Duration
: 10 Days / 9
Nights
Destinations covered : Delhi, Bikaner,
Kakku, Sobhana, Kalansar, Jalsalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi
Day
01 - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to a hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Bikaner
Early morning proceed by surface to Bikaner (400 kms). On
arrival check in at the Hotel.
Day 03 : Bikaner - Kakku
Morning proceed on a half-day's sightseeing tour of the city
visiting the Bikaner Fort. Surrounded by ramparts 9 metres
thick and flanked by bastions and round towers, this fort
was built by Raja Rai Singh in the16th Century. This
impressive fort houses 37 pavilions and palaces which are
all worth seeing. Afternoon proceed by surface to Kakku
village. Meals and overnights in tents.
Day 04 : Kakku - Sobhana
After breakfast proceed on camel-back to sobhana carrying
packed lunches. Camp again in tents tonight.
Day 05 : Sobhana - Kalansar
After Breakfast, depart on camel-back for Kalansar carrying
packed lunches, set camp.
Day 06 : Khimsar - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, proceed by Car/ Coach into the heart of the
Thar Desert, Jaisalmer itself was founded in 1156 by Rawai
Jaisal. The nucleus of attraction is a massive fort
surrounded by a wall of 5 kms interspersed with 99 turrets.
The most exquisite carvings highlight it's golden,
honey-yellow stone. Narrow streets lead you to fine jain
temples - the earliest date to the 12th century - and
Havells (castles) of which the most exquisite is the Patwon
Ki Haveli. Spend the night at your hotel.
Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning leave for a half day's sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer
visiting the Fort and the Havells. Afternoon proceed by
Car/Coach from the heart of the Thar desert to Jodhpur -
it's gateway.
Day 08 : Jodhpur - Jaipur
Morning half-day's sightseeing tour of the fortified city of
Jodhpur founded by Rao Jodha, Chief of the Rathore clan,
1459 AD. Atop a rocky hill it is 125 meters high. The fort
is entered through several formidable gates and was once
considered invincible. The palaces within are noted for
their fine lattice work in red sandstone. You will also
visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorial built in
1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and the museum
located in the Umald Bhavan public gardens. Afternoon
proceed by Car/Coach to Jaipur. On arrival check in at a
Hotel.
Day 09 : Jaipur - Delhi
Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan, is a well planned city
with building made of pink sandstone. It was founded in 1727
by the Astronomer - King Sawal Jai Singh II. It is a walled
city with seven gated, pvaed roads, and divided into seven
rectangular blocks. The morning sightseeing tour includes
the Maharaja's city palace and the observatory. The Albert
Museum, Ram Nivas Gardens, and a drive past Hawa Mahal (
Palace of Winds), and the pink. Proceed by surface to Delhi.
On arrival check in at a Hotel.
Day 10 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the
Rastrapati Bhavan, the India Gate. The Parliament House,
Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Minar. Afternoon sightseeing
of Old Delhi, visiting the Jama Masjid, the Raj Ghat, the
finally the Red Fort to witness the sound & light show.