Rajasthan Palaces & Forts

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Group Pax

2 Min – 2 Max

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Duration
13 Day(s) 12 Night(s)

From AUD 4,115 for two on twin sharing basis

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WT-CODE 536

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Arrival: Touch down at Delhi International Airport. Our representative will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.

Delhi: is the capital city of India and is regarded as the heart of the nation. The city is popular for its enriched culture and heritage. The city hosts some famous historical monuments and is developing with the passing of time. The influence of religious diversity can be seen in the city along with the cultural impact of the Mughal, the ancient Indian and the British. There are many beautiful gardens in the city, away from pollution and busy city life that provide opportunities to walk leisurely in the midst of greenery. The capital city is divided into two sections popularly known as Purani Dilli or Old  Delhi and Nayi Dilli or New Delhi. Old Delhi is popular for its ancient culture and monuments along with its overcrowded gastronomical lanes. 

Hotel Check-in: Relax and settle in after your journey. Enjoy the hotel amenities. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Delhi

After breakfast proceed for half day city sightseeing of Old Delhi with local English-speaking guide.

Old Delhi city sightseeing visit includes Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Qutub Minar.
Later in the afternoon, proceed for half day city sightseeing of New Delhi with local English- speaking guide.

New Delhi city sightseeing visit includes, India Gate, Rajpath, Humayun’s Tomb, Janpath, Agrasen Ki Baoli, Tughlaqabad Fort. Evening at leisure for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Delhi

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Depart Delhi for Udaipur by flight

Udaipur: Is located around stunning water lakes and enveloped by the Aravalli  Hills in all directions. Udaipur is known for its azure lakes, magnificent palaces,  vibrant culture and delectable food. Away from the urban chaos, it is a blend of regal beauty, elevated slopes and picturesque panorama. Udaipur is also known as the “City of Lakes” because of the presence of numerous interconnected natural lakes in and around the city. The “City of Lakes” is also profoundly called the “White City” because the Rajput style Palaces and Forts in Udaipur are made up of white marble.  Additionally, houses and other structures of the city are also dressed in white. 

Upon arrival collect your baggage, please proceed to the arrival hall to meet our representative/driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Udaipur

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day city sightseeing of Udaipur with a local English speaking guide 

Udaipur city sightseeing includes a visit to City palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Fateh  Sagar Lake. 

City Palace: Built on the banks of Lake Pichola, the City Palace in Udaipur is considered to be the largest royal complex in Rajasthan. The magnificent palace was built in the year 1559 by Maharana Uday Singh and served as the main seat of power,  where the Maharanas lived and administered the kingdom from. Subsequently, the palace was made even more splendid by his successors, who added a number of structures to it. The Palace now has an assortment of Mahals, courtyards, pavilions,  corridors, terraces, rooms and hanging gardens. There is a museum here as well that showcases some of the finest elements of Rajput arts and culture – from colourful paintings to the typical architecture found in Rajasthani palaces. 

Saheliyon ki Bari: Saheliyon Ki Bari is a majestic garden in the city of Udaipur,  Rajasthan, India. It is also known as the Garden or the Courtyard of Maidens. As the name suggests, it was made for the maidens who accompanied the Princess after her marriage to Maharana Sangram Singh. The mesmerizing Saheliyon Ki Bari is located on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. It has beautifully landscaped lush green lawns, canopied walking lanes and magnificent fountains. Most visitors think  Saheliyon ki Bari is one of the best places in Udaipur to relax and rejuvenate with friends, family or even alone. The history, the traditional architecture and the regal vibe attract tourists from all over the world. 

Late afternoon, proceed for a boat ride on Lake Pichola with a local English-speaking guide. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Udaipur

After breakfast, depart Udaipur for Deogarh by surface (approx: 128 kms/2 ½ hours).

Deogarh: is situated on the boundaries of Marwar, Merwara & Mewar about 80 miles north east of Udaipur in the state of Rajasthan. Deogarh is enclosed by Bhil villages whose colorful way of life and celebration of festival is unique. It is located at al altitude of 2100 feet above sea level and is cooler than other parts of Rajasthan. Deogarh is well-known school of miniature paintings.

Arrive in Deogarh and proceed to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Deogarh

After breakfast, proceed for bird watching followed by a village walk with a local English-speaking guide.

Bird Watching: There are some beautiful lakes around Deogarh, full of many beautiful migratory birds i.e., Saras crane, White throated kingfisher, pied kingfisher, black headed ibis, geese etc.

Afternoon proceed for a Rural Ramble with a local English-speaking guide.

Rural Ramble – The Rural Ramble is a drive through a pastoral setting where one explores the natural surroundings with people tending to their fields and cattle and living in complete harmony with nature. We visit a cave temple –a cavernous rock in which is a shrine of Lord Shiva is ensconced. The top of this rock offers a panoramic view of the landscape of black volcanic rocks interspersed with green fields. The drive then leads to a lake side. These lakes attract a lot of the local migratory birds and small animals that are lovely to watch with the sun set as a backdrop.

Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Deogarh

 

After breakfast, depart Deogarh for Luni by surface (approx: 189 kms/4 hours).

