Adventure Tour India

Destination Covered: Jodhpur-Safari through the Dunes-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Delhi

A Jeep Safari through the Sand Dunes of Rajasthan is the perfect way to explore the true charm of the sleeping villages and the rustic barren trail of Thar Desert. The journey takes you through the well-kept secrets of the desert – from nocturnal shades of the sun to ever changing colors of the vast sea of shimmering sand and barren land..Giving you a peek into the rural Rajasthan, the safari takes you back to the bygone era of the state….

Day 1: Arrive – Delhi
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life ; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Delhi

Morning after breakfast we will take you for a Heritage Walk through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. Your walk leader would be your guide who would unfold the colorful history of Old Delhi which goes back thousands of years. The fabulous experience comes to an end with a visit to the Red Fort – One of the magnificent monuments built by the Mughals…. Spend the evening at leisure.

Day 3: Delhi – Jodhpur – Luni

Morning after a relaxed breakfast, we will transfer you to the domestic airport to board flight to Jodhpur (Flight leaves atb 1205 Hrs. / Arrives at 1325 Hrs.). Our representative will receive you at the airport and you will drive down to Phalodi. Afternoon enjoy Jeep Safari through the Bishnoi Village. Evening back to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4: Luni – Pokhran

Morning after breakfast proceed to Pokhran. En route visit Jodhpur covering Mahrangarh Fort (Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures) and Jaswant Thada- ( located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur). Arrive Pokhran and check-in at your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5: Pokhran – Safari through the Sand Dunes

Today, we start our Jeep Safari from Pokhran. Our jeeps will report at your hotel and we will start our Safari through the little known villages of Thar Desert. The main villages we will cover on the 1st day would be Ujala Village, Baniyana Village, Bhikodai Village, Falsund Village and finally we will put our camp at Chaba Village for overnight stay.

Day 6: Safari Continues….

Post breakfast, we will start the 2nd day of Jeep Safari and proceed to Bharadie Village. The other villages we would cover today are Rajmathai, Bhesda. We will be making our night hault at Dangri Village.

Day 7: Safari Continues….

The 3rd day would begin with the Jeep Safari towards Bhikaji ki Dhani. Some other important villages we would be visiting are Rasla,Nehadie Dwada, Tadana and Moolana. The overnight camping would be set at Moolana.

Day 8: Safari Continues….

Post breakfast we will proceed towards Sodha ki Dhani which would be followed by villages like Bamno ki Dhani, Ascha, Jairath,Basanper and Meghwalo ki Dhani. Today, we will drive back to Jaisalmer and check-in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9: Safari Continues….

Morning after breakfast, we will restart our Jeep Safafri and proceed towards Bhu and Bhopa villages. This would be followed by a visit to Narsingh ki Dhani, Digri Village and Chelak Village. At the end of the day, we will put up tents at Devra for overnight stay.

Day 10: Safari Continues….

This morning, we would drive back to Chelak Village frist and then would do safari to villages like Adbala, Hapa, Janra. We will reach Khuri Village by the evening and put up tents for overnight stay.

Day 11: Safari Continues…

Morning breakfast, we will continue our safari through of Barna Village, Sipla Village, Kumar Kotha, Ghuriya Jamda and Kanoi. The night hault would be arranged in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer.

Day 12: Drive back to Jaisalmer

Morning after breakfast, you will drive back to Jaisalmer. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Afternoon take a guided tour of the Golden City of Rajasthan. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 13: Jaisalmer – Bikaner -Train to Delhi

Morning after a relaxed breakfast drive down to Bikaner. Take your train back to Delhi (Train leaves at 2030 Hrs./Arrives at 0515 Hrs.). Overnight on board the train.

Day 14: Arrive Delhi – Fly Back Home

Arrive Delhi at 0615 Hrs. Our representative will receive you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Check-out in the afternoon and proceed for tour of New Delhi covering Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s House), India Gate and The Qutab Minar. Evening we will take you to your farewell dinner in one of the Indian Speciality Local Restaurants. Afterwards, you will transfer to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.

Destination Covered: Jaipur-Samode-Kuchaman-Khimsar-Khuri-Manvar-Daspan-Kumbalgarh-Udaipur-Delhi / Mumbai

Day 01: Jaipur-Samode

Arrive Jaipur Meeting And Assistance At The Airport / Railway Station Upon Arrival And Proceed To Amer Fort 12 Kms Outside Jaipur. The Original Palace Was Built By Raja Mansingh The Additions Were Made By Sawai Jai Singh. One Of The Finest Example Of Rajput Architecture, It Was The Ancient Capital Of Kaisshawah Rulers. Enjoy The Ascent To The Palace On Back Of A Brightly Caparisoned Elephant. We Tour The Chamber And Hallways Of The Palace Which Are Famous For Their Design And Decorations. This Unique Capital Of The Erstwhile Warrior Kings Is A Must On Every Tourist Itinerary To The State. Later Proceed For A For A Sightseeing Tour Of The Walled City Of Jaipur A Shopper’s Paradise Famous For Handicrafts, Jewelry And The List Goes On…….

