Delhi / Day 01 - 02
On arrival in India you will be greeted and escorted by Indo Asia Tour's Executive to your hotel. In its 3000 years of existence, seven cities have risen where the present capital of India stands. Here you'll encounter a fascinating blend of the ancient and the contemporary. Where government buildings, medieval palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern metropolis. Delhi is a city waiting to be explored.
After breakfast, enjoy the sightseeing of Delhi.
Drive past Red Fort, the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone that is surrounded by a huge 33m high boundary wall. Inside are exquisite palaces and beautiful gardens. Opposite the Red Fort lies Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656 at a cost of one million Rupees has perfect proportions. Jama Masjid is India's largest mosque where more than 20.000 people can kneel in prayer. Also visit the Raj Ghat on the banks of the river Yamuna, Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. You will drive Past Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy's residence is now the official residence of the President of India. Photo stop at India Gate is next. Built of Bharatpur stone, this commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Visit the Humayun's Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th. Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal.
Mandawa / Day 03
After Breakfast drive to Shekhawati. Huge palatial traditional houses called havelis belonging to the mercantile communities of Rajasthan are the main attraction in these places, along with their fresco-painted walls and finely carved doors. Check in and later visit the havelis in Mandawa. The havelis in Mandawa are wonderful example of beautiful Shekhawati paintings.
Founded in the 18th century, the medieval fort of Mandawa dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. The Chokhani and Ladia havelis and the street with Saraf havelis are some of the splendid examples of this region's havelis. The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli has some curious paintings on its outer eastern wall-a boy using a telephone, and a European woman in a car driven by a chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli has some defaced erotic images.
Bikaner – Raisar – Panpalsar – Gairsar / Day 04
After breakfast drive to desert city of Rajasthan, Bikaner. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with scores of sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. More readily called the camel country, the city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and hence boasts of having one of the largest camel research and breeding farms in the world.
Gairsar – Dandusar – Malasar – Katerisar / Day 05
This is the day that the camel caravan starts, crossing these villages to reach an overnight camp.
Katerisar – Ranisar – Runia Ka Bada Baas / Day 06
Enjoy the Rajasthani hospitality enroute and local vistas as you ride camels through the desert to reach the next camp.
Runia Ka Bada Baas – Kund Badabas – Kharda / Day 07
Stunning sunsets, local music wafting in the silent desert and brightly coloured clothes of locals serving as the only beacon in the pale brown desert, we glide through the sand dunes to reach Kharda by evening.
Kharda – Rajpura – Hanuman Mandir – Binjasar – Khakhi Dhora / Day 08
The day brings more hues of the desert and fun at night at the camp, where dance, music and local food hold sway.
Khakhi Dhora – Mankasar – Sammat Sar / Day 09
Today is the last day in the desert as this unique journey comes to an end.
Bikaner / Day 10
Today we drive to Bikaner.
Later drive to Bikaner enjoy visit of visit Junagarh fort was built by a Mughal army general, Raja Rai Singh, in 1593. The courtyard of the fort along with the balcony, kiosks and windows are perfect examples of the artisanship of that time. The beautiful cutworks and dots on the red stones and the marbles are fascinating. The various parts of the palace-the Dewan-i-khas, the Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal-reflect the glorious architecture of Bikaner.
Jaipur / Day 11 - 12
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in 1853.
After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort. The Amber Fort was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. It gives extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond.
En route, make a photo stop at the palace of winds the Hawa Mahal. A 5 storied building with 25cm thick facade from the 18 century having 953 windows and niches so that ladies of royal family could see the procession and events in the city without being visible to the people.
In the afternoon, visit City Palace. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built the beautiful palace during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palace complex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings. The premises consists several buildings like Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Also visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble facing on the important plains for measuring the harmony of the heavens. Each instrument serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading.
Delhi / Day 13 - 14
After leisurely breakfast drive back to Delhi.
Today transfer to the International Airport to board Flight for onwards journey.
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