Rajasthan Desert Safari Tourism
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Duration : 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer
- Delhi.
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Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
On arrival at New Delhi airport you are met and assisted by our
representative. Then driven to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02. Delhi Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast start your city tour of Delhi, an imperial
British capital of the 20th century. Visit the magnificent Qutub
Minar - the tallest minaret built in red stone, Humayun's tomb -
the first Mughal a worth visiting sight, also drive pass the Rashtrapati
Bhawan, the India Gate-take a halt at the green gardens encircling
the arch-gate. After lunch visit the old city, enjoy the sight of
majestic Red Fort and Jama Masjid- great edifices of Mughal Empire
built in red stone. Try out a rickshaw ride through the winding
streets of the old city, arriving at the colorful bazaar of Chandani
Chowk, thronged with people. Also visit Rajghat, the memorial of
Mahatma Gandhi, from there you are taken to another attraction of
Delhi- the Birla Mandir and Lotus Temple. Later in the evening enjoy
the musical sound and light show at the Old Fort. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 03: Delhi-Jaipur
Morning after typical Indian delicacies, start your journey for
Rajasthan Desert Tour. Proceed for Jaipur. Throughout your journey
you will be enthralled by the views of the countryside life on both
sides of the road, farmers working in the fields, cows and cattle's
gazing nonchalantly, school children making their way home. After
4-hour drive you are in Pink City of Jaipur. Check in at the hotel
and get ready for your half-day excursion to Amber Fort on elephant
safari. See the amazing Shish Mahal of 17th century and Maharaja
Man Singh's Palace who was also known for having 12 queens. After
lunch set off to see the Pink city, visiting the Jantar Mantar-
an observatory, then visit the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur
with a fabulous collection of robes and royal dresses of queens
in silk with gold latticework, enjoy the antiquity of the museum.
Evening, strolls around the bustling bazaars and watch the city
life, the colorful people and of course the camels roaming insouciantly.
Dinner, at the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur- Jaisalmer
Morning proceed for Jaisalmer, after reaching check in the hotel.
Morning an exclusive visit of the Jain temples inside the Sonar
Kila. Visit the citadel's palace that houses a museum with a huge
collection of robes and artifacts from the royal family of Jaisalmer.
Visit the Patwaon ki haveli with intricately designed latticed windows
used by the ladies to view the day to day life of the city. Also
see the Gadisar Lake. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 05: Jaisalmer- Sam Sand Dunes
Morning, proceed for your Desert Safari. In the Far West of Rajasthan
lies the Thar Desert adjoining the golden city of Jaisalmer, it
is where your desert safari begins. Take a four-wheel power drive
and proceeds towards Sam Sand Dunes, the distance is almost 45km
to the exotic Sam. Sam is a rather barren stretch with almost no
vegetation. Retire to a tent to rest and enjoy watching majestic
shifting of sand shimmered under the glow of the hot and comfortable
winter sun. You will be wonder struck at the sight that how this
barren sand dune keep changing color and the shadows keep shifting
every minute giving a feel that an artist is creating a masterpiece.
Take a bashing four-wheel power drive up to the sand dunes, it is
just fabulous feeling to ride high and then driving down on the
dunes with a very high speed. Every moment this speedy ride gives
the feeling of turning down of the vehicle, nothing can be more
adventurous then this. After the hearty meal, there is another round
of admiring nature, the culture, the people-there way of life, admire
the folk singers dressed in their usual gaghra- choli, and typical
local musical instruments like dholaks and sarangi. Also visit Khuri,
a small Rajput village near the Sam, enjoy the village life, the
people who have never left the desert, many not ever having visited
Jaisalmer itself. Their children will welcome you in their unique
way with true desert hospitality. A memorable evening awaits you
in the camp accommodation. Watch the sun set over the golden sand
while listening to the flute played by one of the locals. Relax
on commodious Indian style beds named "charpais"(jute
beds), maybe with a glass of beer or a cup of hot coffee The camp
is lit with oil lamps and a bonfire will add to the atmosphere.
Dinner with delicious barbecue will be accompanied by music from
the Manganiyar musicians. With the ever-increasing rhythm of the
drums, the dancers whirl faster and faster around the bonfire, just
a magnificent sight that has to be seen to be believed. As the sun
sets, million of twinkling stars took center stage, enjoy the romance
and the mystery of such a night. Overnight at the camp.
Day: 06 Jaisalmer- Delhi.
Morning drive back to Delhi, after reaching you will be transferred
to the airport for you're on ward destination.
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