Rajasthan Classic Forts Tour
Duration : 16 Nights - 17 Days
Destinations : Delhi » Mukundgarh » Bikaner » Jaisalmer » Jodhpur » Ranakpur » Udaipur » Kota » Jaipur » Bharatpur » Agra » Delhi
Divino Indian Memoirz designs this Rajasthan Classic Forts Tour to offer you a unique travel to Indian state Rajasthan. Here you will explore the desert cities Bikaner and Jaisalmer along with other sightseeing at Mukundgarh, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, and Jaipur. The most rewarding will be birding at Bharatpur and Taj view.
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
On the first day of your Rajasthan Classic Forts Tour receiving you at the Delhi airport will be Divino Indian Memoirz representative and straight drive you to the hotel. The hotel staff will greet you in traditional Indian style and escort you to the room. Our representative will assist you to check into your hotel and luggage transfer to your room.
Your arrival at Delhi in the morning takes place than we would organize a special lunch at an exotic restaurant in Delhi.
In the afternoon you will explore the sightseeing in New Delhi. You will visit Indian Gate, drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, and then visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Lotus temple.
After dinner overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi-Mukundgarh ( 250 kms - 5 hours)
Leave your bed early and set out your sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit first the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of Asia, then Red Fort and Chandni Chowk market. Last drive to Raj Ghat to pay tribute to the father of Nation at Raj Ghat.
Pack your luggage and Divino Indian Memoirz will take you then to your next destination Mukundgarh. On the way drive you are offered a lunch.
On arrival check-into your hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the sightseeing at Mukundgarh which is a village in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Explore here the Mukundgarh fort, Open Air Art Gallery, and other havelis. In the evening drive half hour to Mandawa castle and explore its rare collections of armories, costumes of ancestors, cannons from 1820 ancient coins and many other interesting items.
Dinner will be served for you. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Mukundgarh-Bikaner(190 kms)
On the 3rd day of your Rajasthan tour you will head towards Bikaner, the camel city of Rajasthan. While you reach Bikaner you will take your hotel. Divino Indian Memoirz representative will help you in your check in formalities.
Afternoon you will explore the camel city. This city is named after its founder Rao Bika Ji in 1488. Once the trade center routes to Africa and Asia, Bikaner was home to rich merchants. This city is surrounded by a wall with five entrance gates. It houses old palaces, temples and mosque. The Bikaner Fort is the landmark one here which is founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort features long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs.
Also visit the Lallgarh Palace, the museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
After dinner spend the night at the hotel
Day 04: Bikaner – Jaisalmer(340 kms - 6.30 hours)
As a part of your Rajasthan Classic Forts Tour you will drive today to Jaisalmer the golden desert city of Rajasthan. Indian Memoirz will offer your lunch on the way to Jaisalmer at a roadside restaurant.
Reaching Jaisalmer you will proceed for Sam village which is an attraction to the tourists for is vast sand dunes. On reaching you will enjoy camel ride till sunset. After viewing sunset at golden san dunes you will be accommodated at a camel tent to have a unique experience at desert village. Folk dance, music will be arranged in evening. Enjoy the campfire along with dinner.
Overnight stay at camel tent.
Day 05: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Leave your camel tent and drive to Jaisalmer city. Divino Indian Memoirz will accommodate you at the Jaisalmer hotel.
Jaisalmer is desert city in the heart of Thar Desert. Enjoy city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer exploring its Golden Fort covering a huge area. Explore the Fort and its inhabitants and the Jain and other Hindu temples inside the fort.
Visit the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, and the Desert Culture and Museum centre. You will get a clear view of the desert art and culture at the museum.
Late afternoon explore the desert landscapes. Evening enjoy folk dance and music.
After dinner stay overnight.
Day 06: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur(285 kms - 6 hours)
Get up at your own time and have your breakfast. Indian Memoirz will drive you to Jodhpur, the blue city of Rajasthan.
On arrival, halt at your hotel. You are offered a scrumptious lunch at a Jodhpur hotel.
You can have your own choice today. You can explore the local art and crafts centre at Jodhpur as Jodhpur is always rich in art and handicrafts.
After dinner stay overnight
Day 07: Jodhpur Sightseeing
After breakfast you will set out your Jodhpur sightseeing. Jodhpur, the stronghold of the Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha and it has some heritage monument to struck you.
Explore the Mehrangarh Fort, perched on a hillock. Visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal within the fort. Also visit the Jaswant Thada, a striking marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Also explore the Umaid Public gardens.
After dinner stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Jodhpur–Ranakpur (180 kms - 4 hours)
Get up at your own comfortable time and have your breakfast. Then you will start your journey to Ranakpur.
On arrival our representative will settle you at the hotel. After lunch you will take rest for a while. Then you will explore the famous Ranakpur Jain temples built in 15th century during the reign of Rana Kumbha. The whole area is covering a basement of 48, 000 sq. feet area. You will see here carved nymphs at various postures and two big bells. Explore the stunning architecture of Ranakpur temples.
