The frescoed havelis of Shekhawati are mostly in ruins but they can still transport you back in time. This region is world's largest open air museum.
Bikaner is friendly, relaxed and would probably offer you one of the quirkiest of the experiences - visit the rat temple full of thousands of rats.
Explore the golden city of Jaisalmer with its intricately carved havelis, colourful markets and a fort which is the only inhabited fort in the world.
Jodhpur with its blue city, the mighty Mehrangarh fort and the famous lassi is definitely an attraction. You are most likely to notice some people wearing the famous "Jodhpurs" - the polo breaches. This is the town they originated from.
Udaipur is the Venice of the east. We don't want to say much, just be there and you would know why.
There are some long days of travel with sightseeing. There is lots to see and we would always prepare you in advance.
Journey timings mentioned on a daily basis are indicative and do not include time needed for washroom breaks, lunch, sightseeing, if any, on the way.
Except December and January, you can expect really warm days at most of the places on this itinerary. Please prepare well with light cotton or linen clothing and comfortable walking footwear.
Arrival transfer and hotel check in.
There are no activities planned toady and you are free either to relax or choose any of the our recommended optional activities. We will be happy to organize these for you.
Please join your group leader for an important group meeting today at 06:00 pm. He will share useful information on how to prepare for this exciting trip.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Included Activities: None
Included Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Post breakfast, we will head out on an exciting day of sightseeing.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Delhi to Agra = around 210 kms | approx. 4.5 hours
Today, it is going to be a long yet exciting day. Post breakfast, we will leave for Agra. There are options on the way for a cup of tea or coffee along with basic washrooms.
Overnight stay in Agra.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Agra to Abhaneri via Fatehpur Sikri = around 165 kms | approx. 4.5 hours.
Post breakfast, we will leave for Abhaneri. En route, we will stop at the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri which used to be the capital of Mughals.
Visiting Fatehpur Sikri will require an additional of 2-2.5 hours before we continue our drive to Abhaneri.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Heritage Property (1 Night)
Drive from Abhaneri to Jaipur = around 100 kms | approx. 2.5 hours.
Post breakfast, we will leave for Jaipur.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Jaipur to Mandawa = around 175 kms | approx. 4 hours.
Post breakfast, we will leave for Mandawa which lies in the region of Shekhawati. Shekhawati once used to be on the trade route and was inhabited by wealthy merchants who built affluent mansions to showcase their wealth and prosperity. These mansions are locally known as "Havelies". Due to the presence of a number of havelies, Shekhawati also known as world's largest open air art gallery.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner = around 195 kms | approx. 5 hours.
Post breakfast, we will leave for Bikaner.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer = around 330 kms | approx. 7-8 hours.
Post breakfast, we will drive to Jaisalmer. There are options on the way for lunch and to use washrooms.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel and settle down. This evening, if time permits, we will go out in town. There are plenty of exciting options for dinner.
Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Today, post breakfast we will go out on a walking tour of the town and the fort. Jaisalmer is popular for its yellow stone which has been used by the wealthy merchants of the past to construct beautiful havelis (mansions). The fort itself is one of the highlights as it is the only fort with a living population inside it.
Included Activities: Jaisalmer walking tour
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Morning today is at your leisure. You could choose to relax at your hotel or go on to explore the town on your own. Around 2 pm (seasonal), we will drive outside of Jaisalmer for our camel safari in the desert. We will enjoy sunset from the sand dunes followed by dinner in one of the camps. Post dinner, we will drive back to Jaisalmer for our overnight stay.
Included Activities: Camel safari
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur = around 285 kms | approx. 6 hours.
Today, it is a long and busy day but an exciting one. Post breakfast, we will depart Jaisalmer early as we have only a night's stay in Jodhpur.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel and get ready to visit the Mehrangarh fort. If time permits, we may explore the clock tower area which is a part of the old town.
Included Activities: Mehrangarh fort.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur = around 285 kms | approx. 6-7 hours.
Post breakfast, we will leave for Udaipur. En route, we will visit the world famous Jain temples at Ranakpur which are around 400 years' old. There are options on the way for lunch and to use washrooms.
Included Activities: Ranakpur Jain temple
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Post breakfast, we will visit the city palace of Udaipur.
There are plenty of optional activities (not included in the trip price) here and you could always seek your Tour Leader's help in pursuing any of those, subject to your tastes and preferences.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Included Activities:
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
Flight from Udaipur to Delhi = around 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival into Delhi, check into your hotel and settle down. If time permits, you could go for any of our recommended optional activities and we will be happy to organize those for you.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (1 Night)
There are no activities planned today. Check out time at your hotel is 12 pm. We will provide you with a departure transfer to Delhi's international airport.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Usually, check in timings at hotels is 12:00 pm. Different hotels may have different check in timings.
Only 1 time entry ticket per monument (those mentioned under "Inclusions") is a part of the trip price.
On Day 15, we are likely to arrive into Delhi early evening. We do not book your flight out of Delhi until late night or early morning of Day 16.