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On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen's Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun's Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the resort, leave for 250 years old Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also called as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. Upon arrival check-in at the resort, later enjoy a rickshaw safari inside the bird sanctuary to witness 230 species of residential birds, 100+ migratory birds and many others species of different animals like snakes, lizards and other amphibian species. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Samod. Upon arrival, check in at the Samode Palace - the 475-year-old Palace, is a splendid example of regal Indo-Saracenic architecture, the Palace combines the best of Indian and Mughal styles. At the Samode Palace you will never be short of things to do. You can begin with a walking tour to discover the beauty of the hotel. Swim in a clear marble and mosaic swimming pool or laze by the rooftop infinity pool and catch a breathtaking sunset with the vistas of the Aravali Range. You could also just step out of the gates of the Palace and walk through the cobbled lanes of the Samode village into the local market, stopping by the little shops of the bangle maker, the cloth merchant, or the gemstone expert. Other optional activities available at Samode Palace are horse riding, camel safari, and special visits to the sand dunes. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel, later proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan "Amber Fort and Palace", A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort's majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bundi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later head-out to explore Bundi - a hidden gem of Rajasthan. Start your sightseeing of Bundi, with a visit to Taragarh Fort is the most imposing structure in Bundi. Also visit Raniji ki Baori or Queens stepwell, the largest Baori in Bundi with about 50 stairs built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji. Later visit Dhabhai Kund, and 84 Pillered Cenotaph. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Chittorgarh. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later head-out to visit Chittorgarh Fort - the largest fort in India and Asia, and it is the perfect example of Rajput bravery. The fort was sacked 3 times from 1303 to 1568 by Mughal invaders, and its Hindu rulers fought fiercely to maintain their independence. On one occasion, when faced with a certain defeat, the men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and fought to death, while the women and the children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre. Inside the Chittorgarh Fort, you will visit Rana Kumbha's Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini's Palace, Chittorgarh Museum, & Jaimal and Patta Palaces. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Udaipur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later start your sightseeing tour of Udaipur with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.
The day is free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Mount Abu. Upon arrival at Mount Abu, check into the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later visit Nakki Lake, Sun Set Point, Dilwara Jain temple, and Vimal Vasahi temple. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kumbhalgarh. On the way visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12 Century - popular for it's magnificent carving on 1444 non replicable marble pillars, each one has been designed to represents its own different theme. Later continue your drive to Kumbhalgarh. Upon arrival check-in at the resort. Rest and relax at the resort, later visit the Massive Kumbhalgarh fort - the second most important fort of the Mewar Rulers of Rajasthan, which has made its mark in history as the second largest wall in the World after the Great Wall of China, and was declared as the UNESCO world heritage site in 2013. Rest of the day is free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast at the resort, leave for Deogarh. Upon arrival at Deogarh, check-in at the Deogarh Mahal - Converted into a Heritage Hotel. The Deogarh Mahal, is 17th century fort located high up on a hillock, a relic of medieval Rajasthan, with small domes, windows, jharokhas and gateways flanked by great wooden doors and towers. It is surrounded by the history of Rana Pratap and the battle of Haldighati. Explore the Royal Fort at your own. Later in the evening, enjoy a Jeep safari to the nearby villages, to have a glimse of the rural life of local villagers. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later visit Massive Mehrangarh Fort - founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort is perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (Victory Gate) built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. You can still see the battle scars on the second gate of the fort. Also visit Jaswant Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit Mandore Garden, Clock Tower and Sardar Market. Next visit Umaid Bhawan Museum, built between 1928 and 1943, it's the world's largest private residence of royal family. Part of the palace is a luxury hotel, part of it royal quarters, and some part of the palace is dedicated as the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the evening enjoy a camel safari, and the beautiful view of the sunset in the desert of Rajasthan. Also, enjoy some cultural activities, and traditional dance performances by the local Rajasthani artists in the Thar Desert. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaisalmer, visit the Jaisalmer fort built in 1156 - it is one of the few living forts in the world as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. Visit the stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli. After that visit the Gadisar Lake, the main attractions of the city and the Bara Bagh Temples, overlooking a mango grove sits a set of royal chhatri cenotaphs constructed by the Maharajas of the Jaisalmer State in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries CE. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Gajner. Upon arrival check-in at the Gajner Palace - an old hunting palace restored in accurate fashion to its former glory. Rest of the day is free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early in the morning, enjoy wildlife sightseeing inside the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary - in former times, it was a hunting ground for the Maharajah of Bikaner. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, is a rare wildlife sanctuary as it is located in the heart of the desert. This wildlife sanctuary has a lot to offer to the tourists who have a keen interest in the flora and fauna of a particular region. Species such as wild fowls, deer, antelopes, nilgais, chinkaras, black bucks, desert foxes and wild boars are some of the common species that can be spotted in the desert forest. There is a natural lake that acts like an oasis in the centre of that forest. Thus, this is the place that the animals gather to quench their thirst and get relief from the scorching heat of the desert.
Later in the afternoon, leave for Bikaner. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Junagarh Fort, constructed by Raja Rai Singh, between 1588 -1593 AD. Also visit Lalgarh Palace, a palace and a heritage hotel built by Sir Ganga Singh, Maharaja of Bikaner, between 1902 and 1926. Later visit Bhandasar Jain Temple, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, and famous for it's beautiful wall painting and art work. After that visit the National Research Centre on Camels, one of the best places in India to learn about camels. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Mandawa. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later take a waking tour to explore the most colourful painted havelis (Palaces) of Mandawa. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the New Delhi airport for onward journey.
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Name | Address | Type |
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Hotel Royal Plaza | New Delhi | Hotel |
Laxmi Vilas Palace | Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary | Heritage |
Samode Palace | Samode | Hotel |
KK Royal Hotel & Convention Centre | Jaipur | Hotel |
Hadoti Palace | Bundi | Hotel |
Palette - The Elegance Resort | Chittorgarh | Resort |
Ram Pratap Palace | Udaipur | Hotel |
Hotel Hillock | Mount Abu | Hotel |
Deogarh Mahal | Deogarh | Heritage |
Ajit Bhawan | Jodhpur | Heritage |
Rang Mahal | Jaisalmer | Hotel |
Gajner Palace | Gajner | Heritage |
Narendra Bhawan | Bikaner | Hotel |
Vivaana Culture | Mandawa | Hotel |
Note: Hotel upgrades are available as per your choice.
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A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.
It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.
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