North India - Forts And Palaces
Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Samode-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Luni-Udaipur-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
On arrival our representative shall meet you at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning after breakfast full day enjoy city tour covering , <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a> - The memorial of martyrs, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a> – The Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a> - The red stone magic (Drive pass), beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7L','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Humayun's Tomb</a>.Overnight stay hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra 205 Kms. 5 hrs. drive approx. On arrival check in into hotel. Later we shall take you for a city tour covering -<a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a> – a visit to the fort in ‘Agra' is a must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Agra
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur 235 Kms. 5 hrs. drive approx. en-route visiting <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A11','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Fatehpur Sikri</a> (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid, The Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival at Jaipur check into the hotel. Afternoon enjoy the city seeing covering <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AN2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> – occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory – An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli, and the Bazaar etc. Later relax in the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today morning we shall take you for a tour to Amer Fort, and enjoy the joy ride on Elephant. Proceed to Samode 60 Kms. 1hour 30 minutes drive approx. Arrive Samode and check-in to Samode Palace. Evening explore the surroundings. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Jaipur
Morning depart by surface to Mandawa 154 Kms. 4 hours drive approx. Arrive Mandawa and check in to Castle Mandawa. Evening visit Shekhawati area and Painted Haveli followed by one hour camel ride. Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast drive down to Bikaner.On arrival stay at Hotel <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A2U','BKN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Gajner Palace</a> or Similar. Afternoon half day city tour of Bikaner to visit Fort and Palace which is built on red sand stone marked brilliantly by intricate filigree work. Bikaner: The town stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. Rao Jodha's eldest son Rao Bika set out of his father's kingdom to conquer a separate kingdom for himself. By 1587 <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A2S','BKN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Junagarh Fort</a> had begun and the city of Bikaner had come into being. A major centre of trade in the 16th century on the ancient silk route. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A2S','BKN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Junagarh Fort</a> built around 1587 to protect 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within, the fort is only one of its kind. Today Junagarh houses a museum of valuable miniature paintings and other rare items that are several centuries old. <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A2T','BKN','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lalgarh Palace</a> - the imposing red sandstone monument is a successful blend of oriental facade, designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh. The 14th century Jain temples of Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar and their gold leaf paintings are noteworthy.
Day 8: Samode
Morning after breakfast depart by surface Jaisalmer 331 Kms. 6 hours drive approx. Jaisalmer is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar, the Great Indian Desert. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening explore around this magnificent fort city. Overnight stay.
After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Jaisalmer covering <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AY2','JSA','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Jaisalmer Fort</a> – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Evening Camel Ride at sand dunes by sunset. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Mandawa
Morning drive to Luni 324 Kms. 7 hours drive approx. Arrive Luni and check-in to the hotel.Evening explore the Fort and surroundings. Overnight stay.
Morning drive to Udaipur 290 Kms. 6 Hrs. drive approx. en-route visit Ranakpur temples – the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Evening walk around the local bazaar to view the lifestyle of the local people. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Bikaner
Morning city tour of Udaipur covering - Saheliyon–Ki–Bari – The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a> –located aside of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a> & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). Evening Boat ride at <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a> (subject to water level in the Lake). Overnight stay.
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi met with and proceed to international airport to connect flight for your onward destination.
