Rajasthan Desert Safari

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

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi

On arrival in Delhi our representative will receive you and later transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

You can spend morning at leisure. Later in afternoon a sightseeing tour of New Delhi follows that covers India Gate, Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, the President's House, Akshardham temple and Lotus Temple. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi

After breakfast you will go for a sightseeing tour of old Delhi covering Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat. After having lunch you can indulge in some shopping or additional sightseeing. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 4: Delhi - Jaipur

Early morning you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to Jaipur (6 hrs) visiting the Neemrana Fort Palace on the way. After reaching Jaipur you will go for an afternoon sightseeing tour of the Pink City covering the City Palace, Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur - Mandawa

In Morning you will visit the Amber Fort on elephant back. After exploring the magnificent Amber fort you will drive to Mandawa (4 hrs). Mandawa lies at the heart of Shekhawati region. Upon reaching Mandawa in the evening you will check into hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 6: Mandawa After breakfast you will visit the buildings at the bazaars of Mandawa, Mandawa Fort, beautiful temples and intricate merchant Havelis/mansions. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 7: Mandawa - Bikaner

After exploring Mandawa it is time now to head for Bikaner, yet another fabulous destination in the state of Rajasthan. On arrival at Bikaner by noon you will check into the hotel and later leave for an afternoon sightseeing tour of the Bikaner city covering Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Laxminath Temple, Bhandasar Jain Temple and Havelis. Overnight will be at hotel.

Day 8: Bikaner - Jaisalmer

After breakfast you will be driven to Jaisalmer (7 hrs.) visiting the Pokhran Fort on the way. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer in the evening you will check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 9: Jaisalmer - Khuri - Jaisalmer

Breakfast follows an excursion to Khuri (40 km /1 hr.), an oasis village located in the sand dunes of Rajasthan. You will get to enjoy a Camel safari in the sand dunes of Khuri. Overnight will be at hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 10: Jaisalmer

Morning sightseeing tour of the Jaisalmer city follows that includes Jaisalmer Fort, Havelis, Gadsisar Lake, Tazia Tower etc. In afternoon you will have leisure time. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur

It is time now to head for another fascinating destination in Rajasthan- Jodhpur. In morning you will drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (6 hrs.). On arriving at Jodhpur in the afternoon you will check into the hotel and spend some time at leisure. In evening the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur will cover the Mehrangarh fort and Umaid Bhavan Palace museum. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 12: Jodhpur- Ranakpur

Early morning we will take you for safari in the desert countryside. You will get to explore the traditional Bishnoi hamlets, Raika herdsmen, bird rich lakes, potters, weavers, leather craftsmen and wildlife habitats. Later in the afternoon you will drive to Ranakpur (160-kms / 4 hrs). Upon arrival at Ranakpur in the evening you will check into the hotel.

Day 13: Ranakpur-Udaipur

In morning you will go for a sightseeing tour of the magnificent Ranakpur temples, known its sculptural excellence. Later in the afternoon you will drive to Udaipur (about 3 hrs). Arrival at Udaipur in the evening will follow check in at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Day 14: Udaipur

Udaipur, also known as the city of Lakes, is one of the most beautiful cities in India. Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur city will cover the City Palace, Sahelion-ki-Bari and Jagdish temple. Later in the afternoon you will explore other attractions of Udaipur that includes Eklingji and Nagda temples. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 15: Udaipur - Delhi

With the sightseeing of Udaipur, your Rajasthan desert safari tour comes to an end and you will catch the connecting flight to Delhi in the morning from Udaipur. Upon arrival in Delhi you will transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 16: Delhi - Onward Destination

You will have rest of the day at leisure and you can indulge in some shopping. Later our tour executive will transfer you to the airport to catch the flight for your onward destination.