13 Nights / 14 Days
On Request
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaipur
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Rajasthan’s forts and palaces were never built as isolated monuments; they functioned as centres of power, administration and daily life. This itinerary is designed to trace that network, moving from merchant towns and desert strongholds to hilltop fortresses and lake-bound palaces, allowing travellers to understand how geography shaped governance.
Spread over fourteen days, the route avoids hurried transitions. Each region is given enough time to establish context, ensuring forts are not reduced to photo stops and palaces are experienced as lived spaces rather than static museums.
Arrival in Delhi is followed by a private transfer to a centrally located premium hotel. The first day is intentionally light, allowing travellers to recover from their journey and adjust to time zones and climate without structured sightseeing.
In the evening, a gentle drive through Delhi’s ceremonial avenues provides an introduction to the capital’s layered history, setting context before entering Rajasthan. Overnight stay in Delhi.
The drive to Mandawa moves from modern highways into the Shekhawati region, historically shaped by merchant wealth rather than royal capitals. Arrival by afternoon allows check-in at a restored fort palace that once served as a regional power centre.
Later, a walk through Mandawa town introduces frescoed havelis and market streets, revealing how trade influenced architecture and settlement patterns. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
The day focuses on Shekhawati’s painted heritage. Visits to selected havelis offer insight into merchant patronage, where art became a statement of prosperity and cultural influence.
Time is deliberately unhurried, allowing travellers to observe details often missed on faster itineraries. Evening at leisure within the fort setting. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
Leaving Mandawa, the route enters the desert fringe as vegetation thins and settlements spread out. Arrival in Bikaner introduces a different kind of fortification—urban forts built on flat terrain.
Check-in at a heritage hotel associated with the former royal family. The evening remains relaxed, offering time to absorb the city’s desert atmosphere. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
Junagarh Fort forms the centrepiece of the day. Unlike hilltop forts, its ground-level construction reveals changing military strategies and confidence in defensive planning.
Later, exploration of old residential quarters highlights Bikaner’s role as a desert trading hub. Evening free for rest. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
The journey to Jaisalmer leads deeper into the Thar region. Long desert stretches and sparse settlements emphasise distance and scale, offering a sense of the isolation these forts once commanded.
Arrival by late afternoon allows check-in at a heritage or premium hotel built with local sandstone. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
The living fort of Jaisalmer defines the day’s exploration. Walking through inhabited lanes reveals how defence, trade and domestic life continue within fortified walls.
Later hours focus on the town below the fort, where merchant havelis reflect prosperity tied to caravan routes. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
The drive to Jodhpur traces historic desert routes once guarded by fortified outposts. Gradually, the terrain shifts, introducing rocky landscapes typical of the Marwar region.
Arrival by afternoon allows check-in at a heritage or premium hotel. An evening orientation drive introduces the blue city beneath Mehrangarh Fort. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Mehrangarh Fort dominates the day. Time is allocated to explore its courtyards, galleries and ramparts without rush, appreciating both scale and craftsmanship.
Later, selected old city areas reveal residential quarters shaped by caste and occupation. Evening free. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Leaving Jodhpur, the journey moves southeast toward Mewar, where hills begin to replace desert plains. The long drive is broken with planned rest stops for comfort.
Arrival in Chittorgarh allows check-in at a heritage-style hotel. Evening at leisure, preparing for a full exploration the next day. Overnight stay in Chittorgarh.
Chittorgarh Fort, one of India’s largest fort complexes, forms the centre of the day. Its vast scale reflects both military ambition and symbolic power.
Time is spent understanding the fort’s spatial planning rather than covering every structure. The evening remains relaxed. Overnight stay in Chittorgarh.
The drive to Udaipur introduces the lake region of Mewar. Arrival by afternoon allows check-in at a palace-style or heritage hotel overlooking water.
The evening is unstructured, allowing guests to absorb the softer rhythm of Udaipur after days of fort exploration. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
The day focuses on Udaipur’s palace complex and its relationship with surrounding lakes. Architecture here reflects aesthetics and water management rather than military defence.
Later hours are kept flexible for rest or quiet exploration. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
The final journey leads back to Jaipur, reconnecting with Rajasthan’s planned capital. Depending on schedule, a short orientation visit may be arranged.
