17 days tour

Grand Forts & Palaces Tour - 17 Days

Grand Forts & Palaces Tour - 17 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

โ€ข English Speaking Local Guides during the sightseeing in each city we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor, and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in diving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.

Accommodation

1. Accommodation In Standard Category Hotels Delhi - Hotel Florence / Bloomrooms / Beacon / Similar Mandawa - Chobdar Haveli / Shahi Palace / Sara Vilas / Mandawa Haveli / Similar Bikaner - Harasar Haveli / Udai Niwas / Hotel Sagar / Similar Jaisalmer - Golden Haveli / Hotel Fifu / Heritage Inn / Kalyan Bhawan / Similar Jodhpur - Mandore Guest House / Fern Residency / Suraj Haveli / Home Stay / Similar Udaipur - Boheda Palace / Prem Beacon / Mewargarh / Raghuvantra / Similar Pushkar - Pushkar Legacy / Dera Masuda / Pushkar Fort / Kanj Avtar /Similar Jaipur - Traditional Haveli / Arya Niwas / Jai Niwas / Similar Ranthambhore - Ankur Resort/ Similar Agra - Maple Grand / Royal Residency / Hotel Pearl / Similar 3. Accommodation In Deluxe Category Hotels Delhi - Hyatt / The Lalit / Le Meridian / Similar Mandawa - Castle Mandawa / Roopniwas Palace / Alsisar Mahal / Similar Bikaner - Gajner Palace / Narendra Bhawan / Lalgarh Palace / Vesta / Similar Jaisalmer - Mandir Palace / Rawalkot / Fort Rajwada / Similar Jodhpur - The Ummed / Radisson / Balsamand Lake Palace / Welcomhotel / Similar Udaipur - Ramada / Trident / The Lalit / Justa Sajjangarh / Similar Pushkar - Ananta Resort & Spa / The Westin / Pratap Mahal / The Green House / Similar Jaipur - Lalit / Trident / Marriot Similar Ranthambhore - Ranthambhore Regency / Similar Agra - Trident/Marriott/Double Tree by Hilton / Similar

Others

โ€ข Assistance during arrival and departure โ€ข All the departures are guaranteed. Even if you are a single person, the tour will still depart. โ€ข 24 x 7 Assistance. โ€ข One mineral water bottle per person per day โ€ข All currently applicable taxes including GST

Meals

Breakfast at restaurant of hotels as per programme

Transport

All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type โ€ข 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar โ€ข 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar โ€ข 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or simila

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

Others

โ€ข Any airfare (International or Domestic) โ€ข Monument entry fees โ€ข Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve โ€ข Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry โ€ข Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc โ€ข Any items that is not mentioned under Inclusions

Flights

The domestic flight tickets are not included in the package cost. Once you tell us the dates of your travel, we will advise you the exact flight fare. International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other Government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Forts & Palaces Tour - 17 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: New Delhi Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: New Delhi Arrival

      Upon arrival in Delhi, meet your tour driver whoโ€™ll escort you to the pre-decided hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

  • Day 2 Day 2: New Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: New Delhi

      Have an early breakfast and get ready for a full day Delhi sightseeing tour covering, Parliament House, India Gate, drive past Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayunโ€™s Tomb, Gandhi Memorial and Qutub Minar Complex. Stay overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: New Delhi - Mandawa (260Km - 5 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: New Delhi - Mandawa (260Km - 5 Hours)

      After breakfast drive to Mandawa,Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. Walk through the Shekhawati region, which was the bhold of Kayamkhani Nawabs till 1730. Rajasthan is part of Shekhawati region city of Mandawa. Founded in the mid 18th century it was once a home to merchant families where the wealthy constructed massive Havelis. You will also visit Mandawa Fort Castle.


      overnight at hotel 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Mandawa - Bikaner ( 200Km - 4 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mandawa - Bikaner ( 200Km - 4 Hours)

      After breakfast, early morning drive to Bikaner which is most famous for the 16 century Junagarh Fort, a huge Complex of Ornate buildings and halls. Junagarh fort is one of the most interesting forts in Rajasthan. Built in 1588 by Raja Rai Singh it is unusual in the sense that it was one of the few major Forts of Rajasthan that was not built on a hilltop. Within the fort Prachina Museum which displays traditional textile and royal portraits.


