Rajasthan Forts Palace Tour

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi

Arrive at the airport in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Relax. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi to Agra (By Road, 250 km / 6 Hours)

Proceed to Agra after breakfast and reach in the afternoon. Check in at the hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 3: Agra to Jaipur (By Road, 221 km / 6 Hours)

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 4: Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort on the outskirts of Jaipur, with an elephant-ride ascent to the fort. Then proceed for sightseeing of the city. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 5: Jaipur to Pushkar (By Road, 140 km / 3 Hours)

Proceed to Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar and relax. Check in at Pushkar Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Pushkar to Ranthambhore (By Road, 240 km / 6 Hours)

Visit the Brahma Temple, the only one of its kind in the world. Start early after breakfast for Ranthambhore. Proceed for the afternoon safari to spot tigers. Overnight stay at Ranthambhore.

Day 7: Ranthambhore

Full day at Ranthambhore. Overnight stay at Ranthambhore.

Day 8: Ranthambhore to Kota (By Road, 140 km / 3 Hours)

Proceed for the morning safari. Breakfast at the hotel, then start for Kota. Overnight stay at Kota.

Day 9: Kota to Bundi to Chittaurgarh (By Road, 180 km / 5 Hours)

Breakfast at the hotel. Start for Bundi and visit Taragarh (Star Fort). Proceed to Chittaurgarh. After visiting the fort, proceed to stay at the Bijaipur Castle Suite. Overnight stay at the castle.

Day 10: Bijaipur to Udaipur (By Road, 180 km / 5 Hours)

Start for Udaipur after breakfast. Reach and check in at the hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Day 12: Udaipur to Kumbalgarh (By Road, 100 km / 2 Hours)

After breakfast, drive to Kumbalgarh. Reach Kumbalgarh and stay overnight at the Aodhi Hotel of Kumbalgarh.

Day 13: Kumbalgarh to Jodhpur (By Road, 150 km / 4 Hours)

Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and reach Jodhpur. Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.

Day 14: Jodhpur

In the morning, go for a village safari in a jeep. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.

Day 15: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (By Road, 300 km / 5 Hours)

Proceed to Jaisalmer. Reach and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

Day 16: Jaisalmer

After a relaxed breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Stay overnight at the Swiss Tent Camp.

Day 17: Jaisalmer to Bikaner (By Road, 330 km / 5 Hours)

Breakfast at the camp. Continue with the safari and reach Bikaner via Nagaur. Check in at the hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight stay at Bikaner.

Day 18: Bikaner to Mandawa (By Road, 140 km / 3 Hours)

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bikaner, then proceed to Mandawa. Reach and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Mandawa.

Day 19: Mandawa to Delhi (By Road, 260 km / 5 Hours)

Breakfast at the hotel. Also visit Mahensar and Dundlod, meeting the local village chief. Leave for Delhi and reach by evening. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 20: Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi. Relax in the evening. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 21: Delhi to Home

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is free to explore the city. Transfer to the international airport for your connecting flight home.

Inclusions

• 20 nights accommodation in hotels on a twin-sharing basis, including a castle suite stay at Bijaipur, a stay at Aodhi Hotel in Kumbalgarh and a Swiss tent camp stay at Jaisalmer.
• Daily breakfast at the hotel or camp.
• Airport pickup on arrival at Delhi and transfer to the international airport on Day 21.
• All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, as per the itinerary.
• Sightseeing tours of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner as per the itinerary.
• Ranthambhore safaris on Day 6 and Day 8 to spot tigers.
• Village safari by jeep in Jodhpur.
• Visit to Mahensar and Dundlod and meeting with the local village chief.
• Elephant-ride ascent to Amber Fort, subject to availability.
• Toll tax, parking fees, driver allowance and fuel charges.
• All applicable hotel and transport taxes.

Exclusions

• International and domestic airfare or train fare.
• Lunch and dinner, except where mentioned in the inclusions.
• Monument entrance fees, guide charges and camera fees.
• Safari entry or zone charges unless confirmed in the package.
• Travel insurance and medical expenses.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, shopping and beverages.
• Any cost arising from natural calamities, road blockage, strikes, flight delays or other unforeseen events.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Cancellations prior to 10 days from the start of the tour are entitled to a full refund(excluding the transaction charges)Cancellation between the 9th day and the 3rd day to the start of the tour will have an 80% refund. Cancellation less than 3 days to the start of the tour will have NO refund. For any assistance mail us at: info@indian-tours.in

FAQS

1. What is the best time to take this 21-day Rajasthan tour?

The best time is from October to March, when the weather is cool and pleasant for sightseeing and safaris. April to June is very hot, especially in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, and the monsoon (July to September) brings rain, although it also makes the landscape green.

2. How many days and nights is this tour?

It is a 21-day, 20-night tour that starts with arrival in Delhi and ends with a transfer to the international airport for your flight home on Day 21.

3. Which cities and places are covered?

The tour covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Ranthambhore, Kota, Bundi, Chittaurgarh, Bijaipur, Udaipur, Kumbalgarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Mandawa, with visits to Mahensar and Dundlod before returning to Delhi.

4. Will we see tigers at Ranthambhore?

The tour includes safaris at Ranthambhore National Park, which is one of the best places in India to spot tigers. Sightings are never guaranteed, as the animals are wild.

5. Are meals included in the package?

Breakfast is included every day at the hotel or camp. Lunch and dinner are not included unless confirmed in your package.

6. What kind of accommodation is provided?

You stay in hotels on a twin-sharing basis, with special stays at the Bijaipur Castle Suite, Aodhi Hotel in Kumbalgarh and a Swiss tent camp in Jaisalmer. Hotel categories can be changed on request.

7. What kind of vehicle will be used?

All road transfers and sightseeing are done by a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, as per the itinerary. The vehicle size depends on the group size.

8. How long are the road journeys between cities?

The drives range from about 2 to 6 hours, for example Delhi to Agra (6 hours), Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (5 hours) and Jaisalmer to Bikaner (5 hours). Breaks for tea, meals and photos are taken on the way.

9. Are entrance fees and guides included?

Monument entrance fees and guide charges are not included unless mentioned in your package. We can arrange guides at an extra cost on request.

10. Can the itinerary or hotels be customised?

Yes. We can shorten the tour, change the hotel category, remove or add cities, or add experiences such as a camel safari or a cooking class. Tell us your preferences and we will share a revised quote.

11. What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Cancellation charges depend on how close to arrival you cancel. Please see the Policy section for details. Cancellations must be sent in writing by email.