Transfer to the airport or onward destination concludes the fourteen-day circuit with continuity and closure.
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After choosing your preferred itinerary, all you have to do to reserve your spot is send a deposit of 20% plus the cost of each booking for the train and airfare.
Your final payment won't be due until 45 days before the start of your tour. The entire cost must be paid at the time of booking if your reservation is made less than 60 days before the tour begins.
Note: All airline booking and cancellation restrictions apply, and full payment must be made at the time of booking for both domestic and international tickets.
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist! We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
Note: We strongly advise getting travel insurance that includes coverage for disruptions caused by COVID-19.
You have up to 45 days before the tour begins to cancel, in which case your entire land deposit and any advance payments you paid will be refunded within 21 business days.
Note: Only the land portion of the journey is subject to cancellation and rebooking policies; domestic and international train and airline tickets are not.
Note: When purchasing tickets for domestic or international travel, you must pay in full at the time of booking. You must also abide by the cancellation, rebooking and booking regulations of the individual airline and rail operators.
45 days before the tour's commencement date:
Should government travel restrictions force the cancellation of your journey, your deposit and any progress payments will be fully credited towards a future tour with us at no additional cost.
We are not required to provide any reimbursement for services that you do not use if you cancel a trip after it has started for any reason. On your behalf, Royal India Tours will make every effort to retrieve as much of your money as we can or work out a credit for later usage.
Any costs resulting from a cancellation or adjustment made between thirty days before the tour start date and the tour end date will be your responsibility and must be paid by you within twenty-four hours of the modification.
We are not required to provide any reimbursement for services that are not used if the tour must be changed or cancelled for any reason other than illness or COVID-19. On your behalf, Royal India Tours will make every effort to retrieve as much of your money as we can or work out a credit for later usage. Any associated costs are your responsibility and must be paid for within a day.
Refunds or cancellations won't take effect until we get official documentation of the cancellation.
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There is a required single surcharge for travellers travelling alone.
Please provide valid passport details Either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the travel date, customers must provide valid passport details. The reservation may be cancelled if this isn't done. Customers will be in charge of any associated costs and fees in this case.
Most visitors need a visa to enter India, except for citizens of Nepal and Bhutan. Tourist visas last for six months but cannot be extended. Nationals of some countries can get a visa on arrival, while others need to apply in advance online. Leaving on a tourist visa means no re-entry within two months, with some exceptions. Businessmen and students can get five-year visas. Certain areas require special permits, and some are off-limits to foreigners.
To get a visa apply online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
The purpose of international travel insurance is to go with you and help you make better-informed travel decisions. Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers and should be taken out before travel and must be purchase from your home country with Sum Insured $50,000 USD to $200,000 USD. Your insurance must cover personal accidents, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with coverage. We also strongly recommend coverage for cancellation, curtailment, personal liability, loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your policy number and the insurer's emergency contact 15 days before the tour starts. Without these details, you will not be able to join the trip.
During the tour, you are in charge of all your possessions. The standard weight limit for checked baggage on Indian domestic airlines is 15 kg, while carry-on luggage is 7 kg.
Unfortunately, wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility cannot now participate in our tours because our cars are not wheelchair accessible.
Note that this will require a general degree of fitness. Before making a purchase or booking a trip, please speak with your healthcare physician if you have any concerns.
Please be aware that your schedule may be changed, subject to availability, or an equivalent activity may be provided in its place if entry to a site is impacted by modifications to working hours or public holiday closures.
This covers any modifications to your reservation that you request, including but not restricted to those that call for reissuing the Purchase Confirmation or an airline ticket.
Changes: $100.00 per reservation plus any extra fees levied by the airline, cruise line, lodging or any travel agencies.
In the event that Royal India Tours receives notification of an inaccurate name, there will be a $100.00 booking fee in addition to any additional fees levied by the airline, cruise line, lodging provider or other travel suppliers.
Yes, it is designed around forts and palaces.
Moderate walking is involved.
Key forts are covered with balanced pacing.
Alternatives can be discussed.
Yes, for culturally inclined families.
Available on request.
October to March.
Yes, routing can be adjusted.
Yes, subject to availability.
Yes, extensions are possible.
