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Rajasthan Fort Palace Tours
Places to Visit : Delhi - Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh - Manwar - Jaisalmer
- Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 01- Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Rajasthan Fort & Palaces Tour'! On arrival in
Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your
hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing
of Delhi.
City tour of Old Delhi
Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru, Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, . Also drive past Chandni Chowk,
shopping centre of Old Delhi
City tour of New Delhi
Visit the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial avenue
- Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's
Residence.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur (Air)
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to connect the flight
to Udaipur, on arrival check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace.
Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens; the Jagdish Temple; and
the local folk Museum.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04 : Udaipur - Kumbhalgarh (140 kms 05 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Kumbhalgarh enroute visit Ranakpur
Jain Temples , dating back to the 15th century. It's 29 halls are supported
by 200 pillars, none of which are alike. The Temple abounds with intricate
friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the
Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Kumbhalgrh Fort (alt
1,087 m) was the second most important fort of the Mewar Kingdom after
Chittaurgarh. Built mostly by Maharana Kumba (1485), it is situated on
a West facing ridge of the Aravallis, commanding a great strategic position
on the border between the Rajput Kingdoms of Udaipur (Mewar) and Jodhpur
(Marwar).
On arrival Check-in at Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Kumbhalgarh - Jodhpur - Manwar (260 Kms 06 Hours)
After breakfast drive to Manwar, Enroute visit Jodhpur - gateway to
the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar.
Visit the Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit,
which overlooks the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort
are a number of palaces added by successive rulers.
On arrival at Manwar check-in at the hotel. Manwar ;This picturesque getaway
is situated 110kms. from Jodhpur-the beginning of Thar Desert. Manwar
Desert Resort & Camp: It is set amidst sand dunes to befit the atmosphere.
The Camp offers Swiss cottage tents well furnished with attached WC &
Shower. The camp is very well located, in the desert. It serves very good
continental and Indian cuisine. The dinner is accompanied by traditional
folk dance performance. We would organize a jeep safari to nearby Villages
where guest would get an opportunity to see the village life. (Guest will
also enjoy the 02 hours camel ride to the desert to view sunset or sunrise).
Overnight: Camp/Resort
Day 06 : Manwar - Jaisalmer (170 Kms 04 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival check-in
at Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 : Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great
Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone.
The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate
balconies.
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gadhi Sagar Tank.
Afternoon free at leisure
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner (330 Kms 06 - 1/2 Hours)
This morning after a leisurly breakfast drive to Bikaner, on arrival
check-in at hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09 : Bikaner - Mandawa (185 Kms 04 Hours )
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Bikaner, this desert town
in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant
of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji.
Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai
Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army.
Also visit Camel Breeding farm (closed on Sundays).later drive to Mandawa.
On arrival check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 : Mandawa - Jaipur (170 Kms 04 Hours)
This morning after breakfast we will proceed for sightseeing of Mandawa
which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway adorned
with lord krishna and his cows leeds to the bazaar.
Visit Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a
hotel and house of collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons
from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting
items, preserved in a museum. You can wander through the streets where
mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes.
Later drive to Jaipur. On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort.
Make your ascent to the palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant
back. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace which are famous for
the excellence of their design and decoration.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, known as "The Pink City of Rajasthan".
Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory, which was built in the 1700's,
yet even today still looks futuristic or almost surrealistic; the City
Palace and its Museum, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (238 Kms 05 Hours)
This morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fateh Pur
Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red sandstone city that was built
by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It
was a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are still in
pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must
have been like in the days of its grandeur.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
On arrival Check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13 : Agra - Delhi (210 Kms 4 1/2 Hours
This morning after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing.
Visit the impressive Agra Fort and the most perfect architectural monument
in the world - The Taj Mahal (Friday closed). Taj Mahal - the mausoleum
of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630.
The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have
taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build. Agra Fort - which lies on
the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town.
Later drive to Delhi and on arrival transfer to airport to connect the flight
for onward destination with sweet and unfogettable memories of 'Rajasthan
Fort & Palaces Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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