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Rajasthan Colorful Desert Tour
10 Days / 09 Nights
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner -
Osian - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi |
Colorful Rajasthan
Desert Tour : Day 01. Flight to India
(Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital
Delhi is the main gateway for travelers.
You are met by an Vinayak Holidays representative and transferred to
your Hotel.
Colorful Rajasthan
Desert Tour : Day 02. Old - New Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.include red
fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “Kutab Minar” which is 71 meter high and
was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we have a drive
through New Delhi where we see the India Gate, Government Buildings
and Embassies.
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Desert Tour : Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati region. Arrival
in Shekhawati in the late evening.
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Desert Tour : Day 04. Shekhawati - Bikaner (about 190 km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area.
Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan and is the After the visit
of Shekhawati area we proceed to Bikaner. After a short break in
Bikaner we visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red
sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the
structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an
unforgettable experience for us.
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Desert Tour : Day 05. Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer (about
330 km)
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer via
Osian.Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest
Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD.We arrive in Jaisalmer in the
late evening.
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Desert Tour : Day 06. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's crenellated
golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with exquisitely
carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its
carved havellis (grand mensions). In medieval times, its prosperity
was due to its location on the main trade route linking India to
Egypt, Arabia, Africa and the West. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful
culture and this city remains one of the most exotic city not only in
Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of the visitors called this
city "a living museum".We have a walk through the old city and visit
the Fort and the Jain temple.In the afternoon we drive around 40 km.
away from Jaisalmer to sam dunes where we enjoy the sunset before we
drive back to Jaisalmer.
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Desert Tour : Day 07. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (about 290 km)
Early morning drive to Jodhpur.The city was once the capital of the
princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is also known as the
blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. We
will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was
built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the
Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the
sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
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Desert Tour : Day 08. Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (about
260 km)
Today we drive to Udaipur. Enroute we will visit Ranakpur.Ranakpur is
known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous
basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four
subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of
columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being
alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century.We
have a break in Ranakpur before proceeding further for Udaipur.
Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built around
shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of
the Aravali ranges.
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Desert Tour : Day 09. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the visit of
Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum
of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and
paintings on display. After a break we proceed to city palace, the
biggest Palace in India, The museum of the palace includes the
beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian
mythology. In the evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The
famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former
rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this
palace more known in the west.
Colorful Rajasthan Desert Tour : Day 10. Udaipur - Delhi (about 450 km)
Morning at leisure. afternoon fly from Udaipur to Delhi. Arrival in
Delhi.
Around midnight flight to home destination. At the time of departure
our driver & representative will drop you at International Airport.
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