Forts and Palaces
Palaces, Castles & Forts Of Rajasthan

About Tour

Rajasthan’s colorful culture comes alive through forts and palaces soaked in old-world flavor and exhibit important artifacts to reveal Rajput vigor. Pink City Jaipur, Lake City Udaipur, Blue City Jodhpur and Golden sands of Jaisalmer along with holy Pushkar come together to brighten India’s heritage.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 : Delhi - Neemrana

Arrive Delhi, met upon arrival at airport and transfer to Neemrana Fort (122 kms-2.50 hrs). Built in 1464 Neemrana is one of the oldest and most exclusive heritage hotels in the country which has been good quality resorted to its lost glory.

Day 2 : Neemrana

Full day at leisure to explore the Fort and the countryside.

Day 3 : Neemrana - Mandawa

Afternoon drive to Mandawa (200 km-4.5 hrs). Check in at Castle Mandawa. It is an ideal base to discover the legacy of 18th century frescoes that adorn the 'Havelis' of this storybook town.

Day 4 : Mandawa

Full day to explore the Shekhawati region, also called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan.

Day 5 : Mandawa - Kuchaman

Drive to Kuchaman (3.5 hrs). The fort is a rare masterpiece of royal heritage. An erstwhile garrison built between 450 to 750 A.D. it rises proudly atop a 1000 feet high rock hill and houses splendid palaces, temples and palatial mansions.

Day 6 : Kuchaman

Full day at leisure to explore the fort and small village.

Day 7 : Kuchaman - Pushkar

Drive to Pushkar (3.5 hrs). Check in at hotel Pushkar Palace - built on the bank of the Pushkar Lake in the 15th century. The palace commands a magnificent view of the Aravali hills, sand dunes and 400 temples surrounding the holiest Lake.

Day 8 : Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur (66 kms-1 ½ hrs) enroute visiting Ajmer - a popular pilgrimage centre for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif - tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Upon travel at Jaipur check in at Samode Haveli.

Day 9 : Jaipur

Morning excursion to Amber Fort where Elephants take you atop the hill. Afternoon city tour.

Day 10 : Jaipur - Samode

Drive to Samode (42 km), check-in at Samode Palace, built in stages spread over 400 years. It is a perfect example of Rajput-Mughal architecture. Afternoon visit to Samode Palace and Bagh Garden).

Day 11 : Samode - Peharsar

Drive to Peharsar (5 hrs). Check in at Chandra Mahal Haveli - built in 1850s to resemble the grand architecture of Fatephur Sikri. Rest of the afternoon free.

Day 12 : Peharsar

Morning free to explore the favorite bird retreat of Keoladev Ghana Bird Sanctuary. (Optional visits possible to Bharatpur City or the Deeg Fort and Palaces).

Day 13 : Peharsar - Agra - Delhi

Morning drive to Agra (2 hrs) enroute visiting Fatephur Sikri - capital of Mughal Empire during reign of great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Evening train to Delhi (2.5 hrs). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The Imperial - built in 1931 and designed by Broomfield -an associate of Sir Edward Lutyens. In Lutyens plan for New Delhi, it was conceived as the most luxurious hotel in the city with a unique blend of various coloured and informal art. ( Taj Mahal is closed on all fridays )

Day 14 : Delhi

In the morning visit Old Delhi - the fortified city built in style by Shah Jehan who also built Taj Mahal for his wife at Agra. Afternoon visit the Lutyens New Delhi and the remains of other cities of Delhi with 2 of its world heritage monuments -the Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb.

Day 15 : Delhi - Departure

Transfer to airport for return flight.(Hotel Checkout 12:00 hrs)