Rajputana Art and Culture:
India's western Princely state, known for its brave Rajput
kings and their tales of chivalry and valour is steeped in
history and culture. Here, the past comes alive in magnificent
Forts and Fortresses , Citadels, Heritage Palaces, Castles,
Havelis, Temples, wind caressed sand dunes and thorny
vegetation. The magnificent creations of Forts and Palaces in
red and yellow sandstones are living manifestations of its
rich historical and architectural legacy. The people are ever
smiling, cheerful and are always in colourful dress.
Most enticing is the sight of Gair and fire dancers, swaying
in the sands, their steps matching the rhythm of enchanting
melodies that drift in the air.
DAY 1
| ARRIVE
DELHI
Assistance on
arrival and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 2
| DELHI /
MANDAWA
Drive to Mandawa
(260 km/5 hours) and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon, visit the Havelies in Shekhawati region.
DAY 3
| MANDAWA
/ BIKANER
Drive to Bikaner
(200 km/4 hours ) and on arrival, check-in at hotel.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
DAY 4
| BIKANER
Morning, visit
Deshnok Temple. Afternoon, visit Camel Breeding Farm. Dinner
and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 5
| BIKANER
/ JAISALMER
Drive to
Jaisalmer (333 km/6 hours ) and on arrival, check-in at the
hotel. Rest of the day free.
DAY 6
|
JAISALMER
In the morning
proceed for the city
sightseen. Afternoon, visit the sand dunes with camel
ride. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 7
|
JAISALMER / JODHPUR
Drive to Jodhpur
(297 km/5-1/2 hrs) and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of the city. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
DAY 8
| JODHPUR
/ KUMBHALGARH
Drive to
Kumbhalgarh(220 km/5 hours ) and check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh fort. Dinner and overnight stay at
hotel.
DAY 9
|
Kumbhalgarh / Udaipur
Morning, after
breakfast, drive down to Udaipur (100km/2hours) enroute
visit Ranakpur temples. On arrival at Udaipur, check into
hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10
| Udaipur
Morning, city
sightseeing tour. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel in Udaipur.
DAY 11
| Udaipur
/ Kotah
Drive down to
Kotah( 285 km ), visiting enroute Chittaurgarh. On arrival,
check-in at the hotel.
DAY 12
| Kotah /
Bundi / Ranthambhore
Drive to
Ranthambhore(200 km) visiting en-route Bundi. On arrival,
check-in at the hotel
DAY 13
|
Ranthambhore / Jaipur
Morning, Jeep
safari to view the wildlife (Sanctuary remains close from Jul.
to Sep.) at Ranthambore ( 185km/4 hours). Afternoon, drive to
Jaipur and check-in at the hotel Dinner and overnight stay at
hotel.
DAY 14
| Jaipur
Morning, visit
Amer fort via Elephant ride. In the afternoon, sightseen tour
of City Palace, Jantar Mantar and a façade of Hawa
Mahal.
DAY 15
| Jaipur
Day at leisure -
optional day trip to Pushkar (140 km)
DAY 16
| Jaipur
/ Delhi
Drive to Delhi (
260 km / 6 hours) and on arrival, transfer to the
International airport for the onward flight.
