Rajasthan Desert Tour

Destinations Covered :-
Delhi - Shekhawati - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration of the Tour :- 13 Nights / 14 Days

Day 01 - IN / Delhi :-
Upon arrival, transfer from the International airport to the hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi :-
Today drive to Old Delhi past two ancient cities of Delhi to visit Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. On through New Delhi seeing Rashtrapati Bhawan President's Palace, Parliament House, Rajpath ceremonial causeway and India Gate war memorial, to visit Humayun's Tomb - forerunner of The Taj Mahal. On to visit 12th century Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and Qutub Minar - tallest structure in Delhi's environs for centuries.

Day 03 - Delhi / Shekhawati :-
In the morning, depart by road for Shekhawati - known as 'Open-Air-Art-Gallery of Rajasthan' and check in at a Heritage Hotel (a palace / fort). In the evening, a walking tour of farm to see the life style of rural people of the region. Later enjoy informal entertainment by folk performers.

Day 04 - Shekhawati / Safari Camp in Shekhawati :-
In the morning, a walking tour through the bazaar of a colorful little provincial town, and visit to the Painted Mansions - glowing with hand painted frescoes on almost every inch of their walls and ceilings. Check out and depart for a Jeep Safari through the interiors of the state. Overnight in camp. .

Day 05 - Safari Camp / Khimsar :-
In the morning, continue Jeep Safari. Proceed in the afternoon to desert village of Khimsar for the unique experience of staying in fascinating 16th century Khimsar Fort.

Day 06 - Khimsar / Jaisalmer :-
In the morning depart for Jaisalmer - at the edge of the Thar Desert. In the evening stroll through the town seeing the profusely carvings on Salim Singh Ki Haveli & Patwon Ki Haveli, and, Gadi Sagar Lake surrounded by temples and shrines.

Day 07 - Jaisalmer :-
Today visit spectacular Jaisalmer Fort and drive out to the see the golden Sam Sand Dunes and enjoy a camel ride in the desert.

Day 08 - Jaisalmer / Jodhpur :-
In the morning, depart for Jodhpur. Here visit awe inspiring Mehrangarh Fort sprawled majestically atop a hill, and, Jaswant Thada - royal cenotaphs.

Day 09 - Jodhpur / Udaipur Via Ranakpur :-
In the morning depart for Udaipur. En route visit 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temples embellished with intricate marble filigrees, and supported on 1444 richly carved columns, no two alike.

Day 10 - Udaipur :-
Today visit the Maharajah of Udaipur's City Palace + Museum towering over Lake Pichola, and Folk Art Museum preserving local folk arts from dolls and masks to musical instruments and puppets.

Day 11 - Udaipur / Jaipur :-
Early morning checkout and transfer to airport to connect flight to Jaipur. In the afternoon drive into Jaipur's colourful old town to see Hawa Mahal - from behind whose latticed screens princesses once watched ceremonial processions. Visit the City Palace+Museum where Jaipur's last Maharaja still resides, and Jantar Mantar - 18th century Royal Observatory.

Day 12 - Jaipur :-
Today visit the Fortress Palace of Amber - and enjoy an elephant ride. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 13 - Jaipur / Agra via Fatehpur Sikri :-
In the morning depart for Agra. En-route visit 16th century 'ghost town' of Fatehpur Sikri once a glittering capital of The Great Mughals.

Day 14 - Agra / Delhi / Out :-
Early morning visit to The Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit Agra Fort - built over the reigns of three emperors. In the afternoon depart for Delhi. At Delhi, transfer directly to the airport to connect flight home.