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| Rajashtan Forts and Palaces Tour in India Most tourists travel to Rajasthan to partake of its rich, glorious heritage and sample a piece of the vibrant Rajasthani culture and history. The history that has seen this region change hands very often and where each ruler has left indelible influence. And it is the forts and palaces of Rajasthan that has given Rajasthan the sobriquet of being the 'Land of Kings'. These Rajasthan forts and palaces, set against a diverse topography, are old as 10th century and speak of the era gone by. From Mughal style, to Rajaput and Mewari styles, all kinds of influences can be seen on the architectural designs of the forts and palaces of Rajasthan. Indeed, it is these Rajasthan Forts and Palaces that constitute the premier tourist attraction of Rajasthan, India. Famous Forts of Rajashtan Mehrangarh Fort Jaisalmer Fort Amber Fort Taragarh Fort Junagarh Fort Chittorgarh Fort: Famous Palaces of Rajashtan City Palace Jaipur City Palace Umaid Bhavan Palace Lake Palace |
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Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places to See: Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Bikaner - Chittorgarh - Delhi. Day 1: Delhi On your arrival at Delhi, the capital of India, you will be received by our representatives at the airport/ railway station and transferred to a hotel in Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 2: Delhi After breakfast in the morning enjoy a daylong sightseeing city tour of Delhi. Visit the famous historical monuments such as Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun Tomb to name a few. In the evening enjoy shopping at famous markets of Delhi such as Connaught place, Janpath or South Extension. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 3: Jaipur After breakfast, we drive to Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan. On arrival check in to a hotel. After lunch at the hotel, enjoy an afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur city. Visit the famous City Palace, Hawa Mahal (the palace of wind), Jantar Mantar (an observatory built by astronomer king Maharaja Jai Singh) and the modern Birla Planetarium, which provides a celestial view of star clusters. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 4: Jaipur In the morning visit the magnificent Amber Fort, the greatest attraction at Jaipur. The famous fort is situated 7 miles up on a hilltop. The most convenient way to reach the fort is by riding an elephant. A ride to the fort on the back of an elaborately painted elephant is a special tourist attraction, which would surely be a unique experience for you. Other major attraction at the fort is its gigantic and unimaginably huge cannon called Jaiban, that is forty feet in length and immensely heavy needing a caravan of elephants to move it from one place of the fort to the other. Evening at leisure. You can shop for exquisite handicrafts items, jewelry, clothes and other attractive items at Jaipur. Overnight stay at Jaipur. Day 5: Jodhpur After breakfast, we drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in to a hotel and relax. Later in the day visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay at Jodhpur. Day 6: Jodhpur In the morning visit the nearby typical Rajasthani Bishnoi villages in a jeep and get a first hand experience of their rich culture and traditions. Return back to your hotel to have your lunch. Thereafter, enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort. Inside the Fort you can see a number of palaces showcasing a variety of miniature paintings & cradle room. Later visit the famous Jaswant Thada memorial. Overnight stay at Jodhpur. Day 7: Bikaner After breakfast in the morning we proceed to Bikaner by surface. Bikaner is popularly known as the ' Camel Country'. Check in at a hotel on arrival. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight at Bikaner. Day 8: Bikaner After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit the famous Junagarh Fort, Lal Garh Palace, Ganga Singh Museum and magnificent Havelis in Bikaner. In the afternoon visit the 'camel breeding farm', Asia's biggest camel breeding farm and Karni Mata Temple. Overnight stay at Bikaner. Day 9: Chittorgarh After breakfast in the morning, we drive to Chittorgarh. The pride and glory of Rajasthan, Chittorgarh is known as the city of bravery and romance. Many legends and tales associated with heroism and sacrifices of the passionate men and women of Chittorgarh make it a wonderful place to visit. Check in to a hotel in Chittorgarh on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Explore the nearby area in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 10: Chittorgarh After breakfast enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Chittorgarh. Visit the magnificent 7th century Chittorgarh Fort. On way to the fort you can see two chhatris or memorials of Jaimal and Kalla marking the spots where they fell while defending the fort during the siege of 1568. Other attractions inside the fort include Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) and the Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame). In the afternoon visit the ruins of Rana Kumbha's Palace, Padmini's Palace, Kalika Mata Temple, Government Museum and more. Day 11: Delhi In the morning, we drive back to Delhi. On arrival check in to a hotel at Delhi. If time permits, explore the metropolis and do a last minute shopping. Later you would be transferred to airport / railway station for your onward journey or way back home. Tour End.....
Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days Places Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Kishangarh - Kuchaman - Jaipur - Delhi DAY 1 : DelhiRed Fort, Delhi Tour Packages Arrive Delhi meet assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. DAY 2: Delhi Morning, combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar. India Gate (war memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple a (modern Hindu temple), drive past President's estate, Parliament House, Secretariat building, Raj Ghat and Shanti van, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight at hotel. DAY 3: Delhi - Pachewar Early morning express train to Jaipur. From here we continue by road to the small village of Pachewar and stay in the 300 years old fort. Overnight at hotel. DAY 4: Pachewar - Bundi Morning, drive to Bundi. Arrive Bundi and check in hotel. Afternoon visit Hada Kingdom located in the saddle- like fold of the hills. This is a beautifully located fortified settlement. Its fort and palaces are impressive especially for the delicacy and profusion of their architectural embellishments. Bundi is equally well known for its step wells as well as for its school of Paintings. Overnight at hotel. DAY 5: Bundi - Castle Bijaipur Morning, drive to Bijaipur. Arrive Bijaipur & check in hotel. Afternoon, visit the forests. Located 40 Kms from Chittorgarh this Sisodia principality is now more easily accessible and far less hostile to its visitors. Overnight at hotel. Bundi Fort, Bundi Tour Packages DAY 6: Castle Bijaipur - Udaipur Morning, drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur & check in hotel. Overnight at hotel. DAY 7: Udaipur Morning, sightseeing of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Shaelion Ki Bari (queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (folk art museum). Overnight at hotel. DAY 08: Udaipur - Dungarpur Morning, drive to Dungarpur. Arrive Dungarpur & check in hotel. Afternoon, visit deep in the heart of Bhil Country surrounded by hills. The house of Dungarpur was a 13th century hostile offshoot of Chittorgarh that later made peace with it. Off the beaten track, Dungarpur has two beautiful palaces whose architecture is worth exploring since they consist of every known embellishment used in the making of any building. Overnight at hotel. DAY 09: Dungarpur - NarlaiJuna Mahal, Dungarpur Tour Palace Morning, drive to Narlai. Arrive Narlai & check in hotel. Afternoon visit the Narlai. Legend says that it was here that the sage Narad Muni meditated long before it was inhabited. Later it became a hunting preserve for the Sisodias. Overnight at hotel. DAY 10: Narlai - Luni Morning, drive to Luni. Arrive Luni & check in hotel. Afternoon visit the Luni River that has provided a lifeline to dwellers in the desert, even though it has been a seasonal phenomenon and its floods in the past have wrought havoc. Overnight at hotel. DAY 11: Luni Sightseeing of Luni. Visit the Fort Chanwa. Luni built by the youngest son of Jodhpur's Maharaja Umaid Singh a hundred years ago, used large blocks of sandstone to create a handsome building and includes jharokhas and cupolas characteristic of the architecture of the region. The interiors are 19 rooms, serves Rajasthani cuisine and makes a delightful excursion into the idyllic world of a desert community. Overnight at hotel. DAY 12: Luni - OsianSun Temple, Osian Tour Packages MMorning, drive to Osian. Arrive Osian & check in hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing of Osian. An ancient town of the Thar Desert, renowned for a cluster of ruined Brahmanical and Jain Temples dating from 8th to 11th century. The most important temples are the Surya or Sun Temple and the Sachiya Mata Temple. The latter has a "Shikhar" clustered by a row of tarots an ambulatory and a large assembly hall with an elaborate ceiling. Overnight at hotel. DAY 13: Osian - Kuchaman Morning, drive to Kuchaman. Arrive Kuchaman & check in hotel. Located in Nagaur District, Kuchaman Fort has had a strategic role to play in Rajasthan's history which unravels as one moves around its 17th century battlements. Its picturesque village is idyllic for those who would like to discover the charm of walking through it. Overnight at hotel. DAY 14: Kuchaman - Nawalgarh Morning, drive to Nawalgarh. Arrive Nawalgarh & check in hotel. Afternoon, visit Nawalgarh, the seat of the Poddar families. Nawalgarh is known for the high quality of its Paintings, even in the richly frescoed Shekhawati area its Poddar school has some excellent old work. Nawalgarh was founded in 1737 by Thakur Nawal Singh, a warrior- statesman. Evening visit to Mandawa, Dundlod. The Mandawa Castle is one of the finest castle of Rajasthan, is now a beautiful hotel and it has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions. Overnight at hotel. DAY 15: Nawalgarh - JaipurHawa Mahal, Jaipur Travel packages Morning, drive to Jaipur. Check in hotel. Afternoon visit the bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel. DAY 16/ Jaipur Morning, visit Amber Fort via Wind Palace & Water Palace here you have the elephant ride to the top of the fort. After sightseeing of Amber visit city palace, Observatory & the glittering bazaars of Jaipur. Back to hotel via Birla Mandir. Overnight at hotel. DAY 17: Jaipur - Agra Morning, departure by car for the fabled city of Agra, home to the Taj Mahal. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted "ghost" capital of the Emperor Akbar with its beautifully preserved forts, palaces and mosques. Arrive Agra and check into your hotel. Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal built by the Emperor Shah Jehan between 1631 and 1653 as an expression of his love for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Over night at hotel. DAY 18: Agra - DelhiTaj Mahal, Agra Tour Packages Sightseeing of Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal once again and later visit the Red Fort and Moti Mosque. After lunch transfer to Delhi via Sikandra to visit the Tomb of Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey. | |
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