Palaces and Forts of Rajasthan

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RAJASTHAN REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST EXOTIC AND PICTURESQUE FACETS OF INDIA. IT IS THE LAND OF THE RAJPUTS AND THEIR FORTS AND PALACES THAT YOU WILL EXPLORE IN THESE FOURTEEN DAYS.

Day 1

Arrival at Delhi

Presentation at the airport, to leave on a regular flight (via a connecting city) toDelhi, the country's capital. Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. (Check-in at 2:00 p.m.).

Day 2

Delhi

Breakfast

Visit of Old Delhi, starting with Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Gandhi, the Sikh Temple of Bangla Sabih, the Great Jamma Mashid Mosque, built by Shah Jahan, and the bustling street of Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi, along Raj Path, we will pass the colonial buildings of Parliament and India Gate. Visit of Qutub Minar. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3

Delhi / Mandawa (265 Km / 05-06 Hours)– (by road or train for 2-4 pax)

Breakfast

Departure by road or TRAIN (for 02-04 pax) to Mandawa. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoonWe will visit the city of Mandawa where you can enjoy the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, a town known for its painted havelis (large houses).Accommodation at the Hotel.

Day 4

Mandawa / Bikaner (191 Km/ 03-04 Hours)

Breakfast

In the morning Departure by road to Bikaner, upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel and rest. Also In the afternoonBikaner City Tourwith its impressive Junagarh Fort built in the 17th century, the havelis and the Jain temples.Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5

Bikaner / Jaisalmer (331 Km/ 06-07 Hours)

Breakfast

Continuation towardsJaisalmer, the “golden city”, named after the colour of the sandstone it is built from. The colour of its houses at sunset makes it one of the magical places in India. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6

Jaisalmer

Breakfast

We will visit the Fort, dating from the 12th century, inside which are palaces of maharajas, Hindu and Janist temples. Back in the city,We will visit the “Havelis”, old manor houses built in the 17th century by wealthy merchants, whose facades are authentic stone embroidery. Later,We will visit the “chatris”ancient tombs located on the outskirts of the city, from where we can contemplate the sunset and the colors on its wall. Accommodation in the hotel.

Day 7

Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (285 Km/ 04-05 Hours)

Breakfast

Continuation by road toJodhpurSituated on the edge of the Thar Desert, it lies at the foot of a lofty fortress with its walled enclosure, one of the most interesting in India. Upon arrival in Jodhpur Visit of Meherangarh Fort, inside which there are perfectly preserved courtyards and palaces, highlighting the Moti Mahal Palace. On the way back to the city, we will stop atJaswant Thada, white marble mausoleum erected in memory of Maharaja Jaswan Singh II. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 8

Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur (258 Km/ 06-07 Hours)

Breakfast

Departure by road toRanakpur, a complex of Jain temples, situated in the peaceful Aravali Valley. The largest of them, dedicated toAdinathIt was built in 1489 and has 29 rooms, the roof of which is supported by 1,444 columns with unique designs. Then continue towardsUdaipur, situated on the banks of Lake Pichola, was founded in 1567 by Maharaja Udai Singh. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9

Udaipur

Breakfast

Visit to the Palace of the Maharajas, which houses valuable collections of miniatures. It is situated on top of a hill, where the Gardens of the Ladies of Honor are located with beautiful fountains and ponds in Mughal style. Accommodation at the Hotel.

Day 10

Udaipur / Jaipur (400 Km/ 06-07 Hours)

Breakfast

Departure by road toJaipur,also known as the “Pink City”. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 11

Jaipur

Breakfast

Visit of Amber Fort, which offers a spectacular image from the road. We will climb up to its fortified courtyard to see its rooms. Return to Jaipur whereWe will visit the Maharaja's Palace and its museum, the Jai Singh Observatory and the Tripolia Bazaar, from where we can contemplate the spectacularfacade of the Palace of the Winds. Accommodation at the Hotel.

Day 12

Jaipur /Agra (240 Km/ 04-05 Hours)

Breakfast

Departure by road with destinationAgra,visitingon the way the abandoned city ofFatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Arrival atAgra, located on the banks of the Yamuna River, was the capital of the Mughal Empire at its peak. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 13

Agra

Breakfast

In the morning we will visit the Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, a funerary monument built by Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is today one of the wonders of the world.Visit of the Red Fortwhose interior preserves the Pearl Mosque and beautiful palaces with splendid views of the Taj Mahal.

Day 14

Agra / Delhi (250 Km / 04 Hours) and Departure from Delhi

Breakfast

Departure by road to Delhi and free time. At the agreed time, transfer to Delhi airport to take the return flight to the next destination.

(Note: To board an international flight you must present yourself at the airline counter three (3) hours before the departure of your flight.)