Rajasthan Cultural Tour - Forts & Palaces
Itinerary
Day 1
To Delhi: Fly from London to Delhi with Jet Airways. (N)
Day 2
Delhi: Late morning arrival and transfer to the Maidens Hotel
(or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi to see Red
Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat. (N)
Day 3
To Alsisar: Drive to Alsisar and stay overnight at the Alsisar
Mahal / Indra Vilas. Afternoon walking tour of Alsisar's havelis.
(B)
Day 4
To Bikaner: Transfer to Bikaner, once a major trading centre on
the caravan route linking Central Asia with north India. Stay 2
nights at the Laxmi Niwas Palace, the former residence of the
Maharaja of Bikaner. (B)
Day 5
Bikaner: Morning visit to Junagarh Fort. Afternoon at leisure.
(B)
Day 6
To Jaisalmer: Drive to Jaisalmer for an overnight stay at Fort
Rajwada / Gorbandh Palace. Afternoon tour of Jaisalmer Fort, often
referred to as the 'Golden Fort' due to the colour of its sandstone
walls. (B)
Day 7
To Manvar: Drive to Manvar in the Thar Desert. Following a visit
to local villages, continue to the tented camp. Evening Rajasthani
dinner and music amid the sand dunes, followed by an overnight stay
at the camp. (B, L, D)
Day 8
To Rohet/Luni: Drive to Jodhpur and visit the majestic
Meherangarh Fort. Continue to the village of Rohet / Luni and stay
2 nights at Rohetgarh Fort / Fort Chanwa. (B, D)
Day 9
Rohet / Luni: Morning jeep safari to visit the Bishnoi tribal
villages. (B, D)
Day 10
To Udaipur: Drive south to the lake city of Udaipur, via the
exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur. Evening arrival, and stay for 2
nights at The Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace. (B)
Day 11
Udaipur: Morning tour of the City Palace and Jagdish Temple.
Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 12
To Jojawar: Drive to Jojawar and stay overnight at Rawla
Jojawar. Afternoon excursion, travelling through the Aravalli Hills
by local train. (B, D)
Day 13
To Jaipur: Drive to Jaipur and visit the City Palace, home of
the present Maharaja. Stay for 2 nights at Alsisar Haveli, located
in the heart of 'Pink City'. (B)
Day 14
Jaipur: Optional morning village exploration or elephant back
safari. Afternoon tour of the ancient fort palace of Amber.
(B)
Day 15
To Delhi: Early morning transfer and fly to Delhi. Transfer to
the international airport for a flight to London with Jet Airways.
(N)
Private Journeys: In addition
to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at
any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability, and the
prices for this option are
shown on the price table. Please see
Factfile for more information about Private
Journeys.
Meal Basis: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
N = No Meals
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