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Rajasthan Camel Safari
offered by supplier M16463 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 18
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 25
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Camel Riding
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Meet at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. Full day city tour. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Mandawa. Drive to Mandawa: a compact little town of Shekhavati region, Arrive and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis & beautiful frescoes. The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Mandawa - Nawalgarh - Bikaner. In the morning drive to Nawalgarh the town where the finest of the Shekhavatis frescoes can be seen. Its havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat haveli & Chokhani haveli. Drive to Bikaner Vale of Serenity, upon arrival check in into hotel. Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Bikaner. Enjoy city tour covering Junagadh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, fort has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple The 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 & have perhaps the first taste of camels milk. Overnight at hotel
Day 6: Bikaner - Jaisalmer. In the morning drive to Jaisalmer The Citadel City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Jaisalmer. City tour covering Jaisalmer Fort built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & PatwonKi-Haveli some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy, Lodurva A masterpiece of architectural grandeur.Overnight at 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 the camel back. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur. In the morning drive to Jodhpur The Desert enchantment, arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Jodhpur. Full day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble, Clock tower The timely treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Jodhpur - Bundi. In the morning drive to Bundi A dream remembered, on arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon you will be free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Bundi - Udaipur. In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur temples the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur. Enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon Ki Bari The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace located amidst Lake Pichola, Eklingji & Nagda Temples built in white marble with a double storeyed porch. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Udaipur - Pushkar. Drive to Pushkar the city of Brahma, on arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Pushkar - Jaipur. In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva : head towards Jaipur not missing the Dargah of Sufi Saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check in into hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur. In the morning take an excursion to Amer fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Jaipur - Agra. Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check in into hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Agra - Delhi. Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Afternoon Drive to Delhi. Arrive and Transfer to the Airport to board flight for onward Journey.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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