Delhi Bikaner Jaisalmer Jodhpur Udaipur Agra Tour by Indian Tourism Information

Tour Itinerary

Rajasthan Desert Tour

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days

Destinations : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni - Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh - Udipur - Devigarh - Samode - Agra - Delhi.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi and meet the International airport and transfer to hotel .

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour New & Old Delhi, which takes you to the 12th Century Qutab Minar, gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet; nearby stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted in 1500 years. Visit the graceful mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and modern Birla Temple . Drive past President's House, Parliament House and Secratariat buildings. Drive Past Red Fort built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid � one of the largest mosques in India , Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana � the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also visit Chandni Chowk, shopping center of Old Delhi.

Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa

Morning drive to Mandawa . Arrive Mandawa and check in at hotel . Afternoon free for independent activities

Day 04 : Mandwa - Bikaner

Morning drive to Bikaner . Arrive Bikaner and check in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Bikaner . Bikaner , the royal fortified city has a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More popularly called the 'Camel Country' the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The architectural masterpiece in red sandstone, the Lalgarh Palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework and filigree work. Junagarh Fort built in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. Bikaner city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16 century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque founded by Raja Rai Singh. The fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of various designs. An enormous doorway leads to the Joramal temple. The royal Chapel is Har Mandir where Royal weddings and births were once celeberated. Overnight at hotel

Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer

Morning drive to Jaisalmer . Arrive Jaisalmer and check in at hotel .Evening proceed for an excursion tour to sand dunes to view sunset and enjoy camel ride. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar Desert , the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland, the Sam Sand dunes.

Day 06 : In Jaisalmer

Morning proceed for the city tour of Jaisalmer including Sonar Fort, housing a fourth of city's residents. Also visit Patwon Ki Haveli is one of the most exquisite havelis with a beautifully latticed fa�ade. Salim Singh Ki Haveli is just three centuries old, and is still lived in its arched roof is held up by well-executed brackets in the form of peacocks, Nathmalji Ki Haveli built by two architect brothers. Afternoon free for independent activities . Overnight at hotel

Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

Morning drive to Jodhpur . Arrive Jodhpur and check in at hotel . Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur . 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 A.D. by Rao Jodha- chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The 5 km long majestic Mehrangarh Fort on 125 m high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Other monument to be visited is Jaswant Thada - a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 08 : Jodhpur - Luni - Ranakpur

Morning drive to Luni . Arrive Luni and check in at hotel . Afternoon free for independent activities

Day 09: To Ranakpur � 200kms � 4/5 hrs

Morning drive to Ranakpur . Arrive Ranakpur and check in at hotel . Ranakpur, the beautifully sculptured Jain temples lie in a tranquil valley of the Aravalis. The main � Chaumukha Temple ' is dedicated to the tirhankara Adinath and has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, all distinctly carved. Two Jain temples dedicated to Neminath and Parsvanath and a Sun Temple a little distance away, are also noteworthy .

Day 10 : Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh

Morning drive to Kumbalgarh . Arrive Kumbalgarh and check in at hotel . Afternoon visit Kumbalgarh Fort .

Day 11 : Kumbalgarh - Udaipur

Morning drive to Udaipur . Arrive Udaipur and check in at hotel . Afternoon excursion to Eklingi � Nagda temples

Day 12 : Udaipur

Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur . Drive around the Fatehsagar Lake , built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754 A.D. Visit the Jagdish Temple , the largest and most venerated temple of Udaipur . Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh I, the temple is decorated with friezes. Visit the "Garden of Maidens" Sahelion-Ki-Bari", consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved chhatries of black and white marble and soft stone. Also visit the Maharana's city palace, an imposing edifice of granite and marble. . Afternoon free . Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 13: Udaipur- Devigarh

Morning drive to Devigarh . Arrive Devigarh and check in at hotel . Afternoon free for independent activities

Day 14: Devigarh - Samode

Morning drive to Samode . Arrive Samode and check in at hotel . Rest of the day free

Day 15: Samode - Agra

Morning drive to Agra . Arrive Agra and check in at hotel . Afternoon tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Day 16: Agra - Delhi

Morning drive to Delhi . Arrive Delhi and transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination.

The Cost includes:-

HOTELS:-

� Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis.

� With Bed & Breakfast.

TRANSPORTATIONS:-

� Arrival-Departure transfers as per itinerary

� Sight-seeing tours as per itinerary

� Gasoline

� Toll tax,

� Road tax,

� parking,

� passenger tax,

� Drivers food & accommodation during the tours.

� English speaking driver & Car

Cost Doesn't includes:-

� Personal expenses like soft & Hard drinks,

� Food except breakfast,

� fax & phone charges

� Monuments fee.

� Shopping�s.