Rajasthan Camel Safari

Duration : 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations covered : Delhi, Bikaner, Kakku, Sobhana, Kalansar, Jalsalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi

Day 01 - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to a hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Bikaner
Early morning proceed by surface to Bikaner (400 kms). On arrival check in at the Hotel.

Day 03 : Bikaner - Kakku
Morning proceed on a half-day's sightseeing tour of the city visiting the Bikaner Fort. Surrounded by ramparts 9 metres thick and flanked by bastions and round towers, this fort was built by Raja Rai Singh in the16th Century. This impressive fort houses 37 pavilions and palaces which are all worth seeing. Afternoon proceed by surface to Kakku village. Meals and overnights in tents.

Day 04 : Kakku - Sobhana
After breakfast proceed on camel-back to sobhana carrying packed lunches. Camp again in tents tonight.

Day 05 : Sobhana - Kalansar
After Breakfast, depart on camel-back for Kalansar carrying packed lunches, set camp.

Day 06 : Khimsar - Jaisalmer
After breakfast, proceed by Car/ Coach into the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer itself was founded in 1156 by Rawai Jaisal. The nucleus of attraction is a massive fort surrounded by a wall of 5 kms interspersed with 99 turrets. The most exquisite carvings highlight it's golden, honey-yellow stone. Narrow streets lead you to fine jain temples - the earliest date to the 12th century - and Havells (castles) of which the most exquisite is the Patwon Ki Haveli. Spend the night at your hotel.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning leave for a half day's sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the Fort and the Havells. Afternoon proceed by Car/Coach from the heart of the Thar desert to Jodhpur - it's gateway.

Day 08 : Jodhpur - Jaipur
Morning half-day's sightseeing tour of the fortified city of Jodhpur founded by Rao Jodha, Chief of the Rathore clan, 1459 AD. Atop a rocky hill it is 125 meters high. The fort is entered through several formidable gates and was once considered invincible. The palaces within are noted for their fine lattice work in red sandstone. You will also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and the museum located in the Umald Bhavan public gardens. Afternoon proceed by Car/Coach to Jaipur. On arrival check in at a Hotel.

Day 09 : Jaipur - Delhi
Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan, is a well planned city with building made of pink sandstone. It was founded in 1727 by the Astronomer - King Sawal Jai Singh II. It is a walled city with seven gated, pvaed roads, and divided into seven rectangular blocks. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Maharaja's city palace and the observatory. The Albert Museum, Ram Nivas Gardens, and a drive past Hawa Mahal ( Palace of Winds), and the pink. Proceed by surface to Delhi. On arrival check in at a Hotel.

Day 10 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the Rastrapati Bhavan, the India Gate. The Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Minar. Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi, visiting the Jama Masjid, the Raj Ghat, the finally the Red Fort to witness the sound & light show.