Forts and Palaces or Havelis are the best option to know about history. We have designed 15 Days Historical Palaces and Havelis Tour that will take you around the best historical forts, havelis and palaces of North India.
Highlights
Explore forts and havelis at Mandawa
Visit Junagarh Fort at Bikaner
Enjoy sand dunes camel ride, dance music and campfire in Jaisalmer
Visit the hill station of Rajasthan - Mount Abu
Explore City Palace, Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake at Udaipur
Visit Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer
Explore the Brahma Temple and take a dip in Pushkar Lake
Visit Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Visit one of the seven wonders of the world - Taj Mahal
Explore famous historical monuments of Delhi and Shopping
itinerary
On the day when you will land in New Delhi – the Capital of India . Our escort will take you to hotel for relaxation. You shall be welcomed with a welcome drink. The stay at night will be in the pre – booked hotel itself.
The second day, after a sumptuous breakfast, we shall take you to Mandawa – a traditional Rajasthani village in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It’s the place where you will see havelis with originally painted walls and ceilings. Preserved for hundreds of years; these are simply a charm to see. Enroute to Mandawa, we shall see the famous Nawalgarh Fort. It will be afternoon when you will check – in the hotel of Mandawa. So, after lunch at the hotel, you will get to see the above places. Over-night stay is in Mandawa hotel only.
Next day after breakfast we will set off to Bikaner – one of the famous cities of Rajashtan. It’s just 2 and 1/2 hour drive; which we will cover by road. A lot places are there in the city to see; so after lunch we shall proceed to see Junagarh fort. A perfect blend of Mughal, Gujarati and Rajputani Style; it is believed to be Fort where crocodiles were bred surrounding the fort canal.
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Next morning after breakfast we shall take you to Gajner Palace – also known as Jewel of Thar Desert; it was a palace of retreat for Maharaja Ganga Singh after hunting. The next destination is Lalgarh Palace which is basically a Red Stone structure. A mix of Mughal, Rajuputani and European architecture – its just perfect to be missed! After lunch, we shall set off to Jaisalmer. Evening we shall reach Jaisalmer. Night stay in Jaisalmer hotel.
There are so many places to see in Jaisalmer, that’s it simply impossible to cover it in a day. Yet, after breakfast we shall begin with Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Gadisagar Lake, Kuldhara Village, Patwaon Ki Haveli and Vyas Chatri. Lunch will be at a ethnic restaurant in the city. In the evening enjoy the Sand Dunes Camel ride and dinner amongst dance and music around the campfire.
After breakfast at the Desert Camp, we will drive off to Jodhpur. In the afternoon, after check in and lunch at the hotel; we will take you to Umed Palace – the official Residence of the Prince of Jodhpur. After this, a sight-seeing of the city and local market within the city limits. Those who wish to do shopping in the local market for Rajasthani ethnic dresses and artificial jewellery can do so. Night stay and dinner at the hotel.
On the 7th day of your tour, we shall leave early for Mount. Abu – the hill station of Rajasthan. Here we shall see the Dilwara Jain Temples. These are the white marble, built in 11th and 13th centuries AD, Jain temples which are a beauty in themselves. After this the day is at leisure.
Mount Abu is a Hill Station and is beautiful in itself. The day has been set for rest and leisure at the hotel and near about places. One can take a walk in the city lanes to enjoy the beauty. Those who still wish to take round around can see Nakki lake, Achalgarh Fort and the Durga Temple. For this, they can ask us to take you around. Night stay and dinner shall be arranged at hotel.
In the morning after breakfast, we shall take you to Udaipur – the city of Lakes. It’s just a 2 hours drive by road. In Udaipur we shall see City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir and Fateh Sagar Lake. Dinner shall be at the hotel itself.
From Udaipur we shall set off to Ajmer. Here we shall visit the Dargah of Sufi Sant Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Enroute we shall also visit Chittorgarh – the land of Maharana Pratap and his legendry horse – Chetak. See around the fort and museum. Night stay and dinner shall be at the pre – booked hotel.
At a small distance from Ajmer, lies the famous lake – Pushar Lake. It’s the same place where every year the world famous CAMEL FAIR is held. In the afternoon we shall take you to a round about the city. You can also take a dip in the Pushkar lake, if you wish to! Evening at leisure and dinner and stay in the Ajmer Hotel.
In the morning depart for Jaipur – the Pink City of Rajashtan. On reaching Jaipur in the afternoon – we shall see Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Later in the evening, we will take you to Babu Market – the place where ethnic Rajastani stuff can be seen and purchased. Night stay and dinner will be at the Hotel only.
After breakfast in the morning, we will take you see the Amber Fort of Jaipur. Afternoon we move on to next destination. The next destination is Agra – the land where one of the Seven Wonders of the World Stands – THE TAJ MAHAL! Here the first thing we will see is the Taj Mahal made by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It took 17 years to build its master-piece! Later on, we will visit Red Fort of Agra. Evening shall be left for leisure and dinner at the stay – in hotel at Agra city only.
Next day after breakfast we shall set off to our last destination of the tour – New Delhi by road. The entire day has been set for sightseeing. It includes covering places like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham Temple and Chandni Chowk market. Overnight stay in the hotel.
The next morning we will take you to the airport for you to board your flight to sweet home!
What's Included
Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels
Meal Plan on Bed & Breakfast at all places accordingly
joy sand dunes camel ride, dance music and campfire in Jaisalmer
Visit the hill station of Rajasthan - Mount Abu
Visit junagarh fort at Bikaner.
All Transfers & Must see Sightseeing as per itinerary by A/c Etios / A/c Toyota Innova / A/c Swift D’zire for the entire tour
Pick up from Airport / Railway Station & drop at Airport / Railway Station
All applicable current taxes for hotels and transport
What's Excluded
Air Fare / Rail Fare
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry / tips / shopping / telephones /Medical etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions mentioned above
Guide to demonstrate
Entry fees to Monuments specifically
Charges in hotels for additional services
Photography and video making fees at the sites
Personal insurance
Tips and gratuities
Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions
