Day
01 : Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to a hotel
CHECKIN TIME 12 NOON. Afternoon city tour of Old and New Delhi Delhi
visiting Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid,
one of the largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the cremation
sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Qutab Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, India Gate (War Memorial
Arch). Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government
Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place- shopping centre of New Delhi .
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi –
Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Delhi by surface for Mandawa ( 275 kms and
takes about 06 & ½ hours). Arrive Mandawa and check in at hotel.
Later visit Mandawa village to see fresco paintings on the walls and ceiling
of houses and havelies. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03. Mandawa-Bikaner
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Mandawa by surface for Bikaner (260kms and takes about 05
hours). Arrive Bikaner and check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of -Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls and has
a 16th century Junagarh fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque.
Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37
pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An
enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har
Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 04 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Bikaner by surface for Jaisalmer ( 330kms and takes about 5 &
½ hours).
Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or
explore Jaisamer city on own.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer –
Sam
Breakfast at hotel.
After
sumptuous breakfast, leave hotel by vehicle for Kanoi village from where
safari starts . Delicious hotel Lunch is sered. After lunch start camel
Safari to Sam Sand Dunes to see the sunset. After sun set check in at Camp
where welcome drink and dinner is served. Overnight stay at Camp at Sam.
Day 06 : Sam - Jaisalmer
After sumptuous breakfast, short camel safari around the Sam Village. Later
drive to Jaisalmer by Jeep.
Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at hotel- the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer itself
was founded in 1156 by Rawai Jaisal. The nucleus of attraction is a massive
fort surrounded by a wall of 5 kms interspersed with 99 turrets. The most
exquisite carvings highlight it's golden, honey-yellow stone. Narrow streets
lead you to fine Jain temples - the earliest date to the 12th century - and
Havellis (castles)
Afternoon City Tour of Jaisalmer and its carved Havelis. Throbbing in the
heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded
wonderland. A half day sightseeing tour to visit this city of gilded magic.
See the Citadel, the fort built by Rawal Jaisal and where a fourth of the
population lives; Jain Temples of the 12th to 15th centuries Patwon ki
Haveli, a five storey mansion with carved pillars and murals; Salim Singh
and Nathmalji ki Haveli. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Jaisalmer by surface for Jodhpur ( 295 kms and takes about 06
hours). Arrive Jodhpur and check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Jodhpur visiting founded by Rao Jodha, Chief of the
Rathore clan, 1459 AD. Atop a rocky hill it is 125 meters high. The fort is
entered through several formidable gates and was once considered invincible.
The palaces within are noted for their fine lattice work in red sandstone.
You will also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorial built in 1899
in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and the museum located in the Umaid
Bhavan public gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Jodhpur – Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Jodhpur by surface for Jaipur ( 260kms and takes 05 hours).
Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting
Maharaja's city palace and the observatory. The Albert Museum, Ram Nivas
Gardens, and a drive past Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds), Rose and Pink
markets of Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur – Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning
excursion to Amer Fort with elephant ride. Amer Fort, the ancient capital of
the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering
with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on Elephant back, the
hill, on which the fort is situated. Afternoon leave Jaipur by surface for
Delhi ( 264 kms and takes about 06 hours). Arrive Delhi and check in at
hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning City Tour of Old Delhi. Half day sightseeing of Old Delhi visit Red
Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the
largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana-the cremation sites of
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Check out at 12 Noon
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar built by
Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch),
Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's
House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught
Place- shopping centre of New Delhi
In time transfer to airport to connect International flight for Onward
Destination.
