Forts and Palaces with Tiger

  • DURATION 15 Days / 14 Nights
  • TYPE OF TRIP Family
  • START CITY New Delhi
  • END CITY New Delhi

Overview

Forts and Palaces with Tiger

Destinations : Delhi - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Luni - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Gajner - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

PACKAGE ITINERARY

  • Day1
    Arrive Delhi On arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at airport and transfer you to the hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Day2
    Delhi 09:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 09:30hrs Full day sightseeing of Delhi. Delhi Delhi - The political and administrative powerhouse of the world largest democracy is a mixture of ancient and modern character. Old Delhi was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the first half of the 17th century. Focusing on his great Red Fort and Jama Masjid, this old city is still a dense network of narrow alleys and tightly packed markets and houses. The new city Immediately to the south is the British built capital of New Delhi, a self - conscious attempt to match the imperial grandeur of the Mughal capital, while post independence Delhi has dramatically accelerated its suburban expansion. Places of Interest: India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Birla Mandir, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid. Overnight will be in Delhi.
  • Day3
    Delhi - Udaipur 08:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 09:00hrs Transfer to domestic airport to catch your flight to Udaipur. 10:00hrs Reach Airport and check in. 13:05hrs Reach Udaipur. Upon reaching Udaipur drive towards your hotel and check in. Udaipur Udaipur is a beautiful city, regarded by many as one of the most romantic place in India. It presents an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue lakes, attractive gardens and green hills that keep the wilderness at bay. See the peacock square and the miniature painting school inside the palace premises. Udaipur has the prestige of housing the best miniature schools in the country under the royal patronage of the king of Udaipur. Sightseeing of Udaipur will cover. delhi to udaipur Places of interest : City Palace with its exquisite art galleries. Visit the City Palace the richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan. See the Peacock Square and the miniature painting school inside the palace premises. Udaipur has the prestige of housing the best miniature art schools in the country under the royal patronage of the king of Udaipur. Overnight will be in Udaipur.
  • Day4
    Udaipur 08:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 08:30hrs Leave hotel for the sightseeing. Today's sightseeing will cover The temple at Eklingji is a temple that belongs to the Maharana of Mewar (royal family) and he is often there to pray. The temple complexe of Nagda is a group of temples of which only two remain intact and those are that of Saas and Bahu - two temples of Shiva and of Vishnu both from the 7th century. Sahelion ki Bari a garden with fountains and a small palace inside it. Sahelion ki Bari is a garden complex where Maharana Sangram Singh build this garden complex with fountains and lakes for his beautiful daughter. In the evening we take a boat cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichhola by sunset and visit the island palace Jagmandir where according to legends the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan lived and got inspired to build the Taj mahal. Overnight will be in Udaipur.
  • Day5
    Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur 0700hrs Breakfast at hotel. 0730hrs Leave for Jodhpur via Ranakpur. 0930hrs Reach Ranakpur and visit the temple of Adinath. Ranakpur is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district. Ranakpur's Jain Temples were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. 1330hrs Reach Jodhpur and check into hotel. ranakpur Jodhpur It is the second largest city of Rajasthan. It still fulfills its historic role as the area's main trading center for wood, cattle, camels, cotton, salt, and agricultural crops. The Old city is surrounded by a huge nine and a half Kilometer long wall which has seven gates. Some of the houses and temples are of richly carved stone, in particular the buildings near the Sadar Bazar. Today you can also visit the Mandore Garden. Places to visit : Mandore gardens the then capital of Marwar to view some of the fabulous cenotaphs and the hall of local heroes of the wars. Overnight will be in Jodhpur.
  • Day6
    Jodhpur - Luni - Jodhpur 09:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 09:30hrs Leave for Mehrangarh Fort. Mehrangarh Fort Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India. To enter the Mehrangarh fort, seven gates have to be crossed. Some of these gates still bear marks of many a siege that this fort has withstood. Its very hard to imagine how any invader even thought of conquering this fort, which at places has 17 feet thick and 68 feet high walls. 15:30hrs Jeep safari to Luni. Luni, the palace amidst the more rustic life of Rajasthan. We take you on a safari to discover the hidden beauty of the jungle life. Here you would be visiting the Bishnoi villages. Bishnois follows the principle of a non - violent. They are known for their reverence for wildlife and their careful environmental management, protecting especially green vegetation and preserving the blackbuck antelope from extinction. They are a gentle community of potters, weaver, leather embroiderers and camel herders. Also witness the opium ceremony with the Patels. It is a ceremony prevalent in this part of Rajasthan where the youth offers opium to drink mixed with water to the elders of the family when they come back from work in the fields. Overnight will be in Jodhpur.
