Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur are three cities in northern India that have a rich history and contain many historic buildings and monuments. India tour package covers these three destinations in Golden Triangle tour. They also form one of the major tourist circuits in the country. Delhi has a long history, being the capital of Hindu and Muslim dynasties, the Mughals, the British and now the Indians. We will also cover Agra and its surrounding area, which contains many superb monuments built by the Mughal emperors. Then move on to Jaipur, built by the Rajput warriors after the decline of the Mughal Empire. It contains many palaces and interesting structures.

Tourist Itineraries -  Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan

Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days

Day 01  : ARRIVE JODHPUR / SAM (JAISALMER) (9W 478)
Meeting and greetings on arrival at Jodhpur airport and depart by car for Sam (40 kms beyond Jaisalmer). En route visit Osian (time permitting) where the famous 8th century Jain temples reflect the richness of architecture-characteristic of India's renaissance period. On arrival check in at Swiss Cottage Camp. Rest of the time free to relax and enjoy the Camp atmosphere. You will enjoy evening by the camp fire with folk dances and music. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp. 

02  – SAM / JAISALMER / SAM
Full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer, an architectural dream in the lonely silence of the desert. Visit Gadisar lake, the Sonar Fort, Amarsagar and Barabagh. Explore Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli and Salim Ki Haveli, some of the beautiful mansions. Evening enjoy one hour camel ride through the desert and have a beautiful view of Sunset.  Meals and overnight stay at the camp. Guide meeting point will be Hotel Narayan Niwas Palace at Jaisalmer.

Day 03 - JAISALMER / JODHPUR
Depart by car for Jodhpur after relaxed breakfast at the camp. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening walking tour of Jodhpur city.  Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 - AT JODHPUR
Morning guided tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada - an imposing marble Memorial built in 1899 and Manodre Gardens.  Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05  – JODHPUR / JAIPUR
Depart by car for Jaipur. Arrive and check in at hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 –  AT JAIPUR
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. You ride up to the ramp of this 11th Century Bastion atop a gaily decorated elephant. Afternoon city sightseeing, visiting the Maharaja's City Palace which now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons, Observatory and drive past Hawa mahal, the Palace of Winds and, through the pink-rose residential and business areas.

Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 07  – AT JAIPUR
Full day free to explore this pink city of Jaipur on your own.  Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 – DEPART JAIPUR (9W 373)
Transfer to airport in time to board your Mumbai bound flight at9 AM.