The
Program Fort and Palaces, is the gives you a unique change to explore
the colorful state, Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and
metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and
amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful
turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels,
elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are
all there in abundance. The mood and the rhythm of the country side
changes from one region to another, and from season to season. It is a
land of surprises; it is a land of amazing natural beauty that can
fascinate even the most seasoned traveler. A magical sojourn
reverberating with age old culture and traditions, the state enfolds in
its lap a diverse kaleidoscope of breathtakingly beautiful and
fascinating art-de-facts. The range is unparalleled even while it is
sophisticated in its simplicity.
| Name of Program |
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Pushkar Camel
Festival with Fort and Palace (PFFP) |
| Place of Visit |
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Delhi-Jaipur-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaiselmer-Jodhpur-Mt.
Abu-Udaipur-Chittaurgarh-Bassi-Kota-Swai-Madhopur-Agra-Delhi dep. |
| Duration |
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21 Nights/ 22 Days. |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi :
Upon arrival meet to assistance drive to hotel, for rest of the night.
Day 02 : Delhi :
Morning leisure for get relax, later commence Old Delhi sightseeing
visit, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chadani Chowk, Raj Ghat, and Swaminarayan
Akshardham Temple. Rest of the time leisure for individual activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi- Jaipur (By surface, 5-6 hrs drive)
:
After an early breakfast drive to Jaipur, on arrival at Jaipur a warm
welcome. Rest of the time visit local market, Pink City. Overnight at
Jaipur.
Day 04 : Jaipur Full day Local Sightseeing :
After breakfast proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride ascent to the fort. Later drive back to City, visit City Palace,
Observatory & The Wind Palace (Hawa Mahal), Rest of the time
visit local market, and pink city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Mandawa - (By road 3-4 hrs drive):
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mandawa. Reach and check in at hotel.
Evening visit the HAVELIES, rest of the time for relax. Overnight at
Mandawa.
Day 06: Mandawa:
Breakfast at hotel. From Castle Mandawa you will take a walking tour of
the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the
country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are
happy to show the visitors around. Shopping in the evening and spending
time with the local villagers. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 07: Mandawa - Bikaner : (By road 4hrs drive) :
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Bikaner. Reach Bikaner and check in at
hotel. Rest of the time visit Junagarh Fort, The unconquerable fortress
which has never been conquered by any one, was built in 1593 AD by Raja
Rai Singh, one of the most distinguished generals in the army of
Emperor Akbar. There are some beautiful palaces like Anup Mahal, Ganga
Niwas and Rang Mahal also know as the palace of pleasure. The Har
Mandir is the majestic temple for the royal family for worshipping
their gods and goddesses. The premises also house a museum, which is an
array of a rich collection, later visit Camel Breeding Farm. Relax in
the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 08 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (By road 6-7 hrs
drive):
Breakfast at hotel. Today through the Thar Desert, en route lunch, on
arrival at Jaiselmer, check in at hotel. Rest of the time free for
explore the tiny Golden city, Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 09: Jaisalmer:
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The
Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert.
Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. See the
Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank.
Evening drive to Sam Dunes, witness the sunset, later drive back to
hotel for overnight.
Day 10: Jaiselmer - Jodhpur (By road 5-6 hrs
drive) :
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach and check in at hotel.
Later commence sightseeing tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort is
one of the most poignant and impregnable structures of India perched on
the hilly terrain of Aravali Ranges at a height of 125m. The charm and
the eminence of many royal palaces in the fort speak epic of red
sandstone. The fort was constructed by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD. and
Jaswant Thada. Rest of the time visit Sardar Market. Overnight at hotel
Jodhpur.
Day 11: Jodhpur - Mt Abu (By road 7hrs) :
Proceed to Mt Abu after breakfast. Reach Mt. Abu. Transfer to hotel.
Enjoy boating at the Nakki Lake and visit the temples and the museum in
the afternoon. Overnight at Mount Abu.
Day 12 : Mt. Abu :
Breakfast at hotel. Day will be at Mt Abu. Visit the Dilwara Temples
during the day. The architecture of these temples is very interesting
and famous. Relax during the evening. Overnight at Mount Abu.
Day 13: Mount Abu - Udaipur (By road 5 ½ -6 hrs) :
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Udaipur. Reach and check in at hotel.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 14: Udaipur - Breakfast at hotel:
Proceed for day sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City
Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory
doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the
Peacock Courtyard. Relax or shopping in the afternoon. Overnight at
Udaipur.
Day 15 : Udaipur - Chittaurgarh-Bassi (By road 3-4
hrs):
After breakfast drive to Chittaurgarh. Rest of the time visit
Chittaurgarh, The fort is a gigantic castle with a 1 km curved way
approaching to it. The 7 huge gates of the fort opens up in this grand
road leading to the main gate Rampol also known as the 'Gate of Ram'.
The main gate is Surajpol also called the ' Sun Gate'. According to the
legend the foundation of the fort was started by Bhim a Pandav hero of
mythological epic Mahabharata. The fort also treasures some unique
artifacts that were carried by Akbar and placed them in his capital.
Than drive to Bassi, for overngiht.
Day 16: Bassi - Bundi-Kota (By road 3-4 hrs) :
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Kota in Western Rajasthan, en route
visit Bundi fort. Continue drive to Kota, on arrival check in hotel
rest of the time relax at hotel. Overnight at Kota.
Day 17: Kota - Breakfast at hotel:
Proceed for sightseeing. Brijraj Bhawan Palace, a colonial style
palace, situated on the bank of river Chambal, was build in the early
nineties. The palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done
up with antique furniture. An interesting feature of the palace is the
fact that almost all the rooms overlook the Chambal river providing an
arresting view of the mighty river. Relax in the evening. Overnight at
Kota.
Day 18 : Kota - Sawai Madhopur (By road 4-5 hrs) :
Proceed to Sawai Madhopur after a relaxing breakfast. Reach and check
in at hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight at resort.
Day 19 : Sawai Madhopur :
Breakfast at hotel. Minoring and Evening two Game drives at the
Ranthambor National Park. Overnight at hotel or resort.
Day 20: Sawai Madhopur - Agra (By road 7-8hrs) :
Proceed by surface for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra and check into
hotel. Overnight at Agra.
Day 21: Agra :
After breakfast full day local sightseeing, visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort,
Itmad-ud-Daula and Fatehpur Sikri. Rest of the time leisure for
individual activities. Overnight at htoel.
Day 22: Agra-Delhi :
(By road 4-5 hrs drive) Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi, en
route visit Sikendra, on arrival at Delhi meet to assistance, check in
hotel, rest of the time half day New Delhi sightseeing, visit Qutab
Minar, Humayun's Tombe and Lotus Temple. After dinner drive to
International airport.
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