Rajasthan Desert Trail
Duration : 16 Nights / 17
Days
Destination : Delhi - Mandawa
- Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Ramkunda - Chatrayil
- Sam Sand Dunes - Jessieri - Kuldhara - Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive New Delhi international airport
Our representative will meet / assist you
at the airport
Later transfer to hotel in air-conditioned
vehicle
Overnight at hotel
Please note, room will
be reserved for your from previous night for
immediate occupency on arrival as check in
/ out time in India is 1200 hrs.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast start sightseeing
of Old Delhi including Red
Fort : The red stone walls of the
fort extend from 2kms and vary in height from
18m on the riverside to 33m on the city side.
The hall of public audiences, the hall of
private audiences, the royal baths and Moti
Masjid built by Aurangzeb for himself are
important part of the immense fort. Jama
Masjid : It is the largest mosque
in India and the final architectural extravagance
of Shanjahan. Raj Gath :
The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was
cremated after his assassination.
Sightseeing of New Delhi
including Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Garishly colored modern temple is erected
by the industrialist Birla. India
Gate : The 42m high stone “Arch
of Triumph”, erected in the memory of
Indian soldiers who died in the First World
War. Humayun’s Tomb :
Built by wife of Humayun, the second Mughal
king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture.
Qutab Minar : The building
complex dates back to the onset of Muslim
rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan
architecture.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Mandawa
Early morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa
On arrival check in into hotel.
PM : Sightseeing of Mandawa
including visit the Shekhavati villages
of Dundlod, Mandawa, etc. Mandawa was founded
in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and is still
the home of his descendants. Mandawa houses
a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors,
canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic
collection and many other interesting items
preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati
has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions
and is called the open air gallery. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 04 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer
to the hotel. Later sightseeing of
Bikaner, named after its founder
Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this,
the city was trade center on the caravan routes
from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s
dominant features are rippling sands and abundant
sunshine. The city stands on an elevation,
enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered
from 5 gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by
imposing walls and has a 16th century fort
housing old palaces, temples and 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 varying
designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum,
Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight at hotel in Bikaner
Day 05 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast start drive to Jaisalmer
On arrival transfer to hotel
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer – Badabagh
– Baisakhai - Ramkunda (Camel Safari)
After breakfast start by camel for Badabagh
: The site of royal cenotaphs of Bhatti Rajput
Kings (The then rulers of Jaisalmer) Have
lunch at Baisakhai : a typical village, visit
a Hindu temple then proceed to Ramkunda, a
holy place with beautiful landscapes &
Hindu temples. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Ramkunda –
Roopse - Ludharva – Chatrayil (Camel
Safari)
After breakfast proceed to Ludharva via Roopsi,
a mixed cast village with mud and stick houses.
Have Lunch at Ludharva, visit Jain temple
& proceed to Chatrayil, a traditional
and typical Muslim village, Reach Peerawal.
Dinner and overnight at tents.
Day 08 : Chatrayil – Salkha
Beri of Kanoi – Sam Dunes
After breakfast proceed to Salkha : a traditional
Rajput village. Have lunch and proceed towards
Sam Sand dunes. Via Beri of Kanoi : a place
packed with water wells. Here you can see
how the ladies are balancing the water pots
on their head as well as their Colorful dresses.
Reach sand dunes. Dinner, desert folk music,
campfire is at sand dunes.
Day 09 : Sam Dunes – Kanoi
– Masordi – Jessieri
After breakfast proceed to Masordi via Kanoi.
A typical carpenters village. Here you can
see and buy beautifully carved wooden items.
Arrive Masordi and have lunch. After lunch
proceed to Jessieri : a water tank surroundings
by Oasis and beautiful landscape. Dinner and
Overnight in Tents.
Day 10 : Jeseiri – Dedha –
Deegasar – Kuldhara
After breakfast proceed to Deegasar via Dedha
: A Rajput village and the life style of Rajputs.
Have your lunch at Deegasar : a place surrounded
with beautiful landscape and a small lake.
Proceed further for Kuldhara via a small Rajput
Dhani : A typical group of houses where people
stay while cultivating their agriculture fields.
Arrive Kuldhara : where you will see planning
of villages in ancient times. Overnight at
tents
Day 11 : Kuldhara – Moolsagar
– Amarasagar – Jaisalmer
After breakfast leave for Jaisalmer via Moolsagar
and Amarasagar. On arrival check in into hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 12 : Jaisalmer
After braekfast sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished
sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland
in place of a barren land, today stands a
city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer
go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal
abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid
the foundation of a new city. The
magnificient fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (
Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their
carved balconies and brackets which are supreme
examples of the art are the major
attraction for toursits. Overnight at hotel
Day 13 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Morning after braekfast start drive to Jodhpur
On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight
stay
Day 14 : Jodhpur
Morning after breakfast start city tour of
Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore
clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha.
The major attraction of Jodhpur is Mehrangarh
Fort, situated on a low sandstone
hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and
Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada,
an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory
of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899.
Overnight at Jodhpur
Day 15 : Jodhpur - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur late afternoon
Rest of the day free at leisure, Overnight
at hotel.
Day 16 : Jaipur
After an early breakfast excursion to Amer
Fort
Enjoy Elephant ride (upto the hills)
Explore the majestic fort and experience the
richness and depth of Rajputana architecture.
on the back of Elephant. In
PM : Sightseeing of Jaipur
city including Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory,
and City Palace, Johari Bazaar In the evening
visit Chokhi Dhani an ethnic resort with ambiance
of village serving authentic Rajasthani cuisine
with live music and folk dances. Return after
dinner to the hotel for overnight.
Day 17 : Jaipur – Delhi - Departure
After breakfast drive to Delhi
Arrive Delhi have farewell dinner at any local
Indian restaurant
According to flight timing transfer to international
airport for flight back home
OPTIONAL
From Jaipur your can drive to Agra via
Fatehpur Sikri for overnight stay. Next day
morning visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and
drive to Delhi airport according to flight
timing.
