Tours - Rajasthan: Land of Royal Sunsets
Rajasthan is a story of sand dunes, battered forts & striking locals, while its history is filled with tale of valour & courage. A riot of colour envelopes you no sooner you enter a village in stark contrast to the harshness of landscape. While women wear loose flowing & colourful outfits, the men are normally clothed in white, in addition a colourful turban is always wrapped around the forehead. The stillness & the sight of a billion stars hovering around in the sky of the silent desert, the unhurried walk of the camel with an uncanny sense of direction & the sight of the setting sun against the backdrop of the huge desert all contribute in bringing about an entirely new experience that is both enriching as well as satisfying. Rajasthan, we are sure will have many magical moments for you.
Tour Program
DAY1. NEW DELHI
Arrive New Delhi. Transfer to Vasant Continental or similar. After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Visit Jantar Mantar, Qutab Minar & Rajghat. Late afternoon transfer to airport for departure to Jaipur. Transfer to Hotel Mansingh Towers or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2. JAIPUR
Breakfast. Full day city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Palace of the Winds, Observatory and Amer Fort. Proceed to the fort on elephant back. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3. DUNDLOD
Breakfast. A.M. Depart for Dundlod via Mandawa & Fatehpur (138 kms. From Jaipur) by car. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 4. DUNDLOD
Breakfast. Dundlod is best explored on horseback. Try your riding skills on well trained Marwari horses, a true desert horse. Overnight at resort.
DAY 5. KHIMSAR (A.M.)
Depart for Khimsar Fort (207 kms.) via Naggaur. Arrive late evening & check-in at the Royal Castle Hotel, formerly the Khimsar Fort & build in 1523 A.D. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 6. KHIMSAR
Breakfast. Morning free for relaxation. An afternoon jeep safari takes you to the Panchla Sand Dunes & a Black Buck Reserve followed by high tea. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7. JAISALMER
Breakfast. Morning free. P.M. Depart for Jaisalmer (230 kms.) Jaisalmer lies to the extreme west of India & is the gateway to the Thar Desert. Check-in at Rawal Kot or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 8. JAISALMER
A.M. Visit the Jaisal Fort & Palace. Built in 1156 by Rawal Jaiswal., the fort boats of 99 bastions along its circumference. ‘Havelis’ are traditional mansions with interior courtyards, dominating the building structures inside the fort. P.M. Proceed on a desert safari after lunch to the Sam Sand Dunes & camp for the night. Dinner & overnight in tents.
DAY 9. DESERT SAFARI
After breakfast, explore the desert on camel back. Visit the surrounding villages enroute. Return back to Jaisalmer, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 10. JODHPUR
Breakfast. Depart for Jodhpur (260 kms). Transfer to Ajit Bhawan Palace or similar. P.M. Visit Umed Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort & Mandore Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 11. KUMBALGARH
Breakfast. A.M. Depart for Kumbalgarh (161 kms). Transfer to Aondhi Hotel. The famed Kumbalgarh Fort has seven great gates & seven ramparts, one within the other with crenellated walls strengthened by rounded bastions & immense watch towers. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 12. UDAIPUR
Breakfast. A.M. Visit the Raunkpur Jain Temple having 1444 pillars, no two of which are alike. P.M. Depart for Udaipur (95 kms), transfer to Shikarbadhi or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13
UDAIPUR. Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace standing on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls & built in 1725; Jagdish Temple built in 1561 with imposing sculpted figures, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum 7 the Garden of the maids of honour, having 4 pools with delicate kiosks & elephants. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 14. MUMBAI
Breakfast. Morning free. Late afternoon depart for Mumbai by air. Transfer to Hotel Fariyas or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 15
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai, visiting Elephanta Island, Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India, Mani Bhawan & Banganga Tank. Late evening depart for international airport for onward flight.
Tour cost includes:
* Air fare Delhi-Jaipur, Udaipur-Mumbai
* Transportation by air-conditioned car
* Accommodation based on double occupancy
* Entrance fees to monuments with local guide
Tour cost does not include:
* Lunch & dinner
* Expenses of personal nature
* Any increase in local fare
* Any item not specifically mentioned as being "included in the itinerary
* Air fare to & from India
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