Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad), which includes Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid among other attractions. Later after lunch drive past impressive boulevards and buildings such as President's Residence and others in Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around the busy Connaught Place. Night stay in Delhi.
Morning drive to Shekhawati town, Bagar & transfer to hotel. Later walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed "havelies" (mansions). Night stay in Bagar.
Morning excursion to Nawalgarh and Mandawa towns - the towns having some of the best frescoes. Traditional Rajasthani lunch in a village. Night stay in Bagar.
Drive to Bikaner- the camel city. Visit the well-preserved Junagarh Fort. In the evening visit the unique camel-breeding farm. Night stay in Bikaner.
Drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer on camels to desert camp in a village outside Jaisalmer to spend the day in rustic desert atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.
Transfer to Jaisalmer city and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing of various attractions of the town including a walk in the fort and lanes of the town below. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Morning after breakfast proceed for a drive through desert landscape with brief halts at Kheechan (haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian village (ancient trading town famous for its superbly carved temples). At Jodhpur visit old markets around Clock Tower. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Morning after breakfast proceed for half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to see the sincere concerns shown by Bishnoi community for environmental conservation. Back at Jodhpur, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Morning after breakfast proceed for a visit to temples of Ranakpur en route, reach Kumbhalgarh - a beautiful location nestled in forested hills encompassing an impregnable fort. Option of visiting the fort or the wildlife sanctuary. Night stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Mornong drive to Udaipur and transfer to hotel. At Udaipur take boat trip over Lake Pichhola at sunset. Night stay in udaipur.
Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing visiting City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Eklingji and Nagda. Evening entertainment at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal. Night stay in udaipur.
Morning drive to Dungarpur. Arrive & stay in the most amazing suites of a palace still inhabited by the royal family - a rare opportunity to be entertained by the royal family and closely see the princely lifestyle. Day free for leisure. Visit the stunning interiors of Juna Mahal Palace. Walk around the town in free time. This place has largest concentration of Bhil tribal population in Rajasthan. Night stay in Dungarpur.
Morning leave for Bijaipur. Arrive and transfer to its rustic castle. Visit the most impressive Chittaur Fort, historically known for its fierce battles and bloody sacrifices. Night stay in Bijaipur.
Morning proceed for a picturesque drive to Kota through ruined temple towns of Menal and Bijoliyan. At Kota take a half-day sightseeing trip of the palace and the museum. Night stay in Kota.
Day excursion to charming fort city Bundi. Or
Day excursion to Baroli temple ruins and Bhensrorgarh. Or
Day excursion to Jhalarapatan fortified city, Sun temple and Gagron fort.
Morning drive to Sawai Madhopur. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Take a jungle safari in jeeps to see the rare Indian tigers in full glory at the Ranthambhore National Park. Night stay in Ranthambhore.
After early morning safari in National Park day left free to immerse in the wilderness of Ranthambhore.
Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Morning leave for Pushkar, the holiest city of Rajasthan. Take a pleasant walk on the street around the sacred pond and ghats upto Brahma temple. Entire day free to explore the spiritual facets of the town on own. Night stay in Pushkar.
Morning leave for Jaipur. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Later proceed for a city sightseeing trip. In the evening walk through many interesting lanes of Jaipur, which are full of shops of artisans, temples and traditional houses. Night stay in Jaipur.
Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual patterns of its people which even includes attending heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind Devji temple. Elephant ride to Amber fort during the day. Night stay in Jaipur.
After a pleasant drive reach Neemrana Fort and transfer to hotel. The day is left free to relax and appreciate the strong character the fort reflects. Option of visiting the village downhill. Night stay in Neemrana.
Drive to New Delhi for last minute shopping and at appropriate time transfer to international airport for onward destination.
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