Rajasthan Desert Tour
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Delhi - Mandawa - Khimsar - Pokaran - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur - Karauli - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
The Rajasthan desert is synonymous with forts and palaces. Rajasthan is also known for the colorful way of life of the people.
Touring the desert of Rajasthan is an experience in itself.
Besides touring the landscape of Rajasthan, we will also take you to some other fascinating tourist/travel destinations of North India such as Agra
The city of the Taj mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of the Mughlas.
Tour Package Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
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Day 01: Arrive at Delhi
Pick up by our representative from the airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, city tour - Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat and Birla Mandir. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at the busy lanes of Chandni Chowk.
Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
Leave Delhi for Mandawa visiting Mahensar on the way. Check in to hotel on arrival.
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Day 04: Mandawa - Khimsar 180 km
Visit the beautiful village of Shekhawati in the morning that used to be an important caravanserai in the past.
See the havelis built by the rich and the famous merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Drive towards Khimsar visiting at Nagaur to see the splendid Ahichatragarh fort on the way. Reach Khimsar by late afternoon.
Day 05: Khimsar - Osiyan - Pokaran - Jaisalmer (330 km)
After breakfast, drive towards Thar Desert for Osiyan. Here one can see the 7th century Harihar Temple and Hindu Temple of Goddess Shakti.
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Reach Pokaran for lunch. Visit the 15th century fortress where the 3rd Mughal emperor, Akbar the Great, was born in 1543. After lunch dive towards Jaisalmer and arrive by evening to witness the sunset over the desert.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
Morning visit to Jain temples, Patwaon ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Later, visit to Sam or Khuri village sunset point on the dunes to see the sunset by camel carts. Dinner and overnight stay in the desert mud huts. Listen to the haunted tunes of the desert by the local artists and musicians.
Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (280 km)
Drive to Jodhpur - the blue city. Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace and Mandore gardens. Retire at hotel and relax.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Luni (40 km)
Drive to majestic Mehrangarh Fort after breakfast. See the superb collection of paintings, arms and ammunitions. An hour drive brings us to the world of animals - Luni.
Jungle safari after lunch. Visit Bishnoi villages during the safari. Drive to witness the opium ceremony with the Patels - a rich tribe.
Day 09: Luni - Ranakpur - Udaipur (290 km)
Leave Luni for Udaipur. Stop at Ranakpur on the way - a big pilgrimage centre for the Jains.
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Day 10: Udaipur
Udaipur sight seeing - City Palace, Peacock Square, Temples of Nagda and Eklingji.
Day 11: Udaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar (250 km)
Visit Pushkar - world famous for its cattle fair held each year in the month of October/November. Drive towards Ajmer. Visit Durgah of Khwaja Muin-ud-Din Chisti and Akbar's Palace.
Day 12: Pushkar - Jaipur
Leave Pushkar and reach Jaipur. After lunch visit local bazaar and the gems cutting and polishing factory.
Day 13: Jaipur
Visit Amber fort, Shish Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace.
Day 14: Jaipur - Karauli (180 km)
Drive to Karauli and reach by lunchtime. After lunch, visit Palace in Karauli with its intricate mirror and wooden work. Take a stroll in the local bazaar full with local flavours and colours. Dinner at hotel.
Day 15: Karauli - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Leave Karauli and reach Fatehpur Sikri by early afternoon. Drive towards Agra and check in at hotel.
Day 16: Agra - Delhi
Morning visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Then later visit Itmad ud Daulah Sikandara tomb after lunch. Drive to Delhi, transfer to a local restaurant for farewell dinner and finally transfer to the international airport for your flight back home.
Day 12 : Kota - Ranthambore
In the morning, you will leave Kota for Ranthambore. Upon arrival, you will check into the hotel and freshen up a bit. The next, you will be exploring the Ranthambore National Park. The evening will be for going on a jeep safari. The night stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13 : Ranthambore Sightseeing
In the morning, you will again leave on a jeep safari of the park to explore its flora and fauna fully. Overnight stay will again be at the Ranthambore hotel
Day 14 : Ranthambore - Agra
Breakfast will be followed by a drive to Agra, visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri on the way. After you reach Agra, you will check into the hotel and rest for a while. Thereafter, you will visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, the Epitome of Love. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15 : Agra - Delhi
In the morning, you will visit the Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb. This will be followed by a flight to the Delhi International Airport, from were you will catch a flight to your onward destination.
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