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Home - North India Tour - Rajasthan Desert Tour
 

Duration: 11 nights / 12 days

Destinations Covered: Delhi, Old Delhi, Shekhawati, Bikaner, Jaipur, Mukandgarh , Bikaner , Deshnok , Khimsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Mount Abu, Dungerpur, Udaipur.

Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : New & Old Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana , the cremation sites of father of the nation “Mahatma Gandhi” and the first prime minister of India “Jawaharlal Nehru”, and drive pas to Red Fort , Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.

Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Shekhawati ( 122 Km, 02.1/2 hours )
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning depart by surface for Shkhawati, on arrival check in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Shekhawati - Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the homeland of marwaris. The marwaris form one of the most important merchant and business groups in India, they developed their business acumen on the trade routes between Delhi and the coast between India and Central Asia. marwaris enjoyed protections by Maharajas and many of them built grand havellis.The hovels are mansions, elaborately and attractively decorated with a strong main entrance. The walls are often covered with murals, local legends and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology.After the visit of Shekhawati area 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.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Jaisalmer en-route visiting Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest Temple was constructed in 1178 AD.Very often one can see along the road to Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region. Blackbuck and fast running chinkara are the most common among them.We have a stop Enroute at a village to observe the traditional life of the villages in Rajasthan.on arrival Jaisalmer check in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 06. Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning 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 enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Jodhpur.The city was once the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death).Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and seven gates.Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujrat trading route and the marwaris benefitted from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which was traded to China 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. visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. Evevning a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Jodhpur - Luni
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Luni., on arrival check in at hotel. Evening walk in the Village to have an impression of the rural life in the area.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Luni - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface Udaipur. Enroute 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.

Later continue drive for Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. 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.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Udaipur

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning visit sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. 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. visit to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the evening Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Udaipur - Delhi

Breakfast at hotel.

In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel)

Day 12 : Flight to Home
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onwards destination.

End of our services.
All hotels check-in / check-out time 12 Noon.
The flight timings may change without any prior notice.

 
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