Delhi-Bagar-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur-Dungarpur-Bijaipur-Kota-Ranthambhore-Pushkar-Jaipur-Neemrana-Delhi
(22 Nights/23 Days)
Day 01/ Arrival Delhi
Arrive
Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02/ 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.
Day 03/ Delhi -Bagar
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.
Day 04/ 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.
Day 05/ Bagar- Bikaner
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.
Day 06/ Bikaner -Jaisalmer
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.
Day 07/ Jaisalmer
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.
Day 08/ Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
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.
Day 09/ 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.
Day 10/ Jodhpur -Kumbhalgarh
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.
Day 11/ Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur
Mornong drive to Udaipur and transfer to hotel.
At Udaipur take boat trip over Lake Pichhola at sunset.
Night stay in udaipur.
Day 12/ 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.
Day 13/ Udaipur -Dungarpur
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.
Day 14/ Dungarpur -Bijaipur
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.
Day 15/ Bijaipur-Kota
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
16/ 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.
Day 17/ Kota- Ranthambhore
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.
Day 18/ Ranthambhore
After early morning safari in National Park
day left free to immerse in the wilderness of Ranthambhore.
Night stay in Ranthambhore.
Day 19/ Ranthambhore -Pushkar
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.
Day 20/ Pushkar-Jaipur
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.
Day
21/ 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.
Day 22/ Jaipur-Neemrana
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.
Day 23/ Neemrana- Delhi--Departure
Drive to New Delhi for last minute shopping
and at appropriate time transfer to international airport
for onward destination.
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