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
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024
Arrival in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi - Mandawa
Monday, May 20, 2024 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Morning drive to Alsisar. Arrival in city followed by evening visit to the painted havelis of Shekhavati area.
Day 3: Mandawa - Bikaner
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Drive to Bikaner. Later, proceed for sightseeing of Bikaner city followed by visit to
Junagarh Fort and temple.
Day 4: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day free to explore the city.
Day 5: Jaisalmer
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Post brekfast, Jaisalmer city sightseeing covering
Jaisalmer Fort, Old haveli and temple.
Day 6: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Morning drive to Jodhpur followed by visit to
Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. Later, drive to Luni for the night.
Day 7: Luni - Udaipur
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Post brekfast, drive to Udaipur en route visiting the famous Ranakpur Jain temple complex. Evening at leisure in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Deogarh
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Drive to Deogarh. Afternoon visit to Deogarh Mahal and Dashavtar temple.
Day 10: Deogarh - Jaipur
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Drive to Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure in Jaipur.
Day 11: Jaipur
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
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
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Morning proceed for Agra en route visiting the deserted Mughal town of
Fatehpur Sikri. Evening at leisure.
Day 13: Agra
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
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
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Morning flight to Bagdogra. Proceed directly to Darjeeling from the airport.
Day 15: Darjeeling
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Morning visit Tiger Hill and
Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast Toy train ride Upto
Ghoom & afternoon visit Tibetan Refugee Centre & HMI.
Day 16: Darjeeling - Pelling
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
After breakfast drive to Pelling. Afternoon Visit Pemayangste Monastery.
Day 17: Pelling - Gangtok
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
After breakfast drive to Gangtok via
Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & Drul Chorten.
Day 18: Gangtok - Phuntsoling
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
Post breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing in Bhutan. Rest of the day at leisure in Phuentsholing.
Day 19: Phuntsoling - Thimphu
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Friday, June 7, 2024
Post breakfast, drive to Thimphu. Rest of the day at leisure in Thimphu.
Day 20: Thimphu
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024
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
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
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
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - Monday, June 10, 2024
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.
