RAJASTHAN
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Rajasthan Desert Safari
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Thar Desert
- Mehrangarh - Osian - Jaipur - Amber - Agra
Day 1 : Delhi
Arrival Delhi in the morning. "Namaste" a warm welcome to India,
a sincere greeting with a bow and folded hands. Transfer to a 5-star hotel
in New Delhi. After a short break we embark on our first journey to discover
India. Our introduction to India will be by a " Rickshaw" ride
a mode of transport used in small towns and in Old Delhi.
We head for a guided city tour to the most interesting sights of the
city that is the Red Fort a fort made of red sand stone which once housed
the world famous PEACOCK throne and the Jama Masjid mosque. Welcome Dinner
at the old Hauz Khas village complex overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Mandawa
Today we leave for our camp in the desert at Mandawa the centre of Shekhawati
culture. The Shekhawati region's famous for its wall frescos the world
over. Afternoon at Leisure to explore Mandawa and its Havelies ( Mansions
of mercchants ). In the evening we leave for the castle for a traditional
Dinner served in the manner which was done for the visiting Maharajas
of past. Overnight at the camp.
Day 3 : Mandawa
After breakfast we take a camel safari into the desert. Lunch on the sand
dunes in the evening return to the camp. Dinner at the camp. Overnight
at the camp.
Day 4 : Bikaner
Early morning drive to Bikaner the founding city of the famous Camel Corps.
Evening we take a tour of the city.
Day 5 : Jaisalmer
We follow the sun into the Thar desert to arrive at Jaisalmer this most
perfect of desert walled cities. Here is a fort that seems to rise out
of desert haze.
Day 6 : Jaisalmer
In the morning you walk to the hilltop fort like so many Rajput warriors
of old, on to the 12th century Jain temples. In the afternoon a camel
safari into the desert and surrounding villages. Evening we have a nomad
dance troupe perform for you on the sand dunes a most exhilirating experience.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer
A jeep safari to the villages around Jaisalmer and a visit to the fossil
park at Akal where 180 million years ago stood a forest. Evening explore
the bazar of Jaisalmer which looks like something out of the Arabian nights.
Day 8 : Thar Desert
We drive south of the Thar desert to arrive at Jodhpur in the evening
check in to the hotel.
Day 9 : Mehrangarh
We visit the ancient fort of Mehrangarh spread over 5km on a hill. Explore
the blue city, Jaswant thada, the Sardar market and Mandore the ancient
capital.
Day 10 : Osian
We take a trip to Osian an oasis in the desert and the carpet village
of Salawas.
Day 11 : Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur the pink city late evening check in to the hotel.
Day 12 : Amber
A tour of the city palace, the palace of winds and then proceed to Amber
fort the ancient capital of Jaipur built in the 16th century by Raja Man
Singh in red sandstone and marble. It has some very intersting apartments
like the Sheesh Mahal the glass canopy apartments and Jai Mandir, Sukh
Niwas Baodi etc. The highlight of this trip is the elephant ride up the
ramparts of the fort just like the maharajas did. After this we visit
the Jaigarh fort the armoury of the erstwhile state which houses the biggest
cannon on wheels in the world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Agra
We take an early morning drive to the city of Taj Agra. Enroute we visit
the ancient city of Fathepur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar as thanks giving
for the saint who blessed him with a son. In the afternoon check in to
the hotel after a short break leave for the Agra Fort the fort where Emperor
Shajahan the builder of Taj was held captive by his son Emperor Aurangzeb
who usurped the throne. One can see the magnificant Taj from the quarters
in which the emperor was jailed. Before sunset visit the Taj a monument
of Love and romance.
Day 14 : Delhi
Drive back to Delhi evening free.
Day 15 : TOUR END
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