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Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

Destinations

Delhi - Jaipur - Sariska - Mandawa - Bikaner - Khimsar - Jodhpur

Duration

09 nights / 10 days

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Itinerary Details

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

An Indian welcome awaits your arrival at airport. We garland and put Tikka on forehead. Traditional welcome featured by the Indian 'namaste' (a welcome posture with hands folded together).  Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight stay at Delhi

Day 02 : In Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel be ready for the treasures ahead. A guided tour of the city takes you to the sumptuous Mughal monuments of Red fort and Jama Masjid. At Rajghat and India Gate you will be amidst the foliage. In later half of the day you will visit the fabulous sights- Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Qutab Minar. 

Overnight stay at Delhi 

Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur

Morning drive to Jaipur the Pink city tof India. Enroute visit Amber fort at the back of Elephant. Enjoy the sights of the Shish Mahal, built in the 17th century a perfect blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture will surely hypnotize you. Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace who had 12 queens.

Overnight stay in Jaipur

Day 04 : Jaipur - Sariska

Morning drive to Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is abode of large number of wildlife and diverse variety of birds. Sighting a tiger is not that difficult at the sanctuary that too if riding on an elephant. Afternoon Jeep Safari in to the park to see wildlife. Overnight stay at Sariska.

Day 05 : Sariska - Mandawa

Morning proceed for Mandawa. On arrival  check into hotel. Later visit beautiful village of Shekhawati, here, you will be totally overwhelmed by the magnificent havelis built by the rich and the famous merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries. The havelis are embellished with paintings reflecting the daily life of the desert of deities whom the people worship.

Overnight stay in Mandawa

Day 06 : Mandawa - Bikaner

Early morning enjoy Sunrise view. Later proceed for Bikaner. On arrival check into the hotel. Later in afternoon visit to a camel-breeding farm. The farm will up date you about the breeding time of camels and how they are taken care and raised in the farm. Evenings enjoy the stroll at the bustling bazaars of the city center over brimmed with handicraft and miniature paintings. Overnight stay in Bikaner

Day 07 : In Bikaner

Morning city tour of Bikaner includes Junagarh Fort, an imperial museum that comprises history of Bikaner from its days of erection dating back to the 16th century. Also visit Lalgarh palace and famous Jain Temples embellished with marvelous architectural work. Another attraction of the city lies in its food, snacks and sweets- don't forget to purchase potato snacks, Bikareri Bhujia (salted snacks) and mouth-watering sweets from the city.
Overnight stay at Bikaner

Day 08 : Bikaner - Deshnok - Nagaur - Khimsar

Morning drive for Khimsar en-route covering the sightseeing of Deshnok the Rat Temple. Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke lying at the distance of 30km from Bikaner. Visit the 600 years ancient shrine of Goddess Karni. You will be astonished to see that besides the Goddess the other deity of the temple are rats. The people have a strong notion that these rodents will be reincarnated as divine human.
Later visit the unique town of Nagaur, one of the most picturesque of Rajput townships resounds with life during the Nagaur Fair. This cattle fair is the second largest in Rajasthan and is held every year during the Hindu month of Magh (Jan-Feb).

By afternoon you will be reaching to Khimsar, visiting Khimsar Fort. This fort architecture offers great discrepancy. Initially, the fort walls, minarets and stables were built solely for war but later on when the royal family shifted to the fort in 18th century the fort was restructured. Today, this fort ranks amongst the premier classified Heritage Hotels of India.

Overnight stay at Khimsar.

Day 09 : Khimsar - Ossian - Mandore - Jodhpur

Morning leave for Jodhpur en-route visiting Osian and Mandore.

Ossian (58km) is also referred as an oasis in the desert. Pay a visit to beautifully carved Jain temples of 11th century dedicated to Lord Mahavira followed by a visit to Sun Temple, Kali temple and the Sachiya Mata Temple. Mandore (8 km) see the cenotaphs of Jodhpur rulers amidst the beautiful gardens. The walls of the cenotaphs are festooned with 15 sculptures of Hindu deities tunneled out of the hard rocks, a worth visiting sight. On arrival check into the hotel. 

Overnight stay at Jodhpur

Day 10 : Jodhpur - Delhi (Flight)

Morning visit Mehrangarh fort & Royal Cenotaphs and museum. 

Later transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi and connecting flight to your next destination.

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