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Day 01: Delhi- Mandawa( Nawalgarh )
Arrival in Delhi early morning. , 5 to 6 hours drive by minibus or jeep to the Shekawati
region. Visit of the fort and some havelis in Mandawa, a charming town built in
the 18th century. Afternoon visit Nawalgarh founded in 1737 by Nawal
Singh , its painted Haveli,s , explore the town , night
in hotel.
Day 02: Mandawa (Nawalgarh ) to -Bikaner ( Barasingsar )
Drive early morning, on the way visit some beautiful havelis in Fathepur, famous
for its wall paintings and continue to Bikaner : leave the highway and enter in
rural area for 35 kms in the region of Bishnoi , where we will
sleep in small and peaceful dune and will meet the chamalier who will be waiting
there to lead the trek for next 2 days .
Day 02 & 03 : Camel trekking
Trek in Bishnoi region who are the followers of lord Vishnu and are strictly
vegetarian and environmentalist , Basically peoples are farmers , they are very
gentle and hospitable , one can visit the family to see the real life
of Bishnoi community . While trekking we will pass through several villages
, farms where peoples can be seen working on it with their colourful clothing
, wild life as Antilope ( Gazel ) which are protected by Bishnoi community
jackel and variety of birds can be seen . Scattered Tinny traditional
huts in the farm where trekkers take advantage to shelter in and
kitchen team prepare the hot lunch which create feeling as if
we are lost in the world of semi desert .
Day 04 & 05: Jaisalmer, ( Golden city )
Leave early morning from the campsite , We take diversion to visit the
world famous temple of rat ( Karni Temple at Deshnukh ) and drive
to Bikaner to join the main highway .After a 6 hour drive, you will reach Jaisalmer
in the afternoon, bewitching citadel at the gate of the desert. It is a former step
to the caravan roads, a very charming place : you can have a stroll in the market,
see the sunset near to Gadi Sar, a kind of lake. Night in a hotel ( Type of Haveli
) out of city. The day after, visit the Jains temples and the havelis in the low
city. In the afternoon, start driving to Jodhpur (6 hours). On the way we will visit
some rural villages and meet the people , evening arrive Jodhpur , Night in
a hotel .
Day 05 & 06 : Jodhpur ( Blue city )
Jodhpur is the second most populated city in Rajasthan. stand at the edge of
Thar Desert .One of the most impressive fort, built in the 15th century ,
dominating the city built in red stone,Visit of the Mehrangar fort, and the Jaswant
Thada white marble tomb, then stroll in the Sadar Bazar of the blue city. Jodhpur
is fondly refered to as the ‘blue city ’ because of indigo coloured
houses in the old town ,Traditionally , blue signified home are Brahmanas
. One can view nicely these houses from the ramparts of the Meharangarh
which looms high above the buzzing city ; Night in same .hotel
Day 07: Jodhpur to Ranakpur Via Jojawar 150kms .
Departure early morning , on the way we will visit some tribal villages
in Jojawar on the foot of Arawali and continue to Ranakpur, one of the most important
pilgrimage place for the Jains., situated in a quite and beautiful remote valley
of the Mount Arawali. The main telmple is Choumukha or four faced temple which
is dedicated to Adinath . It has been built in 1439 , superbly crafted and
well kept temple has 29 halls and 1444 pillars and donot have
similarity to each other . Night in hotel in peaceful valley . hotel.or guest
house
Day 08: Trekking in the Arawallis mountains
A 5 to 6 hour walk in the region to explore the rural hamlets , life
of the habitants and wild life in sanctury, Night in hotel or guest house
Day 09: Udaipur
After 3 hours driving through the mountains road , we reach one of the most
charming city in Rajasthan : Udaipur is situated on the bank of Pithola lake and
high hills around. visit of the City Palace, walk in the bazar, (Optional boating
on the lake ). Night in a charming haveli with white marble facing to the lake.
Day 10: Udaipur to Pushkar , 300kms , 6 hours , Afternoon
arrive at Pushkar , check in hotel and visit the holy town . According
to the legend , the sacred lake of Pushkar sprang up at the spot
where Brahma ( Lord of creation ) dropped a lotus flower from the sky , It
is very important pilgrimage centre of Hindu and its saying that devotee
should visit at least once in life time, There are large number of Sadhu
who mainely congregate around the lake and temples . Sevaral Ghats runs to the lake
where pilgrims are constantly taking bath in holy water
of lake Pushkar is world famous for its spectacular Camel fair Which take
place here in Month of kartika ( on Full moon ) according to Hindu calendar
. ( In 2002 on 16 to 19 November and in 2003 on 5 to 8 November .
Day 11: Jaipur, 125kms.
Departure to the Pink city, capital of the State. Transfer to hotel, and then visit
the Amber fort, 10 km far from Jaipur : it is an impressive fort built in a scenic
place. This has been the capital of the Kachwahas for 5 centuries until Jaipur,
built again in 1727, became capital itself. In the afternoon, visit of the observatory
and City Palace. Night in a charming Rajput palace, converted in family hotel.
Day 12: Jaipur to:Fathepur Sikri - Bharatpur
Early morning, departure to Fathepur Sikri, 4 hours drive. It was the former capital
of the Mogul Emperor Akhbar in the 15th century.,after lunch drive to Bharatpur,
one of the most important ornithological reserve in India with more than 400 different
kinds of birds! You can visit by walk or cycle. Night in Bharatpur.
Day 13: Agra
After a 1:30 hrs drive, reach Agra. Discover the Taj Mahal, sumptuous white marble
tomb , one of the most beautiful piece of Mugal art. It has been built by Shah Jahan
Emperor in 17th century for his wife. Visit Agra Fort, O/N in Agra .
Day 14: Agra to Delhi Drive after breakfast to Delhi for
4 to 5 hours , Half day sight seeing, or free day in Delhi O/N in hotel .
Evening or early morning transfer to airport , flight to
onward destination.
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