Rajasthan boasts of its charming palaces and powerful fortresses that continue to decorate the magnificent landscape. You will start the journey with city of lakes cruising on reflective lakes with backdrop of the graceful City Palace complex of Udaipur, and traverse the inspiring ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort. From delicate temples to emotional hymns at Pushkar, a worth visit of Palaces to see the glistening ancient frescoes, you will find more than just palaces and fortresses in Rajasthan and how colourful the journey is …
Travel Route
Delhi- Udaipur-Ranakpur-Kumbhalgarh- Jodhpur-Pushkar-Kishangarh- Jaipur-Samode- Delhi
- Discover the history of Delhi, ranging from towering minarets to ancient city walls
- Boat tour on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- Witness the grandeur of the City Palace complex in Udaipur that sits alongside the banks of Lake Pichola
- Visit the magnificent Jain Temples in Ranakpur where the artistry is carved from marble and into 1,444 pillars
- View the extensive ramparts Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Find yourself in the quintessential images of India while visiting the Palace of Winds in Jaipur
- Experience the aromatics of one of the oldest spice trades in India as you traverse the blue buildings of Jodhpur
Day 01-Arrive Delhi
Your journey begins before you land in India. Your thoughts are focused on the soon to have imagined the culture and the architecture, the food and the landscape and, as the plane lands in the capital city of Delhi, you are ready to experience it all.
Day 02-Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, a city that brings together its historic architecture and modern culture. You are met at the airport and escorted to your hotel by a private transfer.
Explore and discover the city’s ancient walls you can find inChandni Chowk, the old market that continues to brim with life, filled with the enticing smoky aromatics of grilled kebab , street food and Spices
From the old market to the Raj Ghat, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, you venture through the new streets that eventually bring you to the QutubMinar. You find the mystique of the seasoned structures alluring; the minaret climbs over 217 feet into the air, constructed almost a millennia ago.
Drive pass India Gate and Parliament, before you settle back into your hotel for the evening.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03-Delhi – Udaipur by flight
After breakfast you are taken to the airport to catch your flight to Udaipur.
Beside the shimmering Lake Pichola and purple ridges of the wooded Aravalli Hills stretching away in every direction, Udaipur has a romance of setting unmatched in Rajasthan. Fantastical palaces, temples, havelis, lakes and colourful streets adds to the city’s natural charms.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04-Udaipur
Take a tour of the city, the Venice of the East, Udaipur. The guided sightseeing tour starts from the magnificent City Palace – towering over the lake, this is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The Jagdish Temple that treasures a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, after that visit the beautiful Saheliyonkibari a small ornamental garden with fountains, stone elephants and a enchanting lotus pool.
The afternoon is free for you to further explore the town or enjoy the facilities and services of the hotel .
Overnight at hotel
Day 05-Udaipur –Kumbhalgarh by road ( 85 kms / 2 hrs Approx)
Today you will journey away from the glittery waters of Udaipur, watching the ramparts of the City Palace fade from view and be replaced by the marvelous 15th century Jain Temples at Ranakpur. The temple complex is constructed of cool white marble that brings a pearlescent glow to the entire area. The structure is filled with 1,444 pillars and decorated with detailed carvings.
You continue to Kumbhalgarh and arrive in the evening with the unforgettable detail of each statue that lined the interior walls of the complex fresh in your mind.
Kumbhalgarh is a remote fort that brings the romantic expectations of the Rajput era to life, where the traditions and culture can be seen enriched in the architecture of the fort. Dating back to the 15th century rising over 3,300 feet above sea level, the fort brings endless vistas of the blue sky and the mountain horizon.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06-Kumbhalgarh–Jodhpur by road (188 kms / 4 ½ hrs Approx)
Today you will leave behind the stretching walls of the Kumbhalgarh Fort and come to the Bishnoi Village. The people have been known since the 15th century for their conservationist religion, standing for the preservation of animals and vegetation. The village highlights the diversity of the country, displaying the eclectic combination of people in a large and small expanse. The sect of Hindu follows 29 principles to live by which have helped them survive in the the desert landscape outside of Jodhpur. Black buck graze along the desert grass outside of the village.
The powerful stone of Mehrangarh Fort stands atop the cliff and looms over the ancient buildings. You are guided around the clock tower on a rickshaw tour of the old city. The streets are aromatic with spices.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07- Jodhpur – Pushkar– Jaipur by road ( 334kms / 5 ½ hrs Approx)
Spend the morning meandering through the Mehrangarh Fort, rising over 400 feet above the city. You can see historic palanquins, a means of travel for noble women who were once carried through the streets within the domelike protectorate.
Drive to Pushkar, a unique city that draws in Hindu pilgrims and curious travellers alike with its charm and the holy Brahma temples. When entering the religious complexes you find numerous bathing ghats among 400 milky-blue temples, and you can feel the earth tingle with humming prayers, drums, and gongs echoing off of the mountains and the marble.
In the early evening you will arrive in Jaipur, the Pink City
Overnight at hotel
Day 08- Jaipur
The day is yours to drift through the Pink City and experience the majesty of sandstone buildings that date back centuries. Witness the lavish interior of the powerful Amer Fort. Within the walls you find the palace of the Rajput Maharajas that dates back to the 15th century. The first impression of the exterior walls is pure strength but when you step inside you discover the lavish adornments that bring elegance and beauty to the interior.
As you continue through the fort and along the immaculate décor, including the Mirror Palace that was built to make a candle flame twinkle like endless starlight, you will return to the pink walls of City Palace to find a richer sense of the past.
In the evening you will delight in a traditional home-cooked meal with a local family where the essential flavors and aromas of Jaipur will be savored.
Overnight at hotel
Day 09-Jaipur -Samode by road (41 kms /1 hr Approx)
Driving to Samode. The small village is set among rugged hills, and is overlooked by the 19th century palace. The village jangles with glass bangles, each one colorful and filled with eccentric geometrics. Trails spread across the countryside, outside of the village, around the palace, and beneath the fortress where you can see the flora climbing along the ramparts. Whether strolling through the open hills for a sensational panorama or visiting the interior of the palace filled with gentle fountains, manicured gardens, and a tranquil tile patio, the afternoon is yours to enjoy.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10-Samode- Delhi by road ( 244 kms / 5 hrs Approx.)
Morning transfer to Delhi where your tour will come to an end. There is always more to discover within the tremendous history of India, from the renowned Taj Mahal to the eclectic shores of Kerala.