted to the 24th & previous Jain diviner. The shrine was constructed roughly in 775 AD & additional minor place of pilgrimage were added on to the compound till about the 15th century. Then visit Sachiya Mata Temple or also famed as Indrani, initially constructed in the 8th century, the present holy place compound through rendezvous back to the 12th century. The two other holy places in the multipart of Indrani temple are Chandi Ka Mandir & the Amba Mata Mandir. Later in evening back to the hotel for night stay in Osiyan.

Day 09: OSIAN – EXCURSION TO JODHPUR & BISHNOI VILLAGE

After breakfast and proceed for guided excursion tour to Jodhpur, busy desert municipality and the 2nd major city in Rajasthan with scenery conquered by the substantial Mehrangarh Fort towering over the city. Rao Jodha, a leader of the Rathore tribe, established the city in year 1459 & it is given name after him. On arrival at Jodhpur visit the imposing fort constructed by Rao Jodha – Mehrangarh Fort. It is positioned at a peak of 125m elevated mount. The fort is sheltering the museum with superb compilation of palanquins, Elephant encumber, imperial cribs, outfits & furnishings. We also appoint an architectural signpost Jaswant Thada, a white marble monument build in the year 1899 in reminiscence of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later in afternoon visit the Guda Bishnoi rural community, a planet of ethnic colour & rural artistic splendor. Here view a variety of conventional community, and come across to their handiwork like shoe creator, earthenware, hand knitting. Later in evening back to Osian and overnight stay is in hotel.

Day 10: OSIAN – KUMBHALGARH

After and early morning breakfast and then drive towards Kumbhalgarh, established by Rana Kumbha the well-known Mewar conqueror, a shrewd & a huge designer. Kumbhalgarh is the delight for the natural world lovers, as it is delimited by vegetation & flora and fauna. En route visit the well-known Ranakpur Jain Temples of 15th century. Ranakpur is Jain’s holy place and was constructed all the way through the supremacy of the open-minded & talented ruler Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The temples has domes, cupolas and turrets and the most striking feature in it are the 1444 pillars intricately carved and impressively no two of them are alike. Later continue drive to Kumbhalgarh, on arrival check in at the hotel and overnight Kumbhalgarh.

Day 11: KUMBHALGARH – UDAIPUR

Today morning drive towards the most romantic city – Udaipur, established in the year 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh subsequent to his last ineffective effort to protect the Mewar capital, Chittorgarh from the attack of Mughal beneath Monarch Akbar. It is put up on the border of three lakes & also famed as “City of Lakes & Palaces”. On arrival at Udaipur check into your pre booked hotel and get relaxed. In evening enjoy the boat ride on Lake Pichola. The loveliness of the lake is improved by the neighboring hills, palaces, place of worship, and swim Ghats & edges. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 12: UDAIPUR

Today after breakfast enjoy the guided city tour of Udaipur covering City Palace – a fascinating compilation of structures added by a variety of Maharanas (Kings) after Udai Singh constructed in the year 1725. The splendor of the Palace begins right from its entry at the northern Tripoli Gate that carries us to the middle patio, the most excellent place to sight the facade of filigreed terrace & elaborated cupola – topped loom. Then visit Sahelion ki Bari also called as the – Garden of Maids of Honour which is a decorative backyard constructed by Maharana Sangram Singh for his daughter & the women’s of the Queen’s patio. It is decorated with a number of spouts, swimming pool & chiseled pavilions. Later visit the Indo – Aryan Jagdish Temple, constructed in the year 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh. It is the principal & the most gorgeous shrines of Udaipur with notable sculpted descriptions. In evening again enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola. The Jag Niwas palace also known as Lake Palace and Jag Mandir are the two islet palaces on the lake appear similar to diamond in the lake. Overnight Udaipur.

Day 13: UDAIPUR – PUSHKAR

Day 14: PUSHKAR – SAMODE

Morning have your breakfast and later visit Brahma Temple, believed to be the only devoted temple to Lord Brahma in world. Also visit the Pushkar Lake and then drive towards Samode snuggled charmingly amidst rocky mountain. The silence lavishness of the fort offers retreat into aesthetically elegant surroundings. The Palace is now converted into one Lotus Templeof India’s most delightful and luxury heritage hotels that reproduces an old ethnic charm. On arrival check into your pre booked hotel. Get some time free to explore the city as your own. Overnight stay is in Samode.

Day 15: SAMODE – JAIPUR

Today morning have your breakfast and enjoy an drive tour to Jaipur – prevalently known as the Pink City and also the capital city of Jaipur. Jaipur is one of the most significant inheritance towns in India. Visit City Palace, a great mix together of Rajasthani & Mughal construction. The middle of the citadel is a seven-storied structure called Chandra Palace, which offers the fine view of gardens & the city. Later we visit planetary observatory known as – Jantar Mantar, in last visit the Hawa Mahal called as Palace of Winds, a five – storied building made up of pink building material, put up in 1799 for royal women, so that they could observe the delegations, markets etc from its 953 small windows. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 16: JAIPUR – BHARATHPUR

After breakfast visit the massive Amber Fort – the palace compound which situate to this date was originate beneath the supremacy of King Man Singh. Here sit on the Elephant back and enjoy the ride up to the entrance of the fort situated on the top of steep hill.

Later continue drive to Bharatpur; city constructed in 1733 by Maharaja Suraj Mal. Bhartapur was once an unassailable, fine – equipped town, & the capital of an empire lined by Jat Maharajas. It is the paradise for wild life lovers as it has the safe haven for birds previously known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Now Bhartapur is a World Heritage site recognized by UNESCO. In Bharatpur on can find 364 types of flora and fauna, counting the uncommon Siberian Crane that has been evidenced in the park. With these birds you can also view the seasonal migratory birds. On arrival at Bharatpur check into your pre booked hotel.Overnight stay is at Bharathpur.

Day 17: BHARATHPUR – AGRA

Morning enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride in the Bhartathpur national park to get the sight of beautiful birds. Later return to hotel for breakfast, after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Agra.

On arrival Agra visit Taj Mahal – built in memory of the everlasting love of Shah Jahan for his dearly loved companion Mumtaz Mahal. Next we visit Agra fort – which was constructed by Akbar the grand Mughal ruler and was afterward the creation, was supplemented by his son Jahangir and his grandson Shah Jahan. The majority of the arrangement within the fortification abides the core of Hindu as well as Islamic structural designs. Itmad ud daulah – is a crypt of Mirza Ghiyas Beg father in rule of Jahangir. Overnight Agra.

Day 18: AGRA – DELHI

After breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival explore local market. Overnight Delhi.

Day 19: DELHI / DEPARTURE

Breakfast at Hotel and transfer to Airport / Railway Station to catch flight / Train for onwards destination with the happy memories of your tour and our services.