ROYAL RAJASTHAN WITH CAMEL SAFARI TOUR
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days

Destination : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Desert Camp Safari  - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport and Transfer to Hotel, Over night stay in Hotel

Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa
Morning, drive to Mandawa. On arrival check in at your hotel. Later visit Mandawa town, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armoires, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to the Bikaner - city of the best breed camels in the world. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Visit the Camel Breeding farms, Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace, Fort Museum and the remarkable Bhandasar Jain temples. The magnificent palace is fabricated in red sandstone and marble is embellished with mirror work, exquisite carvings and paintings, definitely a worth visiting sight. In the evening you are free to wander in the busy market area. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Early morning drive to Jaisalmer - Arrive Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel.
Jaisalmer founded in the year 1156 by Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal. Often described as Golden City & rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage the commanding Fort etched in yellow sandstone, dominates the amber-hued city with its entire awesome splendour. Because of its strategic location it was an important ancient trading centre & camel caravans laden with precious spices & silk crossed the territory en-route India, Sindh, Arabia & Europe. The merchants of the 19th century built Havelis (Mansions) that are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow sandstone & are still in a beautiful condition. The life within the Fortified town conjures up images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow lanes strewn with magnificent palace, havelis, temples, & of course skilled artisans & ubiquitous camels.

Afternoon we visit the old town of Jaisalmer & visit Jaisalmer Fort, built in the year 1156 by Rawal Jaisal. Perched on 80m high hill, housing the entire township within its ramparts, the golden hued Fort is standing like a sentinel in the bleak desert landscape. It is the only "Living Fort" in India & within its ramparts has an enchanting cow-web of narrow lanes dotted with some lovely Havelis (Mansions), Palaces & beautifully sculptured Jain Temples of the 12th-15th century AD & of course skilled artisans & ubiquitous camels.
Overnight Hotel - Jaisalmer

Day 05: Jaisalmer / Desert Camp(02 nights / 02 days camel safari)
After breakfast, drive to Camel point and Full day camel safari through the desert including lunch stop. Later in the Evening check in at Base Camp. Dinner and Overnight at Camp.

Day 06: Desert Camp
Breakfast and Full day Camel safari to different route including Lunch stop, Reached at Main Camp point (Sam Sand Dunes or Khuri).
Dinner, Cultural Activities and Overnight at camp.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer city. On arrival, check in into your hotel room. After having a leisurely breakfast move out for sightseeing of one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan "Golden Fort", Gadisar Lake followed by a walking tour to admire the excellent stone carving work on Havelies in the town. Visit the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Overnight in your hotel.

Day 08 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After breakfast proceed for Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Move out for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the grandeur of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower. Evenings at leisure, walk along the flourishing spice market here, you are left fascinated by the aroma of the opulent variety of spices. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 09 : Jodhpur - Pushkar
Morning drive to Pushkar and enroute after stopping at Ajmer and Dargah reach Pushkar and check into your hotel. Pushkar is best known for its Brahma Temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near Pushkar Lake.
This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma - Creator of the Universe, is worshipped. While Pushkar is a city of pilgrimage with over 500 temples and ghats, it is also famous for its annual Camel Fair, held during October/November. Visit temples and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Pushkar - Jaipur - Local Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and drive back to Jaipur. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 11 : Jaipur
Morning visit Hawa Mahal, after visit Amber Fort with an Elephant ride( at extra cost subject to availability) till the main entrance of the fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. After photo stop at Jal Mahal, Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Evening free for shopping on own. Return to hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 12 Jaipur - Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri (240km - 5 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, On arrival check in at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. If time permits later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Return back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 Agra - Delhi (225 kms - 5 hrs)
Visit the Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love; which stands on the banks of River Yamuna.It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, with construction beginning in the year 1632, in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Later, visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Finally visit the tomb of Akbar the Great located in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra.

Day 14 Delhi - Local Sightseeing - Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel. Visit to Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb and Lotus Temple. In time at Delhi Airport for onward Journey.