Day 01 Arrive
Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our
representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to
your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay
overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa check in hotel, proceed on
a half-day sightseeing tour of Delhi in an air-conditioned
vehicle. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will
visit Chandni Chowk – a traditional shopping hub in Old
Delhi, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, Red Fort,
Raj Ghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Qutub Minar,
India Gate - the war memorial built by British, Rashtrapati
Bhawan, Parliament house and the beautiful Laxmi Narain
Temple. After exploring the major places of tourist interest
in the city, set out on a drive to Mandawa. It is about 260
kilometers from Delhi. The land of Shekha (Rao Shekhaji
1433-1488), Mandawa is known for its human and artistic
enterprises. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast, set out on a sightseeing excursion of
Mandawa and tour the various havelis (palaces) of Mandawa.
Further on, you will be driven to Bikaner about 200
kilometers from Mandawa. Bikaner stands on the northern tip
of the desert triangle.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, do a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Explore
the Junagarh Fort built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh, a
General in the army of Emperor Akbar. This fort is a
formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some
beautiful palaces within. These palaces, made in red
sandstone and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of
courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over
the structure. The city of Bikaner is bolstered by imposing
walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces,
temples and a mosque founded by Raja Rai Singh. See the
royal chapel where royal weddings and births were once
celebrated.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, take a day tour of Jaisalmer
city. In the evening, proceed to view a magnificent sunset
in the endless sand dunes of Jaisalmer. Follow it up with a
camel ride. In the heart of Thar Desert, the Sam Sand Dunes
is an intricately molded wonderland of burnished sandstone.
After an excursion on the dunes, return to your hotel and
spend the night.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Jaisalmer - Manvar Desert
After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a drive to Manvar
about 140 kilometers from Jaisalmer. On arrival, check-in at
Manvar Desert Resort. In the afternoon you are at leisure.
In the evening, enjoy a camel or jeep safari on the sweeping
dunes with sparse vegetation. Take some wonderful pictures
while you soak up the magnificence of the great Thar Desert.
Return to your hotel and spend the night. Nestled in
the heart of the sand dune between the ancient cities of
Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner, the Manvar Resort is
designed as a desert village settlement. Offering a relaxed
ambience, the resort has a courtyard, a restaurant, bar, a
sparkling pool, living quarters, thatched rooftop sit-outs
and massage rooms overlooking a small sanctuary. Each
cottage has a private verandah affording views of the
endless desert, besides a stucco plaster interiors, mosaic
flooring, bedside lamps, traditional furniture, rug and
specially dyed upholstery. Appointed with all modern
comforts and a peaceful stay in the heart of the desert,
Manvar will truly be a memorable experience. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 7: Manvar - Jodhpur
After breakfast at the resort, check-out and drive to the
‘blue city’ of Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and
relax for a while.
In the afternoon, set out on a guided sightseeing tour of
Jodhpur - the former capital of Marwar state founded in 1459
by Rao Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort spread over 5
kilometers on a steep hill and looking down 125 meters. The
fort appears rugged and impenetrable from the outside, but
houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with
exquisitely carved panels and latticed windows. Moti Mahal,
Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal are some of the areas worth
exploring. A collection of royal cenotaphs, built in while
marble, lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the
cenotaph also houses portraits of rulers of Jodhpur.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Jodhpur - Pushkar
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Pushkar
about 214 kilometers from Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in at a
pre-booked hotel. In the evening, set out on a sightseeing
tour of the holy city of Pushkar and visit the Brahma
Temple. This is the only temple in India dedicated to the
creator of the universe, Lord Brahma. Legend has it that the
serene Lake of Pushkar was formed when Brahma was searching
for a place to perform yagna and the lotus dropped from his
hands springing out water. See the ghats, enjoy the calm
beauty and explore other places of interest. Later, return
to your hotel Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Pushkar – Jaipur
After breakfast, driven to Jaipur about 145 kilometers from
Pushkar. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check-in at a pre-booked
hotel for your overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day at
leisure exploring the ‘pink city’ on your own and marveling
at its architectural works.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur
After breakfast a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel,
take a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Tour the
historical Amber Fort - the capital of the state till 1728.
Visit Jagmandir or the Hall of Victory that glitters with a
thousand mirrors, Jal Mahal and Temples of Kali. Enjoy an
elephant ride on your ascent to Amber Fort and capture
incredible panoramic views of the city. Stay overnight at
the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Maharaja’s City Palace and
Jantar Mantar, Drive past Hawa Mahal or The Palace of Winds
and past the rose-pink residential and business quarters of
Jaipur. After a day of sightseeing and discovering the
different colors of Jaipur, return to your hotel and spend
the night. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi about 258 kilometers from
Jaipur (a 5-hour drive). Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be
transferred to a pre-booked hotel. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Delhi
After breakfast, you will be dropped at the international
airport or any location convenient to you in Delhi for your
onward journey. |