RAJASTHAN VACATION

Rajasthan Village Tourism

Rajasthan Desert Tour

Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

Highlights of The Tour:
Rajasthan means land of Rajas (or Kings) but also called Rajputana "the country of Rajputs" The Aravali mountain range, one of the oldest mountain ranges of the word, extending from north to south, divides the state into two natural regions. Aravali range and the Thar Desert are the two most contrasting features of Rajasthan,s geographical make-up.Vibrant colours, music and festivities make the golden sand come alive. Veiled, bejewelled women sing and dance to devotional rhythms. Rajasthan has a fair for every religious occasion, for every change of season and for every harvest.The dessert Triangle tour is specially more attractive during the dessert festival taking place in the month of march every year.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: 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 Indo Vacations representative and transferred to your Hotel.


Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We take a Riksha Ride parallel to the red fort through the old city and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes also the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid and the great mosque of old Delhi.Today We also visit the famous "Humayun's Tomb" which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India and “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.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati (about 270 km)
In the morning we visit "Qutub Minar" which is 71 meter high and consists of five stories. In 1199 work began on this tower which was intended to be the most glorious tower of victory in the world. This tower was damaged twice and repaired in 1326 and 1368.After the sightseeing of Delhi we drive to Shekhawati region. Arrival in Shekhawati in the late evening.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: 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 homeland of marwaris.The marwaris form one of the most important merchant and business groups in India, they developed their business acumen on the trade routes between Delhi and the coast between India and Central Asia. Marwaris enjoyed protections by Maharajas and many of them built grand havellis.The hovels are mansions, elaborately and attractively decorated with a strong main entrance. The walls are often covered with murals, local legends and religious scenes from Hindu Mythology.After the visit of Shekhawati area we proceed to Bikaner. We have the rest of the day at leisure and therefore enough time to relax.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 05. Bikaner
After the breakfast 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. After the sightseeing we enjoy the village Tour.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 06. 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.Very often one can see along the road to Jaisalmer some of the antelopes of this region. Blackbuck and fast running chinkara are the most common among them.We have a stop enroute at a village to observe the traditional life of the villages in Rajasthan.We arrive in Jaisalmer in the late evening.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 07. 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.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 08. 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 the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a huge 10 km long wall which has 101 bastions and seven gates.Jodhpur lies on the once strategic Delhi-Gujrat trading route and the marwaris benefitted from the passing traffic of opium, copper, silk which was traded to China. 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.

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 09. Jodhpur - Delhi
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon.The rest of the day at leisure. (opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel)

Desert Triangle of Rajasthan: Day 10. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.