Forts & Palaces Tour of Rajasthan

Duration: 16 nights / 17 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to the the hotel for O/N stay.

Day 02: Delhi
After b/f full day sightseeing of Delhi. O/N at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
After b/fast, leave for the town of Mandawa located in the Shekawati region of North - West Rajasthan. Afternoon, visit Mandawa bazaar and havelis. O/N at the hotel.

Day 04: Mandawa
After b/fast, visit some of the havelis in the small town around Mandawa. O/N at the hotel.

Day 05: Mandawa - Bikaner
After b/fast, leave for Bikaner, a heavily fortified fort city famous for its camel farm and colorful people. Afternoon, visit fort & the local Camel Breeding Farm. O/N at the hotel.

Day 06: Bikaner - Khimsar (via Nagaur)
After b/fast, leave for Khimsar enroute visit Nagaur, a desert town noted for its fine fort and then visit the Royal castle at Khimsar. Evening, drive into the desert to see the sunset and to spot Antelopes, Peacocks and Deer & O/N at the hotel.

Day 07: Khimsar - Jaisalmer
After b/fast, continue via the Hindu Jain Temples at Osiyan to the ancient city of Jaisalmer city is one of India's most beautiful, colorful & fascinating place. O/N at hotel.

Day 08: Jaisalmer
After b/fast, city tour visiting temples, fort. Afternoon, drive outside the city to see Amar Sagar lake and to Sunset Point for a superb view of the city. O/N at the hotel.

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After b/f drive to Jodhpur with its massive 15th century fort in the most spectacular of cliff top settings. In the afternoon, exlpore the busy streets and bazaars. O/N at the hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur
After b/fast, visit the magnificent Meherangarh fort. Afternoon, go out to a Bishnoi
village, where you will meet coloful tribal people and witness their village life. O/N
at hotel.

Day 11: Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh
After b/f, a scenic drive south through the countryside to see the beautiful jain temples at Ranakpur. Continue on through villages to the fort at Kumbalgarh. O/N at the the hotel.

Day 12: Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur
After b/f, continue to Udaipur, visiting enroute the temples at Eklingji and Nagda. Arrive later in the afternoon at the unique lake city of Udaipur. O/N at hotel.

Day 13: Udaipur
After b/f, city tour visiting Palaces and Museum dedicated to Rajasthani arts, crafts and traditions. Afternoon at leisure. O/N at hotel.

Day 14: Udaipur - Pushkar
After b/f, drive to the holy city of Pushkar. Visit the famous Jagat Pita Shri Brahma temple, Apteshwar Mahadev temple and Savitri temple. Take a dip at the holy Pushkar Lake. O/N at hotel.

Day 15: Pushkar - Jaipur
After b/f, drive to the colorful city Jaipur. On arrival, check in to hotel. O/N at hotel.

Day 16: Jaipur
After b/f full day sightseeing of Jaipur city visiting various Palaces & Museum. O/N at hotel.

Day 17: Jaipur - New Delhi (via Amber Fort)
After b/f, leave for Delhi for onward destination,enroute visit The Amber Fort known for its rich culture and heritage also take an elephant ride in Amber Fort.