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Gems of the Desert
 
13 Nights / 14 Days  

Delhi – 02 nights; by road to Shekhawati - 01 night; Jeep Safari – 01 night; by road to Khimsar – 01 night; by road to Jaisalmer – 02 nights; by road to Jodhpur – 01 night; by road to Udaipur – 02 nights; fly to Jaipur – 02 nights; by road to Agra – 01 night; return to Delhi and connect flight out.

Upon arrival, transfer from the International airport to the hotel.

Today drive to Old Delhi past two ancient cities of Delhi to visit Rajghat – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. On through New Delhi seeing Rashtrapati Bhawan President’s Palace, Parliament House, Rajpath ceremonial causeway and India Gate war memorial, to visit Humayun’s Tomb - forerunner of The Taj Mahal. On to visit 12th century Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and Qutub Minar – tallest structure in Delhi’s environs for centuries.

In the morning, depart by road for Shekhawati - known as ‘Open-Air-Art-Gallery of Rajasthan’ and check in at a Heritage Hotel (a palace / fort). In the evening, a walking tour of farm to see the life style of rural people of the region. Later enjoy informal entertainment by folk performers.

In the morning, a walking tour through the bazaar of a colorful little provincial town, and visit to the Painted Mansions - glowing with hand painted frescoes on almost every inch of their walls and ceilings. Check out and depart for a Jeep Safari through the interiors of the state. Overnight in camp. .


In the morning, continue Jeep Safari. Proceed in the afternoon to desert village of Khimsar for the unique experience of staying in fascinating 16th century Khimsar Fort.


In the morning depart for Jaisalmer – at the edge of the Thar Desert. In the evening stroll through the town seeing the profusely carvings on Salim Singh Ki Haveli & Patwon Ki Haveli, and, Gadi Sagar Lake surrounded by temples and shrines.

Today visit spectacular Jaisalmer Fort and drive out to the see the golden Sam Sand Dunes and enjoy a camel ride in the desert.

In the morning, depart for Jodhpur. Here visit awe inspiring
Mehrangarh Fort sprawled majestically atop a hill, and, Jaswant Thada - royal cenotaphs.

In the morning depart for Udaipur. En route visit 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temples embellished with intricate marble filigrees, and supported on 1444 richly carved columns, no two alike.

Today visit the Maharajah of Udaipur’s City Palace + Museum towering over Lake Pichola, and Folk Art Museum preserving local folk arts from dolls and masks to musical instruments and puppets.

Early morning checkout and transfer to airport to connect flight to Jaipur. In the afternoon drive into Jaipur’s colourful old town to see Hawa Mahal – from behind whose latticed screens princesses once watched ceremonial processions. Visit the City Palace+Museum where Jaipur’s last Maharaja still resides, and Jantar Mantar – 18th century Royal Observatory.

Today visit the Fortress Palace of Amber – and enjoy an elephant ride. Afternoon at leisure. .


In the morning depart for Agra. En-route visit 16th century ‘ghost town’ of Fatehpur Sikri once a glittering capital of The Great Mughals. .


Early morning visit to The Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later visit Agra Fort – built over the reigns of three emperors. In the afternoon depart for Delhi. At Delhi, transfer directly to the airport to connect flight home.


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