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Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour with the Golden Desert

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in New Delhi

    You'll arrive at New Delhi airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around the city's busy streets and tree-lined boulevards, getting a first feel for India.

    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick-up from IGI Airport in New Delhi, as per your flight timing)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city's bustling streets
    • Wander the tree-lined boulevards
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi Sightseeing Tour

    A full day of sightseeing takes you through Delhi starting at Rajghat, Gandhi's memorial site, then to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. You'll ride a rickshaw through the vibrant Chandni Chowk market, pass the Presidential House and India Gate by vehicle, check out Humayun's Tomb, and finish at Qutab Minar.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rajghat memorial site
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
    • Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
    • Explore Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Qutab Minar
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rajghat
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Presidential House
    India Gate
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutab Minar
  3. Day 3

    New Delhi to Jaipur

    After breakfast you'll head to Jaipur. Once you arrive, settle into your hotel and take it easy. Later in the evening, you can walk through Jaipur's historic walled pink city and its market, where traditional ways of life continue as they have for generations.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Plaza Jaipur or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Evening stroll in Jaipur's pink city market
    Landmarks/POIs
    Pink City Jaipur
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  4. Day 4

    Jaipur Guided Tour

    Following breakfast, a guided tour covers Jaipur's key sites starting with Amber Fort and Palace above Maota Lake. From there you'll see Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir throughout the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Plaza Jaipur or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Jaipur
    • Visit Amber Fort and Palace
    • Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
    • Visit Albert Hall Museum
    • Visit Birla Mandir
    Landmarks/POIs
    Amber Fort and Palace
    Maota Lake
    Jal Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Hawa Mahal
    Albert Hall Museum
    Birla Mandir
  5. Day 5

    Jaipur to Chittorgarh

    You'll leave after breakfast for Chittorgarh. Check in at your hotel and then explore Chittorgarh Fort, Asia's largest fort. The fort visit includes Rana Kumbha's Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini's Palace, the museum, and Jaimal and Patta Palaces.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Resort (The Elegance Resort or similar - Chittorgarh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chittorgarh Fort
    • Explore Rana Kumbha's Palace
    • Visit Kumbha Shyam Temple
    • Visit Victory Tower
    • Visit Meerabai Temple
    • Visit Tower of Fame
    • Visit Padmini's Palace
    • Visit Chittorgarh Museum
    • Visit Jaimal and Patta Palaces
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chittorgarh Fort
    Rana Kumbha's Palace
    Kumbha Shyam Temple
    Victory Tower
    Meerabai Temple
    Tower of Fame
    Padmini's Palace
    Chittorgarh Museum
    Jaimal and Patta Palaces
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  6. Day 6

    Chittorgarh to Udaipur

    After breakfast, you'll head to Udaipur. Once there, start with the Sahasra Bahu Temples in Nagda, 10th-century structures with intricate stone work, then visit the 8th-century Shri Ekling Ji Temple. By evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola to see Udaipur's key landmarks from the water.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Inn Udaipur or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sahasra Bahu Temples
    • Visit Shri Ekling Ji Temple
    • Boat ride on Lake Pichola
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sahasra Bahu Temples
    Nagda
    Shri Ekling Ji Temple
    Lake Pichola
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  7. Day 7

    Udaipur Sightseeing

    Following breakfast, you'll visit Sahelion-Ki-Bari garden that was built for royal women, then the Museum of Folk Art with its collection of traditional costumes, puppets, and musical instruments. Next comes the City Palace, a massive complex with peacock mosaics and detailed wall paintings. End with another boat ride on Lake Pichola.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Inn Udaipur or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sahelion-Ki-Bari garden
    • Visit Museum of Folk Art
    • Visit City Palace
    • Boat ride on Lake Pichola
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sahelion-Ki-Bari
    Museum of Folk Art
    City Palace
    Lake Pichola
  8. Day 8

    Udaipur to Jodhpur

    After breakfast you'll travel to Jodhpur. On the route, stop at Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO site known for its enormous wall, the second largest after the Great Wall of China. Then continue on to Jodhpur and check into your hotel upon arrival.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Inn Jodhpur or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kumbhalgarh Fort
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  9. Day 9

