Forts of Rajasthan with Ahmedabad
Tour
Duration : 14 Nihgts / 15 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur -Bikaner
- Deshnokh - Jaisalmer - Sam Sand Dunes - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh
- Udaipur - Ahmedabad
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01 - Arrive
Delhi.
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport. Met with your
airport representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at
the Hotel.
Day 02 - At Delhi
This morning
is free to relax from long and hectic flight. Afternoon proceed
on a combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi
visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, drive past Chandni Chowk and visit
Raj Ghat- the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Sightseeing tour
of New Delhi – you will visit Qutab Minar- 234 feet high tower,
nearby stands the Iron pillar, the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun
and the modern Birla Mandir Temple. Drive past India Gate (War Memorial),
President's House which was once the Viceroy's Palace, Parliament
House and Secretariat Buildings.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi / Agra - Drive 4 hours)
Morning met your driver at hotel lobby and drive to Agra (205 km / 4 hours drive). Enroute stop at Sikandra to see Akbar's tomb (Time permitting). Check in at your hotel on arrival. Afternoon visit to the monument of love The Taj Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort with its exquisitely rich palaces.
Day 04 - Agra / Jaipur - Drive time
approximate 5 hours
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - drive from Agra to Jaipur (5 hours). Stop enroute to visit Ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri. Time permiting and interested make a brief stop at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on the way to Jaipur. Arrival Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - At Jaipur
Morning - excursion to Amber Fort
where you will ride on Elephant's back uphill to reach the ramparts
of the Fort. Afternoon - tour of Jaipur, popularly known as "The
Pink City of Rajasthan". Visit to Jantar Mantar Observatory,
which was built in the 1700's and yet even today, looks futuristic.
Visit to City Palace and its Museum and the Hawa Mahal, also known
as the Palace of Winds. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06- Jaipur to Bikaner
Morning after relaxed breakfast at the hotel proceed to Bikaner
in around 6 to 7 hours. On arrival check into the hotel.
Afternoon leisurely proceed to visit Karni Mata Temple at Deshnokh.
Deshnok Temple is situated in semi desert village
at a distance of 30 kms, this place is famous for Karnimata Temple
where you will see thousands of rats roaming freely in the temple
complex and are held sacred. Overnight at the hotel
Day 07 - At Bikaner
Morning after breakfast at the hotel commence sight seeing tour
of Bikaner covering Junagarh Fort – constructed between 1588
and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, Bandh Sagar Temple – The 16th
century Jain temple.
Afternoon excursion to Camel Breeding Farm – a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel’s milk. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 – Bikaner / Proceed
to Jaisalmer
Afternoon breakfast at the hotel drive to Jaisalmer by
car in around 7 hours and check in at the HOTEL.
Rest of the day is left free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 - At Jaisalmer to Sam
Sand Dunes
Morning after buffet breakfast at the hotel sight seeing
tour of Jaisalmer city visiting The Golden Fort of 99 Bastions,
Manek Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Haveli (the old Mansions
with lattice work done on the walls).
Afternoon proceed to Sam Sand Dunes (1 hour)
and check in at the tented camp (Only during winter
months) on arrival. Evening board your waiting camels for
Sunset view in the dunes. Sand Dunes : No
trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the most picturesque
dunes of Sam. The ripples on the wind -caressed dunes, that create
an enchanting mirage, are surely a delight for a trigger -happy
photographer.
Your evening will be entertained by folk music, camp fire.
Buffet dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Day 10 - Jaisalmer / Jodhpur
After buffet breakfast at the hotel proceed to Jodhpur
(6 hours). On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon tour of Jodhpur which will include a visit to the Mehrangarh
Fort set on the top of the hill, Jaswanth Thada and a visit to the
local market. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 - Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Kumbhalgarh
Morning after breakfast at the hotel time free to explore
Blue city of Jodhpur on your own. Later drive to Kumbhalgarh
(4 hours) enroute visit Jain Temple Complex at Ranakpur. Sprawling
over 48,000 sq.feet, the temple is an astounding creation with 29
halls and 1,444 pillars - all distinctly carved.. Arrive Kumbhalgarh
and check in at the hotel. Rest of the time
free to enjoy Kumbhalgarh.
Kumbhalgarh - located in the most rugged
of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan.
It takes name after the impressive historic fort of Kumbhalgarh,
which come into view over the Park. It is 578 sq Kms in area and
at an altitude of 500 to 1,300m. It is home to a very large variety
of wild life, some of which are highly endangered species. The wild
life includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle
cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope), chinkara
and hare.
The bird life at Kumbhalgarh is also gratifying. The normally shy
and untrusted grey jungle fowl can be spotted here. Peacocks and
Doves can be sighted regularly feeding on grains scattered by the
jungle guards. Bird like the red spur owls, Parakeets, golden Oriole,
grey Pigeons, Bulbul, Dove and white breasted kingfisher can also
be seen near the water holes. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Kumbhalgarh / Udaipur
Morning after breakfast at the hotel tour of Kumbhalgarh.
Afternoon proceed to Udaipur by car in around 2 and half hours.
Arrive and Check in at the hotel (Lake Facing room).
Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
City tour of Udaipur the romantic Lake
City in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble
Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It was the
former Palace of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most
glamorous hotels in India.
Day 13 - At Udaipur
Morning tour of Udaipur city including a visit to
Jag Mandir Palace - a lovely island palace in the middle of the
lake. Rest of the day free to explore this city of Lakes on
your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Udaipur to Ahmedabad
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed to Ahmedabad
in around 5 to 6 hours time. Check in at the hotel
Cama on arrival. Afternoon tour of Ahmedabad city tour
of Ahmedabad. Afternoon visit the magnificent Mosque of Siddi Saiyad with
its exquisite stone carvings, the beautiful Jama Mosque, White marbled
Hathee Singhs Temple, Dada Hari Baoli, Calico Textile Museum and
Sabarmati Ashram started by Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 15 - Ahmedabad to Mumbai or Fly
Morning after
breakfast at the hotel time free to relax of explore the city on
your own. Afternoon transfer to Railway Station to board Superfast
Shatabdi Express train for Mumbai at 2.30 PM. arrival at Mumbai
Railway Station at 9.45 PM.
Meeting on arrival at Mumbai Railway station
or airport and transfer to Internatinal airport to board homebound
flight.
Bon Voyages
Chose extension tour to Aurangabad and Caves from Mumbai or
to Kerala if you have more time!
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