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
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Thursday, May 15, 2025
Arrival in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi - Mandawa
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Morning drive to Alsisar. Arrival in city followed by evening visit to the painted havelis of Shekhavati area.
Day 3: Mandawa - Bikaner
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Drive to Bikaner. Later, proceed for sightseeing of Bikaner city followed by visit to
Junagarh Fort and temple.
Day 4: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day free to explore the city.
Day 5: Jaisalmer
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025
Post brekfast, Jaisalmer city sightseeing covering
Jaisalmer Fort, Old haveli and temple.
Day 6: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
Monday, May 19, 2025 - Tuesday, May 20, 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
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Post brekfast, drive to Udaipur en route visiting the famous Ranakpur Jain temple complex. Evening at leisure in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Deogarh
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Drive to Deogarh. Afternoon visit to Deogarh Mahal and Dashavtar temple.
Day 10: Deogarh - Jaipur
Friday, May 23, 2025 - Saturday, May 24, 2025
Drive to Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure in Jaipur.
Day 11: Jaipur
Saturday, May 24, 2025 - Sunday, May 25, 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
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025
Morning proceed for Agra en route visiting the deserted Mughal town of
Fatehpur Sikri. Evening at leisure.
Day 13: Agra
Monday, May 26, 2025 - Tuesday, May 27, 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
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Morning flight to Bagdogra. Proceed directly to Darjeeling from the airport.
Day 15: Darjeeling
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Thursday, May 29, 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
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025
After breakfast drive to Pelling. Afternoon Visit Pemayangste Monastery.
Day 17: Pelling - Gangtok
Friday, May 30, 2025 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
After breakfast drive to Gangtok via
Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & Drul Chorten.
Day 18: Gangtok - Phuntsoling
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Post breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing in Bhutan. Rest of the day at leisure in Phuentsholing.
Day 19: Phuntsoling - Thimphu
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Monday, June 2, 2025
Post breakfast, drive to Thimphu. Rest of the day at leisure in Thimphu.
Day 20: Thimphu
Monday, June 2, 2025 - Tuesday, June 3, 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
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Wednesday, June 4, 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
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Thursday, June 5, 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.
