Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan

Breakfast at hotel

Morning proceed for Full day sightseeing of Delhi. Start your day by visiting old part of the city drive past Red Fort, Later visit Jama Masjid, a red sandstone structure is one of the large mosque’s in India and can hold 25000 people during Friday prayers. Stroll through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi one of the oldest markets in Delhi. Later visit Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, also known as father of the nation.

Continue with sightseeing of New Delhi, drive past the central avenue of the city with state buildings the Sansad Bhawan (Parliament House) and Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), which at one time served as the Royal Residence of the British Viceroys who ruled India. Later take a short photo stop at India Gate, Visit Humayun’s Tomb, and the Qutab Minar (73 m high minaret, the diameter of the base of which is 15 m and 2.5 m at the top).

Also visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara: a prominent house of worship for the Sikh community. This 17th-century shrine is dedicated to the memory of Guru Har Krishan, who was the eighth Sikh Guru. It has stunning golden dome and beautiful architecture. People from all religion are welcome to enter the temple and learn about Sikhism. They also serve langar (free food) from the community kitchen and everyone is welcome to help as per their choice in the kitchen or other chores at the Gurudwara

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Delhi for Mandawa and on arrival check-in at hotel

Manawa, a small 18th-century settlement is still a pleasant base for your haveli explorations. Once a key stop on the ancient Silk Route, Mandawa flourished under wealthy merchant families who decorated their homes with vibrant frescoes depicting mythology, daily life, and colonial influences. Art lovers from across the globe visit the havelis.

Late afternoon short tour through the town visiting various havelis with beautiful frescos.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Mandawa for Bikaner and on arrival check-in at hotel

Established by Roa Bikaji in the year 1488, Bikaner is a vibrant, dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort and an energising outpost feel.

Afternoon visit Junagarh fort, built during year 1589 by King Jai Singh, who was a reputed general in the army of Emperor Akbar. The architecture of Junagadh Fort in Bikaneris a splendid example of Rajputana architecture and showcases the artistic brilliance of the craftsmen of that era

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Bikaner for Jaisalmer and on arrival check-in at hotel

Jaisalmer also known as the “Golden City” due to sandstone buildings, which appear to shine in the sun’s warm light and appears as gold”

Late afternoon visit the Gadisagar Lake surrounded by temples, shrines, and ghats all around, the lake is the ideal spot to unwind and soak up Jaisalmer’s rich past and lifestyle.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning sightseeing visiting the Jaisalmer fort that stands about 100 meters over the city and in fact houses a citadel within its huge ramparts. Walking down the narrow-cobbled stone lanes, one can feel the sheer magic of Jaisalmer. Several entrances called Pols, including the Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and the Hava Pol guard the Megh Durbar and the Jawahar Mahal which were occupied by the royal family.

Later also visit the Havelis (mansions of the rich merchants) have beautifully carved facades, jali screens and oriel windows overhanging the streets below. Salim Singh Haveli (17 century) which is especially attractive with peacock brackets. Nathumal Haveli (1885) was built for the prime minister and Patwon Haveli (1805) is a group of five, built for five brothers. Possibly the finest in town. They have fine murals and carved pillars. A profusion of balconies covers the front wall.

Later afternoon enjoy short camel ride on the sand dunes at sunset

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Jaisalmer for Jodhpur and on arrival check-in at hotel

Afternoon half day city tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort- one of the largest forts of Rajasthan with it contains some of the finest palaces and preserves in its museum many priceless relics of Indian courtly life and Jaswant Thada – A 19th century royal cenotaph located to the left of the Mehrangarh Fort complex. Also contains cenotaphs of other Royal family members

Later enjoy walk through the local market up to the clock tower
Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning procced to Udaipur, En-route visiting the world famous Ranakpur Jain temple.

known for its magnificent architecture with 1444 marble pillars carved in exquisite details support the temple. The beauty is that each pillar is different from each other.

Later continue drive to Udaipur and on arrival check-in at hotel

Rest of the day at Leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel

Morning half day sightseeing visiting the City Palace- built in a flamboyant style and is built atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani Rajput architecture providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings and Jagdish Temple- This 17th century temple was built as an ode to Lord Jagannath, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Stories of hand carved sculptures depict musicians, dancers, elephants and innumerable deities. Later also visit Saheliyon ki Bari- A major royal garden. It lies in the northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants.

Late afternoon enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Udaipur for Pushkar en-route visiting the Chittorgarh Fort, home to 22 water bodies, palaces, towers and temples spread over 700 acres. The fort is steeped in history and was the site for heroic tales of resistance against invasions, including Jauhar sacrifices made by queens during times of war.

Later continue drive to Pushkar and on arrival check-in at hotel

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning sightseeing tour of the city visiting temple of Lord Brahma followed by Pushkar Lake. On the banks of the lake, you will see devotees taking dip into the holy waters of Pushkar & offering prayers. Later explore the colorful market of Pushkar.

later depart for Jaipur and on arrival check-in at hotel

rest of the day at leisure

overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning half day Amber Fort with Elephant Ride to ascend the fort. (Elephant ride subject to availability. If not available will provide Indian jeeps). Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthan Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period.

Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon visit City Palace – the former Royal residence and a part of it converted into a museum. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armory Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later also visit the Jantar Mantar- which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Jaipur for Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri – A city predominantly in red sand-stone was built by Emperor Akbar who wanted to build his Capital from Agra in honour of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Its magnificence offers a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse. Some of the important buildings include Khwabgah (House of Dreams) Akbar’s residence, Panch Mahal, a five-storey palace, Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Ankh Michauli and the Astrologer’s Seat, in the south-west corner of the Pachisi Court. However, the capital was abandon in less than 10 years due to lack of drinking water and shifted back to Agra.

Later continue drive to Agra and on arrival check in at the hotel.

Afternoon visit Agra Fort – the impressive fortress holds many stories in its walls of deep red sandstone that spans almost 3 kilometres (two miles) long. Explore its various palaces, halls, and mosques that showcase exquisite Mughal architecture. Also View the Taj Mahal from fortress trough an ornated window arch

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at hotel

Early morning visit world famous Taj Mahal at sunrise. The legendary architectural monument (closed on Fridays) is said to have been built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his sixteenth wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Return back to hotel for breakfast

Later proceed to Delhi and on arrival transfer to international airport to board onward international flight