Desert Trail of Rajasthan

Day 01: Arrive Delhi - On arrival transfer to Hotel Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Day tour of Delhi visiting mugal monuments like the Jamia Mosque, Red Fort, Himayun Tomb and drive pass to British landmark such as India Gate, President House, Bhai Temple . Also visit 12 th century minaret - Qutab Minar graceful and well sculptured and stands 75 meters, Gandhi Samadhi (Samadhi the father of Nation ‘Gandhi'). Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Delhi-Mandawa - In the morning at hotel, enjoy your breakfast and then proceed on a sightseeing tour the painted havelis of Mandawa. The walls of these unoccupied mansions of business families are decorated with beautiful paintings. On arrival in Mandawa, transfer to the hotel. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum.

Day 04: Mandawa-Bikaner - After visit Mandawa drive to Bikaner . On arrival in Bikaner , transfer to the hotel. Enjoy your lunch and then proceed on a sightseeing tour of Bikaner . Visit to Lalghar Palace , Fort and Deshnoke Temple . Also visit to Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's army. Visit to the Karni Mata Temple where rats are worshipped and the Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner . Night stay in Bikaner .

Day 05: Bikaner-Jaisalmer - In the morning, after breakfast, we travel from Bikaner to Jaisalmer - The Golden City in Rajasthan, by road. The distance of approximately 330 km is covered in around 7 hours. Jaisalmer - the heart of the Great Indian Desert . On arrival in Jaisalmer, transfer to the hotel and relax.

Day 06: Jaisalmer - After a relaxed lunch, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill, evening after camel safari, drive back to Jaisalmer. Stay overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 07: Jaisalmer - Morning proceed for an excursion on camel back to a typical village in Rajasthan, visit Sand Dunes on edge of Deset National Park, which is Located in the midst of Thar Desert this camp recreates the magical atmosphere of a traditional Mediaeval Desert Camp on a trade route. The Camp provides for all the comforts. The accommodation consists of Swiss Cottage Type tents with attached baths having running hot & cold water. After spending few hours on a camel safari in the Thar Desert , Guests can relax & spend the evening around the campfire, enjoying live music and dance performances by "Langha" Tribe of Professional singers. TENTED CAMP. (BLD)

Day 08: In Jaisalmer - Jaisalmer Day free at leisure to walk around and enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

Day 09: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur - In the afternoon, after relish in the lunch, drive to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, by road. The distance of approximately 300 km is covered in around 5 hours. On arrival in Jodhpur , transfer to the hotel and relax. En-route visit the Ranakpur Temples, which date back to the 15th Century. Its 29 halls are supported by 200 unique pillars. No two pillars are alike.

Day 10: Jodhpur - In the morning, after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway of the desert beyond, visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, rising up a hilly scarp, evening Village Safari by Jeep. In the evening, visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace and museum. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Jodhpur-Jaipur - An early morning drive to Jaipur. This city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh. On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to the hotel and relax. In evening you can go shopping or explore the pink city - Jaipur. Return to your hotel and stay overnight.

Day 12: Jaipur - Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Visit to Amber Fort for a day's excursion. Jai Mandir, Sukh Niwas, Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur-Agra - An early morning drive to Agra , visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri. The distance of approximately 235 km is covered in around 4 hours. On arrival in Agra Check in at Hotel, afternoon tour of City. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Agra-Delhi - In the morning, proceed for a half day sightseeing of this famous city of Taj Mahal . Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631, this marble mausoleum is situated near the river Yamuna and contains the tombs of both Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. It is regarded as a monument to everlasting love. Later proceed to Delhi covering a distance of 242 Kms/ 5 Hrs. On arrival Delhi transfer to Airport / Railway station for Flight/Train onward journey.