Places to Visit : Delhi - Shekhawati -
Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Roopangarh - Samode - Jaipur -
Agra - Delhi
Duration : 15 Days
The deserts and northern plains of Rajasthan are home to a spectacular
collection of princely castles, palaces and forts. From the frescoed walls
of Shekhawati to the impressive forts of the kingdoms of Marwar and Amber
and the desert city of Jaisalmer, this tour encompasses both the familiar
and the lesser known attractions of this diverse and dramatic region. This
tour will enable you to experience the cultural heritage of the region.
Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer from airport to
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid (the
largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between 1639-48 by the Shah Jahan,
the creator of the Taj Mahal) and the Rajghat (the cremation site of the
Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753
AD). Visit the Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect of towers of the
Persian world. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area
(Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings, India Gate, Birla Temple and
Connaught Place.
Day
03 : Delhi- Mandawa (250 kms)
Morning drive west to the Shekhawati region. Upon arrival in Mandawa, check
into Hotel Castle Mandawa / Desert Resorts for a two-day stay.
Throughout this area mansions and palaces are decorated inside and out with
detailed, vivid paintings and frescoes.
Day 04 : Mandawa
Full day sightseeing tour of Shekhawati region - known as open art gallery
- exploring the magnificent "havelis" (mansions), built by the
rich merchants of the area and called "havelis " derived from the
Persian word for "enclosed space".
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Day 05 : Mandawa - Bikaner (200 kms)
Morning drive further west to Bikaner en route visiting the bustling town
of Fatehpur, where almost every street is flanked with the painted walls of
"havelis". Continue your drive to Bikaner and, upon arrival, check
into hotel Lallgarh Palace / Laxmi Vilas Palace. Afternoon exploring the
city, seeing the ancient Jain temples in the Old City, Junagarh Fort and the
Camel Breeding farm, the first of its kind in Asia. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (333 kms)
Continue driving west to the desert city of Jaisalmer en route visiting
Gajner and Pokaran. Gajner (a former hunting resort of the Bikaner royal
family), Pokaran (a 14th century fort), Pokaran Citadel (previous known as
Balagarh) of the Champawat Rathors, the mighty Rajput nobles of Marwar.
Continue your drive to Jaisalmer and, upon arrival, check into Hotel Rajwada
Fort / Gorbandh Palace for two nights.
Day
07 : Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort (built on
the highest point of the Tricuta hill), Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon Ki
Haveli, some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and latticework of
breathtaking intricacy.
Afternoon excursion to Sam Sand Dunes (45 kms). Take a short camel ride to
view the sunset, which can be an unforgettable experience. Overnight at the
hotel
Day 08 : Jaisalmer - Khimsar (305 kms)
Drive east to Khimsar, a tiny village on the fringe of the desert. En route
visit Osian, which has 16 Jain and Vaishnava temples dating between the 8th
to 11th centuries. They present the grandeur of Indian temple architecture.
Continue your drive to Khimsar and check into Hotel Royal Castle, a unique
15th century castle converted into a hotel.
Afternoon jeep safari to view sunset at sand dunes with high tea. Overnight
at the hotel.
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