Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour

Overview

The fort and palaces of Rajasthan is emblem of the glorious rule of the Rajputs, numerous forts are scattered in many off-the-beaten paths besides the main cities.  Travel Tour Guru plans this Fort and Palaces tour to Rajasthan to offer an exclusive fort tour to this Indian state.

Tour Itinerary

  • Duration : 16 Nights – 17 Days
  • Destinations : Delhi » Agra » Madhogarh » Jaipur » Chhatra Sagar » Udaipur » Rohet » Jaisalmer » Khimsar » Samode » Delhi

Forts and Palaces Tours of Rajasthan

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Travel Tour Guru representative will receive you at Delhi International Airport Delhi and you will be directly taken to the hotel booked for you in advance.

The entire day is devoted to your own interest. Our representative will guide and assist you to enjoy the best things to do in Delhi city. You can have a tryst with best flavors of Indian cuisine or hang out any place you like.

Overnight stay at Delhi hotel.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast you will explore the Delhi monuments. Travel Tour Guru selected tour guide will showcase you Delhi.

First visit the monuments of New Delhi—the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, National Museum, Gallery of Modern Art, etc.

After lunch you will explore the Old Delhi sightseeing—The majestic red sandstone architecture Red Fort, the Jama Masjid located adjacent to the fort, the Chandni Chowk market and last pay homage at Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat.

Our guide will showcase you other posh and landmark areas of Delhi. You can explore the hidden glory of Delhi on your own.

After dinner treat you will stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (203 kms-4 hours drive)

On the 3rd day of Rajasthan Fort and Palaces tour you will be driven to Agra in Uttar Pradesh. On the way you will halt at Sikandra to explore the Tomb of Akbar, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

Travel Tour Guru representative will arrange your stay at the hotel in Agra booked for you. You are offered a Mughlai cuisine at a renowned Agra restaurant.

After lunch you will explore the Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb—all are splendid architectures of the Mughals. Then you will visit the most dreaming Taj Mahal. Your Rajasthan fort and places travel will be rewarded as you will explore the one of the most glittering heritage sites of the world. Sunset view of Taj is stunning to the eyes. The color of Taj changes with the sunset hue.

Visit the Agra markets to pick up some souvenirs. Night stay at Agra hotel.

Day 04: Agra – Madhogarh (150 hours-3 hours drive)

Today as a part of Rajasthan tour you will drive past the rugged country roads to Madhogarh village in Rajasthan.

Halt at Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Explore here the historical monuments– Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti and Birbal Mahal.

On arrival you will take your hotel at Madhogarh.

After lunch you will visit the Tunga Fort of Madhogarh and the more enthralling will be your visit to the unique villages. It is a village of potters, carpenters and cobblers. Explore their art and way of trading.  The Fort Tunga is now a heritage hotel.

Overnight stay at Madhogarh hotel.

Day 05: Madhogarh – Jaipur (42 kms-1 hour)

Get up at your own time and after morning refreshment start your drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.

On arrival our representative will accommodate you at the hotel. After lunch you will go out for a sightseeing tour on the outskirt of Jaipur city.

Today you will explore the two forts of Jaipur—the Nahargarh Fort and the Jaigarh fort. Both the forts are perched on the hills of Aravalli and are worth visiting site. The two forts are known as Tiger Fort and Victory Fort respectively. Explore the world’s largest Canon on Wheels in Victory Fort.

You enjoy a theme dinner.

Day 06: Jaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast you will explore the sightseeing in Jaipur with Travel Tour Guru tour guide. In the morning you will enjoy your tour to Amber Fort, the most revered one in Jaipur. Perched on a hillock this fort of Jaipur attracts a large number of tourists. The most memorable will be your elephant ride to the Amber Fort. Explore its both inner and outer side. The interiors of Jaipur are more worth viewing than the outer view.

After lunch you will visit the Hawa Mahal- Palace of winds, the City Palace, and Albert Hall Museum, the Jantar Mantar, the astronomic observatory. Explore also the Birla temple and Sisodia Bagh Garden, Jawahar Nagar Cultural centre.

Also visit the markets of Jaipur which have good collection of marble inlays works, silver and kundan jewellery, bandhani textiles, etc.

Night halt at Jaipur hotel.

