Impact Holidays

ITINERARY FOR RAJASTHAN FORTS AND PALACES TOURS

Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days

Destination Covered:- Delhi-Agra- Ranthambhore-Jaipur-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Pushkar-Delhi

Day 1 Delhi

Assistance upon arrival at Delhi Airport and transfer to Hotel.

Delhi: The capital city of Independent India is often the starting point of a visit to India. Like Rome it is an eternal city and is a name with music in it for most of the people.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2 Delhi

After breakfast depart for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting:-

Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, India Gate , Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar ,Iron Pillar. A drive through the Diplomatic Enclaves to see the various High Commissions, Rashtrapati Bhawan , Central Secretariat Buildings , The Parliament House.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3 Delhi- Agra

After breakfast depart Delhi for Agra arriving in the hotel by afternoon.

After settling down depart for sightseeing of Agra city by visiting:-Taj Mahal, Agra Fort ,Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah .

Agra: Once a magnificent Mughal Capital and is renowned for the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Overnight in hotel.

Day 4 Agra- Ranthambhore

After breakfast depart Agra for Ranthambhore visiting en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri: designed by King Akbar as his capital, the city was lived-in for only a very few years - between 1570 and 1586. It is a beautiful architectural city built of red sand stone, which is now deserted.

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri drive straight to Ranthamhore arriving in the hotel late in the afternoon.

Ranthambhore National Park. Ranthambhore is said to have India's friendliest Tigers. Assured of protection they have changed their habits and are seen quite frequently during the day.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 5 Ranthambhore

Early in the morning Jeep Ride (Seat in a Jeep/Canter) into the jungle to view the wildlife. Return to hotel for breakfast.

Rest of the morning free for independent activity.

After lunch another Jeep Ride (Seat in a Jeep/canter ) into the jungle to view Wild Life.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 Ranthambhore- Jaipur

After breakfast depart Ranthambhore for Jaipur arriving in Hotel late in the afternoon.

Jaipur: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the pink city, built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century.

Evening free for shopping.

Shopping at Jaipur: Paradise for the famous Rajasthan's handicrafts and here are available tie and dye, block printed textiles ,beautiful jewellery, embossed or in lais brass ware, lacquer work,

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 7 Jaipur

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Jaipur City and Amber Palace visiting in the morning Amber Palace.

Amber Palace: Amber is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hill side.

Enjoy a truly Indian Experience with an Elephant ride at the Palace like Maharajas and Maharani used to do.

In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city visiting:- The City Palace, The Hawa Mahal,The Astronomical Observatory, The Museum.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 8 Jaipur- Bikaner

After breakfast depart Jaipur for Bikaner arriving in Hotel by afternoon.

Bikaner: A challenge to the inexorable forces of nature. Proud and strangely, its imposing battlements hold back the bleak barrenness of the Great Thar.

In the afternoon sightseeing of Bikaner City visiting:-Junagarh Fort , Lallgarh Palace.

In the evening visit Camel Breeding Farm where you will have an opportunity to drink the female Camel milk.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 9 Bikaner- Jaislamer

After breakfast depart Bikaner for Jaisalmer arriving in Hotel late in the afternoon.

Jaisalmer : A border city has a steeped in valour and chivalry. Even today its people live within the fortress as they have done for 800 years. The main street winds past fantastically carved haveli's, the mansions of Rajput aristocracy, which display the traditional architectural skills of Rajasthani balconies, windows, caves andall are touched with delicate carving and latticed screens. At every corner of the twisting street you see these elaborate sand stone facades.

Rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 10 Jaisalmer

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer City visiting: Sonar Kila, Fort, Gadisagar Tank, Jain Temples, Patwon Ki Haveli , Ramdeora Salim Singh Ki Haveli.

After sightseeing of Jaisalmer city return to Hotel.

In the evening visit Sand Sun Dunes.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11 Jaisalmer- Jodhpur

After breakfast depart Jaisalmer for Jodhpur arriving in Hotel.

Jodhpur: The former capital of Marwar state was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha who claimed descent from Lord Rama (the hero of the epic Ramayana).

Rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 12 Jodhpur

After breakfast excursion to Bishnoi Village visiting:

Village Safari Tour :- It is a memorable outing in Jeep/Tonga visiting villages of Bishnoi, who are the protectors of wild life and trees and also see along the way men -women in colourful attire and plenty of wildlife such as peacocks, chincars Black buck, partridge etc.

Return via villages seeing local handicrafts like shoe makers ,potters and hand weaving etc.

Return to hotel .

In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur City visiting: Mandore Garden, Balsamand Lake Gardens, Jodhpur fort, Royal Palaces, Armoury, Public Gardens, Kunj Bihari, Maha Mandir Temples Etc.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 13 Jodhpur- Udaipur

After breakfast depart Jodhpur for Udaipur visiting en route to visit Ranakpur Temple.

Ranakpur Jain Temples: Located 96kms from Udaipur is one of the five main holy places of the Jains. Although over 500 years old, these temples are well preserved almost in perfect condition.

After visiting Ranakpur drive straight to Udaipur arriving in Hotel.

Udaipur:- Famous as the City of Sunrise¹ which is one of the most beautiful, picturesque and romantic cities of India situated in a delightful natural setting its manifold attraction include enchanting blue lakes, marble palaces, luxurious gardens and old temples.

Overnight in Hotel

Day 14 Udaipur

After breakfast sightseeing of Udaipur City visiting. The City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki-Bari, Jagdish Smarak, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal.

Return to Hotel

In the evening enjoy Motor Launch ride on Lake Pichola viewing :-

Jag Niwas - Lake Palace: better known as Lake Palace which is built on one of the islands of Lake Pichola and served as a summer residence of the former rulers. Its balconies and windows overlook the lake.

Jag Mandir Palace: is also on an island of Lake Pichola, is said to have been built by Maharana Karan Singh as a retreat for his friend Prince Khurram, who later became Emperor Shah Jahan.

Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 Udaipur- Pushkar

After breakfast depart Udaipur for Pushkar, arriving in Hotel by noon.

Pushkar: One of the Jewels of the Great Desert of Rajasthan is the famous holy town of Pushkar, located 11Kms west of Ajmer is sacred to the Hindus and is separated from Ajmer by the Nag Pahar.

In the afternoon sightseeing of Pushkar City visiting: Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 16 Pushkar-Delhi

After breakfast depart Pushkar for Delhi arriving in Hotel

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hotel.

Day 17 Morning transfer to the International airport for flight back home.