Day 01           Jaipur

Upon arrival at Jaipur airport / railway station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel

           Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight:  in Jaipur

 

Day 02           Jaipur  -  Amer fort & City Tour

Breakfast at hotel

Later leave to visit Amer fort

Amer Fort :- 7 miles north of Jaipur is Amber with its a honey-coloured fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills which can be mounted by elephant.  It has been described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. The sombre exterior belies the richness of the royal apartments which open on to striking views of the gorge.  It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors.  The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art - panels of alabaster with fine inlay work of the tenderest hues.

Noon leave on City tour

Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside.  Jai Singh’s Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being a prince was also soldier, astronomer and builder. City Palace now a museum contains fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory.

Overnight in Jaipur

 

Day 03           Jaipur to Bikaner  – enrourte Deshnok   (approx 380 kms – 07 hrs)

After breakfast leave for Bikaner

• • • • Enroute visit Deshnok, to see Karni Mata Mandir (Rat Temple) - This ornate, isolated Hindu temple was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the early 1900s as a tribute to the rat goddess, Karni Mata. Intricate marble panels line the entrance and the floors, and silver and gold decorations are found throughout.  But by far the most intriguing aspect of the interior is the 20,000-odd rats that call this temple home. These holy animals are called kabbas, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects.

Proceed to Bikaner

On reaching Bikaner, transfer to hotel

Overnight in Bikaner

 

Day 04           Bikaner  city tour – Jaisalmer    (approx 340 kms – 06 hrs)

After relaxed breakfast, check-out from hotel

Leave on tour of Bikaner - visit the unusual Junagarh Fort; unlike all the major forts in Rajasthan, which are on hilltops, this one was built on the desert plains itself, also visit the National Camel Breeding Farm

Noon proceed for Jaisalmer

Enroute visit Fort Pokaran – also known as “Balagarh” built by the clan of Rathores in the rare yellow sand stone.

On reaching Jaisalmer, transfer to hotel

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight in Jaisalmer

 

Day 05           Jaisalmer :   City Tour & Sam Sand Dunes

After Breakfast at hotel  Leave on City tour of Jaisalmer

Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli – the largest and the most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer. Visit the Nathamal Ki Haveli the last of the great havelis. Also visit the Gadi – Sar an artificial lake that was an important source of water in the past.

 

Noon leave to visit the Kuldhara village

Proceed to Sam Sand Dunes

SamSand Dunes - situated at a distance of approximately 42 km from the city of Jaisalmer. Located in the midst of the Thar Desert, these sand dunes are amongst the most famous ones in Rajasthan.  Radiating laid-back vibes, Sam Sand Dunes, near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan totally enchant you with their fascinating sights. These 3km long, 1km wide and almost half a kilometer high sand dunes keep on shifting on a permanent basis. The area of the Rajasthan Sam Sand Dunes supports absolutely no plant life. The whirling air currents of this area match with those of the sandstorms in the Sahara.

Enjoy Camel ride to see the sun-set.

Overnight in Jaisalmer 

 

Day 06           Jaisalmer – Jodhpur  visit Bishnoi Village

After early breakfast leave for Jodhpur

Enroute visit the Bishnoi Village –

Known  for strong culture vultures, Bishnoi tribal village is a perfect tourist destination of Rajasthan. Bishnois are strong lovers of wild animals. It is because of their protection that in Bishnoi dominated areas, deer and antelope(such as blue bulls, black bucks, chinkaras and chowsinghas) are seen grazing peacefully in their fields.

Visit to see the Salawas(Weavers village), Kakani(Potter's and block printers village),Gudha village(Where you can spot wild life & visit to bishnoi families

On reaching Jodhpur, transfer to hotel

Overnight in Jodhpur

 

Day 07           Jodhpur – City Tour

After breakfast,  Leave on City tour of Jodhpur

The city of Jodhpur, with its gentle atmosphere belies a stormy yet glorious past.   Its walls, seven gates and numerous bastions and towers were built in the 16th century by Rao Maldeo. 393 feet above the flat surrounding plains soars a bold bluff on which was built the massive Meherangarh (Majestic) Fort.  In the old city’s maze of old lanes lie several palaces, havelis and some temples.  The famous puppetmakers of Jodhpur are found here.

Visit the Sardar Bazar with its Clock Tower of 1912.  Visit the fort and  palaces, some of which contain a fine collection of Rajput miniature paintings, a museum, Maan Vilas which houses Rathore armoury and on the ramparts stand cannons, the spoils of Gaj Singh.  On the road down from the Fort see Jaswant Thada, the blinding white marble cenotaph (chhatri) of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.  

Evening at leisure

Overnight in Jodhpur

 

Day 08           Jodhpur – Udaipur   enroute  Ranakpur   (approx 260 kms – 06 hrs)

After breakfast at hotel leave for Udaipur

Enroute visit   the Ranakpur Temple - 100 kms. from Udaipur, in a deep, secluded valley at Ranekpur are the most magnificent Jain temples in India.  It is an extensive complex covering 3,600 sq. metres and has 29 halls with 1,444 pillars, each unlike the other, intricately covered with delicate carvings, geometrically so designed that if one stands near any pillar, one can see the deity.  The central temple is dedicated to Adinath, the Revealer of Truth.  The temple was constructed in the early 14^th century.

Proceed to Udaipur

On reaching Udaipur transfer to hotel

Overnight in Udaipur

 

Day 09           Udaipur   City tour

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave on City tour of Udaipur - visit the City Palace, Jagdish temple, the Jagmandir, Sahelion Ki Bari and the Crystal Gallery

Evening at leisure

Overnight in Udaipur

 

Day 10                       Udaipur – departure

Breakfast at hotel.

Later transfer to airport / railway station

 

 

Tour Ends