  • Day7
    Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (290 Km) 08:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 08:30hrs Drive to Jaisalmer. 15:30hrs Reach Jaisalmer and check into your hotel. Jaisalmer Founded by Prince Jaisal in 1156, Jaisalmer grew to be a major staging post on the trade route across the forbidding Thar desert from India to the West. Rest of the day is free to visit the local market and meet the local people or relax. Car at disposal. Overnight will be in Jaisalmer.
  • Day8
    Jaisalmer 09:00hrs Breakfast at hotel.l. 09:30hrs Sightseeing of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer Founded by Prince Jaisal in 1156, Jaisalmer grew to be a major staging post on the trade route across the forbidding Thar desert from India to the West. The merchants prospered and invested part of their wealth in building beautiful houses and temples with the local sandstone. Places to visit : Jaisalmer Fort - Visit the the citadel - the Fort built by Rawal Jaisal where a fourth of the population lives. The fort also houses Jain temples of the 12th to 15th centuries. Patwaon - ki - Haveli - A five storey mansion with carved pillars and murals of Salim Singh. Gadisar Lake - Which had once supplied water to the city. The temples and archways around it have been built by a courtesan. 1530hrs Leave for khuri. The dunes are popular for sunset camal rides. It is not really a remote spot in the middle of the desert but the only real large stretch of the sand near the town. 1830hrs Return back to Khuri village fir some light entertainment with folk music. Dance to the haunting tunes of the desert. 1930hrs Diner at mud huts. Overnight will be in Jaisalmer.
  • Day9
    Jaisalmer - Gajner (280 Km) 08:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 08:30hrs Morning drive to Gajner en route visit Bikaner. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's army. Continue drive to Gajner and check into your hotel. Overnight will be in Gajner.
  • Day10
    Gajner - Ranthambhore 08:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 08:30hrs Leave for Ranthambhore via Gajner Palace, built on the embankment of a lake by His Late Highness Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner. During winter, this palace with its beautiful lake and surrounded wooded areas becomes the home of different species of migratory birds, most renowned amongst them being the Imperial Sand Grouse. Endangered Antelopes like Black Bucks, Nilgais, Chinkaras and other animals like the Wild Boar roam freely in this area, which is now a nature reserve. Reach Ranthambhore and check into your hotel. Overnight will be in Ranthambhore.
  • Day11
    Ranthambhore Full day game viewing by Canter / Jeeps. Overnight will be in Ranthambhore.
  • Day12
    Ranthambhore Full day game viewing by Canter / Jeeps. Overnight will be in Ranthambhore.
  • Day13
    Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra 07:00hrs Breakfast at hotel.. 07:30hrs you will be transferred to railway station to catch the train to Bharatpur. Visit the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur. Enjoy watching the several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks etc. In the late evening proceed to Agra. Reach Agra and check into your hotel. Overnight will be in Agra.
  • Day14
    Agra 06:00hrs Visit Taj Mahal by sunrise. As the Sun rises and its rays kiss the dome of the Taj Mahal visit the wonder monument. The Taj Mahal is the most photgraphed monument in the world. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. 08:00hrs Breakfast at hotel. 09:00hrs Full day Sightseeing of Agra. Agra Agra is the Medieval Mughal city of the famous Taj Mahal, the creation of a dynasty that dedicated its spoils to building architectural master pieces. Places to visit Visit Sikandara the tomb of the great emperor Akbar. Later visit the tomb of Itmad ud Daulah the finance minister of the Mughals and the father of Noor Jehan. It is the first mughal building built out completely of marble. In many contexts it is referred to being the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. Rest of the day is free to move in the local market and shopping. Overnight will be in Agra.
  • Day15
    Agra - Delhi 0800hrs Breakfast at hotel. 0830hrs Leave Agra in the morning and reach Mathura and Vrindavan (birth place of lord Krishna) by afternoon. 1900hrs Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to a local restaurant where you meet your Tour Manager for a tour debrief and FAREWELL DINNER. After dinner proceed towards airport for flight with sweet memories of India.

Trip Highlights

Trip Includes

# Airport assistance and hotel transfers.
# Double room . .
# Breakfast, .
# Private car with a/c only for clients throughout the trip. .
# Accommodation in a double room according to the program on a bed and breakfast basis. .
# All applicable taxes and tolls. .
# 24×7 assistance in Spanish throughout the trip. .
# Welcomed by India at the airport with an Indian flower necklace.

Trip Excludes

# International tickets.
# Video Input.
# Entries mentioned in the Itinerary
# Travel insurance of any type.
# Visa for India.
# Meals not mentioned above.
# Personal expenses that are not included in “Price includes”.