ADVENTUROUS DESERT TOUR
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Delhi –Agra- Jaipur – Jodhpur- Jaisalmer – Bikaner- Mandawa- Delhi
Delhi –Agra- Jaipur – Jodhpur- Jaisalmer – Bikaner- Mandawa- Delhi
Explore the deserts of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner, lie on the edge of the Thar
Desert & best way to experience the way of living of the people in desert
areas, their colourful culture, custom, traditions with adventurous village
safari tour.
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Tour
Highlights
Delhi Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate,
President's House, Humayun's Tomb
& Qutub Minar.
Agra Taj Mahal & Agra fort.
Fatehpur
sikri Akbar's Residential complex,
Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Jaipur Elephant ride to Amber Fort Palace , City Palace, Jantar
Mantar (Observatory) & Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, adventurous Bishnoi’s
village safari.
Jaisalmer Jaisalmer
Fort , Jain Temple, Patwon Ki Haveli & Camel Safari on Sand dunes
Bikaner Junagarh Fort & Lal Garh Palace
Mandawa Havelis
(Mansion)
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Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival & transfer
to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning enjoy guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.
Morning enjoy guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi, visit Raj
Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple
black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. India
Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers
who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. President's House, the
official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Humayun's
Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The
complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of
Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) steeple in the world,
an important archetype of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Its
monuments and Qutub Minar are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Morning proceeds to Agra &
transfer to your hotel.
Later enjoy city tour visiting Taj
Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna.
It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in
memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Also
visit Agra Fort, built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white
marble & intricate decorations
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Agra – Jaipur via Fatehpur
Sikri
Morning proceeds to Jaipur en
route visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital
of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585,
when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water.
Later proceeds to Jaipur & transfer
to your hotel.
Jaipur popularly known as Pink
City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich
& colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now
one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in
1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only
city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine
rectangular sectors.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning enjoy an excursion tour to Amber Fort (with Elephant ride) the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh.
Morning enjoy an excursion tour to Amber Fort (with Elephant ride) the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh.
Later also visit the City Palace,
a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The centermost of the
alcazar is a seven-storied architecture alleged Chandra Palace, with
accomplished angle over the area & the city. Jantar Mantar, the Solar
Observatory, an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give
accurate predictions till date. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a
five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that
veiled royal women could associate down the busy street market which no can see
in world by rock Jharokhas.
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Day 06: Jaipur - Jodhpur via Pushkar
Morning proceeds to Jodhpur & transfer to your hotel.
Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan & once was the
capital of the Princely State Marwar. It was founded in the year 1459 AD by Rao
Jodha, chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs & its landscape is dominated by
the massive Mehrangarh Fort. While the graceful palaces, forts & temples
strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, the exquisite
handicrafts, folk dances, music & the brightly attired people lend a
romantic aura to the city.
Later enjoy journey to Jodhpur with
guide following visit to Mehrangarh Fort which is unique structure anywhere in
India. Built by Rao Jodha, this 5km long Fort is on a 125m high hill & has
some magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels latticed window. Jaswant
Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899
AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main cenotaph are the
portraits of various Jodhpur rulers. It is an architectural landmark of
Jodhpur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Jodhpur
Morning enjoy full day excursion of
Bishnoi village safari tour by jeep & camel.
The
Bishnoi’s are one of the
different community of Rajasthan who are famous for there rich cultural
Rajasthani Life
and there true love for nature and animals.
Overnight at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
Morning proceeds to Jaisalmer,
founded in the year 1156 by Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal. Often described
as Golden City & rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden
mirage the commanding Fort etched in yellow sandstone, dominates the amber-hued
city with its entire awesome splendor. Because of its strategic location it was
an important ancient trading centre & camel caravans laden with precious spices
& silk crossed the territory en-route India, Sindh, Arabia & Europe.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Jaisalmer
Morning enjoys city sightseeing tour visiting Jaisalmer Fort, built in the year 1156 by Rawal Jaisal.
Morning enjoys city sightseeing tour visiting Jaisalmer Fort, built in the year 1156 by Rawal Jaisal.
Also visit magnificent Patwon Ki
Haveli in the heart of the town. It was constructed by one of merchant
named Guman Chand Patwa & his sons whose business empire area was between
Afghanistan & China
Later
visit Sam & enjoy Camel ride on
dunes followed by cultural folk dance & dinner.
Overnight at camp.
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Morning
proceeds to Bikaner & transfer to your hotel.
Later visit Lalgarh Palace, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881-1942) in the year 1902 in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. It displays a magnificent blend of Rajput martial architecture with European interiors & was designed by the Englishman Sir Swinton Jacob.
Later visit Lalgarh Palace, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881-1942) in the year 1902 in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. It displays a magnificent blend of Rajput martial architecture with European interiors & was designed by the Englishman Sir Swinton Jacob.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Bikaner – Mandawa
Morning enjoy city tour visiting Junagarh Fort, built in the year 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh (1571-1612 AD), the 6th ruler of Bikaner. It houses number of beautiful Palaces, Temples & Pavilions.
Morning enjoy city tour visiting Junagarh Fort, built in the year 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh (1571-1612 AD), the 6th ruler of Bikaner. It houses number of beautiful Palaces, Temples & Pavilions.
Later proceeds to the Mandawa which
in centre of the city Shekhawati . Shekhawati region name was given on its ruler name Rao
Shekha who was the ruler of the region in the late 14th Century .
The Fort of Mandawa was built in the year 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh, the
founder of the town.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Mandawa – Delhi
Morning explore the havelis famous for frescoes painting.
Later proceeds to Delhi & transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Later proceeds to Delhi & transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Tour ends here!!!