Day 01- Delhi 
You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a
traditional Welcome of TIKKA and Arti our representatives would
assist you at the airport and to hotel for check in and overnight
stay.
Day 02- Delhi / Mandawa (280 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Mandawa, located South West of
Delhi. Mandawa the heart of the Thar Desert which used to be a
medieval Indian trade city and still has beautifully preserved
houses of medieval Indian traders in typical Rajput style - wooden
doors, bamboo thatched roofs, mud plastered walls and floors,
ethnic decor etc. On arrival, we assist you to check in at Hotel
for overnight stay.
Day 03- Mandawa / Bikaner (160 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bikaner The drive is through
sightseeing tour covering the Shekhawati region, rich in fresco
painted dwellings. This region is often referred to as the "Open
Air Gallery" of Rajasthan. Later leave for Bikaner and check
in at our hotel upon arrival. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04- Bikaner / Jaisalmer (325 km / 6 hrs)
Bikaner, located at a distance of 160 Kms from Mandawa, features
in the tourist map because of the Junagarh Fort, which has palatial
rooms richly decorated with emeralds and intricate carvings in
gold. Later you leave for Jaisalmer. On arrival, you check in
at our hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05- Jaisalmer
After breakfas
t
half day sightseeing of Jaisalmer. Almost 900 years old, Jaisalmer
was a major post on the trade route across the forbidding Thar
Desert, and still today, one’s first glimpse of the honey
colored walls of the fort, rising out of the hot and barren desert
is magical. Untouched by time, Jaisalmer, with its golden crenellated
walls and narrow streets lined with exquisite havelies, has a
medieval ambience. The fort encloses palaces decorated with delicate
jali or lattice worked screens, carved doors and flora carvings,
and elaborately carved 12th to 16th century Jain temples. The
havelies in both the fort and the town are exceptional. Similar
in style to the homes of Venetian merchants, the havelies were
the mansions of wealthy traders. The houses are decorated with
beautifully carved facades, jali screens and oriel windows, each
with an inner courtyard surrounded by richly decorated apartments.
To see the beauty of the Thar Desert take a camel ride to Sam
Sand Dunes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06- Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290 km / 6 hrs)
After Breakfast we start a scenic drive to Jodhpur, Jodhpur is
called the "Blue City" for the characteristic plea indigo
color of its traditional homes. The enormous UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
was once the largest private residence in the world, have in 347
rooms and using over 2.5 million cubic feet of sandstone and marble.
Jodhpur's former ruling family still lives in this opulent palace
/ museum/ hotel.
A glittering blend of modern and traditional architecture reflecting
upon its numerous palaces. The enchanting forts, temples and other
royal residences have retained a medieval character, which comprises
of the town's multifaceted attractions. Upon arrival we help you
check in at hotel. A leisurely evening follows highlighted by
folk dances of Rajasthan.
Overnight stay.
Day 07- Jodhpur
Post breakfast half day tour of Jodhpur There are many great fortresses
throughout Rajasthan, but non compare with the majestic Mehrangarh
Fort, built atop a 400 ft. promontory. W
ithin
this invisible citadel are magnificent palaces with marvelously
carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. These palaces
houses a fabulous collection of possessions of Indian royalty,
including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs,
miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes
and furniture. Below the fort, visit the Jaswant Thada, a graceful
marble cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha Jaswant Singh II, and
monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur.
Proceed into the heart of the bazaars for a view of local artisans
at work as well as locals shopping of their wares.
Overnight stay.
Day 08- Jodhpur / Udaipur (325 km / 5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast leave for udaipur Vai Ranakpur to visit
the secluded 1439 Jain Temple Complex with 29 halls dissected
by 1444 pillars, each sculpted with unique designs. Lunch is suggested
at the nearby Maharani Bagh Orchard retreat. Tour continues to
Udaipur, which is another 80 km and a drive of roughly 2 hrs.
