Duration: 17 nights/18 days
Destination: Delhi-Neemrana-Nawalgarh-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Rohitgarh-Jodhpur-Narlai-Kumbalgarh-Udaipur-Jojawar-Pushkar-Jaipur-Samode-Agra-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. Afternoon half-day city tour visiting India Gate, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi-Neemrana
After breakfast half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat. Later by afternoon drive to the Neemrana Fort- this palace is among India's oldest heritage resorts in Alwar, Rajasthan. Here you can enjoy Camel safari, jeep safari, and outdoor and indoor games.
Overnight at the fort.
Day 3: Neemrana-Nawalgarh
After a lovely morning drive to Nawalgarh- the numerous havelis and the colorful bazaar famous for their Rajasthani architecture mark this small town. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Nawalgarh-Mandawa-Bikaner
Today drive to Mandawa- a beautiful small town of Rajasthan with numerous forts and havelies. Later in the evening further drive towards Bikaner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Bikaner
Today visit the imposing walled city of Bikaner; later visit the unusual Junagarh Fort, one of the major forts of Rajasthan, which are on hilltops. Also visit the National Camel Breeding Farm and view the spectacular desert sunset in the background.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (333 Km)
After breakfast drive to Deshnok, to visit the Karni Mata Mandir. Later continue your drive to the desert town of Jaisalmer. Evening time for leisure. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 7: Jaisalmer
Today visit the Golden city of Rajasthan-Jaisalmer, viewing the spectacular Jaisalmer Fort. Later walk around the countless havelis spread across Jaisalmer, which are reputed as the city's real showpieces. Late evening visit the Sand Dunes to witness the spectacular sunset.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: Jaisalmer
In the morning drive towards Sam sand dunes and Khurri sand dunes.
Sam is the closest place from where you can loose yourself in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback.
Khurri is a desert village with its circular huts made up of a mixture of clay and cow dung presenting a very pretty sight. The chief attraction of the place are the sand dunes and enjoy the ride on camel back and let the place itself take you to its mesmerizing heights.
Return back to Jaisalmer and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Jaisalmer-Rohitgarh
Drive to Rohitgarh in the morning enroute visiting Luni castle. Later transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the evening Rajasthani Dances: -Bhawai Dance, Chari Dance, Drum Dance & Ghoomar Dance. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Rohitgarh-Jodhpur-Rohitgarh
Next morning drive to the Blue City of Rajasthan- Jodhpur. Afternoon visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Later return back to Rohitgarh and take a Jeep Safari In Bishnoi Villages. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Rohitgarh-Narlai-Kumbalgarh-Ghanerao-Ranakpur-Udaipur
Early morning drive to Narlai, situated in an ancient dwelling, dotted with caves and temples. Later continue your drive to Kumbalgarh Fort. In the afternoon visit Ghanerao, a fascinating village with old temples, redstone havelies and some miniature paintings on walls. Also visit Ranakpur, the famous Jain temple. Later in the evening drive to Udaipur and overnight stay.
Day 12: Udaipur
Full day sight seeing of The City of Lakes-Udaipur visiting City Palace, Lake Palace, Kumbalgarh Fort, Saheliyon ki Bari and many more. Overnight in hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur- Devgarh-Devigarh-Jojawar
Lush green fields and mountains on three sides surround today drive to two different forts of Devgarh and Devigarh, the fort. The combination of a traditional Rajasthani village, the towering fort and the temples, makes for an interesting mix. Later drive to Jojawar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Jojawar-Pushkar
After breakfast visit Jojawar for leisure & recreation like Jeep Safari, Horse Safari. Jojawar is situated in the foot hills of Aravali Hills, after adventurous activities and later visit village Safari. Evening drive to Pushkar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Pushkar
Early morning visit the Holy city-Pushkar, sacred lakes and temples Brahma and hill of Goddess-Saraswati. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Pushkar-Jaipur-Samode
Early morning drive to the Pink city-Jaipur viewing the City Palace and the Palace Museum. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar built in the 17th century and drive past the Hawa Mahal.
Later drive to Samode and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 17: Samode-Agra
Visit Samode for its magnificent havelis, mansions and handicrafts. And later drive to Agra enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Agra-Delhi
Visit the beautiful city of Agra admiring the Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, and Agra Fort. Afternoon drive to Delhi to catch your flight towards your destination.
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