Luni: Luni City is also a tehsil in the Jodhpur District of Rajasthan State, India. The Luni city has a total of 168 villages & 12 towns with a total population is approx. 270,000. The land is sharing its boundaries with Jodhpur, Pachpadra, Siwana, & Rohat tehsils of Rajasthan. This city is located about 32 Km away from Jodhpur city. Luni City is the famous for Luni River of Rajasthan. The city was first established by Rao Jodha Ji between 1459 A.D.

Arrive at Luni and proceed to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Luni

After breakfast, proceed for a Village experience with a local English-speaking guide.

Village Experience: portray’ s the real life of the rural countryside. Through the visits to the villages, the arduous life of Rajasthani rural communities who thrive on the stubborn pulse of nature can be explored in a classic way. Also, in traditional villages you will be able to see local handicrafts, pottery and hand weaving. Watch and photograph en route the local wildlife, such as black bucks, chinkaras, peacocks and other typical species.

Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Luni

After breakfast, depart Luni for Khimsar by surface (approx: 133 kms/4 hours).

Khimsar: Khimsar Village is also a tehsil in the Nagaur District of Rajasthan State, India. The Khimsar tehsil has total 82 villages & 10 towns with total population is approx. 200,000. It sharing its boundaries with Nokha, Phalodi, Osian, Bhopalgarh, tehsils of Rajasthan. Khimsar was first established by the 8th son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur, Rao Karams Ji in the 15th Century.

Arrive at Khimsar and proceed to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Khimsar

After breakfast, proceed to take the tour of historic fort with a local English-speaking guide.

Khimsar Fort: Perched on the edge of the Great Indian Thar Desert in rural Rajasthan lies this ancient heritage home which was built by Rao Karamsi (the 8th prince of Rao Jodha who founded Jodhpur) in the year 1523 AD. You will be pleasantly surprised entering this 60703 m2 oasis with over 10,000 trees & plants in its sprawling lawns & gardens. You are now in the home of the royal family which has lived in this fort for twenty generations & currently resides on these premises. The battle-scarred walls & the surrounding moat, ancient buildings & Cannons remind you of its glorious past!

Late Afternoon proceed for a visit to Khimsar Dunes Village with a local English-speaking guide.

Khimsar Dunes Village – Located only 8 km from Khimsar Fort is the Khimsar Dunes Village. Enjoy the The Great Indian Thar Desert experience. In rural Rajasthan 75% of the inhabitants typically reside in villages. Of these villagers 80% live on & around their agricultural lands, locally known as “Dhanis’” (dwellings or hamlets). It represents such Dhanis of huts surrounding a small water body which is rain-fed for providing water for livestock & is an integral part of their livelihood.

Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Khimsar

 

After breakfast, depart Khimsar for Jodhpur by surface (approx.:102 kms/2 hours).

Jodhpur: Is the second-largest city in Rajasthan and the former capital of the Marwar region. It is popularly called “the Blue City” as it looks completely blue from an aerial view because of its blue walls and houses. Jodhpur is primarily famous for its temples, lakes and snacks, with the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort being the main attraction. The magic of Jodhpur lies in the streets of the old city itself, which circles the mighty Mehrangarh. Nearby Jaswant Tada and Umaid Bhawan Palace are also among the top attractions in Jodhpur.

Arrive at Jodhpur and proceed to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Jodhpur

 

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day city sightseeing of Jodhpur with a local English-speaking guide.

Jodhpur city sightseeing includes a visit to Mehrangarh Fort (Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal), Jaswanthada and Old Quarter houses.
In the afternoon proceed for a visit to Mandore Gardens with a local English-speaking guide.

Mandore Gardens: Famous royal cenotaphs, Mandore Garden was once the ruling seat of the Pratihara dynasty. The most striking feature of the garden is the gorgeous cenotaphs or ‘dewals’ that can be found spread all across the Mandore Gardens. The structures inside the garden are undoubtedly its most striking feature, the Hall of Heroes for instance – has 16 figures of warriors carved from a single rock. 

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Jodhpur

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jodhpur airport to catch your flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and onwards catch your connecting flight to Australia or your onward trip.

Trip Includes

  • 12 nights’ accommodation on twin/double sharing basis at 4-star hotels or similar
  • 12 Buffet Breakfast at the stay of hotels
  • Arrival and Departure transfers by private Air-Conditioned Swift Dezire/similar for 01-02 pax, Innova/similar for 03-05 pax and Tempo Traveller/similar for 06-09 pax as per the itinerary
  • All sightseeing’s and excursions by private Air-Conditioned Swift Dezire/similar for 01-02 pax, Innova/similar for 03-05 pax and Tempo Traveller/similar for 06-09 pax as per the itinerary
  • Service of local English-speaking guide for all sightseeing’s and excursions exactly as per the itinerary.
  • Entrances to all monuments and attractions exactly as per the itinerary.
  • Boat ride on Lake Pichola- Udaipur
  • All state and transport taxes
  • All hotel taxes
  • Parking charges as per the itinerary

Trip Excludes

  • Any International airfare
  • Any domestic airfare
  • Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages etc
  • Any Indian Visa fees or other charges
  • Any Travel Insurance
  • Any Lunch and dinner unless specified in tour cost includes para
  • Any Camera fee (Still or video camera) to any of the monuments
  • Any item which is not mentioned in the “tour cost includes” para
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

Note: The prices listed are initial estimates. Final costs will depend on the specific itinerary, travel dates, hotel category, and number of travellers.

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