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Home > North India > Classic Holidays of India
Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan
 (7 Nights / 8 Days)
Tour Code | NCLA0010
Visit: Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer -Jodhpur - Udaipur
 

Day 1 | Arrive Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. This afternoon proceed on a city tour of Jaipur - visit the City Palace, an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, Palace Museum that houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory built in the 17th century. Lastly, drive past the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 | Jaipur
This morning drive to the outskirts of Jaipur city to visit the Amber Fort, an ancient capital of Jaipur where you will see magnificent palaces with walls covered in mirrored mosaics. Enjoy an elephant ride at the Amber Fort. Rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 | Jaipur - Bikaner
Early morning, drive to the imposing walled city of Bikaner (321 kms / 7-8 hrs). Later today you will visit the unusual Junagarh Fort. Unlike all the major forts of Rajasthan, which are on hilltops, the Junagarh Fort was built on the desert plains itself. Lastly visit the National Camel Breeding Farm and see the incredible sight of a herd of camels returning back after grazing, with the spectacular desert sunset in the background. Overnight at hotel .

Day 4 | Bikaner - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Deshnok, to visit the Karni Mata Mandir. Later proceed to the desert town of Jaisalmer (332 kms / 7-8 hrs). Evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 | Jaisalmer
In the morning visit Jaisalmer Fort, the only fort in India which has a population of thousand people living within its walls. Later visit the countless havelis spread across Jaisalmer which are reputed as the city's real showpieces. In the evening visit the sand dunes to witness a spectacular sunset over the dunes. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 | Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
This morning drive to the Blue City of Jodhpur (285 kms / 6-7 hrs). Afternoon visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort. Proceed further to the Jaswant Thada - the royal cenotaph in white marble built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 | Jodhpur - Udaipur
Today you will drive to Udaipur (259 kms / 6 hrs), enroute stopping at Ranakpur, a famous Jain pilgrimage destination known for its exquisitely carved Jain temples and most famous hall of 1444 pillars. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 | Depart Udaipur
This morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, visiting the City Palace, museum, the Jagdish temple and lastly the Sahelion Ki Bari “Gardens of the Maidens”. Later this evening proceed to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.

Tour Price :
Package price in US $ (All prices are per person)
Category Adult in Twin Room
(2 - 3 Persons)
Extra Bed Child Without Bed
(5- 12 yrs)

Standard

610.00

170.00

95.00

First Class
(16 Apr to 30 Sep)

750.00

290.00

115.00

Deluxe Class
(16 Apr to 31 Jul)

970.00

370.00

170.00

Deluxe Class
(01 Aug to 30 Sep)

1055.00

370.00

170.00

 
Choice of Hotels
City No. Of Nights Standard First Class Deluxe**

Jaipur

02

Holiday Inn

Rajputana Palace Sheraton

Jai Mahal Palace

Bikaner

01

Heritage Resort

Heritage Resort

Lallgarh Palace

Jaisalmer

02

Deoki Niwas

Heritage Inn

Fort Rajwada

Jodhpur

01

Abhay Days Inn

Fortune Umeed

Taj Hari Mahal

Udaipur

01

Paras Mahal

Fateh Prakash Palace

Taj Lake Palace

Your Holiday Includes

• 07 Nights accommodation in standard rooms in above mentioned hotels or similar
• Daily Buffet / fixed Menu breakfast
• Private Air-conditioned vehicle for arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per our brochure itinerary
• Local English speaking guide for all sightseeing / excursions
• Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber Fort
• Camel Ride at Sand Dunes
• Boat Ride at Lake Pichola (Subject to water level in the Lake)
• All Currently applicable taxes

 
Your Holiday Does Not Includes

• Air fare / train fare
• Any meals other then those specified in ‘Cost Includes’
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc
• Any other item not specified in ‘cost includes’
• 4.08% Government service tax
• Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing (Unless specified)

 
Terms and Conditions

• All Prices are in USD
• All tours are subject to terms and conditions mentioned on the booking form in our brochure
• All distance / timing featured are approximate
• Prices are valid from 01 April 2006 to 30 September 2006 (Unless specified)

 
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