Rajasthan Desert Safari

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur – Manvar - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi

Meet our staff on arrival at Delhi airport, and transfer to hotel, half day city tour of Delhi, Overnight hotel.

DAY 02 & 03 :

Delhi – Agra (203 km/5hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri on the way to Agra..The Mughal Empire deserted the Fatehpur Sikri, now a world heritage site, due to scarcity of water. The old town houses structures such as Buland Darwaza, Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhawan and Panch Mahal. Also visit the Agra Fort, another world heritage site and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb post check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Agra

The day starts early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, It is a great monument and it is considered to be a World Heritage Site. This was actually built for Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan. Other attractions in this city are the Agra Fort and the Itmad-ud-Daulad, which is the exquisite and well-known tomb of a popular Persian adventurer.

Day 05 – Agra – Jaipur (235 km/5.5hrs. drive)

After Breakfast drive to Jaipur transfer to the Hotel. After relax Half day sight seen of Jaipur the Pink City of India.

Day 06 - Jaipur

Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 03 : Jaipur – Udaipur (405 km/10hrs. drive )
In the morning, drive to Udaipur, transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur

DAY 04 : Udaipur
After breakfast Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings.
Relax in the evening. Overnight hotel at Udaipur.

DAY 05 : Udipur – Jodhpur ( 256 kms/4 hrs. drive)
After Breakfast drive to Jodhpur via Ranakpur Temples. Lunch at Ranakpur and reach Jodhpur by evening.and transfer to hotel.Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 06 : Jodhpur - / Manvar (111 kms/2 hrs. drive)
After break fast visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
After drive to Manvar. En-route visit Osian. Direct transfer to Manvar Desert Resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Manvar - Jaisalmer (170 kms/3 hrs. drive)
Morning free time in Manvar. Later drive to Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Jaisalmer
Morning visit: The fort, Manak Chowk, Jain Temple and Havelis Nathmalji – ki – Haveli, Patwon – ki – Havelhi and Salim Singh – ki – Haveli. Afternoon drive to Sam Sand Dunes and witness the most picturesque dunes of Sam. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer – Bikaner (330 kms/7 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner - popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Direct transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Bikaner
Morning sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Visit: Deshnok Temple, Junagarh Fort. Junagarh Fort – built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, and Camel Breeding farm. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 : Bikaner – Mandwa (190 kms/4 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Mandawa. Direct transfer to hotel. Mandawa was settled in the 18th century, and was fortified by the dominant merchant families. Today it has some of the finest painted havelies in the region. Evening visit the town and some of its painted havelies. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions and is called the open-air gallery. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 12 : Mandawa – Delhi (250 kms/5 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Delhi. Direct transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Transfer to the airport from where you can catch your flight to onward destination.