      Night stay at Bikaner hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330Km - 7 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330Km - 7 Hours)

      After breakfast check out from the hotel drive to directly Jaisalmer. Check in hotel, evening is free for the relax.

      overnight in Jaisalmer hotel.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Jaisalmer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jaisalmer

      After breakfast you will visit the Jain temples inside the sonar kila. Visit the citadelโ€™s place that houses a museum with a huge collection of robes and artifacts from the Royal family of Jaisalmer. visit the Patwon Ki Haveli with intricately designed latticed windows used by the ladies to view the external world. Afterwards visit Gadisar lake, Sam or Khuri village. After sunset return to the village for dinner and after your dinner you can listen to the haunted tunes of the desert by the local musicians.


      Overnight in Jaisalmer hotel. 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (235Km - 5 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (235Km - 5 Hours)

      After breakfast you drive to Jodhpur. After check in at hotel, start Jodhpur city tour, Jodhpur is a city in the thar desert of Rajasthan. Here you visit here 15th century Mehrangarh Fort, Ghanta Ghar (clock tower) and after visit Jodhpur city return to hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Jodhpur - Udaipur (260Km - 6 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Jodhpur - Udaipur (260Km - 6 Hours)

      After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En route you will enjoy the beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur in the Aravali valley. The Jain temple is famous for intricate friezes and sculptures. It is one of the holiest jain place of India. Continue drive to Udaipur, you will check in to your hotel

  • Day 9 Day 9: Udaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Udaipur

      After breakfast start your Udaipur city tour where you will visit  the city palace museum, see Here you will visit Jagdish Temple, Bagore ki haveli,  Sahelion ki bari where Maharana Sangram Singh built this garden complex with fountains and Lakes for his beautiful daughter. in the evening we take a trip to the waters of Lake Pichola by sunset and visit the island place. 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Udaipur - Pushkar (280Km - 6 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Udaipur - Pushkar (280Km - 6 Hours)

      after breakfast drive to pushkar,Pushkar is a city in the Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Ajmer and about 150 kilometres (93 mi) southwest of Jaipur. It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs. Pushkar has many temples. Most of the temples and ghats in Pushkar are from the 18th century and later, because many temples were destroyed during Muslim conquests in the area. Subsequently, the destroyed temples were rebuilt. The most famous among Pushkar temples is the red spired Brahma Temple built by Gurjar samrat Pushkar, who is father of Vedmata Gayatri, who was a chechi kanya married to lord brahma. It is considered a sacred city by the Hindus particularly in Shaktism, and meat and eggs consumption are forbidden in the city. Pushkar is located on the shore of Pushkar Lake, which has many ghats where pilgrims bathe. Pushkar is also significant for its Gurdwaras for Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh. One of the bathing ghats is called Gobind ghat built by the Sikhs in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh.evening time you visit pushkar lake and bramha temple,night stay in pushkar hotel.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Pushkar - Jaipur ( 130Km - 3 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Pushkar - Jaipur ( 130Km - 3 Hours)

      After check out from the hotel proceed from Pushkar to Jaipur. After, check-in to Jaipur hotel  Night stay in Jaipur hotel. 

  • Day 12 Day 12: Jaipur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Jaipur

      Post breakfast,  day is scheduled for Jaipur city tour in which you will enjoy an elephant ride to Amber Fort. In the afternoon, take a road trip to the Jaipur city covering City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal  and the local bazaars. Post sightseeing, return to the hotel for night stay.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Jaipur - Ranthambhore (160Km - 3 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Jaipur - Ranthambhore (160Km - 3 Hours)

      After breakfast, drive  to Ranthamboure, the ancient jungle of Ranthambore.


      Ranthambore National Park is in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan. It is located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range. It spreads in the area of about 400 sq Kms. The vegetation of the Ranthambore is the tropical dry deciduous and tropical thorn type due to its hilly track.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Ranthambhore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Ranthambhore

      Earl morning enjoy a jeep safari in the Ranthambore National Park. Afternoon again  enjoy a jeep safari time return to hotel,night stay in Ranthamboure hotel.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Ranthambhore - Agra (300Km - 7 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Ranthambhore - Agra (300Km - 7 Hours)

      After breakfast, drive to Agra ,en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the sandstone city of Emperor Akbar, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza the worldโ€™s largest gateway, the historical Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhavan and Panch Mahal. 


      In the afternoon, continue to Agra and check in to Hotel. 

  • Day 16 Day 16: Agra - New Delhi (200Km - Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Agra - New Delhi (200Km - Hours)

      Wake up bright and early to experience the extraordinary Taj Mahal by sunrise. Considered the most extravagant monument ever built for love, the Taj Mahal is a site not to be missed. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between the period of 1632--1654 a.d.in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.


      After your morning visit to the Taj Mahal,back to hote ,after take the breakfast check out from hotel you visit the Agra fort,after visit  be driven back to Delhi

  • Day 17 Day 17: New Delhi Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: New Delhi Departure

      After breakfast, you will be transered to International airport

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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