Desert Safari Tour

Destinations Covered : Delhi- Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Bikaner – Mandwa – Delhi

Duration: 08 Nights and 09 Days

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi and drive to Jaipur. Arrval in Jaipur and check in to the hotel and late evening enjoy at Chokhi Dhani -an ethnic Rajasthani Resort with special dinner with cultural programme, Rajasthani folk dance & music. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : Jaipur – Pushkar
After breakfast proceed to visit Amber fort where you will have the sheer pleasure to enjoy the Elephant Ride. And then go to Jaigarh Fort . Jaigarh Fort is located on the top of the hill, by the name of Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles). Jaigarh Fort is also known as the ‘Victory Fort’, located at a comfortable distance of 15kms from Jaipur. The highlight of this Fort is the massive cannon by the name of Jaivan, which was made in the same production house. Jaivan, the cannon, is believed to be the largest cannon in the World and the main attraction of the Jaigarh Fort. Afternoon tour of the City – “The Pink City” is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal “Palace of the Winds”, and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. After visit Jaipur we drive to Pushkar. Check in to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Pushkar
Pushkar happens to be the holiest place according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling with the local colours in the local bazaar. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Pushkar – Jodhpur
After taking breakfast early morning drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur – A flourishing trading center of the 16th century, the fortress city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. The massive fort Mehrangarh-came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. Arrive Jodhpur and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit the Mehrangarh Fort which literally means “Majestic Fort”, located at the very centre of the city. There are ,in all , three gates , each built to commemorate a particular victory, as well as to reinforce the fort. It has a collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture & cannons on the forts’ ramparts are well preserved. Jaswant Thada : Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Rare portraits of Jodhpur’s rulers are, also, to be seen at Jaswant Thada. Also visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace which is a majestic Palace building that presently functions as a hotel and museum.

Day 05 : Jodhpur- Jaisalmer
After taking breakfast early morning drive to Jaisalmer.Upon arrival at Jaisalmer – check into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed to visit the Rich and beautiful palaces and “Havelis” of Jaisalmer Sonar Kila, Patwon ki haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride in the sand dunes of thar desert. There are two option of overnight stay.The first option is to stay in the Sand Dunes in the tents where you can enjoy the special dinner with cultural programme, Rajasthani folk dance & music. and the second one is to stay at hotel.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Bikaner
After taking breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. The guest will visit magnificent lallgarah Palace.

Day 08 : Bikaner – Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandava, on arrival checks in at the hotel. In the morning see this beautiful Heritage village of Shekhawati Region that used to be an important caravanserai of the yesteryears. See the many beautiful Fresco Painted havelis of this quaint little town built by the rich and the famous merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries. These havelis have been painted with activities of daily life and of deities to break the monotony of the desert life. Reach Bikaner by Evening time. Check in to the Hotel for over night stay.

Day 09 : Mandawa – Delhi
After taking breakfast drive to Delhi Airport for flight to onward destination.