After dinner stay overnight.
Day 09: Ranakpur-Udaipur (98 kms- 2hours drive)
Leave your bed at your own time. Have breakfast. Our representative will help you to check out the hotel and transfer your luggage into the car.
On arrival take your hotel. The first view of Udaipur city will thrill you. It is the most romantic city in Rajasthan flanked by three lakes.
In the later afternoon, enjoy a romantic boat ride at Lake Pichola overlooking its palaces and the happenings on the bank of the lake.
Evening you can walk on the bank of the Lake Pichola. Have fun here. Savor its romantic beauty and chat with your friend.
Divino Indian Memoirz will take you an exotic dining venue at the romantic city.
Overnight stay at Udaipur hotel
Day 10: Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast explore the Udaipur city and its heritage sites. What can be more mesmerizing than a visit to the City Palace of Udaipur? Walk in and around the City Palace; explore its nook and corner, specially the museum.
Then you will visit the Jagdish temple, Shaelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) and the Pratap Memorial. While you meander through this heritage sites you will lose amidst is enthralling beauty.
Again enjoy a boat ride at the lake Pichola. Or you can meet the local artisans and craftsman in Udaipur.
After a lip-smacking dinner stay overnight.
Day 11: Udaipur – Chittorgarh
After breakfast leave the romantic city and proceed towards Chittorgarh. On arrival check in at hotel. Take rest for a while.
Then you will explore the Chittorgarh Fort which houses palaces, temples and towers. The entrance gates have historical significance. The Rana Kumbha Palace is the most impressive palace in the fort. It is believed that Rani Padmini and other women performed jauhar at the underground basements. A part of the Fateh Prakash Palace was converted into the Government Museum which has rare collections of things. Vijay Stambha, or Tower of Victory, towering 121 ft-high structures was built by Maharana Kumbha in 1440AD to honor his victory over Mohammed Khilji. Explore the Padmini Palace and the Meera Bai temple.
Explore the adjacent villages and their idyllic lifestyle.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Chittorgarh – Kota (158 kms - 3 hours)
After breakfast you will be driven to Kota, an industrial city of Rajasthan with some historical monuments and ruins.
Take your hotel at Kota. Today you will visit the City Palace & Brij Vilas museum, Gagron Fort and the ancient temple of Chandrabhaga situated on the bank of river Chandravati.
Kota is home to textile industry of Rajasthan. Explore its textile production centers and other industrial settlements.
Overnight at Kota hotel.
Day 13: Kota – Jaipur (240 kms - 5 hours)
Morning you have drive to Jaipur with our representative. On arrival take your hotel.
After lunch you will take rest for a while. In the afternoon you will go for a sightseeing tour. Stroll in and around City Palace exploring is Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. The City Place is a fusion of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture.
Have your own choice for today; just wander around the city in a cycle rickshaw savoring its romantic and lively charm. A theme dinner will be arranged to you at a theme restaurant in Delhi. Have fun at the nice ambience.
Stay overnight at pink city.
Day 14: Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast you will set out your fort tour in Jaipur. First move towards Amber Fort perched on a hillock of Aravalli. It is one of the most significant forts in Rajasthan. Enjoy a fantastic elephant ride to the top of the hill. Amber Fort is a blend of Mughal and Hindu architectures.
Then explore the Jaigarh and Nahargarh Fort, though these two are less visited. You will see here a different past glory.
Then you will visit the observatory Jantar Mantar, the Hawa Mahal, a stunning five-storey building of red sandstone.
Evening you can go to the Jag Mandir to enjoy a movie. Or just walk on the roads.
Stay overnight.
Day 15: Jaipur–Bharatpur (176 kms - 3.30 hours)
Early morning you will leave for Bharatpur, the home of world-famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
On the way visit t Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughals dazzling in its superb Mughal architecture. It houses elaborate palaces, formal courtyards, tombs and a great mosque. It is said that the Mughals left this capital city due to lack of water.
Again drive Bharatpur. Take your booked hotel.
Explore the frolicking indigenous water- birds and migratory birds at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. You will surprise to see various species of birds. Don’t forget to pack your binocular.
Explore also the Bharatpur city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16: Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi (184 kms - hours)
You will leave today to Delhi. Today your heart will leap up with joy as you will see the grand Taj Mahal in Agra.
At Agra you will stop for two hours to explore the heritage monuments of Agra city. First explore the Taj Mahal, the monument of Love built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. It is considered as one of the architectural marvels in the world. Explore is several aspects.
Then visit the Agra Fort and Itmad- Ud- Daula's Tomb built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father. You can shop at Agra markets which have finest collections of leather items and handicrafts products.
You will move towards the capital city of India. On arrival take your hotel.
Day 17: Delhi - Departure
If you have time you can do your last day shopping in Delhi. Divino Indian Memoirz representative will transfer you to the airport.
Take your flight back home. Fly back with memoirs of Rajasthan Desert tour.
Divino Indian Memoirz wishes you a safe journey and sound health. Do remind us and India. Share your travel experiences with your near and dear ones.