Day 07: Jaipur – Chhatra Sagar-(230 kms-5.30 hours drive)

You will leave Jaipur early morning after breakfast. Travel Tour Guru representative will drive you to Chhatra Sagar, a water reservoir dam located on a scenic village. This dam was constructed in 1890 Thakur Chhatra Singh of Nimaj.

Today you will have a unique stay at the lakeside tents featuring hand-painted designs. It is believed that these designs will ward off the evil eye. Though these tents are not luxurious yet they are comfortable with attached baths.

Explore the lake and its birdlife. Enjoy sunset on the serene waters of the lake.

You can have only vegetarian dish while staying at a tent of Chhatra Sagar maintained by the Nimaj family. The ingredients of the foods are organic.

Overnight stay at the tent.

Day 08: Chhatra Sagar– Udaipur (274 kms via Ranakpur-5.30 hours)

Leave your tent and get ready for your next drive to Udaipur, the lake city of Rajasthan.

On the way you will halt at Ranakpur to explore its Ranakpur Jain temples.

On arrival you will take your Udaipur hotel. In the sunset time enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola.

After dinner stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Udaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast you will set out your Udaipur sightseeing tour. You will explore the City Palace located at a romantic ambience on the bank of Lake Pichola. Explore its majestic architecture. Then you will visit the Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-Bari Garden.

Afternoon you can have your own choice at the romantic city. You can have the best view of romantic Udaipur on your own.

You are offered a memorable dinner at a nice ambience of Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur–Rohet (280 kms-6 hours)

On the 10th day of your Rajasthan Fort tour you will be driven to Rohet Garh, a village in Rajasthan.

On arrival you will take your hotel. After lunch you will explore the Rohet Garh fort which is now a heritage hotel. Explore the Rajput architecture of the fort.

After dinner you will stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Rohet Sightseeing

Rohet is a scenic village located on the bank of a lake. Travel Tour Guru representative will take you in a jeep safari to the Bishnoi settlement of the Rohet village who lead a unique lifestyle worshipping and saving nature. They are vegetarians and live in a separate part of the village. You will be thrilled to see their lifestyle.

You will surprise that the villagers of Paliwal celebrate an opium ceremony; it is a part of their life.

Explore other scenic villages of Rohet.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Rohet – Jaisalmer

After breakfast you will drive to Jaisalmer, located in Thar Desert.

While you reach Jaisalmer you will halt at your hotel booked by Travel Tour Guru earlier.

Today in the afternoon you will visit the Jaisalmer Golden Fort, one of the most significant ones of the Rajasthan forts. This is the only fort in India where the common people live. Explore the Jain temples and designs of the fort.

Even you will see here some shops at a drawing room of the families. But be wise not to buy anything here as it is costly than other places.

Overnight stay at Jaisalmer hotel.

Day 14: Jaisalmer Sightseeing

After breakfast you will enjoy a camel ride through the narrow roads. Explore the desert village life, the havelis like Nathmalji, Patwon and Salim Singh.

Visit also the Desert Cultural Centre to have the best view of desert culture.

You will ride on the camel to the Sam village to view sunset on the golden san dunes. Before evening ride back on the camel to your hotel.

Enjoy Evening cultural programmes. After dinner stay overnight.

Day 15: Jaisalmer–Khimsar (240 kms-5 hours)

As a part your Rajasthan fort and places travel itinerary you will be driven to Khimsar which houses the Khimsar Fort.

En route you will visit the famous Jain temples of Osian.

On arrival at Khimsar, take your hotel in assistance of our tour guide. Late afternoon you will explore the Khimsar Fort. It is now a heritage hotel. Explore the interiors and exteriors of the fort at prior permission.

You are offered a fine dining at the heritage hotel.

Day 16: Khimsar – Samode

Today you will drive o Samode located outskirt on the Jaipur city in an idyllic setting.

You will explore here the elegant architecture of the Samode Palace Heritage Hotel. The frescoed walls will thrill you. Also the havelis of Samode, the Samode Bagh Garden, the old Sheograrh Fort.

Day 17: Samode–Delhi (225 kms-4.30 hours)

Travel Tour Guru representative will drive you back to Delhi and relocate you at a Delhi hotel for refreshment. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

The Rajasthan Fort and Palaces tour will beckon you lifetime. Travel Tour Guru tries best to give you a memorable journey in Rajasthan. We bid sad farewell wishing a happy journey and hope you will share the tour to your near and dear ones.

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