Desert Special Tour of Rajasthan

Desert Safari Tour Journey Day we wish you happy journey to India!   Mid-night: Arrival by International Flight at Indira Gandhi International Airport – New Delhi, our Escort would be honored to welcome you and transfer to Hotel. Rest for Acclimatization at Hotel. After breakfast Full-day Guided Sightseeing of Historical Monuments of Old and New […]

Desert Safari Tour

Day 01: Abroad – Delhi

Journey Day we wish you happy journey to India!

 

Day 02: Delhi

Mid-night: Arrival by International Flight at Indira Gandhi International Airport – New Delhi, our Escort would be honored to welcome you and transfer to Hotel. Rest for Acclimatization at Hotel. After breakfast Full-day Guided Sightseeing of Historical Monuments of Old and New Delhi. Over Night by train or Evening flight to Jodhpur
(Flight – Over night at Jodhpur)

 

Day 03: Jodhpur : -Arrival By train // Air check-in at hotel

Later start city tour of Jodhpur the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rajput clan of Rathore, founded it. The tour includes Meherangarh Fort one of the most impressive & formidable in the whole of fort studded Rajasthan is situated on a high natural rock bluff and from which you can look down on the wonderful panorama of the bustling city below, Jaswant Thada the Royal Cenotaphs. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 04: Jodhpur– Jaisalmer via Osian

Morning drive to Jaisalmer (315 km)

Upon arrival in Jaisalmer – check into the hotel

Late afternoon visit the sand dunes and a camel ride to view the sunset, as the sky is set on fire and Rajasthani folk musicians play haunting tunes. It can be an unforgettable experience.

Overnight at Desert Swiss Tents

 

Day 05: Jaisalmer

Morning visit the city’s magnificent havelis or merchant’s houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone – Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer.  The Nathmalji-ki-haveli  (The Mansion of  Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was built in the late 19th century. End the morning with a visit to Gadisar Lake the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site.

Late afternoon visit the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rawals in Barra bagh where the rulers were cremated.  This is also the best place from which to watch the spectacular desert sunset, and

Day–06 Jaisalmer to Bikaner – Morning drive to Bikaner (340 K.M.)

Roa Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji, founded Bikaner – 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.

Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the surrounding areas of the Palace

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 07: Bikaner to Jaipur (340 K.M.): – Arrival at Jaipur

Evening free for shopping

 

Day 08: Jaipur

Jaipur tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honor fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Mogul ruling families.

Next day tour of the City – “The Pink City” is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and art-facts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal “Palace of the Winds”, and the open-airJantar Mantar

Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Day 09: Departure transfer on Train // Air Delhi or Mumbai

Tour End