We Will Also Visit The Unique Jantar Mantar Magnificent Stone Observatory Built By Raja Jai Singh In 1728. The Hawa Mahal, The Intriguing ” Palace Of Winds” Is Really A Facade Built In 1799, To Allow Royal Ladies To View The City From The Windows.

Visit The City Palace, Former Royal Residence Built In A Blend Of Rajasthani And Mughal Style And Its Museums An Excellent Collection Of Miniature Paintings, Costumes And Armory.
After Sightseeing Tour Drive To Samode (40 Kms/1 Hour).

On Arrival Check-In At: Hotel.

The Samode Palace – Narrow Flights Of Stairs , Open Courtyards With Jharokhas Overlooking Them , Large Rooms Fitted With Furnishings Suited To The Personality Of Each Room , Family Photographs , The Splendid Durbar Hall And The Various Nooks And Corners Of This Delightful Palace Provide The Perfect Setting For A Holiday .Overnight At Hotel.

Day 02: Samode-Kuchaman (180 Kms/6 Hours)

Jeep Safari Starts From Khuriod In 4 X 4 Jeeps Passing Through The Khuribhar Salt Lake . Lunch En-Route. Arrive Kuchaman And Check In At Kuchaman Fort. Kuchaman – Located In Nagaur District , Kuchaman Fort Has Had A Strategic Role To Play In Rajasthan’s History Which Unravels As One Moves Around Its 17th Century Battlements . Its Picturesque Village Is Idyllic For Those Who Would Like To Discover The Charm Of Walking Through It. Over Night At Kuchaman Fort.

Day 03: Kuchaman – Khimsar (225 Kms/8 Hours)

Morning Drive To Khimsar Enroute Visits To Ajmer & Pushkar. Ajmer – The Celebrated Capital Of The Rajputs And The Key To Rajasthan, Ajayameru Or “Invisible Hill” Became Ajmer. It Lies At The Foot Of The Taragarh Hill 870 M Above Sea Level And About 367 Kms West Of Agra. First, Visit The Ana Sagar Lake Built Between 1135 & 1150 Ad.The Embankment Has A Row Of Elegant, Polished Marble Pavilions Built By Shah Jehan And Restored In 1899 By Lord Curzon. Also Visit Taragarh Fort. It Is A Rectangular Fortress With Thick Walls And Large Corner Bastions. The Path To The Top Is Rough, But The Views Are Worth The Effort. Proceed Towards The Dargah Of Khwaja Muin-Ud-Din Chishti (1143-1235), The Tomb Of A Sufi Saint Of The First Rank, Known As The “Sun Of The Realm Of India”, Who Came To Ajmer In 1192. Pushkar – Visiting The Temple Of Lord Brahma, Which Is Only One In India, Followed By A Visit To The Sacred Lake Of Pushkar.Continue Your Drive To Khimsar And Upon Arrival Check-In At:Hotel.

Khimsar Castle. A Charming Heritage Hotel, The Village Around It Settled At The Base Of Sandunes Where There Are Blackbuck Can Be Seen. Overnight At The Hotel.

Day 04: Khimsar-Khuri

Drive From Khimsar (280 Kms/7-8 Hours) Enroute Visiting Osian. 67 Kms From Jodhpur Towards The North-West, Osian Has 16 Jain And Vaishnava Temples Dating Back From 8th To 11th Centuries, Representing The Grandeur Of Indian Temple Architecture. All The Sixteen Temples Are Within The Outer Limit Of The Village.Continue Your Drive To Khuri And Upon Arrival Check-In At Camp.

Activities: Special Gala Dinner At Dunes, Villaga Safari, Camel Safari, Sunrise / Sunset From The Heart Of Thar Desert. Overnight At The Camp.

Day 05: Khuri

In The Morning Exploring The Thar Desert On Camel Back. After Breakfast Drive To Khaderon Ki Dhani Board On Camels And Proceed For Damodra Village, After Visit Of Damodra Village Proceed For Knoi, Lunch At Knoi , In The Evening Enjoy The Sunset. Overnight At The Camp.

