Rajasthan Desert Vacation Tour

Duration of Trip: 28 Nights / 29 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi - Madras - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Allepey - Cochin - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore - Mumbai

Rajasthan vacation Tours is one of the best experiences you will ever have. The variety and contrast that, Rajasthan Desert Vacation Tours presents is remarkable. You will cover rugged strongholds with majestic palaces, grand monuments and temples that have distinctive traditions. Religious sentiments are strong in the area and both Hindu and Muslim shrines are venerated equally. You will also tour some of the most prominent Rajasthan Desert Vacation destinations in the tour and see how colors and folk arts have managed to add life to the stark barrent desert landscape with undulating waves of sand. The campsites during the tour are chosen especially to let you see the true rustic beauty of the desert folk.

Day 01: Arrival Delhi.
Welcome on arrival at Delhi. Upon arrival company executive will meet and greet later you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Reach hotel welcome drink on arrival to make you little relax, company executive will explain you about your tour plan and other important document will be given and discuss. Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast, company guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. In old Delhi first visit Jama Masjid – India largest mosque. Enjoy the rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chownk (Silver Market), Red Fort and Raj Ghat. Later visit Humayun’s tomb. After lunch proceed to see Lotus temple, Qutub Minar, drive past the embassy area visit President Palace and India Gate. Return to hotel and relax. In the evening enjoy the dances of India show. Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 03:Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, the fabled ‘pink city’ of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharajah of Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur by lunch and check inn to your hotel and relax. Later visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Observatory and Jantar Mantar. Evening visit rug factory where you enjoy watching making rugs. Overnight will be at Jaipur

Day 04: Jaipur - Pushkar
Morning after breakfast visit the majestic Amber Fort where you ride up on elephants back to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of wooded hills. Proceed for Pushkar. Upon arrival check in hotel and relax. Evening enjoy the camel Fair. Overnight will be at Pushkar.

Day 05: Pushkar
Enjoy the various events and activities in Pushkar fair the whole day.

Day 06: Pushkar - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur (the Venice of the east). Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check inn to your hotel. Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 07: Udaipur
After Breakfast make a visit to the City Palace, built in 1725 and later visit Sahelion ki Bari, the gardens the maids-of-honour. After lunch make a trip to Nagda and Eklingji to see the beautiful temples in their ruins.

Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 08: Udaipur - Mt. Abu via Ranakpur
Morning drive to the only hill resort of Rajasthan Mt. Abu en-route visiting the famous Jain temples of Ranakpur. Arrive Mt. Abu and check inn to your hotel. Evening at leisure visit Dilwara Jain Temples. Overnight will be at Mount abu.

Day 09: Mt. Abu - Jodhpur
Morning at leisure to enjoy the scenic beauty of this hill station. After lunch proceed for Jodhpur upon arrival check in hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

Day 10: Jodhpur
After breakfast start the city tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh Fort museum and Jaswant thada, the cremation spot of the royal family. After lunch visit the ancient capital of Marwar-Mandore. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

Day 11: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer situated deep in the heart of the Thar desert. Arrive Jaisalmer check in hotel and shortly after lunch visit the Chhatris of Maharwals and later proceed for Camel ride at Sam for sunset Dinner will be at Sam and dunes. Night return to hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.

Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Jaisalmer City. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli, Mool Sagar and Jain Temple. Later leave for Bikaner upon arrival check in hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Bikaner.

Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa
After breakfast visit Junagarh fort, Devi Kund and Mata Karni Temple later proceed for Mandawa (an old castle in Rajasthan). Post lunch session includes a small visit of Mandawa to appreciate the painted Havelis on the ancient and the famous silk route. Upon arrival check in hotel and relax.

Day 14:Mandawa - Bharatpur
orning after breakfast visit Havelis in Mandawa later drive to Bharatpur (famous for keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary). Evening make a visit to the sanctuary. Upon arrival check in hotel Overnight will be at Bharatpur.

