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.
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. Before we proceed to the Hotel we have
a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate, Government
Buildings, Embassies.
Day 03. Delhi -
Shekhawati (about 270 km)
In the morning we visit "Kutab 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.
Day 04.
Shekhawati - Bikaner
(about 190 km)
In the morning we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area.
Shekhawati is in the NE region 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.
Day 05. Bikaner
After the breakfast we vi
sit 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.
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.
Day 07. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the med
ieval 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 mansions). 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.
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-Gujarat
trading route and the Marwaris got benefited 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.

Day 09. Jodhpur -
Delhi
In the 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
Tour of Rajasthan:
Day 10. Flight to
Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.