Set around the vast Pichola Lake and dominated by dramatic palaces,
Udaipur is Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Overnight stay.
Day 09- Udaipur
After breakfast visit City Palace - the largest palace complex
in Rajasthan, with its scalloped arches, fretted balconies, and
cupolas. Jagdish Temple is an Indo-Aryan temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu. It has a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord
of the Universe. Folk Art Museum has an interesting exhibition
of folk arts including dresses, dolls, masks, musical instruments,
paintings, and puppets.
The rest of the evening is free to explore this city of lakes
on your own. Or you may enjoy our optional boat ride on the picturesque
Lake Pichola, cruising past the spectacular City Palace, Jag Mandir
Island and the famous Jag Niwas Island, which used to be the summer
palace of the Royals of Mewar and is now the renowned Lake Palace
Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10- Udaipur-Ranakpur (80 km / 2 hrs.)
After breakfast departure for Ranakpur. to visit the secluded
Jain Temple Complex with 29 halls dissected by 1444 pillars, each
sculpted with unique designs. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 11- Ranakpur-Pushkar (250 km / 5 ½ hrs.)
Morning after breakfast drive for Brahma city “Pushkar”,
located on the edge of the desert lies the tiny tranquil t
own
of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake. This
is an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus, which has the
only temple of Lord Brahma in the country and one of the few in
the world. Lord Brahma is known as the creator of the world as
per the Hindu mythology. It's marked by red spire, and over the
entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who
is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. The function
of Brahma creating the world - has been completed, while Vishnu
(the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer) still have relevance
to the continuing order of the universe. Brahma is also a God
of the Aryan invaders and during Vedic times his cult temporarily
displaced the more ancient indigenous Shiva and Shakti cults.
With the passing of the period of major Aryan influence, these
deities re-emerged more powerful than before. The lake has a mythological
significance associated with it. According to myth, Lord Brahma
was on his way to search for a suitable place to perform a "Yagna'
(a fire sacrifice) while contemplating, a lotus fell from his
hand on the warth and water sprouted from that place. One of them
was Pushkar where Lord Brahma performed" Yagna". Evening
at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12- Pushkar Fair
The Pulsating beats of vivid images of the Sacred Brahma land,
Pushkar brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing
the glory of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground in the month
of Kartik with bedecked Camels, decorated cattle’s, adventures
competitions, breathtaking events, jostling rustic crowd, meditating
sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic fair, colourful desert,
so typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else but Pushkar Fair.
An amalgamation of a marvellous juxtaposition of commerce and
devotion, Pushkar Fair, a lifetime experiences in the very Holy
Land.
The evenings are possessed with its own charm, Deepdaan creates
a spectacular view on the scared lake. The silent night pierced
by camel calls, folk- lore, dramas and heart throbbing beats of
folk music and dances. The fair attracts a great number of tourists
from far and wide. The fair grounds reverberate with festivity,
as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array items.
Body tattooing is yet another favourite activity. The profusion
of colours that run riot in the desert sand, the glee and the
contagious enthusiasm of the village folk are a unique experience
for every visitor. The village is arranged in blocks of tents,
each with its own identity, named after the famous dance of Rajasthan.
The village also has huts with attached western style toilets
and running water. Day free to witness Pushkar Fare. Stay overnight
at Hotel.
Day 13- Pushkar Fair
Day free to witness Pushkar Fare. Stay overnight at Hotel / Tented
accommodation.
Day 14- Pushkar- Neemrana - Delhi
After breakfast check-out and drive to Delhi. We have arranged
your lunch at Neemrana fort which is India's oldest heritage resort.
Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe formation
of the billion year-old Aravalli ranges, the property covers 25
acres/10 hectares. The stepped palaces of this architectural jewel
is cut into the hillside to sprawl over 3 acres/1.2 hectares.
Later on continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi. A car & driver
will be at your disposal until transfer to IGI Airport to catch
flight for onward destination