ROUTE TO BE TAKEN

Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Khuri - Bikaner - Delhi

DAY - BY - DAY ITINERARY

DAY 01 : DELHI - JAIPUR (262 Kms.)
0430 hrs. - Assemble at College
0500 hrs. - Departure for Jaipur

We assemble at 0430 hrs. at College campus and depart for Jaipur at sharp 0500 hrs. to utilize maximum time at Jaipur, also known as Pink City. Arrive Jaipur & we start sightseeing tour of Jaipur with visit to Amber Fort, a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. Check-in to your hotel. After quick fresh up & lunch, visit the majestic Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art, and the colourful bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting. Most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone. One of the most beautiful is Hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade. visit the old astronomical observatory built by the founder of the city Jai Singh. Evening is free to enjoy both shopping and a cultural experience in the bazaars of Jaipur. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 : JAIPUR - AJMER - PUSHKAR - JODHPUR (343 Kms.)
After early breakfast, we leave for Ajmer approximately 131 kms. from Jaipur. Ajmer is considered as a green oasis on the shore of the Ana Sagar, surrounded by barren hills. Situated at the foot of a barren hill in the old part of town, this is one of India's most important places for Hindus besides Muslim pilgrims. The Dargah is the tomb of a Sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chisthi. The construction of the shrine was completed by Humayun and the gate was added by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Thousand of pilgrims visit it every year on the anniversary of the Saint's death, the Urs, in the month of May/June. From Ajmer, we leave for the quiet and tranquil town of Pushkar is situated right on the edge of the desert and is located on the banks of beautiful Pushkar Lake. For Hindus, it is an important pilgrimage centre. Pushkar is also well known for annual camel/Cattle fair. It is a city of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Lunch at Pushkar. After lunch depart for Jodhpur. We reach Jodhpur in late evening. Check in to your hotel. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 : JODHPUR - JAISALMER (280 Kms.)
Jodhpur is the second city of Rajasthan, which sprawls around the impressive Mehrangarh Fort built on a 122 m sandstone bluff. The city is encompassed by a high wall, 10 km long with 8 gates. Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India, it is unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved and have evocative names like the Moti Mahal, the Sukh Mahal and the Phool Mahal. After lunch, we leave for Jaisalmer. Check in to your hotel at Jaisalmer. Evening is free to relax. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 : JAISALMER - KHURI (46 Kms.)
Jaisalmer, perched atop the Trikuta Hill, is the westernmost major city of India located in the state of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer has an extraordinary medieval feel, with it's crenellated golden sandstone walls and narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings. After breakfast, we do sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer Fort stands guard over the deserts cape from it's 250 ft high perch on the hill with it's wall following the contours of the hills. The steep cobblestone pathways leading to the royal palace pass through four gates. The sharp twists and turns make the fort invincible. The fort has 5 interconnected palaces with `jaali' screens and dainty `jharokhas' - all showpieces of Jaisalmer artisans' talent. Within the fort are 3 exquisitely sculptured Jain temples. Patwon-ki-Haveli is the grandest mansion in Jaisalmer, not to be missed at all. This 5 haveli wonder has it's ceiling supported by exquisitely carved pillars and it's delicately chiseled balconies are very impressive. After lunch we cover remaining sightseeing places of Jaisalmer. In evening we travel to Khuri village, 46 kms. from Jaisalmer. Check-in to your huts, A Resort with village type facilities, to give a real experience of our Indian Village to our today's generation. Enjoy Folk Dance along with your dinner. Overnight in huts.

DAY 05 : KHURI - BIKANER (370 Kms.)
After breakfast, visit Sand Dunes to capture unforgettable pictures of the golden sand. One has a opportunity to enjoy camel ride (at an extra cost). After lunch, leave for Bikaner. The city of Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a long embattled wall having 5 entrance gates. Evening free, Bikaner is famous for Usta work (camel leatherwear painted in colours) which includes footwear, purses and cushions. One can also get local carpets and woodwork. Bikaner is known for it's painted perfume bottles water-jugs, vases etc. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

DAY 06 : BIKANER - DELHI (514 Kms.)
After early breakfast check out from the hotel. Visit Junagarh Fort. This fort was built by Akbar's contemporary Raja Rai Singh. Within the fort are 37 palaces, pavilions and temples. Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort. The palaces worth visiting are Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. The palaces, exquisitely built in red sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and paintings. Lunch on the way to Delhi. Reach Delhi by evening.

TOUR ENDS