Desert- Safari Tour

Tour Destination: Jaipur-Ranthambore-Kota-Bundi-Udaipur-Rohetgarh-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur

Travel Duration: 10 nights/11 days

DAY 1: JAIPUR

Arrive in Jaipur and later transfer to the hotel. Time to relax.

In the evening you can visit Chowki Dhani- well-recreated Rajasthani village. You get an evening's entertainment and rich traditional dinner. You can view Rajasthani dances, potters, cooks, go on animal rides, and visit palm readers etc. Return back to Jaipur and overnight at hotel.

DAY 2: JAIPUR

After breakfast visit the Pink City viewing

HAWA MAHAL- One of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. This five-storey building was used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below. 

CITY PALACE- In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II to study astronomy in detail.

JANTAR MANTAR- A stone observatory, largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. The observatory was built to study the movement of stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble. 

AMER PALACE- A beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh. Tourists often ride on the elephant back to the Singh pool and the Jaleb Chowk. 

Other tourist attractions are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE

Today, drive towards Ranthambore- the largest national park of Rajasthan. Transfer to hotel and evening time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 4: RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast visit

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK- this wildlife sanctuary is famous for its Tigers and is favorite with photographers. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds.

For the wildlife savvy, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary has an intense diversity of flora and fauna with 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals to count a few.

RANTHAMBORE FORT & JOGI MAHAL- The park got its name from the Ranthambore Fort, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Park. The fort, which dates back to the 10th century and is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, was a vital citadel for control of Central India and particularly the Malwa plateau. The entry point to the Ranthambore National Park goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. Also it has the second-largest Banyan tree in India.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: RANTHAMBORE - KOTA

Next morning drive towards Land of Chambal- Kota.

GARH PALACE- The foremost tourist attraction in Kota is the 'Garh'. This large complex, also known as the City Palace, is built in a predominantly Rajput style of architecture.

JAGMANDIR PALACE- The palace was built by one of the queens of Kota between 1743 and 1745, and is situated in the middle of the Kishore Sagar Lake. Built in red sandstone, it is a monument of exquisite beauty.

CHAMBAL GARDEN- Located on the bank of river Chambal, this place is one of the most beautiful picnic spots in the city of Kota. At Chambal Garden, visitors can enjoy peace in the lap of exquisite greenery. The major attraction here is the wonderful boat ride that you can take on the Chambal River.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: KOTA - BUNDI - UDAIPUR

After breakfast drive to Bundi, a city inhabited by Hadotis in the state of Rajasthan, Bundi, is of particular architectural note for its palaces, forts and stepwell reservoir, which are locally known as Baoris. 

Further continue your journey to Udaipur. Transfer to hotel, and time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7: UDAIPUR

Take on a full day city tour of The City of Lakes- Udaipur.

LAKE PICHOLA- This lake presents the picturesque beauty of Udaipur. Encircled by numerous palaces on all sides, it houses various islands where the famous Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas are situated. Maharaja Jagat Singh II built Lake Palace- the palace. It is situated on Lake Pichola, and it appears to be floating on the lake.

CITY PALACE- The largest palace of Rajasthan, it represents the architectural and artistic evolution of Mewar over the centuries. The palace is divided into various sections, each with its own distinctive style.

SAHELIYON KI BARI- This garden was the picnic spot for the 48 royal ladies who were offered to the prince as dowry. The gardens here have lush green lawns & beautiful fountains in the shape of birds - presenting a wonderful sight!

JAGDISH TEMPLE- One of the largest and popular Vishnu Temples of Northern India, this temple has exquisite carvings and four other smaller shrines dedicated to other deities.

AHAR- An ancient capital of Mewar, Ahar is the favorite haunt of archaeologists and research scholars. It houses various famous monuments and temples like the Royal Cenotaphs, Adinath Temple, and Mahavira Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 8: UDAIPUR - JAISALMER

Today continue your drive to the desert town of Jaisalmer. Enroute visit Rohetgarh, a historical village located near the town of Jodhpur in the semi-desert region of Rajasthan. 

Further continue to Jaisalmer. Transfer to hotel and in the evening visit

SAM SAND DUNES- Sam Sand dunes are the major attractions of Jaislamer. It is 3 kms long and 1 km wide and is half a kilometer high. The Sam sand dunes are unreliable and they are picturesque. Sam Sand dunes are just the place to surf the golden sands of Rajasthan through a safari.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 9: JAISALMER

Take on a full day city tour of Jaisalmer.

JAISALMER FORT- This fort is the second oldest fort of Rajasthan. A sight to behold, this living fort is one of the marvels of Rajasthani Architecture, especially of the stone carver's art.

HAVELIES- Evoking a vision of chivalry and valor, wealthy merchants built these havelies. Famous for their intricately- carved facades, the workmanship of Jaisalmer's Havelies present a beautiful amalgam of Rajput architecture and Islamic art. Some of the famous havelies of Jaisalmer are Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli, and Nathmal-ki-Haveli.

GADISSAR LAKE- The origin of this artificial water tank dates back to 1156 AD. Surrounded by small temples and shrines, it also gives a view of the exquisite archway, Teelonki Pol - one of the main entrances to the lake and the city.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 10: JAISALMER - JODHPUR

Next morning drive to the Blue City of Rajasthan- Jodhpur. Transfer to hotel and after lunch visit Jodhpur.

UMAID BHAWAN PALACE- Maharaja Umaid Singh, a perfect example of early modern period architecture, constructed Umaid Bhawan Palace. Umaid Bhawan palace forms the grandest private royal houses of the world. Some portion of this grand palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel and a museum.

JASWANT THADA- It lies quite close to the Mehrangarh Fort complex. It was built in 1899 AD in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and houses the cenotaphs of a number of Rajput royals. The main cenotaph has rare portraits of many Rajput rulers on display. 

ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOR OF JODHPUR- Given the rough terrain it is not surprising that the architecture of the city was influenced by it. Desert architecture is noted for two distinct traits, the need to guard against the heat and to fortify itself against invasions. Fortifications tend to merge with the color of the land, providing it with a natural camouflage.

THE MEHRANGARH FORT- Fort at Jodhpur is such that the fort walls and the sheer basalt escarpment are not distinguishable, one from the other. Huge gates at the entrance are fitted with iron nails to prevent elephants from bringing them down. The palaces and the mansions within the complex are more delicately designed. The chief palaces you can see in the fort are the Phool Mahal, the Moti Mahal, the Jhanki Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal and the Sadar Vilas.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 11: JODHPUR

Later in the day, transfer to Jodhpur Airport/Station to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.