Day 1: Arrive Delhi
As you arrive in Delhi for the start of the Golden Triangle Fort and Palaces Tour, you will be received by the warmest of welcomes at the airport from where you would be escorted to the pre-booked hotel of your choice by our very own tour representative.

Day 2: Delhi
After a good rest and a leisurely breakfast, we'll take a guided tour of the city, that s quite a remarkable mixture of the old and new. The metro city of Delhi, which was once the seat of most of the ruling clans of Hindustan. The tour will start from old Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Raj Ghat then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area. Visit Humayun’s Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal visit includes the 12th century Qutub Minar.

Day 3: Delhi-Samode
After a restful night and a leisurely breakfast, we head out for the village of Samode exploring the rural life and the comforts of the pristine Samode palace. The village or town is famous for its magnificent havelis, mansions and handicrafts. The famous Samode Palace belongs to the Rawals of Samode, who do not belong to a royal family but are affluent noblemen. This family was bestowed the title of "Maha Rawal" by the royal family as a reward for their loyalty and courage. The Samode Palace is about four hundred years old and has gone through a lot of restoration work. Many new additions have been made to this old palace, which is now a heritage hotel

Day 4: Samode-Mandawa
This morning, we depart for the very special region of Rajasthan, also known as the open air art gallery. Upon arrival around lunch, check in at the Mandawa castle / desert resort. The afternoon offers us a chance to walk through the narrow lanes and witness the wall frescos from the 15th-16th centaury.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Mandawa-Gajner
Gajner is an incomparable Jewel in the Thar. A morning drive brings us to Gajner Palace, a former hunting lodge besides a lake, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, where we spend the night. The afternoon is free to explore the surroundings of the palace and view birds and animal life along the lake. Basically a hunting and relaxing lodge, the maharaja and the family shared their passion with their exclusive guests and hosted exotic holidays for them.

Day 6: Gajner-Bikaner
After breakfast we proceed to Bikaner to see the imposing Junagarh Fort, the Royal Complex and the Camel breeding Farm. Bikaner, the royal fortified city, with a timeless appeal in the North State of Rajasthan, retains the medieval splendour that pervades the city’s lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. This city stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven-km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, in reddish-pink sandstone created with delicacy, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Undulating lanes, colourful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make the visit Bikaner an interesting experience.

Day 7: Bikaner-Jaisalmer
A long but interesting drive through the desert thar brings us to Jaisalmer, the golden city once an important staging point on the trade routes to Persia. Our two night stop here has been arranged at the Fort Rajwada, a comfortable modern hotel built in local style.



Day 8: Jaisalmer
Rising from the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. Today's sightseeing of Jaisalmer town takes us to the Gadisar Lake with its gateway temple and carved havelis of local merchants and an evening camel ride into dunes of the Thar Desert at sunset rounds off our visit to this medieval city. The Jaiselmer fort etched in yellow sandstone stands with all its entire. The Havelis of Nathmalji, Patwon and Salim Singh all in Yellow Marble of Jaisalmer are exquisite works of art. The life within the citadel conjures up images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow lanes strewn with magnificent palaces, havelies, temples and typical desert life of men women cattle and camels.

Day 9: Jaisalmer-Rohet (Jodhpur)
The village Rohet at its doorstep is out next stop, where we are guests of the royal family. En route we visit the grand Mehrangarh Fort, perched on a hilltop, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and the Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur. Located in the heart of a village, Rohet Garh offers a chance to get close to the locals of the region or simply relax by the pool and unwind to prepare for the further caravan.

Day 10: Rohetgarh-Udaipur
We head south through scenic countryside towards Udaipur, visiting the stunning Jain Temple at Ranakpur, with its 1444 marble pillars, on the way. En route we will stop for a lunch at the very special Ranakpur hill resort. This evening we offer you a sun set boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur
The morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur includes the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-Bari, a pleasure garden built for the royal maids-of-honour. Udaipur is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital with no fort. Coming to life after the final sacking of Chittaur, Udaipur saw an explosive of building activity- temples, palaces and Havelis. Lake Pichola with its two islands-Jag Niwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jagmandir defines Udaipur. The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake was created in 17th century by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful chhatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Udaipur-Deogarh
Deogarh lies on the borders of Mewar. A short drive of about 80 miles north-east of Udaipur takes us to Deogarh Village where the royal family is our hosts at the Deogarh Mahal. The afternoon here is spent exploring the village and its colourful markets. Take a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the market area, truly a photographer’s delight. The mahal invites the local musicians to perform for the royal audience. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Deogarh-Jaipur
Today we drive to the city of its own charms, the pink city jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel for a stay of 2 nights. This evening we explore the walled city, the vibrant colours of jaipur and particiate in the special treasure hunt and rickshaw ride. Dinner at Chowki Dhani and overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Jaipur
A busy day of sightseeing takes us to the hilltop Fort of Amber, ascended on caparisoned elephants; the City Palace, current home of the Royal Family; the Palace of Winds & Jantar Mantar observatory.The splendid Fort / Palace of AMBER was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in the mid-12th century who dominated the surrounding area for the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The astronomer-King Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains: JAIPUR was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible bazaar. The Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar characterize the old city, while the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh, and add to the spectacle of the city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur-Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur. This is truly a fantasy of feathers. It is the bird kingdom, where time takes wing. Welcome to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Spread over an area of little over 232 sq kms, Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, ornithologist Salim Ali is credited for bringing this park to public notice.
An evening visit to the famous bird sanctuary on cycle rickshaws, to view some of the 400-odd bird species found here. The Ghana national park attracts over 250 migratory species, the highlight being the siberian crane. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 16: Bharatpur- Agra
Keen bird-watchers may want to return to the sanctuary early this morning. Later, we drive just half an hour before we stop at the wonderful but deserted city of the MUGHALS, fatehpur sikri is a must visit monument, then continue to drive to the city of charming monuments “AGRA”. Check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit the magnificent sites of the mughal era including the majestic Agra fort and the very serene Itmad-ud-daulah or the baby taj. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17: Agra-Delhi-Departure
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000. Craftsmen and master builders came from all over Asia to join in the great work – from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India’s finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. After noon drive to Delhi for the final destination.