Tourism North India

Rajasthan India Tourism

Rajasthan Desert Tour
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Bundi - Kota - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

Overnight at Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.

First half of the day relax at hotel. Proceed for a half day tour of Old & New Delhi.

Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

Overnight at Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur Continue your drive to Jaipur and on arrival check-in Hotel.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

Proceed for sightseeing of the city.

Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 5: Jaipur - Pushkar
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by noon and relax. Check in at PUSHKAR PALACE.

Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Pushkar - Bundi
Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Brahma Temple. (The one and only in the world). Offer Pujas at the holy lake of Pushkar.

Overnight at Bundi.

Day 7: Bundi - Kota - Udaipur
Start for KOTA after Breakfast.

Proceed for Udaipur.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 8: Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

Overnight at Udaipur.

Day 9: Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.

Reach Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping.

Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 10: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.

Proceed for Jaisalmer.

Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.

The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 11: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)

See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.

In the afternoon, visit the Khuri Sand Dunes and the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Take a camel ride to view the sunset from the dunes, (Same camels to be used for Safari - getting to know the camels) as the sky is set on fire. It can be an unforgettable experience.

Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.

Overnight at Village.

Day 12: Jaisalmer Camel Safari
Proceed on camel backs early in the morning into the desert and reach midway between Khuri and Jaisalmer.

Camp for overnight stay.

Day 13: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Continue your camel safari for the first half of the day and reach closer to Jaisalmer in the afternoon. Due to weather conditions in August - one and half day should be enough.

Return to Jaisalmer and proceed straight to Bikaner. (The road is very good and the journey will be comfortable and relaxing)

Reach Bikaner and check in at hotel.

The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle.

More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner - an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from a distance.

Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 14: Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner.

Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhaji - the founder of Jodhpur, founded this desert town in the North of the state in 1488. Visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. The city is also called the "Camel Country". Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Also visit Gajner Palace - the palace on the lake.

Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 15: Bikaner - Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading business families of the country. Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest. Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes.

Relax for the evening. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 16: Mandawa - Delhi

Breakfast at hotel. Leave at leisure for Delhi.

Reach by afternoon and after Farewell Dinner and freshening up - proceed straight to the airport for flight back home with sweet memories of India.


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