Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a day of exploration. Follow your local guide as you weave through the busy streets of Old Delhi to the 17th-century Chandni Chowk markets. Immerse yourself in the lanes of brightly dyed clothing, tempting sweets, and aromatic spices within its colorful collection of bustling shops.

Next, step into the magnificent Red Fort, completed in the 17th century under the rule of Shah Jahan. Spend the afternoon exploring New Delhi’s must-see spots, from the India Gate war memorial arch to the spectacular grounds of the Presidential Palace and Parliament House. Return to your hotel for a free evening of rest.

After an early breakfast, it’s time to depart for Agra. Once you’ve checked in at your hotel, make your way to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Cast your eyes up to its peaks and marvel at this architectural masterpiece. Continue to Agra Fort, a castle town built of striking red sandstone that houses many fairy-tale palaces of former emperors. Return to your hotel for an evening at your leisure.

Travel time: Driving – 200 Kms & approx. 4 hours

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then set off for Jaipur in your private coach. Check in at your hotel, and greet the stunningly hospitable ‘Pink City’. Stroll through its bazaars before spending the evening appreciating a mesmerizing sound and light show at the Jal Mahal, a water palace. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Travel time: Driving – 250 Kms & approx. 5 hours

With an early breakfast under your belt, strike out to discover the sprawling Amber Fort Complex. Strategically placed atop a forested hill, its unique fortifications weave down the slopes in complex patterns of pale yellow and pink sandstone. After taking in the grandeur of one of India’s most magnificent palaces, make your way to the Escheresque observatory of Jantar Mantar.

In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, spread over one-seventh of Old Jaipur. Finally, enjoy a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’. Capture Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark, a five-storeys structure of red and pink sandstone with intricately designed exteriors. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Depart this morning for the temple town of Pushkar and check in at your hotel. Once settled, visit Pushkar Lake, surrounded by over 500 temples and held as sacred and reputed to have healing powers by Hindu practitioners. Continue to the cobalt-blue Brahma Temple to learn of the singular city of worship that surrounds it. Overnight stay in Pushkar.

Travel time: Driving – 145 Kms & approx. 3 hours

After breakfast, depart for the tranquil city of Udaipur. Be sure to stretch your legs from the lengthy journey by taking a stroll around historic Fateh Sagar reservoir before retiring to your hotel for time at leisure. Overnight stay in Udaipur

Travel time: Driving – 280 Kms & approx. 5.5 hours

Set sail on a morning cruise across enchanting Lake Pichola, drifting lazily past the picturesque surrounds of Udaipur’s Venice of the East. Back ashore, head to the City Palace for a tour of its flamboyant complex. Spend your afternoon at leisure and visit the bustling local markets.

Bid farewell to the waterways of Udaipur as you set off this morning for Jodhpur, stopping along the way at quaint Ranakpur for a visit to its meticulously constructed 15th-century Jain temples. Later, continue to Jodhpur for a relaxing evening at your hotel.

Travel time: Driving – 245 Kms & approx. 5 hours

Wake to a hearty breakfast and set your sights on the astounding Mehrangarh Fort, high on the hill overlooking the city. From palatial apartments to wide courtyards, this vast fort complex is an architectural delight. Continue to the Ghanta Ghar, Jodhpur’s century-old clock tower, surrounded by the invigorating sights, sounds, and smells of Sardar Market.

Continue to the ‘Red City’ of Bikaner, famed for its eye-catching architecture. Once you’ve checked in for the night at your cottage, embark on an afternoon camel safari across the rolling dunes of the Thar Desert.

Travel time: Driving – 240 Kms & approx. 4 hours

Further discover Bikaner and learn the history of its founder, the young Rao Bika. Later, make your way to Karni Mata Temple, where devotees offer sweets and cheeses to tens-of-thousands of holy rats. Night stay in Mandawa.

Travel time: Driving – 190 Kms & approx. 3.5 hours

Embrace the morning with a guided tour of Mandawa’s famous havelis, or mansions. Later, leave for Delhi, where you’ll check in for one last evening in the capital city.

Travel time: Driving – 255 Kms & approx. 6 hours

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to your unforgettable Rajasthan adventure. Depart from the airport or railway station for your onward journey.