CAMEL SAFARI TRAVEL

More than a half of Rajasthan is desert or semi- arid, are continuation of the sand belt that girdles the world. This desert belt is separated from the Indian Peninsula by the Aravali ranges, geologically the oldest mountain in India.

Both the Thar Desert and Aravali ranges land their distinct personalities to the landscape of Rajasthan. It is interesting that this picture of a Rocky, Rugged Skyline over the soft- Staired dunes where camels plod is only one of the two clichés which represent Rajasthan the other, diametrically opposed, is a refreshing contrast: placid blue lakes with island palaces, gardens with pillared, pavilions and kiosk - always with a few dancing peacocks

Places to See : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - -Mumbai Extension : Mumbai -Goa - Mumbai
Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days

Day - 1: Delhi
On arrival in Delhi at International Airport, warm welcome and transfer to the hotel, check in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 2: Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for sightseeing of Old Delhi covering Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat. After lunch - sightseeing of New Delhi, visiting India Gate, Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb then drive past the President's House. Evening you will be dropped at the market for shopping or free for leisure. Dinner and enjoy the traditional folkdance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Early morning departure to Jaipur (260-kms./6 hrs.), en route, visit the Neemrana Fort Palace. Arrive by afternoon. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour of the Pink City covering the famous City Palace, Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Evening free to explore the bazaar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 4: Jaipur
Morning visit to Amber Fort along with an elephant ride inside the Fort. Evening free at leisure/shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 5: Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning after breakfast proceed to Mandawa (166-kms./4 hrs.), on arrival check in at hotel - the beautiful Mandawa Castle. Later explore the town on own to see the buildings and the bazaars of Mandawa, beautiful temples and intricate merchant Havelis (mansions). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 6: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning after early breakfast, depart for Bikaner (190-kms./4 hrs.), arrive by afternoon at Bikaner, check in at the hotel and then depart for a sightseeing tour of the Bikaner City to see the Bikaner Fort/ Palace, the Havelis etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 7: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (326-kms./7 hrs.), on the outskirts of Bikaner, where (if you desire) you can stop to see the famous Deshnokh Temple, popularly known as the Rat Temple, en route, visit Fort Pokhran. Arrive Jaisalmer in the evening. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 8: Jaisalmer - Khuri - Jaisalmer
Morning after breakfast depart for a full day excursion to Khuri (40 km./1 hr.), an oasis village located in the sand dunes. Camel safari in the sand dunes of Khuri. Return by evening, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 9: Jaisalmer
Morning sightseeing tour of the Jaisalmer City to see the Golden Fort of Jaisalmer. Afternoon experience a small camel safari experience to the famous Sam Sand Dunes. Enjoy the cultural folkdance there. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
With the adventure of the sand dunes behind, after breakfast depart for Jodhpur (280 kms./6 hrs.). Arrive Jodhpur by late afternoon, check in at hotel. Evening sightseeing tour of Jodhpur to see the Mehrangarh Fortress, Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum, and Jaswant Thada. Overnight stay at the hotel.

FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS....(Instead of Original Tour for Day 10) -Choose One of the 4 Choices given below.

DAY 10 (Choice A) - JAISALMER - LUDHARVA
After breakfast start by camel from Jaisalmer for Badabagh: The site of the Royal Cenotaphs of the then rulers of Jaisalmer. We reach Ramkunda for lunch. After lunch reach Ludharva via Roopsi, a mixed caste village, built with mud and stick houses with traditional decorative paintings and mirror works. Ludharva, the Ancient Capital of the Bhati Rajput kings. Dinner and overnight stay at camps.

DAY 10 (Choice B) - LUDHARVA - SAND DUNES
After breakfast travel to Peerawal for lunch. Peerawal is an oasis and there are beautiful agriculture fields. After lunch reach Sand Dunes via Kanoi: A typical carpenters village, known for it's beautifully carved wooden items. Reach Sand Dunes. Enjoy a campfire dinner, with traditional folk music and overnight stay at the Sand Dunes.

DAY 10 (Choice C) - SAND DUNES - KULDHARA
After breakfast start for Damodara for lunch via Beri of Kanoi - place known for it's water wells, here you can see how the village ladies balance the water pots on their head as well as their colorful dresses and ornaments. Damodara: A traditional village of former Rajput Kings, apart from colorful costumes also see their mirror work. After lunch reach Kuldhara - an abandoned Paliwal Brahmins Village who fled from 84 villages in one night due to the torture of then Prime Minister. Overnight stay at Kuldhara.

DAY 10 (Choice D) - KULDHARA - JAISALMER
After breakfast leave for Jaisalmer via Moolsagar and Amar Sagar, Moolsagar: A beautiful garden, have lunch at Amarsagar, later proceed to Jaisalmer.

Day - 11: Jodhpur-Ranakpur
Morning after breakfast, depart for Bishnoi Safari - in the desert countryside, visit the Bishnoi village, interact with the herdsmen, potters, weavers, leather craftsmen and wildlife habitats. Drive to Ranakpur in the afternoon (160-kms./4 hrs.), arrive Ranakpur in the evening. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 12: Ranakpur-Udaipur
After breakfast depart for morning sightseeing tour of the beautiful Ranakpur Jain Temple Complex, before lunch leave for Udaipur (96-kms./3 hrs.), arrive Udaipur in evening. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel .

Day - 13: Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of the romantic city of Udaipur, visit the City Palace, Sahelion-ki-Bari, and Jagdish Temple. Afternoon is free for leisure or shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 14: Udaipur - Delhi
Morning in time transfer to board the connecting flight to Delhi from Udaipur. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel, afternoon free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day - 15: Leave Delhi
Morning free to be on own. Check out by 12 noon. Afternoon enjoy last minute shopping or a sightseeing. Evening in time for departure to the airport, to board the flight for onward journey.

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