Tour Of Forts And Glorious Structures Of Rajasthan

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About this tour

In this tour of Indian heritage, you will see historical structures in north India behind which a great history is hidden. In this tour, you will see the huge forts, palaces, and mausoleums built by the Mughal rulers and Rajput rulers, which contains beautiful carvings, paintings, and architecture.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Delhi, India

Today you will arrive at Delhi Airport and during the arrival, you will be provided with the necessary assistance, after which you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the time, you can relax in the hotel to eliminate travel fatigue.

Day 2: Delhi, India

After having breakfast this morning, you will visit many attractions in Delhi. On the first morning, you will visit Jama Masjid in Old Delhi as it is the largest mosque in India. This mosque has been built with exquisite workmanship with red sandstone and white marble. During this time you will get a panoramic view of the Red Fort. After this, you will go for a walk in the crowded streets of the traditional market like Chandni Chowk and here you will also experience the rickshaw ride. Finally, you will visit Rajghat in Old Delhi where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. After lunch, you will visit the sightseeing of New Delhi. You will visit Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar on this tour and see their beautiful architecture. Apart from this, you will drive-thru visiting other attractions of New Delhi such as Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House of India and other historic government buildings.

Day 3: Delhi, India to Agra, India

Today, after having breakfast in the morning, you will travel from Delhi to Agra which is 240 kilometers away and it will take you about 4 hours to reach there. On reaching Agra, you will check-in at the hotel and go sightseeing in the afternoon. First of all, you will visit the Taj Mahal, a beautiful monument on the banks of the Yamuna. This tomb was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. Shah Jahan loved his wife very much, so this ceremony is also known as a sign of love. This UNESCO heritage site is also one of the seven wonders of the world. After this, you will visit the Red Fort of Agra and visit the beautiful palaces gardens inside it such as Mandapam Havelis and Court Hall.

Day 4: Agra, India to Jaipur, India

Today you will travel from Agra to Jaipur and Abhiram Jaipur is 221 kilometers from Agra and this journey will take you about 5 hours. On the way, you will stop at a sightseeing place called Fatehpur Sikri. There is an ancient huge fort here which is built of red sandstone. There are beautiful structures inside this fort which are a sample of the finest architectural art. The main attraction of this place is the Buland Darwaza, which is the largest gateway in the world made of red sandstone. After visiting all the sightseeing places of Fatehpur Sikri, you will continue your journey to Jaipur and reach Jaipur in the evening and check-in the hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur, India

This morning you will go sightseeing in Jaipur. First of all, you will visit Amber Fort located outside Jaipur city and on the way you will see a panoramic view of Jal Mahal drive-thru. Reached near Amber Fort, you will also experience a decorated elephant ride. You will see the ancient paintings of the Sheesh Mahal located inside the fort, which is a museum, precious jewels and weapons of the Maharajas. In the afternoon you will visit Jaipur City Palace followed by a tour of the observatory. You will see the drive-thru view of the Hawa Mahal and visit Jantar Mantar which is an ancient astronomical plant. In the evening you will go to visit the bustling traditional market of Jaipur.

Day 6: Jaipur, India to Bikaner, India

After breakfast this morning, you will travel to Bikaner. Bikaner is 335 km from Jaipur and it will take you 7 hours to complete this journey. The city was built by Rao Bika in 16 AD. The main attractions of this city are Junagadh Fort, Anupam Mall, Padam Mall, etc. Apart from this, there are temples, beautiful Havelis in this ancient city, in which you will get to see beautiful craft art. On the way, you will pass through many remote rural areas of Rajasthan.

Day 7: Bikaner, India to Jaisalmer, India

This morning you will travel from Bikaner to Jaisalmer which is 280 kilometers away and this journey will take you 7 hours. The city of Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 AD by Rao Jaisal. The city is dotted with golden desert sesame and while reaching here you will also visit some rural areas on the way.

Day 8: Jaisalmer, India

Today is a day devoted to the sightseeing of Jaisalmer. In the morning you will first visit Jaisalmer Fort and also visit Patwan Haveli and Nathmalji Haveli situated near this fort. In the late afternoon, you will go to see the dazzle of the bustling markets of Jaisalmer in the afternoon. In the late afternoon, you will visit Sam Sand dunes and enjoy a camel ride there. You will also spend the time of sunset sitting on these beautiful sand dunes.

Day 9: Jaisalmer, India to Jodhpur, India

This morning you will travel from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur which is 280 km from here. It will take 6 hours to reach Jodhpur and on the way, you will stop at a scenic spot called Osian. This sacred site is famous for Jain Mahavir Temple and Sati Mata Temple. There is also an eighth-century Sun Temple, which has the roof of the Shanka car and the sculpted pillars on which very beautiful sculptures have been done. After reaching Jodhpur in the afternoon, you will visit Mehrangarh Fort and see the structures built inside it like Moti Mahal Phool Mahal Sheesh Mahal. There is also a museum of antiques inside it, in which you have preserved ancient musical instruments, palanquins, paintings, and cannons. After this, you will also visit Jaswant Thada Memorial and Umaid Bhawan Palace.

Day 10: Jodhpur, India

Today, you will visit the merger safari in Bishnoi village near Rohit village, located near Jodhpur and Navya, in this beautiful village, you will go on a victory ride. Turban and women will be seen in Rajasthani costumes. You will see the routines of the people here and see the local people grazing cattle, working in the fields and making many items of handicrafts.

Day 11: Jodhpur, India to Udaipur, India

Today you will travel from Jodhpur to Udaipur which is 260 km away and it will take 7 hours to reach here. On the way, you will stop to visit the famous Jain temple called Ranakpur. The temple is situated in a very quiet place and has a beautiful sculpture. There are 200 pillars in this magnificent temple which are beautifully carved. The design of the sculpture on each pillar is different from the other. By the evening you will reach Udaipur and check in the hotel as soon as you arrive.

Day 12: Udaipur, India to Delhi, India

After having breakfast this morning you will go sightseeing in Udaipur. Purna Mera First of all you will visit Udaipur City Palace, which is the largest palace complex in the whole of Rajasthan. After that, you will visit the beautiful garden called Saheliyon Ki Bari. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Udaipur Airport from where you will fly to Delhi Airport. After reaching Delhi Airport, you will be able to take a flight back home.

What's included

Included
Guide
Driver
Fuel
Breakfast
Accommodation
Activities
Entrance Tickets

What to know

A valid passport and visa Layered clothing Sweaters and Jackets in winter (December and January) Camera Hand sanitizer A sturdy pair of shoes Sunglasses Adapter for India (220 Volts)

Route & locations

Delhi, India