Duration:16 Days / 15 Nights
Destinations Covered:Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Pushkar - Deogarh - Narlai - Rohetgarh - Osiyan - Jaisalmer - Khimsar - Kuchaman - Bikaner - Mandawa -Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive at the airport in Delhi. Our associate will escort you to the hotel. Check in upon arrival and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Return to the hotel and drive to Agra. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After a tour of the Agra Fort, go out and enjoy shopping in the old markets of Agra. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Agra.
Day 3: Agra - Jaipur
After early morning tour of Taj Mahal, return to the hotel for breakfast and drive to Jaipur. En route, take a heritage walk through the splendid red sandstone ruins of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival, check into your hotel room and go on a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur - Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in the holy city, check in at the camp and proceed for a tour of the many temples that have made Pushkar one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in India. Return to the camp for overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 5: Pushkar - Deogarh
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a tour of Lord Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Later, drive to the 17th century desert village of Deogarh. On arrival, check in at the 17th Deogarh Castle turned heritage hotel that offers a panoramic view of the village and the surrounding landscape. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at the Castle.
Day 6: Deogarh
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Deogarh. Shop at the local markets for souvenirs and curios. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Return to the castle for overnight stay in Deogarh.
Day 7: Deogarh - Narlai
Drive to Narlai after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel that offers breathtaking views of the Aravali Range. After refreshments, visit the 15th century Kumbalgarh Fort. Shop at the local markets for souvenirs and curios. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Narlai.
Day 8: Narlai - Rohetgarh
Drive to Rohetgarh after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed for a tour of the Bishnoi village. This desert tribe is well-known for its environmental initiatives and traditional handicrafts. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Rohetgarh.
Day 9: Rohetgarh - Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaisalmer via Osiyan (a small oasis festooned with Hindu and Jain temples). On arrival in the desert citadel, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 10: Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Sonar Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Also, go on a camel ride to the sand dune of Khuri. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 11: Jaisalmer - Khimsar
Drive to Khimsar in the morning. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed for a tour of Khimsar Fort. Later in the day, walk down to the local market splashed in natural colors trapped in handicrafts and textiles. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Khimsar.
Day 12: Khimsar - Kuchaman
Drive to Khimsar in the morning. On arrival in the desert town, check in at the hotel and proceed for a tour of Kuchaman Fort built between 450-750 A.D. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Kuchaman.
Day 13: Kuchaman - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner in the morning. On arrival in Bikaner, check in at hotel and relax. In the afternoon, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour. Visit 15th century Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Camel Breeding Farm, Bandeshwar Jain temples and rat-worshipping Deshnoke Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Bikaner.
Day 14: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa. Once a prospering town settled by merchants, today it is known as the town of open-air galleries for its frescoed mansions. On arrival in Mandawa, check in at the Mandawa Castle and proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit the frescoed havelis (especially Piramal Haveli), and fort. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Mandawa.
Day 15: Mandawa - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. The rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 16: Departure from Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on brief day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. Later in the day, transfer to the airport for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
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