Rajasthan Desert Tour
(12
Days / 11 Nights)
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur -
Udaipur - Delhi
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Highlights of Tour :
-> Guided Tour in each city.
-> Camel Safari at Jaisalmer
-> Boat Ride at Lake Pichola, Udaipur
-> Riksha ride at old Delhi |
Cities Covered with Tour :
Delhi : Jama Masid - Kutab Minar.
Shekhawati : Havelies
Jaisalmer : Fort - Sand Duens
Jodhpur : Meharangarh - Jaswant Thatda
Udaipur : City Palace - Sahelion-Ki-Bari - Folk Museum |
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 01. Flight
to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital
Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Vinayak
Holidays representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 02. Old - New Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.include
red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, "Kutab Minar" which is 71 meter
high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we
have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate,
Government Buildings and Embassies.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati region. After
arrival in Hotel, We visit Havelies. Rest day at Leisure.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 04. Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190
km)
After having breakfast, we proceed to Bikaner. After a short break
in Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of
red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the
structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an
unforgettable experience for us.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 05. Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer (about
330 km)
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer via
Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The
oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD.We arrive in Jaisalmer
in the late evening.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 06. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's
crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with
exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is
famous for its carved havellis (grand mensions).In medieval times,
its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade route
linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Africa and the West. Jaisalmer is a
marvel of beautiful culture and this city remains one of the most
exotic city not only in Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of
the visitors called this city "a living museum".We have a walk
through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain temple.In the
afternoon we drive around 40 km. away from Jaisalmer to sam dunes
where we enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 07. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (about 290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur.The city was once the capital of the
princely state of Marwar (Land of death).Jodhpur is also known as
the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted
blue. We will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh
Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with
exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We
also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white
marble.After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of
Jodhpur.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 08. Jodhpur - Luni (about 35 km)
Today we take leave from the Suncity (Jodhpur) and drive to Luni. In
Luni we enjoy the overnight stay in the Fort.Chanwa which has been
converted into a Hotel.This fort has big complex of courtyards,
towers, water wheels, stables and secret stairways. We also have
enough time to have a walk in the Village to have an impression of
the rural life in the area.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 09. Luni - Ranakpur - Udaipur (about
260 km)
Today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we will visit Ranakpur.Ranakpur
is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous
basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four
subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of
columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being
alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th
century.We have a break in Ranakpur before proceeding further for
Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city
built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the
green hills of the Aravali ranges.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 10. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the visit of
Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a
Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk
dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments
and paintings on display. After a break we proceed to city palace,
the biggest Palace in India, The museum of the palace includes the
beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian
mythology. In the evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola.
The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence
of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here
and made this palace more known in the west.
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 11. Udaipur - Delhi
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we take leave from the city
of sunrise and Fly to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The
rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or
enjoy a massage in the Hotel)
Desert Tour of Rajasthan :
Day 12. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
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