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Palaces Forts Tour
 Duration
: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
- Bikaner - Jodhpur - Narlai - Udaipur - Mumbai
 Day
1- Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Palaces Forts Tour '! On arrival in Delhi,
you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Delhi.
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a
modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti
Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal
Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old
Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2- Delhi -Agra
This morning after breakfast drive to the "Romantic city
of Taj Mahal" - Agra!.
City tour of Agra.
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday) & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Afternoon, we ride to the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings
inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central
Asian architectural styles. The maze of the courtyards, mosques
& private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal
Empire. The Moti Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect
the skill of the ancient Indian architectsLater you will visit
a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an
excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic
wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 3- Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur
Today you drive to the former capital city of Emperor Akbar
Your exciting day begins with a tour, starting with a visit
to Fatehpur Sikri. Then continue onward to Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
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4- Jaipur
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour.
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial
pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort. Later visit
the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors,
Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential
and business areas of Jaipur.
Shopping in the evening
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5- Jaipur -Bikanaer by train
Morning free at your disposal. In time transfer to Railway Station
to board Intercity Express train to Bikaner - once a major trading
post between Africa, West Asia and the Far East. Arrive Bikaner
and transfer to hotel
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6- Bikaner
Visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long
before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes
from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features
are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on
an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered
from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and
has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque.
Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its
long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows
of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum,
Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 7- Bikaner - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur - Gateway to the Thar desert. Arrive
Jodhpur and check in at hotel.
Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Jodhpur including The
Mehrangarh Fort situated at an altitude of about 125 metres
is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and has seven gates. The
Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built in memory of
Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. The Umaid Bhawan is a majestic
building that presently functions as a hotel and museum. The
Mandore Gardens, situated about 8 km from Jodhpur, has cenotaphs
of the Jodhpur rulers. The Government Museum and Zoo are located
in the pleasant Umaid Gardens.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 8- Jodhpur- Narlai
This morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Narlai. Arrive
Narlai and check - in at hotel.
Afternoon free to explore the typical Rajasthani village surrounding
the fortress or climb the 350 ft high granite rock which is
dotted with caves and temples and which offers spectacular views.
Overnight : Hotel
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9- Narlai -Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udiapur and check in at the
hotel. Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own through
the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing
Ghats at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown restaurants
for an optional dinner.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10 Udaipur
Proceed on a City tour of Udaipur
Boat Cruise (at your own cost) on Lake Pichola
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar
Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded
by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11 Udaipur- Mumbai
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Mumbai which includes
visit to Gateway of India, this massive historical monument
makes a must visit during your Mumbai sightseeing. The Mani
Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence
of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also known as Queen's Neckless,
Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach. Also visit Hanging
Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and the Chowpatty gives
you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12- Mumbai
In time transfer to International airport to board the flight
for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of "Palaces Forts Tour " escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
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