Desert Safari Rajastan Tour

Day 1: Arrive Jodhpur

Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to hotel. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.

Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (about 290 km)

After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer.
Arrive & transfer to hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Night stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 3: Jaisalmer

After breakfast,Later start to city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificient fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion ) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Night stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 4: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (about 330 km)

After breakfast, drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later start to city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was 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 gate. 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. Night stay in Bikaner.

Day 5: Bikaner - Mandawa (about 190 km)

After breakfast drive to Mandawa .
Arrive & transfer to hotel.
Later visit the painted havellis.
Night stay in Mandawa.

Day 6: Mandawa - Jaipur (about 168 km)

After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Later visit the CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Also visit HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 7: Jaipur

After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Later visit the Laxmi Narayan temple & Bazaars of Jaipur. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 8: Departure

Morning transfer to airport / railway station for onwards journey.