Rajasthan Desert Tour

Day 01 Jodhpur:
Welcoem on board at Jodhpur airport/railway station meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to be driven to the hotel. Jodhpur – the second largest city in Rajasthan which was earlier the capital of Marwar state. The city takes its name after its founder Prince Jodha, a scion of valiant Rajput Clan. Jodhpur is a beautiful sprawling white washed city with its fascinating winding streets, palaces, latticed worked windows, stone screens through which light filters making varied patterns on ancient stone floors, temples, lakes and painted ceilings. It basically represents a long heritage of monuments built by master craftsmen and warrior builders. On reaching Jodhpur check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Day 02 Jodhpur:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada – the white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Girdikot and Sardar market- the colorful markets of Jodhpur, Umaid gardens, Balsamand lake and gardens, Mahamandir temple, Luni fort, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 Jodhpur – Jaisalmer:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. Peerless and irresistible, the fortress-city of Jaisalmer stands tall and proud, in lonely grandeur. Built of yellow sandstone, the fortress towers over the new city, huddled close to its massive walls. The origin of Jaisalmer has an interesting legend. It is said that during the months of October and February is the most comfortable period to visit the golden city. The annual Desert Festival which is celebrated here attracts a large number of people. On reaching Jaisalmer check in hotel and spend the rest of the day shopping or at leisure. Jaisalmer is well known for the mirror worked and rich embroidered fabrics so go out shopping for these beautiful stuff. Spend the night at the hotel.

Day 04 Jaisalmer:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Gadsisar Lake, the Fort, Manak Chowk and Havelis, Tazia tower, the government museum, Jain temple, Laxminath temple, the gyan bhandar or the library, the sunset point, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05 Jaisalmer – Bikaner:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bikaner. It is popularly called as the camel country. Bikaner is renowned for the best riding camels – ship of the desert in the world. The wealth of its architectural heritage lies in its forts, palaces and temples. The Karni Matha Temple is the most famous here it is a place where thousands of rats are worshipped by the devotees. On reaching Bikaner check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour to visit the famous Karni Matha Temple, the beautiful Jain temples, the Junagarh fort and Museum and the Bhaironi Temple. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06 Bikaner – Mandawa:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mandawa.  This little town in Rajasthan was found during the 18th century. Lord Krishna’s painting on the outer walls of the fort is the most famous tourist attraction here. On reaching Mandawa check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Fort, the Goenka Havelis, and the Shiva Temple with a rock crystal ‘lingam’. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07 Sikar – Jaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur. It is popularly referred as the Pink City and is one of the finest planned cities of India. The city of Jaipur becomes more enchanting at sunset when its reddish sandstone buildings get immersed in a magical glow. On reaching Jaipur check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at the hotel.

Day 08 Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace – a fine synthesis of traditional rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture, Jantar Mantar – the observatory, Hawa Mahal or also called as the palace of the winds – the highlight of Jaipur, the central museum, Birla Planetarium and others. Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 09 Jaipur:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur airport/railway station to proceed towards your onwards journey.