Desert Safari in Rajasthan 14 Days

You can enjoy Desert safari it at its best during your Rajasthan Tours. Desert Safari in Rajasthan is famous around the world. After visiting the President's House, Parliament House, India Gate, Lotus Temple etc in Delhi, you will head direct towards the second largest state of India. You can visit Jaipur, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur etc here. Jaipur offers you to visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Mandawa is famous for its exceptionally beautiful carved Fort and Havelis like Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia. Slowly and slowly you are coming towards the golden saga of India.
Jaisalmer and Jodhpur offers you the enchanting view of the Great Indian Desert. All of the monuments and forts are built of yellow sand stone in Jaisalmer. Your visit to Jodhpur is incomplete without visiting Mehrangarh Fort. With the experience of Camel Raiding, you can also experience the rural culture and amazing sightseeing of Golden sand and Thar Desert. The places to visit in Jaisalmer are Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank and Barabagh Hill etc and in Jodhpur, you can visit Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada Memorial. Then, you can also go to Udaipur where you can visit beautiful lakes and palaces.

Itinerary Details

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Khuri - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi - Depart

Day: 01 - ARRIVAL DELHI
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

DELHI: the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day: 02 - DELHI SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast our company guide will meet you at hotel lobby and proceed to sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi,

Breakfast at Hotel

Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, and Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Evening Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening,

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day: 03 - DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast proceed to Jaipur by road,

JAIPUR: The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

On arrival transfer to hotel, check in hotel and relax,

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting.

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Relax in the evening visit local market, and overnight stay

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day: 04 - JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Overnight stay at hotel,

Day: 05 - JAIPUR - MANDAWA
After breakfast drive to Mandawa

MANDAWA: The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking view of the town can be seen from the terrace of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of arms with jade handles, traditional ceremonial costumes can be seen at the Museum at the Castle. The havelies worth a visit are Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia in this town. Built in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh, descendant of Rao Shekhaji, who also founded the city of Nawalgarh. The Castle, now a 51 rooms hotel has no two rooms alike. It also houses an interesting collection of paintings, jade, costumes and antiques. The courtyard and the terrace come to live during evenings with candle-lit dinners and fire-dances during the season. A two hundred and forty year old fortess, that has been converted by the family into a fine example of traditional hospitality.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 06 - MANDAWA - BIKANER
Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed by road to bikaner,

BIKANER - The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendorthatpervadesthecity'slifestyle.

More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner - an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from a distance.

Relax in the evening. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 07 - BIKANER - JAISALMER
After breakfast Proceed for Jaisalmer,

Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.

The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 08 - JAISALMER
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)

See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.

In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 09 - JAISALMER - KHURI
The Khuri sand dunes offer you a captivating holiday experience in the land of the Jodha Rajputs. Feel enchanted at the sight of clay and cow dung huts with thatched straw roofs, camels, narrow streets, the local bazaar and the general feeling of martial pride that haunts this region.

The lovely mandana patterns that adorn the hut walls, figures of animals and birds in white lime paste that decorate the mud floors of the huts offer you a glimpse of the colorful and artistic traditions of Khuri that lies deep inside the heart of the massive Thar desert.

Camping at the Khuri sand dunes is nothing short of a heavenly experience. Let the Kalbeliya Dancers mesmerize you with their soulful performances; try traditional Rajasthani cuisine and see the bright yellow sands change hues to shades of ochre, burnt yellow, red to deep blue and black during the different phases of the day.

Overnight stay at SWISS TENT .
Day: 10 - JAISALMER - JODHPUR
Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed by road to jodhpur, on arrival transfer to hotel, check in hotel and relax,

JODHPUR: Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable

Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel

Day: 11 - JODHPUR
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 12 - JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR
Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed by road to Udaipur by road, enroute visit Ranakpur,

En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.

Continue drive to Udaipur,

The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.

Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

Relax in the evening.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 13 - UDAIPUR
Breakfast at hotel,

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

In the afternoon, enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.

Also visit the JAG MANDIR PALACE - the other island palace in the middle of the lake spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 14 - UDAIPUR - DELHI - DEPART
Morning leisurely breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport to catch flight to Delhi,

Evening Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening and have dinner, then transfer to Delhi international airport to catch flight to home country with sweet memories of tour to India,

TOUR END