Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations covered : Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer -
Desert Camp - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival meeting, assistance & transfer to Le Meridian. Afternoon
proceed for half day city tour of New Delhi. Visit India Gate, Laxminarayan
Temple, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple and drive past President and the
Parliament house. Return to hotel for Overnight
Day
2 : Delhi - Jodhpur
Early morning transfer to airport to connect flight to JODHPUR at 0705 hrs.
On arrival, at 0825 hrs, meeting & transfer to Ajit Bhawan Palace hotel.
After fresh & change proceed for city tour of Jodhpur, visiting Jaswant
Thada, Mehrangarh Fort & Jodhpur town. Afternoon free. Evening Village
Safari with dinner & Overnight in hotel.
(B) (D)
Day 3 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Desert Camp
Morning transfer by surface to JAISALMER & onward by Jeep to Fifu
Desert Camp50 kms from Jaisalmer, in the heart of the desert, from where you
begin your desert safari. Today you do half day safari on camel back &
return to camp for dinner & overnight.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 4 : Camel Safari
Morning after breakfast proceed on camel backs for a full day Safari. We
carry packed lunch today. You visit a few desert villages, to see the
nomadic lifestyle of these people. Later in the evening, return to Desert
camp for campfire, dinner & overnight.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 5 : Desert Camp - Jaisalmer
Morning, after breakfast, transfer by jeep to JAISALMER city. On arrival
check- in at Fort Rajwada. Later Visit the Patwon-Ki & Salim Singh
haveli, which is about 300 years old and housed the Prime Minister of
Jaisalmer State. Also visit Gadisar lake, which once provided the entire
water supply of the city. Next stop takes us to the 800 year Fort built of
golden yellow sandstone by Prince Jaisal on the Trikuta Hill. Within its
walls defended by 99 turrets lies the old city, which is nearly a quarter of
modern day Jaisalmer. Walk thru the narrow yet facinating bylanes before
returning to hotel. Evening proceed for sunset viewing on Sam Sand Dunes, to
get the real feel of the Desert. Return to hotel for Overnight.
(B)
Day
6 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning after breakfast, depart leisurely by surface for JODHPUR. On
arrival check into Bal Samand Palace hotel. Afternoon visit Mandore Gardens
- set on a plateau are the ruins of the ancient Marwar Capital now
surrounded by beautiful gardens. See the Hall of heroes & the Shrine of
300 million Gods. Return to hotel for Overnight.
(B)
Day 7 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Morning depart by car for UDAIPUR, lake city of Rajasthan. Enroute visit
RANAKPUR group of Jain Temples. See some of the finest stone carvings &
sculptures of this 15th century temple complex. Later on arrival check into
Shiv Niwas Palace hotel. Balance day at leisure. Overnight in hotel.
(B)
Day 8 : Udaipur
Morning after breakfast, excursion to Nagda, Eklinji, Nathdwara & Nagda
temples. Eklinji built in 734 AD is a complex of 108 temples enclosed by
high walls, devoted to the Diety of the Maharanas of Mewar, while Nathdwara
built in early 18th century is a simple shrine, but one of the most
celebrated of the Vaishnava shrines of Lord Krishna. Nagda was the first
capital of Bappa rawal and has a magnificient torana exquisitely carved with
graceful Apsaras (celestial dancers) The 10th century Templesphere are
resplendent in their intricate carvings. Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
Visiting the City Palace, Jagduish Temple, Saheliyon - Ki- Bari, Fathesagar
Lake, Rana Pratap Samarak & Sajjan Niwas Garden, before returning to
hotel. Evening enjoy a boat ride across lake Pichola. Overnight in Hotel.
(Option of staying back for dinner at Lake Palace hotel on extra cost.
Transfer by boat from Lake Palace to your hotel is included in cost).
(B)
Day
9 : Udaipur - Delhi
Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport to connect flight to DELHI at
0810 hrs. Later on arrival at 1045 hrs transfer to Hotel Park. Afternoon
proceed for a half day city tour of Old Delhi. Explore the living legacy of
the Mughals. Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and the Shanti Vana
the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi & Jawahar Lal Nehru respectively.
Evening witness "Son et Lumaire" show. Return to hotel for
Overnight stay.
(B)
Day 10 : Depart Delhi
It's time to say goodby. In time transfer to international airport to
connect flight for onward journey.
Legend:
(B) - Breakfast
(L) - Lunch
(D) - Dinner
