Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi - Samode
On arrival in Delhi you will be picked up from the airport and driven
straight away to Samode. On arrival check into the Hotel Samode
Palace. Afternoon free to explore the surroundings; in the evening
enjoy gala welcome dinner with traditional Rajasthani dances. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Samod - Nawalgarh
In the morning take a city tour of Jaipur covering Amer Fort, Jantar
Mantar - the Royal observatory, and then continue to Nawalgarh:
the heart of Shekhawati. On arrival, check into the Hotel Roop Niwas
Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 : Nawalgarh - Mandawa
Morning free to explore the surroundings, then drive to Mandawa,
ideal location to revisit Rajasthan's rich heritage and culture.
On arrival, check into the Castle Mandawa. Rest of the day free
to explore the surroundings. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Mandawa - Bikaner
In the morning explore the area, and in the afternoon drive to Bikaner.
On arrival, check into the Hotel Lallgarh Palace. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 5 : Bikaner
Today enjoy a city tour covering Junagadh Fort - constructed between
1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, the fort has a 986 metre long wall
with 37 bastions and two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple - This 16th
century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple complex,
Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you can ride on
a camel and have perhaps the first taste of camel's milk. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 6 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer - City of the Golden Fortress. On arrival,
check into the Hotel Rawal-Kot. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy
the city atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer
Morning city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest
point of the Trikuta hill, the fort is entered through the Suraj
Pol or Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar and various
temples, Salim Singh- Ki- Haveli and Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of
the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath
taking intricacy, Lodurva - A masterpiece of architectural grandeur.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 : Jaisalmer
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most picturesque
dunes. This day you will visit Sam Sand dunes. The ripples on the
wind-caressed dunes create enchanting mirages. Adventure freaks
can go out on a Camel Safari - getting the real feel of the desert
on camel back. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Today we drive to Jodhpur. After a short city tour, proceed further
to the Hotel Saradar Samand Palace, which is located near the Saradar
Samand Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Jodhpur - Ghanerao
In the morning you are free to explore the enchanting surroundings.
Afternoon drive to Ghanerao. On arrival, check into Ghanerao Castle.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Ghanerao - Ranakpur
In the morning take an excursion to Kumbhalgarh. Afternoon, drive
to Ranakpur. On arrival check into Hotel Maharani Bagh. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 12 : Rankapur - Udaipur
In the morning enjoy visit Ranakpur temples, then continue to Udaipur.
On arrival check into the Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace. In the afternoon
enjoy a city tour. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 : Udaipur - Deogarh
In the morning enjoy a city tour. Then drive to Deogarh. On arrival
check into Deogarh Mahal: A castle of Medieval Rajasthan. You can
also enjoy your choice of trekking in the hills or walking through
the village or watching a local tribal warrior dance or performance
by folk musicians and artists. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Deogarh - Jaipur - Kanota
In the morning drive to Jaipur and proceed 15 kms further towards
east. Arrive and check into the Royal Castle Kanota. Rest of the
day free. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Kanota - Agra
Today drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive and
check in into hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a city tour covering
the beautiful Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Stay
overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 : Agra - Delhi
Today morning drive back to Delhi, enroute visiting the tomb of
Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. After a whirlwind city tour of Delhi,
enjoy a farewell dinner, and be transferred to the Airport to board
your International flight.