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Day
01: Flight to India (New Delhi)
Arrival in Delhi
before or after midnight. The cosmopolitan city and
capital New Delhi is the main gateway for the
travelers to India. Upon arrival, you will be met by
an Rajasthan-Tour-Package representative and transferred to
the hotel.
Day
02: New Delhi
The whole day is at leisure.
Day 03:
New Delhi - Shekhawati (about 260 km)
In the morning we leave New
Delhi and drive to Shekhawati
region. Arrive in Shekhawati in the evening.
Shekhawati lies in the North East region 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. The marwaris enjoyed protections by
Maharajas and many of them built grand havellis.
Day
04: Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190 km)
In the morning we visit the
grand havellis of the Shekhawati area. The havellis
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.
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 have a stop enroute at a village to
observe the traditional life of the villages in
Rajasthan. We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
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 mansions). 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 cities not only in Rajasthan but also 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 Jaisalmer Fort
and the Jain temple. In the afternoon we drive around
40 km. away from Jaisalmer to Sam Sand Dunes where we enjoy the sunset and also have
camel safari before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Day 07:
Jaisalmer - Khuri - Jaisalmer (about 40 km)
Today we will drive to Khuri. It
is an oasis village located in the sand dunes. We will
have camel safari in the sand dunes of Khuri. After
having our camel safari we will drive back to
Jaisalmer. Evening free for leisure.
Day
08: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (about 290 km)
Early morning drive toJodhpur.
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-Gujarat trading route
and the marwaris get benefited from the passing
traffic of opium, copper and silk, which was traded to
China. 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.
Day
09: Jodhpur - Lathi
In the morning after breakfast
drive to Lathi. Lathi is a small village in the
expanse of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Enroute we
visit Ramdeora temple near Pokaran. Drive further to
reach Lathi village the starting point of Camel
Safari. Arrive at Lathi in the afternoon.
Day
10: Lathi - Delasar (about 22 km)
In the morning after breakfast
start Camel Safari to reach Delasar. Arrive by evening
at Delasar. Here we will be introduced to the local
villagers. Evening at leisure.
Day
11: Delasar - Mulana (about 11 km)
In the morning after breakfast
ride on camels to reach village Mulana. Arrive by the
afternoon at Mulana. Evening at leisure.
Day
12: Mulana - Zarat (about 32 km)
In the morning we again have
camel safari to Zarat. As we pass through the desert
we find the sporadically scattered desert flora and
fauna. Reach Zarat by afternoon. Evening at leisure.
Day
13: Zarat - Jodhpur
In the morning, after having our
breakfast we drive to Jodhpur. Evening at leisure.
Day
14: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (about 260 km)
In the morning, after having our
breakfast we drive to Udaipur.
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.
Arrive in Udaipur in the evening.
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.
Day
15: Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur, also
known as the city of sunrise. We start our sightseeing
with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the
Maids of Honor is well laid out with extensive lawns
and shady walks. 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, 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. Today we have an
opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and
see the famous miniature paintings done.
Day
16: Udaipur - New Delhi (by air)
In the morning, after having our
breakfast we drive to airport for the flight to New
Delhi. Arrive in New Delhi in the afternoon. The rest
of the day at leisure.
Day
17: New Delhi
Around midnight flight to home
destination.
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Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath
and WC in the chosen category.