Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour|Forts & Palaces In Rajasthan

Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Bundi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Sam - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi
On arrival at Delhi International Airport of Incredible India, Swagat Tours representative will assist you to transfer to hotel, check-in at hotel with a warm traditional welcome. Afternoon combined sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi that covers Raj Ghat (Where Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the nation was cremated in 1948), Red Fort (closed on Mondays) built of red sandstone dating from the very peak of the Mughal power), Humayun's Tomb (built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum), The Qutub Minar (72 metres high and the ruins of Quwat - ul - Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque), Jama Masjid (The most elegant mosque in India), Rashtrapati Bhavan (The Presidential Palace) and the Secretariat buildings Rajpath (The main avenue), India Gate, The High Court Building. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival transfer to the well maintained and prestigious hotel which is awaiting your arrival. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure or you can also spend rest of day in your own independent activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for city tour covering Amber fort and climb the fortress ramparts on an Elephant back. AMBER (Just 7 miles north of Jaipur is Amber with it's a honey - coloured fortress - Palace in the Aravalli Hills. Walk into the Sheesh Mahal and admire the amazing interior dcor thought of over 200 years ago), Hawa Mahal (An elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from behind which the royal Zanana), Jantar Mantar (Observatory) (built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who besides being a prince was also soldier, Astronomer and builder), City Palace (Now a museum exhibiting fine Rajput and Mughal paintings). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur - Bundi
After breakfast drive to Bundi. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen up & proceed for city tour of the famous historical monuments Taragarh Fort (The Taragarh Fort crowns the crest of a steep hill overlooking the town), Sukh Mahal (The magnificent summer palace on the Jait Sagar Lake with lush garden & surroundings of the Aravali mountain range. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Bundi - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En-route visiting Chittorgarh Fort (Also called Chittaur, from the 7th century to the 16th, was the capital of Mewar under the Rajputs). On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for city tour covering City Palace (It is considered the largest royal complex in Rajasthan and is replete with history), Crystal Gallery (The world's single largest private collection of crystal under one roof) boat ride at Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple (It is a large hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur. A big tourist attraction, The temple was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-ji), Saheliyo Ki Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur), Lok Kala Mandal (It is a folk art museum, world renowned for preservation of folk and tribal art objects, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, costumes, instruments, Kavads (mobile temple), Pabuji Ki Phads, Pratap Memorial (It is a historic site that is dedicated to the gallant Maharana Pratap). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 : Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, on the southern edge of the Thar Desert. Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in 1459 A.D., en-route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple (It was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and domes supported by over four hundred columns. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for city tour covering Umaid Bhawan Palace (It is focusing on the 20th century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family), Mehrangarh Fort (The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards), Jaswant Thada (It is an architectural landmark. It is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh ll). Later drive to the ancient desert town of Jaisalmer, check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in comfort at hotel.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort (It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it derives this name. The fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great The Desert), Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli (The Marvelous Haveli is actually the result of the excellence of two Muslim engineers), Lulu and Hathi, Patwon Ki Haveli (This is precisely because of two things, first that it was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and second, that it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis). Later in evening drive to Sam Sand dunes. On arrival check-in at tents and enjoy the camel safari, cultural programs along with the dinner. Overnight stay at tent.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner. On arrival check-in at hotel. Freshen-up & proceed to visit Junagarh Fort (This fort was built by Raja Rai Singhji, the sixth ruler of Bikaner. The fort is one of its kinds with a strong, innovative and formidable structure, which is encircled by a water moat which is believed to have bred crocodiles in the past). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 : Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival check-in at hotel. freshen-up & visit Various fascinating Mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12 : Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast drive and drop at Delhi International airport to connect the flight for onward journey with mesmerizing memory of Incredible India.

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