Tour Highlights For three days Jaisalmer gets a chance to parade its charms to the world. Some chosen & cherished moments of its glorious past and rich culture are on display. The traditional dances accompanied by high-pitched music on instruments take the folk dancers one step back into time.

Fair Dates : 19-21 February 2008
Cities Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days

Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Arrival at Delhi Airport. Our representative welcomes you at the airport and transfers you to the Hotel. Rest of the day for relax. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, we set you to visit Morning tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. 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 and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at the Delhi

Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
Today drive to Mandawa a compact little town of Shekhavati region, arrive and Check 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 Bikaner - Vale of Serenity, upon arrival check into hotel. After some rest & relax enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 meter 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 the hotel.

Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer "Golden City". Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Day at leisure to explore its narrow cobbled streets and Bazaars, the streets do seem like a walker's dream - no traffic, no crowds and clean lanes. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Jaisalmer
After breakfast full day 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, Gadi Sagar Tank Manak Chowk, Meg Durbar. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07: Jaisalmer
After breakfast join the festivities of Desert festival. Enjoy the traditional dances accompanied by high pitched music on instruments take the folk dancers one step back into time. The famous Gair dancers and the fire-dancers steal the show whenever they perform. There is further excitement afoot with the turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert Contest. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 08: Jaisalmer - Sam Dunes & Back
After breakfast the grand finale is a trip to the sand dunes at Sam, where one can enjoy and have the pleasure of a Camel ride and at times also view the musicians and dancers performing on the dunes. Stay at Sam Sand Dunes

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur, Arrival at the "Sun City" Jodhpur famous for its Fort. Check-in at the hotel. Day at leisure activities. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 10: Jodhpur
After breakfast we set you to visit the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most impressive and formidable structures that looks down from the height of 125 m. Explore Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Daulat Khana in the fort. Other interesting places are Jaswant Thada, Girdikot and Sardar Market and the 20th Centaury Umaid Bhawan Palace. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 11: Jodhpur - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, arrival and check-in at Hotel. Evening free for independent Activities.

Day 12: Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion Amber fort with joy ride on an Elephant. 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 - Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal. Evening to explore Markets of Pink City. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 13: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi, we will drop you at Hotel / Airport to continue your onward Journey.

    Taj Mahotsav
    Pushkar Fair
    Hemis Festival
    Ganpathi Festival
    Desert Festival Jaisalmer