Desert Trail Tour Travels Package
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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer
- Thar Desert - Mehrangarh - Osian - Jaipur - Amber - Agra
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This tour follows the desert trail taken by the warriors Rajputs
where pages of history were written in valor and blood down the
centuries. The tour starts from Mandawa on to Bikaner the city on
the edge of the desert on to Jaisalmer a sheer magic city in the
desert onward to the blue city of Jodhpur which was founded in 1459
by the Rathore chief Rao Jodha to Jaipur Agra and Delhi.
Day 1 -- Delhi
Arrival Delhi in the morning. "Namaste" a warm welcome
to India, a sincere greeting with a bow and folded hands. Transfer
to a 5-star hotel in New Delhi. After a short break we embark on
our first journey to discover India. Our introduction to India will
be by a " Rickshaw" ride a mode of transport used in small
towns and in Old Delhi.
We head for a guided city tour to the most interesting sights of
the city that is the Red Fort a fort made of red sand stone which
once housed the world famous PEACOCK throne and the Jama Masjid
mosque. Welcome Dinner at the old Hauz Khas village complex overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 2 -- Mandawa
Today we leave for our camp in the desert at Mandawa the centre
of Shekhawati culture. The Shekhawati region's famous for its wall
frescos the world over. Afternoon at Leisure to explore Mandawa
and its Havelies ( Mansions of mercchants ). In the evening we leave
for the castle for a traditional Dinner served in the manner which
was done for the visiting Maharajas of past. Overnight at the camp.
Day 3 -- Mandawa
After breakfast we take a camel safari into the desert. Lunch on
the sand dunes in the evening return to the camp. Dinner at the
camp. Overnight at the camp.
Day 4 -- Bikaner
Early morning drive to Bikaner the founding city of the famous Camel
Corps. Evening we take a tour of the city.
Day 5 -- Jaisalmer
We follow the sun into the Thar desert to arrive at Jaisalmer this
most perfect of desert walled cities. Here is a fort that seems
to rise out of desert haze.
Day 6 -- Jaisalmer
In the morning you walk to the hilltop fort like so many Rajput
warriors of old, on to the 12th century Jain temples. In the afternoon
a camel safari into the desert and surrounding villages. Evening
we have a nomad dance troupe perform for you on the sand dunes a
most exhilirating experience.
Day 7 -- Jaisalmer
A jeep safari to the villages around Jaisalmer and a visit to the
fossil park at Akal where 180 million years ago stood a forest.
Evening explore the bazar of Jaisalmer which looks like something
out of the Arabian nights.
Day 8 -- Thar Desert
We drive south of the Thar desert to arrive at Jodhpur in the evening
check in to the hotel.
Day 9 -- Mehrangarh
We visit the ancient fort of Mehrangarh spread over 5km on a hill.
Explore the blue city, Jaswant thada, the Sardar market and Mandore
the ancient capital.
Day 10 -- Osian
We take a trip to Osian an oasis in the desert and the carpet village
of Salawas.
Day 11 -- Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur the pink city late evening check in to the hotel.
Day 12 -- Amber
A tour of the city palace, the palace of winds and then proceed
to Amber fort the ancient capital of Jaipur built in the 16th century
by Raja Man Singh in red sandstone and marble. It has some very
intersting apartments like the Sheesh Mahal the glass canopy apartments
and Jai Mandir, Sukh Niwas Baodi etc. The highlight of this trip
is the elephant ride up the ramparts of the fort just like the maharajas
did. After this we visit the Jaigarh fort the armoury of the erstwhile
state which houses the biggest cannon on wheels in the world. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 13 -- Agra
We take an early morning drive to the city of Taj Agra. Enroute
we visit the ancient city of Fathepur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar
as thanks giving for the saint who blessed him with a son. In the
afternoon check in to the hotel after a short break leave for the
Agra Fort the fort where Emperor Shajahan the builder of Taj was
held captive by his son Emperor Aurangzeb who usurped the throne.
One can see the magnificant Taj from the quarters in which the emperor
was jailed. Before sunset visit the Taj a monument of Love and romance.
Day 14 -- Delhi
Drive back to Delhi evening free
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