14 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Desert - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur
A warm welcome on arrival at Delhi Airport by our representative. Meet our driver & transferred to hotel. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After a delicious breakfast join our selected tour guide for sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Start with Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi). Visit Jama Masjid & the Red Fort. Also visit the oldest & famous market Chandni Chowk in Rickshaw. Post lunch visit New Delhi. Explore Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the renowned India Gate. Later drive past through President’s House & Parliament House. Optional – Live show at the Kingdom of Dreams. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Morning after breakfast ahead towards Mandawa. A typical town famous for its fresco painted houses & mansions. Check in at pre-booked hotel. In the evening Turban Adventures organized a private walk with our local expert. Visit the Manihar Family & see them making bangles. Have dinner at renowned restaurant in town & stay overnight.
Morning check out from hotel & embark on a sightseeing tour of Mandawa covering the Mandawa Fort & various painted Havelis, markets & home of wealthy merchants. Head to Bikaner enroute visiting Tal Chapar Bird Sanctuary is known for black bucks & various migratory birds. Check in at your pre-booked hotel in Bikaner. Overnight in Bikaner.
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel & visit Junagarh Fort, one of the oldest forts in India owned by Bikaner Royal Family. Also visit the famous Deshnok Temple also known as Rat Temple. There are about 20,000 rats in temple & among them white is auspicious to see. Take straight to drive to Jaisalmer & check in at your hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
After a sumptuous breakfast start up your day in this beautiful desert city with Jaisalmer Fort, a sandstone fort overlooking to the town is home to around 5000 families. Visit various temples & palaces inside. Coming down from fort visit intricately carved houses & colorful markets. Also explore Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli & Gadisar Lake. Have lunch at renowned restaurant & drive to Sam for exotic camel safari over the dunes at sunset. Spend night in camps under the stars. Overnight in desert.
Leave camps in morning after a hearty breakfast & drive to Jodhpur. Check in at your pre-booked hotel. After relax at hotel take a guided tour of Mandore Garden, once the capital of Marwar which contains many cenotaphs of past rulers. Also visit the non profit organization ‘Sambhali Trust’ working for empowerment & development of women in Rajasthan. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Morning check out from hotel & meet up our guide in hotel to explore Blue City. Start with the majestic & most dominant Mehrangarh Fort. A fine example of Rajput architecture & houses of fined arts from Mughal & Rajput period. Later visit Jaswant Thada, a white marble structure built in 1899. Also visit the magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace, also known as Chittar Palace completed in 1944 & home of present royal family of Jodhpur. After lunch drive to Udaipur enroute stop at Guda Bishnoi Village where you can see the weavers & the local tribal people. Check in at your pre-booked hotel in Udaipur. Overnight in Udaipur.
Get ready after breakfast for sightseeing tour of this wonderful city. Start with City Palace, the grand palace originally built by Maharana Udai Singh II overlooking the Pichola Lake. Later visit Jagdish Temple. Take a heritage walk in this most romantic city to mingle with locals, explore the narrow alleys, see the vibrant bazaars & see the Gangaur Ghat to experience the daily life of people. Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari – A garden was specially laid for 48 young women attendants who accompanied with Princess of Udaipur as dowry. In the evening enjoy boat ride on river Pichola to see the numerous palaces & to capture the perfect evening on the serene waters of this man-made lake. Later drive pass through Fateh Sagar Lake. In the evening Turban Adventures has organized a dinner for you at lakeside restaurant. Overnight in Udaipur.
After breakfast start drive to Pushkar enroute visit Nathdwara. Check in at hotel in Pushkar. Time for relax & personal activities. You can take a walk in nearby areas. Overnight in Pushkar.
Post breakfast leave hotel & visit the famous Brahma Temple located on the banks of Pushkar Lake, one of the such temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma. Behind the Brahma Temple you will visit Savitri Temple built in 1867. Also visit Pushkar Lake which is also known at ‘Tirthraj’. Take straight drive to Jaipur & check in at your hotel. Evening to enjoy luxuries of your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast in the morning you will be met by our guide for sightseeing of Jaipur. Starting with an excursion to Amber Fort, A perfect example of Mughal & Rajput architecture. Ride on the decorated elephant to reach at the top of fort. Visit 16th century step well famous as Panna Meena ka kund located in the foothills of mountains. While return to city stop at Jal Mahal for photo tour. Later visit City Palace – residence of former royal family of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar ( A UNESCO World Heritage Site ) is a astronomical observatory designed by Maharaja Jai Singh II & The Palace of Winds famous as Hawa Mahal, the landmark of Jaipur. Have a lunch at renowned restaurant & take a heritage walk with our guide in old city, passing through the narrow streets, exploring flower & vegetable markets. See the local artisans & experience the lifestyle of people in Pink City. Overnight stay in Jaipur
Have a sumptuous breakfast in hotel & drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri, the famous village where the largest step well in world located knowns as ‘Chand Baori’. Visit Harshat Mata Temple & can have a short experience of camel ride. Our next stop is Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar & abandoned on the death of Emperor. On arrival in Agra check in at pre-booked hotel for overnight stay.
Early morning get ready to indulge in the beauty of Taj Mahal to experience this most visited monument at sunrise. After breakfast check out from hotel & join our tour guide for sightseeing of Agra Fort, the red sanstone building which was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Continue visit Imad-ud-daullah tomb famous as Baby Taj. Take straight drive to Delhi & check in at hotel near to Delhi International Airport. Overnight in Delhi.
You will be transferred to Delhi Airport on time to board onward flight.