FORTS, PALACES & HAVELIS
Delhi – Agra – Bharatpur – Bishangarh – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Rawla Narlai – Udaipur
A 15 DAY TOUR enquire nowTOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore old Mughal Delhi, taste the street food of ‘Chandni Chowk’ and take a cycle rickshaw tide.
- Rendezvous with the romantic Taj Mahal.
- Explore Bharatpur Bird Sanctiary
- Stay in a 150 year old, stunningly restored heritage fort hotel
- Visit the residence of the Maharaja of Jodhpur
- Visit the breathtaking fort of Mehrangarh
- Marvel the architecture of the Jain temples of Ranakpur
- Boat ride on the famous Lake Pichola & cooking demonstration with a local family
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Chittorgarh
The royal expedition will start from Delhi- once the capital of Mughal dynasty & now a thriving capital of India. Onward to the home of Taj, one of the seven wonders & drives to Bishangarh to live in a 150 year old fort cum heritage hotel, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Enter the royalty of Rajasthan in Jaipur & marvel the palace complex & forts in jeep rides. Forward to Jodhpur, witness the work of giants & visit the present residence of Maharaja of Jodhpur. Onto the city of Lakes Udaipur where one can see the architectures of Mewar Kingdom & finally visiting the Fort of Chittorgarh famous for the Queen Padmavati.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day |
Activity |
City |
Accommodation type |
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1 |
On arrival Delhi’s airport you will bemet and transferred to your hotel for check-in. |
Delhi |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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2 |
This morning you will be taken on a tour of Old Delhi. Lunch at a ancient haveli in the heart if the old city. Rest of day at leisure. |
Delhi |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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3 |
After breakfast, drive to Agra and visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal at sunset. Continue to Bharatpur and your hotel. |
Bharatpur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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4 |
Early morning walk or cycle rickshaw to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is one of India’s most famous haven for birds especially during the winter months when thousands of migratory birds come to nest. Continue onwards to Bishangarh, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. |
Bishangarh |
Alila Bishangarh Fort |
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5 |
Walk through the village of Bishangarh, a small, rural and authentic Rajasthani village. The hotel is an impressively converted hill fort and offers many additional experiences for guests. |
Bishangarh |
Alila Bishangarh Fort |
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6 |
Drive to Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. |
Jaipur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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7 |
Today drive to Amer fort by jeep, en route visit Hawa Mahal-Palaceof Winds & Doodh Mandir. In the afternoon take a guided walk through the narrow lanes of the old city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Jaipur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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8 |
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur and check in to your hotel. |
Jodhpur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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9 |
Drive up to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort,walk in the precincts of the old city & visit the Sojat Gate market with your guide. |
Jodhpur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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10 |
Day at leisure, Late afternoon visit the world famous Umaid Bhawan Palace & museum, Jaswant Tada. Dinner reservations at a heritage restaurant with many vintage cars like a Pontiac 81933 will be made. |
Jodhpur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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11 |
After leisurely breakfast you will driven to Narlai, a tiny hamlet with a beautiful heritage hotel. A very special step-well dinner can be organised if requested in advance. |
Narlai |
Rawla Narlai |
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12 |
Early morning walk-up to the ‘Elephant Rock’, climbing the 700 steps to witness the mesmerizing scene of sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast, check-out and driven to Udaipur en-route visiting Ranakpur Jain temple complex. |
Udaipur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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13 |
This morning enjoy a private boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Later in the afternoon,visit the City Palace complex, the Jagdish Temple and discover the old city of Udaipur. |
Udaipur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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14 |
Early start early today for Chittorgarh Fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later drive back to Udaipur for your final night’s stay. |
Udaipur |
Boutique / Luxury / Heritage |
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15 |
Transfer to Udaipur airport for your flight back home via Delhi |
Travel home |
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