Day 15:Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning make a visit to the sanctuary to see the birds in their natural habitat. After breakfast drive down to Agra (The city of Tajmahal). Later visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Later check in hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 16: Agra - Delhi - Madras
Morning after breakfast proceed for Delhi upon arrival you will be transferred to domestic airport to take the flight to Madras. Arrive Madras in the evening and check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Chennai.

Day 17: Chennai
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Madras (Chennai) including the Snake park and Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the museum. Overnight will be at Chennai.

Day 18: Madras - Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore upon arrival check in to your hotel and relax. Evening at leisure. Overnight will be at Tanjore.

Day 19: Tanjore - Madurai
Morning start the tour of Tanjore visiting the Brihadeshwara Temple, a typical architecture from the 11th century. Later visit the Saraswati Mahal Library. After lunch proceed for Madurai , arrive in the evening check in hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Madurai.

Day 20: Madurai - Periyar
Morning visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundereshwara temple, a huge Dravidian temple complex. After lunch proceed for Periyar. Arrive Periyar in the evening and check in hotel. Overnight will be at Periyar.

Day 21: Periyar - Allepey
Morning proceed for Alleppey upon arrival check into house boat, enjoy the beautiful wildlife scenes around the lake. The cruise will cover many beautiful palaces will take you towards Kumarakom. All the meal will be served in the houseboat. Overnight will be at Houseboat.

Day 22: Kumarkom - Cochin
After breakfast disembark than continue by Road to Cochin. Arrive Cochin and visit the Chinese fishing nets in the backwaters of Cochin. Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day 23:Cochin
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing in Cochin visit Various Islands and Churches, Santa cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish synagogue, Dutch palace, St. Franchis. Evening enjoy the Kath Kali Dance show. Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day 24:Cochin - Coimbatore
After breakfast drive to Coimbatore also called the ‘Manchester of South India’. Arrive by lunch and soon after lunch visit the Maruthamalai temple. Overnight will be at Coimbatore.

Day 25: Coimbatore - Ooty
Morning drive to the queen of hill stations, Ooty known for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. Arrive Ooty by lunch and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight will be at Ooty.

Day 26: Ooty - Mysore
Morning proceed for Mysore (wonderful historic town and evidence city to exhibit the oldest Indian richest economy). Arrive by lunch and shortly after lunch visit the Mysore Palace, once the capital seat of power of the ruling Wodeyars. Also visit the Brindavan Garden, Chamundeeswri temple, Tipu’s summer palace. Overnight will be at Mysore.

Day 27: Mysore - Belur - Halebid
After breakfast proceed for Halebid en-route visit Belur, the superbly preserved Chennkesava Temple here is a tribute to the skill and genius of the medieval craftsman. Later proceed for Halebid upon arrival visit temple, a riot of carvings left incomplete after 80 years of labour. Check in hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Halebid.

Day 28: Halebid - Bangalore
After breakfast drive to Bangalore to catch flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai in the evening and transfer to your hotel.

Day 29: Mumbai and Departure
After breakfast proceed for a half day city tour of Mumbai visiting Hanging gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market. Evening Transfer to international Airport in time to board flight for onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

1. ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
2. DAILY BREAKFAST AT HOTEL
3. SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,,
4. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES
5. PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
6. CHANDNI CHOWK RICKSHAW RIDE
7. ELEPHANT SAFARI IN JAIPUR
8. CAMEL SAFARI IN JAISALMER
9. BATTERY VAN RIDE IN AGRA
10. ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES
11. ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES,
12. ONE FAREWELL DINNER FROM TNS GROUP.

EXCLUDES:
Lunches and dinners are not included (except where mentioned in the inclusion list) along with personal expenses, camera, etc. tips, (if any) at places where applicable. All hotels are subject to availability and all flights are subject to confirmation. Airfare is included in the tour price. It is not separate.