    Jodhpur Guided Tour

    Starting after breakfast, you'll explore Jodhpur beginning with Mehrangarh Fort sitting on a 150-meter hill and featuring seven gates. You'll see Jaswant Thada's marble cenotaph, walk through Mandore Garden, visit the Clock Tower and Sardar Market, then check out the Umaid Bhawan Museum in the world's largest private residence.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lords Inn Jodhpur or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mehrangarh Fort
    • Visit Jaswant Thada
    • Visit Mandore Garden
    • Visit Clock Tower
    • Visit Sardar Market
    • Visit Umaid Bhawan Museum
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mehrangarh Fort
    Jayapol (Victory Gate)
    Jaswant Thada
    Mandore Garden
    Clock Tower
    Sardar Market
    Umaid Bhawan Museum
  10. Day 10

    Jodhpur to Osian Desert Camp

    You'll travel to Osian, known for its temple architecture similar to Khajuraho. Settle into desert camps and visit significant Jain and Hindu temples including Surya Temple, Sachiya Mata Temple, and the main Jain shrine. At sunset you'll experience a camel ride across the sand dunes followed by traditional Rajasthani dance performances.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Rawla Osian (Osian Dunes Resort Camp) or similar - Osian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Surya Temple
    • Visit Sachiya Mata Temple
    • Visit main Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira
    • Camel safari at sand dunes
    • Traditional Rajasthani dance performances
    Landmarks/POIs
    Surya Temple
    Sachiya Mata Temple
    Jain Temple
  11. Day 11

    Osian to Jaisalmer

    After breakfast at the camp, you'll drive to Jaisalmer. Check into your hotel after arrival and rest. In the evening, take a camel safari to watch the sunset across the Rajasthan desert, then enjoy cultural activities and traditional Rajasthani dance performances.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Golden Haveli or similar - Jaisalmer)

    Included Activities

    • Camel safari at sunset
    • Cultural activities and traditional Rajasthani dance performances
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  12. Day 12

    Jaisalmer Guided Tour

    A full-day tour starts at Jaisalmer Fort, built in 1156 and still home to a significant population. You'll explore the Jain temples, palace museum with royal items, and the detailed Patwaon-ki-Haveli. Then visit Gadisar Lake and Bara Bagh Temples with royal cenotaphs in a quiet mango grove. Afternoon is free time.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Golden Haveli or similar - Jaisalmer)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jaisalmer Fort
    • Explore Jain temples within the fort
    • Visit palace museum
    • Visit Patwaon-ki-Haveli
    • Visit Gadisar Lake
    • Visit Bara Bagh Temples
    Landmarks/POIs
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Jain Temples
    Patwaon-ki-Haveli
    Gadisar Lake
    Bara Bagh Temples
  13. Day 13

    Jaisalmer to Bikaner

    You'll head out early to Bikaner. After settling into your hotel, visit Junagarh Fort built between 1588 and 1593, and Lalgarh Palace, a heritage hotel built from 1902 to 1926. Stop by Bhandasar Jain Temple for its wall paintings and decorative work, then learn about camels at the National Research Centre.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bhairon Vilas or similar - Bikaner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Junagarh Fort
    • Visit Lalgarh Palace
    • Visit Bhandasar Jain Temple
    • Visit National Research Centre on Camels
    Landmarks/POIs
    Junagarh Fort
    Lalgarh Palace
    Bhandasar Jain Temple
    National Research Centre on Camels
  14. Day 14

    Bikaner to Mandawa

    After breakfast you'll go to Mandawa. Check into your hotel and relax. In the afternoon, take a walking tour to see Mandawa's painted havelis covered in detailed murals and frescoes that show the town's artistic traditions. Spend the evening at your own pace experiencing the town's character.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mandawa Haveli or similar - Mandawa)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mandawa's painted havelis
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mandawa Havelis
  15. Day 15

    Mandawa to New Delhi

    You'll depart for New Delhi after breakfast. Check into your hotel upon arrival and the rest of the day is free for you to do as you like.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore New Delhi at leisure
  16. Day 16

    Departure from New Delhi

    Following breakfast, you'll head to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your departure.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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