Rajasthan Desert Tour

Delhi » Mandawa » Bikaner » Jaisalmer » Jodhpur » Ranakpur » Udaipur » Chittorgarh » Bundi » Pushkar » Jaipur » Ranthambore » Agra » Delhi

Duration:18 nights/ 19days

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
As you arrive in Delhi, India for the start of the Rajasthan Desert Tour by Rajasthan Travel Agent, you will be received by the warmest of welcomes at the airport/ railway station from where you would be escorted to the pre-booked hotel of your choice by our very own tour representative. Check in at the hotel and freshen up. Afterwards, embark on a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, with visits to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Lotus Temple. You will also be driven past the Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Rajpath. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa
Check out from the hotel and drive to Mandawa in Rajasthan. Upon arrival, check into a heritage hotel and have lunch. Post lunch, set out for a sightseeing tour with visits to the Arched Gateway of the Fort Mandawa, the Bindisar Newatia Haveli, Chokhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and the Saraf Haveli. Come back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner
The next stop on the itinerary for Rajasthan Desert Tours is Bikaner that is 164 kms away. Check in a hotel and relax a while. Post lunch, visit the Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple and the Rat Temple. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Undertake a 333 kms long journey from Bikaner towards Jaisalmer after a hearty breakfast. Upon arrival, check into a hotel and refresh yourself. In the evening, visit the Rishabdevji Temple and the Sambhavnathji Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Jaisalmer
Explore the city of Jaisalmer with visits to the Jaisalmer Fort, carved sandstone havelis such as the Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank and the Barabagh Hill. After lunch, visit the famous Sam sand dunes situated at the edge of Thar Desert through a camel safari trip. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.

Day 06: Jaisalmer
Relax and spend the day at leisure. Do the round of the colorful city markets and buy interesting Rajasthani items. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Day Seven will bring you to Jodhpur that is situated at a distance of 285 kms. Upon arrival, check into a hotel and refresh yourself. Afterwards, embark on a sightseeing tour to Jodhpur's famous tourist attractions such as the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial, Umaid Bhawan and Sadar Museum. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 08: Jodhpur - Ranakpur
Day Eight of the Rajasthan Desert Tour will take you to Ranakpur where you can visit the famous Jain Temples. Later in the day check in at a hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 09: Ranakpur - Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur on Day 9 of the Rajasthan Desert Tour. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. Relax a while and have lunch. Afterwards, visit the Lal Ghat area and see the beautiful Lake Pichola. Also, see the City Palace, with its Saheliyon ki Bari (the Garden of the Maidens). Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10: Udaipur
Visit the Moti Magri, Dudh Talai, Jagdish Temple, Nagda Temples, Gulab Bagh as you explore the beautiful city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur - Chittorgarh
Reach Chittorgarh on the eleventh day of the Rajasthan Desert Tour. Upon arrival, check in a hotel and rest a while. Afterwards, explore the Chittorgarh Palace and Fort at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day12: Chittorgarh - Bundi
Arrive at Bundi, late in the morning and check in at a hotel. Post lunch, visit the local tourist attractions such as the Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace, Chhattar Mahal and the Ratan Daulat. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13: Bundi - Pushkar
Early morning, check out form the hotel and head towards the holy city of Pushkar. Explore the holy city of Pushkar and visit the only Brahma temple in India, the Savitri temple Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple and the Apteshwar Temple. Later, take a dip in the holy waters of Lake Pushkar. Check into a hotel for overnight stay

Day 14: Pushkar - Jaipur
Enjoy the scenic drive form Pushkar to Jaipur on fourteenth day of the Rajasthan Desert Tour. Upon arrival, check in to a hotel. Rest of the time is for leisure. You can go for shopping in the vibrant markets of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur
St out on an exciting sightseeing tour, especially the forts and palaces of Jaipur with visits to Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and City Palace as well as Hawa Mahal and Janter Manter. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16: Jaipur - Ranthambore
Day Sixteen will bring you to Sawai Madhopur, where you can check into a forest lodge, on the outskirts of the Ranthambore National Park. Post lunch, enjoy an exhilarating jungle safari inside the wildlife sanctuary and have fun spotting wild animals and exotic birds. Overnight stay at the lodge

Day 17: Ranthambore
Spend the whole inside the park enjoying wildlife safaris on jeep and elephants. Try your luck at spotting the elusive Indian tigers. Also visit the Ranthambore Fort situated inside the tiger reserve. Indulge in bird watching too. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 18: Ranthambore - Agra
The penultimate day of the Rajasthan Desert Tour will see you heading for the historic city of Agra by road. Check-in to a hotel on arrival at Agra and have a relaxing lunch. After lunch, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra whereby you will get to see the best of Mughal architecture such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb. Stay overnight at the hotel

Day 19: Agra - Delhi
The drive back to Delhi marks the end of your Rajasthan Desert Tour. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be directly transferred to the airport/railway station for the next phase of your journey.