Rajasthan Desert Safari Tour

Day 04: Mandawa- Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival at Bikaner check into your hotel.
Later visit Bikaner
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Today after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer check in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world.
(optional camel safari)
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
Today after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check into your hotel. Afternoon proceed for the city tour.
Visit the fort , Jaswant Thara, Mandore Gardens. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 08: Jodhpur-Ranakpur Jain Temples-Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain temples.
Upon arrival at Udaipur check into your hotel. Rest or the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the fort, Sahelion -ki -bari. Puppet museum etc.
Evening enjoy (at your own cost) boatride on the lake. A most memorable boat ride with the reflections of the majestic lake palace at its best against the setting sun.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Udaipur-Pushkar
Today proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

City Tour of Pushkar
Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town.The only temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus.Pushkar has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle and camel markets take place here where Farmers,breeders and camel traders buy and sell.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Pushkar -Jaipur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Jaipur
Morning excursion to the Amber fort. Enjoy the elephant back ascent to the fort.
City tour of Jaipur
Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Optional: Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore the market & shop for special bargains! .
Overnight: Hotel

Day 13: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel leave for Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
On arrival at Agra, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 14: Agra-Delhi
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!.
Later in the late afternoon drive back to Delhi International airport to board flight for your onward destination to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your "Rajasthan Desert Safari Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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