adventurous desrt tour

ADVENTUROUS DESERT TOUR

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
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.

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)

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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 14^th 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.

Tour ends here!!!