Forts and Palaces Tour of Rajasthan
Tour at glance:
Are you a keen lover of history and heritage? Well, in that case, you must go on the Forts and Palaces Tour of Rajasthan. Discover the incredible Rajasthan on this tour plan of 11 nights and 12 days. This itinerary covers a visit to Jaipur, Samode, Nawalgarh, Gajner, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Rohet, Udaipur, and departure. This will take you on a drive through the grand forts and palaces of the royal state. Reveal the interesting past of the bygone era when traveling around the tourist places.
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Tour Duration:Â 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered: Jaipur – Samode – Nawalgarh – Gajner – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Rohet – Udaipur
Itinerary in detail:
Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur
Upon arrival in Jaipur meet our escorting manager and get transferred to the hotel. Check-in and fresh-n-up there. Later, you will leave for shopping in colorful Jaipur Bazaars for its traditional arts and crafts. Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Day 2: Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for the guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur. The Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur is widely known for its historic architecture and marvelous tourist attractions. Discover some of the most amazing travel places on the Jaipur Sightseeing Tour which includes a visit to Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Albert Hall Museum.
Enjoy your day while exploring these marvels of Jaipur. Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur to Samode
Post breakfast, leave for a drive of Jaipur to Samode Taxi with a private driver. He will drop you at the hotel or resort in Samode where you can fresh-n-up and relax. The rest of the day is leisure, you can explore Samode village. Stay overnight in Samode.
Day 4: Samode to Nawalgarh
Relish breakfast at the hotel and drive to Nawalgarh. This is a beautiful place in the Shekhawati region showcasing the finest frescoes of a bygone era. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, begin the city tour of Nawalgarh visiting the grand Havelis and Forts. The grand fort with colorful bazaar and innumerable havelis with elaborate architecture make it an interesting tourist destination. Discover a few prominent havelis like Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Hodh Raj Patodi Haveli. Stay overnight in Nawalgarh.
Day 5: Nawalgarh to Gajner
After breakfast at the hotel in Nawalgarh drive to Gajner. On arrival at Gajner, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the surroundings of royal palaces and spot animals and birds along the lake. Stay overnight in Gajner.
Day 6: Bikaner Day Excursion
Today, have breakfast and leave for a day trip to Bikaner – a famous Camel Country. Visit Bikaner Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and Camel Breeding Farm. Bikaner boasts of some of the world’s best riding camels and is aptly nicknamed “Camel Country”. By the evening drive back to the hotel in Gajner followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Gajner to Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, visit Gadisar Lake – an artificial lake surrounded by cenotaphs, temples, and ruins. Jaisalmer is a beautiful Golden City of Rajasthan famous for its alluring honey color-like structures.
Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 8: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Have breakfast and proceed for a half-day Jaisalmer tour. Embark a visit to Jaisalmer Fort, Havelis, Manak Chowk, Gadisar Lake, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, and many other architectural wonders. Its impressive stone carving and latticework of breath taking intricacy.
In the evening proceed to enjoy Camel Safari at golden sand dunes in Jaisalmer. Witness the sunset over the dunes and capture its breathtaking views in photographs. Enjoy a cultural evening of Rajasthani Traditional live Folk Dance performance around the bonfire. Relish the authentic dinner and overnight camping in the dunes.
Day 9: Jaisalmer to Rohet
After breakfast, drive to a beautiful village of Rohet Garh located 40 kilometers from Jaisalmer. On the way, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur sightseeing. This beautiful village is shaped by wildlife, semi-arid desert, dunes, and sweeping acres of desert vegetation – one can find loosely compiled villages and tribal settlements there. Stay overnight in Rohet.
Day 10: Rohet to Udaipur
Today, after breakfast at the hotel check out and leave for Udaipur – the final stop of this tour. The famous Lake City of Rajasthan offers a wonderful tour of royalty and the heritage of Mewar cultures. Upon arrival at Udaipur, check-in and relax some time.
In the evening, enjoy boating at Lake Pichola and cruise lazily through its pristine lake. Get around the colorful bazaars to shop for traditional artifacts. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur Sightseeing
Post breakfast, leave for enjoying the sightseeing in Udaipur. Visit some of the most prominent architectures like City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon ki Bari, Monsoon Palace, and Fateh Sagar Lake. Explore the rich architectural jewels of the city on the Udaipur City Tour. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Day 12: Udaipur Departure
On the last day, conclude the tour after breakfast by heading back to your onwards journey. Here ends the Forts and Palaces Tour of Rajasthan with wonderful memories.