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Day 01: Delhi

As you arrive in the heart of India- the capital city of Delhi, an India Tour Guides representative will be there to greet you and your family at the airport / railway station from where you will be escorted to the hotel in Delhi. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, go for shopping at the famous Connaught Place. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast, commence on daylong sightseeing city tour of Delhi. Witness Delhi's rich architectural heritage in the forms of Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun Tomb, Purana Quila among others.

The evening will be free for shopping at the famous markets of Delhi such as the South Extension and Hauz Khas Market. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa

In the morning, drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival in Mandawa, check-in at the Mandawa Haveli, that is now a heritage hotel. Afternoon, visit the town, a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows that leads to the bazaar.

You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate and lively frescoes, cataloging the life, habits and rituals of the Marwari community. Stay overnight at the heritage hotel.

Day 04: Mandawa

Spend the day going on tours to some of the palaces or havelis located in Mandawa, Rajasthan. Visit the local bazaar. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Mandawa - Bikaner

Drive to Bikaner on the fifth day of the Tour to Rajasthan Palaces, early in the morning. Check in at a hotel. Post lunch, set out to visit the Junagarh Fort, Lal Garh Palace, Ganga Singh Museum Karni Mata Temple and magnificent Havelis of Bikaner.

Also visit the camel breeding farm of Bikaner, the largest one in all Asia. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Bikaner - Nagaur - Khimsar

The itinerary for the sixth day of Tour Rajasthan Forts and Palaces brings you to Khimsar. Enroute, visit the Nagaur Fort. Upon arrival, check in at a hotel and relax a while. Afterwards, set out to visit the grand Khimsar Fort, built in the 16th century. The fort has beautiful carved windows in stone. Explore the hotel at leisure and then return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07: Khimsar - Osiyan - Jaisalmer

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Jaisalmer. Enroute, stop at Osiyan, a village famous fir its oasis. On arrival at Jaisalmer, check into your hotel and refresh yourself. Then go for a drive to see the sunset over the sand dunes near Jaisalmer. Return to your hotel to stay overnight

Day 08: Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is delightful place to explore. After breakfast enjoy a daylong sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer that will include visits to the 12th century magnificent fort of Jaisalmer, the amazingly carved mansions such as the Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank and the Barabagh Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Sam sand dunes situated at the edge of Thar Desert through a camel safari trip. The evening will be reserved for a cultural performance at a nearby village. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

On Day Nine of the Tour to Rajasthan Palaces, reach Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check into a hotel and refresh yourself. In the evening, enjoy a cruise in the Kaliana Lake and watch the beautiful sunset. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur

After breakfast, set out to explore the city at leisure. Visit the Umaid Singh Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, famous Jaswant Thada Memorial and the Mahamandir Temple. In the evening, head for a Bishnoi Village by jeep, where you will be served a traditional dinner. Overnight stay ay hotel.

Day 11: Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh

Check out from the hotel and drive to Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan, North India. Enroute, visit the Ranakpur Jain Temples. Continue drive to Kumbhalgarh and check into a hotel upon arrival. Post lunch, visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort. Overnight stay ay hotel.

Day 12: Jodhpur - Udaipur

Drive to Udaipur, situated at a distance of 260 kms. Enroute visit the Ranakpur Jain temples Continue drive to Udaipur and check-in at hotel. In the evening, enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Udaipur

Embark on a full-blown tour of Udaipur with visits to Lake Palace, City Palace and Jag Niwas Island. Later, head out for the Jag Mandir Palace that is an island palace situated in the middle of the lake. Explore the palace at leisure. Also visit the Gulab Niwas Garden and Sahelion Ki Bari. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Junia

Day Fourteen will take you to Junia. Enroute, stop over at Chittorgarh and visit its famous fort and the Tower of Victory. Arrive at Junia and check in at the hotel where you stay overnight.

Day 15: Junia- Jaipur

Day Fifteen of the Forts and Palaces Tour of Rajasthan will see you driving full speed towards Jaipur.

After arrival, check in at the hotel in Jaipur and spend some time at leisure. In the evening, visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and the modern Birla Planetarium. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 16: Jaipur

Visit the magnificent Amer Fort, the greatest attraction at Jaipur. The famous fort is situated 7 miles up on a hilltop. The most convenient way to reach the fort is by riding an elephant.

A ride to the fort on the back of an elaborately painted elephant is a special tourist attraction, which would surely be a unique experience for you. Move on to visit the other forts in Jaipur such as the Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort.

Spend the evening shopping at leisure at the famous Bapu Bazzar where you can buy exquisite handicrafts items, jewelry, clothes and other attractive items. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 17: Jaipur - Delhi

After an early breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Check in a hotel and spend the rest of the time at leisure. Late evening, leave for the airport to board your flight to your onward destination or back home at the end of the Tour Rajasthan Forts and Palaces with India Tour Guides.

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