Rajasthan Camel Safari
Day 01 Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Arrival Delhi
Full day city tour. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation
sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive
past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built
by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial
Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive
past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat
Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa : a compact little town of Shekhavati region,
Arrive and check in into hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis &
beautiful frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises
on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with
Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Mandawa - Bikaner
In the morning drive to Nawalgarh – the town where the finest
of the Shekhavati’s frescoes can be seen. It’s havelis
still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the
19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal
Poddar haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive
to Bikaner – Vale of Serenity, upon arrival check in into
hotel. Evening free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Bikaner
AmToday enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort – constructed
between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long
wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple –
The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple
complex, Camel Breeding Farm – a unique experience where you
can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel’s
milk.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Bikaner - Jaisalmer (325 kms 6.5 hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive
and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city
atmosphere.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort – built
on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding
features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
& Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions
with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy,
Lodurva – A masterpiece of architectural grandeur.Overnight
at hotel.
Day 08 Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque
dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes. The ripples on the
wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks
can go out on a camel safari- getting the real feel of the desert
on the camel back.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today morning drive to Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment, arrive
and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Jodhpur
Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort – unsurpassed
in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India.
Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards,
are intricately carved Jaswanthada – The 19th century royal
cenotaph, a creation in white marble, Clock tower – The timely
treasure of Jodhpur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Jodhpur - Bundi
In the morning drive to Bundi – A dream remembered, on arrival
check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Bundi - Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples
– the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous
temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon – Ki – Bari
– The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish
Temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a
broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the
lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace – located
amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples – built
in white marble with a double storeyed porch.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Udaipur - Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar – the city of Brahma, on arrival check
in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 Pushkar - Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma
Temple – The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma,
Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva : head
towards Jaipur not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti,
entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the
saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into
hotel.
Day 16 Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an
Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace
– occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards,
gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani &
Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory – An observatory with
some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli –
and the Bazaar etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 Jaipur - Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old
Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza
/ Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival
check in into hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 18 Agra
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor
Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal
remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque,
the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
Afternoon Drive to Delhi. Arrive and Transfer to the Airport to
board flight for onward Journey.
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