Forts, Haveli, Palaces & Monasteries Tour with Bhutan (22 Days / 21 Nights)
In addition to being the place of several historical incidents and events, India is also a land of spiritualism with the country being home to several important pilgrimage centers from various religions. Of these, Buddhism is an important one. This tour takes you across the medieval palaces and forts of the country followed by several ancient Buddhist monasteries.
Day 1: Delhi
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Arrival in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi - Mandawa
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Morning drive to Alsisar. Arrival in city followed by evening visit to the painted havelis of Shekhavati area.
Day 3: Mandawa - Bikaner
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Thursday, February 13, 2025
Drive to Bikaner. Later, proceed for sightseeing of Bikaner city followed by visit to
Junagarh Fort and temple.
Day 4: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day free to explore the city.
Day 5: Jaisalmer
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025
Post brekfast, Jaisalmer city sightseeing covering
Jaisalmer Fort, Old haveli and temple.
Day 6: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Morning drive to Jodhpur followed by visit to
Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. Later, drive to Luni for the night.
Day 7: Luni - Udaipur
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025
Post brekfast, drive to Udaipur en route visiting the famous Ranakpur Jain temple complex. Evening at leisure in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Deogarh
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Drive to Deogarh. Afternoon visit to Deogarh Mahal and Dashavtar temple.
Day 10: Deogarh - Jaipur
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025
Drive to Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure in Jaipur.
Day 11: Jaipur
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025
Early morning visit to Amer Fort with a joy ride on elephant. Afternoon visit
City Palace, Royal Observatory, and the colorful local bazaar.
Day 12: Jaipur - Agra
Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
Morning proceed for Agra en route visiting the deserted Mughal town of
Fatehpur Sikri. Evening at leisure.
Day 13: Agra
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Sunrise visit to the famous
Taj Mahal. Later, proceed for Agra city tour covering Agra Fort, Itmad ud Daula's tomb. Post lunch, drive to Delhi.
Day 14: Delhi - Bagdogra
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025
Morning flight to Bagdogra. Proceed directly to Darjeeling from the airport.
Day 15: Darjeeling
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Morning visit Tiger Hill and
Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast Toy train ride Upto
Ghoom & afternoon visit Tibetan Refugee Centre & HMI.
Day 16: Darjeeling - Pelling
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Wednesday, February 26, 2025
After breakfast drive to Pelling. Afternoon Visit Pemayangste Monastery.
Day 17: Pelling - Gangtok
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Thursday, February 27, 2025
After breakfast drive to Gangtok via
Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & Drul Chorten.
Day 18: Gangtok - Phuntsoling
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Post breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing in Bhutan. Rest of the day at leisure in Phuentsholing.
Day 19: Phuntsoling - Thimphu
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Post breakfast, drive to Thimphu. Rest of the day at leisure in Thimphu.
Day 20: Thimphu
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Morning visit to National Library, School of Thangka paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute. Also pass through Trashi Chhodzong. Post lunch, drive to Dochu La pass. Return back to thimphu for the night.
Day 21: Thimphu - Paro
Sunday, March 2, 2025 - Monday, March 3, 2025
Morning drive to Paro. Later visit Drugyel Dzong ruins, National Museum, Ta Dzong and a walk to Rimpung Dzong. Also view the famous Tktsang Monastery on the way.
Day 22: Paro - Delhi
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Morning assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. Upon arrival Delhi assistance and transfer to Hotel. Late evening after dinner transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destinations.
