Delhi / Jaipur / Amber Fort / Mandawa / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Khimsar fort / Jodhpur / Kumbalgarh / Ranakpur / Udaipur / Delhi

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Welcome by presentable representative of Recreation Travels with Special welcome & Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.


Day 02 Amazing Delhi
Morning embark on a tour of "Imperial City" New Delhi. Drive pass through the Raisina Hill to view Parliament House, The President House, past the imposing India Gate, visit the Humayun's Tomb, Quatab Minar, Lotus Temple and Birla Temple. Afternoon visit to Old Delhi includes The Red Fort, Jama Masjed and Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Day 03 Delhi - Maharaja's Pink City Jaipur (258 Kms)
Morning drive to Jaipur - known as "Pink city" and visit to Maharaja's City Palace, Jantar Mantar (an accurate Observatory built in 1726 AD), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind) - a five storied wonder with a spectaculer pyramidal façade overhanging windows and Birla White Marble temple

Day 04 Jaipur - Samode Village (40 kms)
This morning go up the Amber Fort ascended a Caparisoned Elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past.
Later drive to Samode, it built in stages starting 400 years ago, the Palace was converted in to a Heritage Hotel by the Samode Family. The Ornate interiors are a fine example of the Rajput-Mughal Haveli Architecture. Samode, ancient royal retreat, notable for its Wall Paintings and Glass work in the Grand Durbar Hall.

Day 05 Samode - Bikaner (288 kms)
Morning drive to Bikaner. Later tour of Bikaner City; visit the Junagarh Fort, built in 1611 AD. The palaces worth visiting are Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, and Bijai Phool Mahal.

Day 06 Bikaner Sightseeing / Jaisalmer (333 Kms)
Morning proceed to Jaisalmer-the ancient citadel on the Caravan route linking India With Persia, Arabia and The Mediterranean.
Afternoon tour of Jaisalmer fort. Also visit to the Gadisar Tank & large houses of the merchant called havelies, some of them dating to the Premediaval Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Shah Haveli and Nathamal Ki Haveli with their intricately carved screens on the facades and the typical traditional architecture.

Day 07 Jaisalmer - Desrt Camel Safari
Leisurely morning Drive to Sam Sand Dunes.

Desert Camel Safari:
Afternoon Desert Camel Safari start for Sam Sand Dunes on edge of Deset National Park. Located in the midst of Thar Desert this camp recreates the magical atmosphere of a traditional Mediaeval Desert Camp on a trade route. The Camp provides for all the comforts. The accommodation consists of Swiss Cottage Type tents with attached baths having running hot & cold water. After spending few hours on a camel safari in the Thar Desert, Guests can relax & spend the evening around the campfire, enjoying live music and dance performances by "Langha" Tribe of Professional singers. TENTED CAMP. (BLD)

Day 08 Jaisalmer - Khimsar (319 kms)
Morning countryside drive to Khimsar - perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India. "Khimsar Dunes Village" is newly developed Desert resort is situated in outskirts of Khimsar. Visit to Khimsar fort - it offers a wide range of experiences. The battle-scarred walls and turrets remind you of its glorious past as a center of much warfare, as well as commerce and trade. Today enjoy the silence and tranquility of the Thar Desert. Overnight stay.

Day 09 Khimsar - Nagaur (43 kms)
Morning drive to Nagaur - a fortified city amidst the Thar Desert is one of the fascinating towns of Rajputs having a past as chivalrous as the inhabitants of yesteryears. Nagaur is the venue of and annual Cattle Fair held in January-February. The town comes alive during the seven-day festival, when cow, bullocks, horses, oxen and camels throng here accompanied by turbaned sellers and eager buyers. Cock and bullfights, camel races, folk dances and music make the fair a major tourist attraction. Places to visit Nagaur fort, Cenotaph of Rao Amar Singh and Tarkin Ki Dargah. Overnight stay.

Day 10 Nagaur - Jodhpur (135 kms)
Morning drive to Jodhpur - the Great Indian Desert, sites on sand stone hill surrounded by a strong wall, approximately 6 miles long with 7 entry gates. Later sightseeing of the city includes visit to Meherangarh Fort, drive through the old city and past the Clock Tower near the largest spice bazaar in the sub-continent, visit the Jaswant Thada Cenotaph, the royal cremation site and then proceed to see the most magnificent, modern 20th century Palace, the Umaid Bhavan Palace and its museum - a treasure trove.

Day 11 Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh (270kms)
Morning drive to Kumbhalgarh - The second principal fortress in Rajasthan after Chittaurgarh. Close by is the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with a rich variety of wildlife. The Fort is accessible only by jeep from Kelwara through the seven gates.

Day 12 Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Udaipur ( 140 kms)
Morning leave for Udaipur. Enroute visit to Ranakpur temples of the Jains, built in the 15th century in the lovely valley of Aravallis. It has grand structure & beautiful Sculptures. The 1444 pillars in the temple are different from each other. The magic of light & shade is really awe- inspiring. Later proceed to Udaipur. Remainder time is free for rest & relaxes.

Day 13 Udaipur
Today sight seeing of Udaipur includes The City Palace, drive around Fateh Sagar lake, Sahelion-ki-Bari (The fountained and flowered garden of Maidens), Partap Smarak: A memorial to the legendary warrior Rana Pratap, Bhartiya Lok Mandal Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 14 Udaipur - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Airport to board the flight for Delhi.

Inclusion & Highlights

• Accommodation with Private bath & shower facilities.
• Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel Restaurant
• Arrival & Departure transfer
• All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by air-conditioned vehicle.
• Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
• Entrance fees to the Monuments
• Internal flights.(Economy Class)
• Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
• Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
• Village Safari at Jodhpur
• Short Camel Safari at Jaisalmer.

Excludes:
Laundry, Insurance, Tips, Telephone Calls and Expenses like personal nature, Still & Video Camera fees in Monuments.