Splendid Forts and Palaces Tour

Duration:

15 Nights / 16 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Deogarh-Udaipur-Mount Abu-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

Rajasthan is known as one of the most vibrant and exotic state of India. It has the royal heritage of the Rajputs, and hence the state is also known as ‘The Land of Great Kingdoms’. The essence of culture and tradition of Great Rajput kingdoms spread over the entire state, embellished with forts and palaces. Rajasthan is the most popular tourist destination of India. ‘Splendid Forts and Palaces Tour’ package will give you the chance most colorful places of Rajasthan along with that you will also explore the Golden Triangle route. You will get an opportunity to explore the some of the significant historical of monuments, glorious fort and palaces, rich culture and heritage, visit to Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan. The duration of the package is 15 Nights and 16 days, covering the places like Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Deogarh, Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Mandawa.

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi (Arrival) 
 
Upon arrival in Delhi, meet our tour representative, after welcome, proceed to the hotel. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. You can explore the nearby places or can roam around the some of the most popular markets. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 02: Delhi (sightseeing) 
 
After breakfast, proceed for city tour, including Old Delhi as well as New Delhi. The sightseeing covers the main attractions of Delhi such as Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, The monument commemorates the Indian Solider was killed during the world for and Afghan war, the monument has names of the soldiers engraved on the walls of the monument who died in these wars,  Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Visit the towering Qutab Minar, Purana Quila, Humayun's Tomb and Jantar Mantar observatory. Pay homage at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. In the evening enjoy the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
 
Day 03: Delhi – Agra (By Road-211 Kilometers)
 
Today after having early breakfast, proceed for Agra by road. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.  Later, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra covering Taj Mahal (a white marble monument commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan) and Red Fort. Later, return to the hotel for night stay.
 
Day 04: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri (By Road-36 Kilometers) – Jaipur (By Road-206 Kilometers)
 
Post breakfast leave by road for Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal town featuring structures such as Jama Masjid, Birbal Bhawan , Palace of Jodha Bai, Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal.  
 
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into the hotel for night stay.
 
Day 5: Jaipur – Pushkar (By Road-145 Kilometers)
 
Post breakfast, proceed for city tour of Jaipur, explore the main attractions in Jaipur which include Pink City, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and the Hawa Mahal and also visit Amber Fort to enjoy the elephant joy ride. After breakfast proceed to Amber fort. 
 
Later, drive to Pushkar. On reaching Pushkar, check into the hotel for night stay.
 
Day 06: Pushkar - Deogarh (By Road-157 Kilometers)
 
In the morning, after having early breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of Pushkar which include Savitri Temple, Varah Temple, Brahma Temple and Sri Sawai Bhoj Temple. 
 
After sightseeing of Pushkar, proceed to Deogarh. Deogarh by road. . Kwon for the beauty and bliss it offers.
 
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After freshen up proceed for the major attraction of the town include Deogarh Mahal and the Dashavatar temple. The Dashavatar temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and belongs to the Gupta period when it was known as the Panchayatan temple.
 
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 07: Deogarh – Udaipur (By Road-127 Kilometers)
 
In the morning, leave by road for Udaipur. En route, visit Ranakpur, which is popular for its Jain temples. 
 
Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. In the evening you may out for an evening walk to the local bazaars where you can buy some authentic Rajasthani items. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
 
Day 08: Udaipur 
 
Today after breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur which include Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir. The evening is enjoy a boat ride in Lake Pichola. Stay overnight in the hotel.
 
Day 09: Udaipur – Mount Abu (By Road-164 Kilometers)
 
After having early breakfast, drive to Mount Abu. This beautiful town is the homestead to lakes, rivers, forests and waterfalls, it is the only hill station in Rajasthan.
 
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the famous Delwara Jain Temple, built between the 11th and the 13th century. In the evening you can enjoy breathtaking view of the sunset at Sunset Point and Guru Shikhar. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 10: Mount Abu – Jodhpur (By Road-271 Kilometers)
 
Today, leave by road for Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After sometime, go out for a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur covering Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhwan Palace, Jaswant Thada and the Clock Tower. Stay overnight in the hotel.
 
Day 11: Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (By Road-286 Kilometers)
 
Post breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Jaisalmer. It is one of the most romantic places in India and also exotic destination for Indian as well as foreign tourists. Jaisalmer, is also known as the “Land of Sands”, famous for its majestic forts, rich in culture and tradition.
 
Upon arrival, check into the hotel to rest. In the evening, you have an option to visit the famous Golden Fort. Stay overnight in the hotel.
 
Day 12: Jaisalmer 
 
After breakfast in the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.  You will visit the main attractions you will visit here include the Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli and Patwon-Ki-Haveli and  Megh Durbar. The evening is booked to enjoy a camel ride in the Sam sand dunes. Stay overnight in the hotel.
 
Day 13: Jaisalmer – Bikaner (By Road-330 Kilometers)
 
In the morning, proceed to the next destination-Bikaner. A vast expanse of glistening desert, the city lies in the northern region of the state. It was founded by the Rathore Prince- Rao Bikaji in 1488 AD. Famous for Camel Safaris, it boasts of the world’s largest Camel research and breeding farm.
 
After reaching Bikaner, take a trip to the massive Junagarh Fort. The fort was built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh- the sixth ruler of the city. Some of the striking palaces inside the fort are Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal. Moreover, you can discover the rich treasures of the bygone era in the museum.
 
Thereafter, visit the Laxmi Niwas Palace, an erstwhile residence of the former ruler- Maharaja Ganga Singh. It is a wonderful example of Indo-Saracenic style and now serves as a luxury hotel.
 
Thereafter, also visit the National Research Center on Camel. Spread over an area of more than 2000 acres, it is one of its kinds in Asia. While spending your time here, you can enrich your knowledge about Camel, the famous ‘Ship of the Desert’.
The centre also has a camel museum that throws light on the developmental aspects of the research work.
 
After sightseeing return back to hotel for overnight stay.
 
Day 14: Bikaner – Mandawa (By Road-194 Kilometers)
 
Post breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Mandawa. Mandawa is the major part of Shekhawati region, it is a small town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan which is known for its havelies and forts.
 
Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is booked to visit the Shekhawati area and explore the frescoes and painted Havelis followed by a camel ride. Stay overnight in the hotel.
 
Day 15: Mandawa – Delhi (By Road-256 Kilometers)
 
Today after breakfast, dive to Delhi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later, go out for a shopping expedition in Delhi which includes Dilli Haat, Chandni Chowk and Janpath. Stay overnight in the hotel.  
 
Day 16: Delhi Departure  
 
Today after breakfast, proceed to Delhi airport to board flight back home. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights
  1. Guided tour of Delhi- Jama Masjid, India Gate, Red Fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Parliament House and the Gandhi Memorial
  2. Visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  3. Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri- Jama Masjid, Birbal Bhawan , Palace of Jodha Bai, Buland Darwaza and Panch Mahal
  4. Elephant ride  to Amber Fort
  5. Visit the 16th century fort in Deogarh
  6. Visit the Delwara Jain temples in Mount Abu
  7. Enjoy a camel ride in the Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer 
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