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DESERT TOURS OF RAJASTHAN |
Royal Desert Tour: Day 01.
Flight to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met
by an Virtual Tours representative and transferred to your
Hotel.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 02.
Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.
include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “Kutab Minar” which
is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199.Before we
proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where
we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 03.
Delhi - Shekhawati Tour
(about 270 km)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati region.
Arrival in Shekhawati in the late evening.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 04.
Shekhawati - Bikaner Tour
(about 190
km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati
area. Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the
After the visit of Shekhawati area we proceed to Bikaner.
After a short break in Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort
(1571-1611 AD) constructed of red sandstone and marble with
kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at
intervals.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 05.
Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer
Travel (about 330 km)
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer
via Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain
religions. The oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178
AD. We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 06.
Jaisalmer Heritage Tour
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's
crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets
lined with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city
unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis (grand
mensions). We have a walk through the old city and visit the
Fort and the Jain temple.In the afternoon we drive around 40
km. away from Jaisalmer to sam dunes where we enjoy the
sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 07.
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Desert Tour
(about 290
km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur. The city was once the
capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death).
Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses
of the old city are painted blue. We will visit the
Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built
on a steep hill. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal
cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing we
have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 08.
Jodhpur - Luni Travel (about 35 km)
Today we take leave from the Suncity (Jodhpur) and drive to
Luni. In Luni we enjoy the overnight stay in the Fort.Chanwa
which has been converted into a Hotel.This fort has big
complex of courtyards, towers, water wheels, stables and
secret stairways. We also have enough time to have a walk in
the Village to have an impression of the rural life in the
area.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 09.
Luni - Ranakpur - Udaipur Tour
(about
260 km)
Today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we will visit
Ranakpur.Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble
Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers
48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty
four pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1,444,
all of which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The
Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century.We
have a break in Ranakpur before proceeding further for
Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A
city built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which
reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 10.
Udaipur Sightseeing Tour
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the visit
of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit
a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk
dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical
instruments and paintings on display. After a break we proceed
to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, In the evening we
have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of
Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 11.
Udaipur - Delhi by Flight
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we take leave from the
city of sunrise and Fly to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the
afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.
Royal Desert Tour: Day 12.
Flight to Home/ Next
Destination
Around Midnight flight to Next Destination or home destination.
TOUR ENDS |
