Duration : 16 nights / 17 days

Cities covered : Delhi, Jaipur, Roopangarh, Kishangarh, Bundi, Kota, Bijaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Rohet, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Mandawa, Delhi

Highlights : A trip full of breath-taking spectacle through the uniquely beautiful desert State. Through this tour visit the very best of Rajasthan - the land of Maharajas’, Palaces and Forts, staying at some of the finest small luxury Palace Heritage Hotels of the region, like the legendary Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur.
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[These Special Interest Tour Programs are best run with minimum 6 travelers to a group & more]

Day 1 - DELHI
The colour and romance of India greets you as you disembark from your jet in Delhi - splendid capital of India. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 - DELHI / JAIPUR
(260 KMS)
Depart for Jaipur by Car. enroute visit the early 17th century Amber Fort. You will ride up this 11th century bastion on a gaily decorated Elephant. Continue your journey to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at Samode Haveli which was once the residence of Rawal Sheo Singh, a Prime Minister in the Jaipur Court, who belonged to the family of Samode.

Afternoon city sightseeing tour visiting City Palace, observatory and drive past Palace of Winds - an artificial facade. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 - JAIPUR / ROOPANGARH
(125 KMS)
Depart for Roopangarh by Car. Upon arrival check in at Roopangarh Fort - 16th century historic fort which was the capital of Maharajas of Kishangarh for a hundred glorious years. The fort belongs to Maharaja Prithviraj Singh, son of Maharaja Kishan Singh who founded the city of Kishangarh in 1609.  Afternoon visit the marble mines of Makrana by Jeep. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 - ROOPANGARH / KISHANGARH / BUNDI / KOTA
(220 KMS)
Depart for Kishangarh 25 kms away and see the miniatures which have acquired world-wide acclaim. Proceed to the fortified medieval town of Bundi founded by Maharao Raja Dev Singh. Visit the Bundi Fortress. Continue to Kota and check in at Brij Raj Bhawan - the residence of Maharaja Brij Raj Singh. Overnight at Bhawan.

Day 5 - KOTA / BIJAIPUR
(198 KMS)
Morning city sightseeing tour of Kota visiting Maharana Madho Singh Museum in the Old Palace - who was also the founder of city Kota in 1624. Depart for Bijaipur, on arrival check-in at Castle Bijaipur built in the 16th Century by Rao Shakti Singh the younger brother of the great patriot Maharana Pratap, who valiantly defied the superior Mughal forces of Akbar in 1576 and CHETAK the famous steed of the Rajput warrior who carried him to battle. Overnight at Castle.

Day 6 - BIJAIPUR / CHITTAURGARH / UDAIPUR
(152 KMS)
Morning depart for Udaipur by Car. Enroute visit Chittaurgarh - hill top fortress which stands as a memorial to the valourous ideal of Rajput chivalry. Continue your journey to Udaipur upon arrival check in at Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace built by his Late Highness Maharana Fateh Singhji, the 73rd Ruler of the Illustrious and historical house of Bapa Rawal with a history extending over 1400 years. One of the wings of the palace is still owned by the present Maharana Arvind Singh.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 - UDAIPUR / RANAKPUR
(90 KMS)
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting the City Palace, Jagdish temple, Sahelion -Ki-bari, folk art museum and drive around Fatehsagar Lake. Afternoon depart for Ranakpur by Car. Upon arrival check in at Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat. Later visit the Jain temples built in the 15th century there are 1444 pillars in the temple.
Overnight at retreat.

Day 8 - RANAKPUR
Depart for Rohet by Car. Enroute visit Kumbhalgarh - an impressive fortress with immense watch towers and rounded bastions march up the hill side. And seven great gateways pierce seven crellated ramparts, one within the other. Proceed to Rohet and check -into Rohetgarh - the fortified desert home of the descendants of the 16th century Rathore of the hampavat clan is today the residence of Thakur Manvinder Singh.

Day 9 - ROHET / JODHPUR
(40 KMS)
Morning visit Bishnoi village steeped in history, this 450 year old nomadic tribe has a distinctive way of life. Here you have an opportunity of witnessing the Opium Ceremony - ritual by which the guests are traditionally welcomed. Depart for Jodhpur by Car. On arrival, Check -in at Ajit Bhawan, the residence of Maharaja Swaroop Singh.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 - JODHPUR / BIKANER
Morning city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Visit Jaswant Thada - an imposing marble cenotaph built in 1899. Depart for Bikaner by car. Check in at Lalgarh Palace built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. Dexterous carving in red sandstone, especially intricate filigree work, is the chief attraction. It is today the residence of her highness Rajmata Sushila Devi. Overnight at palace.

Day 11 - BIKANER / MANDAWA
(205 KMS)
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting the 16th century fort housing old palace, Jai temple and a mosque. The fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Depart for Mandawa by Car. Check -in at Mandawa Castle built in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh, descendant of Rao Shekhaji.
Overnight at Castle.

Day 12 - MANDAWA / SAMODE
Morning city sightseeing tour of Mandawa visiting the Thakur Hari Singh Memorial Museum which houses ancestral costumes, weapons, an impressive collection of coins and royal memorabilia arranged around the goddess Gangor and her consort. See the extraordinary frescoes on the walls of the houses. Depart for Samode and check in at Samode Palace nestled picturesquely amidst the rugged hills, the quiet luxury of the palace offers a retreat into an aesthetically beautiful environment. The Palace is also the residence of Rawal Raja Ragvendra Singh. Overnight at Palace.

Day 13 - SAMODE / KARAULI
(224 KMS)
Depart for Karauli by Car. On arrival check in at Bhanwar Vilas Palace - the residence of Maharaja Krishan Chander Pal. Afternoon visit old city palace which impresses with its Durbar Hall, exquisite frescoes and the beautiful stone carvings.
Overnight at palace.

Day 14 - KARAULI / AGRA
(182 KMS)
Depart for Agra by Car. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. Visit the graceful buildings within the former city like Hall of public and private audience, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal, and the tomb of Salim Chishti. Continue your journey to Agra. Upon arrival check in at Hotel Trident. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 - AGRA / DELHI
Morning visit the World famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved queen in 1630. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. built by Empress Norjehan in memory of her father. Visit Agra Fort containing hall of public and private audience and other palaces. Afternoon depart for Delhi by Car. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at Hotel Claridges. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 - DELHI
Morning city sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Morning city sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple, Modern Hindu Temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Laxmi Narayan Temple, Modern Hindu Temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 - DEPART DELHI
In time transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.