Day 06: Khuri-Manvar 250 Kms / 5 Hrs

Morning Proceed For A Sightseeing Tour Of Jaisalmer. It Is In The Heart Of The Great Indian Desert. Its Temples, Forts And Palaces Are All Built Of Yellow Stone. The City Is A Mass Of Intricately Carved Buildings, Facades And Elaborate Balconies. See The Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli And Gadi Sagar Tank. Later Drive From Jaisalmer To Manvar (205 Kms/5 Hours). This Day The Participants Experience The Life Style Of Different Communities Like Hindus, Muslims , Different Tribes Artisans Etc. The Day Also Give Them An Opportunity Pass By The Desert National Park Where They Encounter Different Endangered Species Like Great Indian Bbustard, Chinkara, Hubara, Desert Fox, Desert Cat, Eagle, Falcon Etc. The Day Shall Also Cover Visit Through Sand Dunes And Dry River Beds. Arrive Manvar And Check-In At Hotel. Overnight At The Resort.

Day 07: Manvar – Daspan (300 Kms/8 Hours)

Drive From Manvar To Daspan Enroute Visit Jodhpur. We Begin Our Tour From ” The Mehrangarh Fort “,This Formidable Hilltop Fort Is The One Of The Most Impressive In Rajasthan . A Series Of Gates Lead Into The Fort. Like “Jayapol”, Built By Maharaja Man Singh In 1806 ,The ” Fatehpol” Or “Victory Gate “,Erected By Maharaja Ajit Singh To Celebrate His Victory Over The Mughals. The Final Gate Is The “Lahapol”,A Iron Gate ,Beside Which The There Are 15 Hand Prints ,The “Sati Marks” Of Maharaja Man Singh’s Widows Who Threw Themselves Upon His Funeral Pyre In 1843.Inside The Fort.

We Also Visit The Palaces Motimahal Or “Pearl Palace”, The Sukh Mahal Or “Pleasure Palace” And The Phool Mahal Or “Flower Palace”. Also Visit The “Jaswant Thada” , A Marble Cenotaph Built In 1899 As A Memorial To Maharaja Jaswant Singh Ii.

Continue Your Drive To Daspan And Upon Arrival Check-In At: Hotel.

Daspan Village Where The Fertile Fields Grow Bountiful Crops, And The Village Is Known For Its Embroidered Shoes, There Are Also Some Families That Make Bows And The Arrows In The Bhil Style. Overnight At The Castle

Day 08: Daspan-Kumbalgarh (225 Kms/7 Hours)

Drive From Daspan To Kumbalgarh.
On Arrival Check-In At: Hotel.

Kumbalgarh – Built In The 15th Century By Rana Kumbha Of Chittaurgarh, Kumbalgarh Is Rajasthan’s Highest Fort, And Its Most Formidable. If Its Air Is Rife With Medival Tales Of Intrigue And Treachery, It Is Because Its History Is Vharacterised By Some Of The Pivotal Points That Characterised The Sisdia Dynasty.Overnight At The Hotel.

Day 09: Kumbalgarh-Udaipur

Drive From Kumbalgarh To Udaipur (105 Kms/2.5 Hours) Enroute Visiting Ranakpur, Which Has One Of The Biggest Jain Temples In India. The Ranakpur Complex Lies In A Remote And Peaceful Valley Of The Aravalli Ranges. Chaumukha (The Four-Faced Temple), Is Dedicated To Adinath. Built In 1439, This Huge, Beautifully Crafted And Well-Kept Marble Complex Has 29 Halls, Supported By 1444 Pillars, None Of Which Are Alike. Within The Complex Are Two Other Jain Temples.

Continue Your Drive To Udaipur And Upon Arrival Check-In At: Hotel.

Afternoon, Sightseeing Tour Of Udaipur. This Is Possibly The Most Romantic City In Rajasthan. There Would Be No Doubt As To Why It Is Called “The Venice Of The East”. Maharana Udai Singh Founded The City In 1568. Udaipur Is Full Of Palaces, Temples And Havelis, Ranging From The Modest To The Extravagant. Begin The Tour With A Visit To The City Palace. At This Palace Complex, You Will Marvel At The Rooms With Mirrored Walls And Ivory Doors, Colored Glass Windows, Inlaid Marble Balconies And The Peacock Courtyard. Also Visit The Lovely Sahelion-Ki-Bari Gardens, The Jagdish Temple. Overnight At The Hotel.

Day 10: Udaipur – Delhi / Mumbai

Transfer To The Airport To Catch Flight To Delhi/Mumbai. On Arrival Check Into Hotel For Wash And Change. In The Evening Transfer To The Airport For International Departure.