Rajasthan
Tour Packages
Rajasthan Heritage Holidays
Places Covered
: Mandawa - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Manvar - Deogarh - Udaipur
Duration
: 10 Days - 09 Nights
Rajasthan lies separated from the Ganga's plentitude
by the watershed formed by the Aravalli range. The Aravallis and the plateau of
Hardoti are the highlands which channel the monsoons away creating a desert in
the west.
In the historical time-scale, civilization came to Rajasthan
before the rest of India. If Harappa culture(2500B.C.- 1700B.C.) is the general
starting point of the evolution of Indian civilization, Rajasthan takes precedence.
Some of its pre-Harappa locales like Kalibagan provide ample proof of an organised
and ariculturally proficient society.
Rajasthan is a state immersed
in history. It has a past replete with princes and palaces, battles and imposing
forts. It is a fairytale land. A land where opulence breathes with the same intensity
as power. Even today the turrets, domes, jharokhas and the massive gateways are
witness to the might and majesty of the erstwhile rulers. Architcturally the state
is inundated with a display of grandeur.
Making a living in the desert
has not robbed the locals of their zest for life. In fact it seems to hone their
aesthetic skills. From the intricate miniature paintings to its unique frescos
the monuments bear testimony to the flamboyance of the people. Rajasthani handicrafts
are well loved all over the world. And the use of colours and materials are unabashed.
Even cloth is infused with a riot of colours and given a texture that
transcends its mundane reality. Rajasthan can transform. Almost like a fairy's
wand its power enmeshes and then captivates. In Rajasthan it is the fantastic
which becomes real.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Reception at airport
upon arrival and transfer to hotel for immediate occupancy. Morning free. Afternoon
- sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. A drive through prestigious streets
of the Diplomatic Enclave to India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and Qutub Minar (one
of the most perfect towers of the Persian world). Visit Old Delhi, we will take
you to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India) and Raj Ghat (memorial
of Mahatma Gandhi).
Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa Breakfast at
hotel. Drive from Delhi to Mandawa (270 kms/6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon - sightseeing tour of the town Mandawa, which lies in the heart of Shekhawati.
A painted arched gateway, adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows, leads to the
bazaar. You can wander through the streets, where mansions of rich merchants are
adorned with elaborate frescoes.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Khimsar
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Mandawa to Khimsar (280 kms/6-7 hours). On arrival
check-in at hotel. Evening - jeep safari into the desert.
Day 04
: Khimsar - Jaisalmer Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Khimsar to Jaisalmer
(320 kms/7 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Afternoon - visit
the Sand Dunes where you can take a camel ride to view the sunset. The Rajasthani
backdrop, the sunset and the camel ride make the entire outing an unforgettable
experience.
Day 06: Jaisalmer - Manvar Breakfast at hotel.
Drive from Jaisalmer to Manvar (170 kms/4 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon - jeep safari to visit Tribal Bishnoi villages to see desert wildlife,
watch local craftsmen at work and enjoy the beautiful sand dunes.
Day
07 : Manvar - Luni Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Manvar to Luni (140
kms/3.5 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - visit the Fort.
Day 08 : Luni - Deogarh Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Luni to
Deogarh (142 kms/4 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - jeep safari
to the rugged countryside with forests and lakes which are a treat for nautre
and bird lovers alike. Walk through the little merchandising village where villagers
buy and sell wares and interesting artifacts.
Day 09 : Deogarh -
Udaipur Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Deogarh to Udaipur (135 kms/3 hours)
en route visit to Ranakpur. Drive to Udaipur and upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Udaipur, starting with the City Palace.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer from
hotel to airport to board flight to Delhi. Reception upon arrival and transfer
from airport to hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Evening transfer
from hotel to international airport. Departure Delhi.
