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Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Luni

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival assisted transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.

Delhi
Old Delhi pulses with the energy and colour, the hustle and bustle of thronged bazaars and is laced by a maze of narrow lanes which twist and turn between tall, leaning houses full of the sights, sounds and aromas of the Indian sub-continent. In Old Delhi you will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars (built by the Emperor Shah Jehan - the builder of Taj Mahal), the Jama Masjid mosque with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi's business nerve centre), the hustle-bustle of everyday Indian life all around you and chattering voices. As a complete contrast, New Delhi stands in formal splendour, like a lone sentry guarding an outpost of a long-gone empire. It is a city of wide boulevards, which offers ever-changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city rich with formal parks and you'll see the magnificent Parliament Building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens), once the awe-inspiring residence of the British Viceroys and now the Presidential Palace, the Raj Ghat (cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi), India Gate (a majestic 42 mts high arch, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I), Qutab Minar (the 72.5 mts high tower dating back to 13th century and one of the greatest bequests of Islamic Culture), Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th century and architecturally the fore runner of the Taj Mahal, has Mughal Architecture at its graceful best) and the Birla Mandir (a large Hindu Temple built in 1938).

Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Morning depart by surface to Mandawa. Upon arrival check into your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Havelis. Overnight at the hotel.

Mandawa Sightseeing
The city of Mandawa was founded in the mid-18th century; it has interesting murals in the large rugged fort - now a hotel boasting of excellent views. The Castle Mandawa is located just outside the walled city of Mandawa. The hotel therefore allows the guests to take walking tours into the colourful city or just relax in the peaceful atmosphere. Mandawa boasts of the finest painted havelis in the region and is a perfect place for wandering at random. The Goenka Havelis in the city are well worth the visit -Ladhuram Tarkesvar, Dedraj Turmal & the Ladia havelis (of which there are a number). The Shiva temple here has a rock crystal lingam. The Harlalkabaoli (a working step well) should be visited early in the morning to watch the oxen at work on the ramp to raise water. Another well located nearby is the Majisa ka Kuan.

Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning depart by surface to Bikaner. Upon arrival check into your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Overnight at the hotel.

Bikaner
The fortified city of Bikaner is encircled by imposing battlements and stands on a slight eminence. Its roads undulate through colourful bazaars and the predominant hue of the buildings is the strong reddish pink of local sandstone. Junagarh Fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, an outstanding general of Mughal Emperor, Akbar. It is encircled by a moat and contains palaces made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at intervals. Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok is dedicated to Karni Mata, a mystic. Legend goes that she foretold the victory of success of Rao Bika and the prophecy came true. Today along with her, thousands of rats are revered here. The strange mode of worship owes to the belief, that the souls of her devotees are housed in these rats, and consequently they must be protected and well fed.

Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning depart by surface to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check into your Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : In Jaisalmer
Morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Jaisalmer
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. Over the years the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched by outside. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable experience. Jaisalmer Fort - Like a yellow sand stone fabric that seems to issue skywards from the golden sands, Jaisalmer Fort is sheer magic. Standing proud to a height of hundred meters over the city with its 99 bastions, the fort is a splendid sight in the afternoon sun. One of the largest and the most elaborate houses in Jaisalmer is Patwon ki Haveli, which is five storeys high and extensively carved.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning depart by surface to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check into your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Overnight at the hotel. Jodhpur Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his capital here from nearby Mandore. There are Palaces, housed within this daunting structure; among them are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Jaswant Thada, constructed out of thin sheets of marble, which allow the sun to filter in, was built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, in 1899.

Day 07 : Jodhpur - Luni
Morning depart by surface to Luni. Upon arrival check into your Hotel Fort. Afternoon enjoy a walk in the village . Overnight at the hotel.

Fort Chanwa
Fort Chanwa of Luni, belonging to Maharaja Dalip singh, the youngest son of Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur, was built over a hundred years ago. It is an imposing well maintained structure made of the famous red sandstone with ornately carved latticework friezes and intricate jharokhas.

Day 08 : Departure Luni - Jodhpur - Delhi
Morning depart by surface to Jodhpur airport in time to connect your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, met and transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in time to board your flight for your onward destination.