Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International airport. Transfer to
your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a
sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present.
Delhi is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land
and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at
Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Jaisalmer
By Train
Departure : 1700 hr
Breakfast will be at the hotel.Morning will be at
leisure or to shop and see the city. Enjoy the WELCOME LUNCH in an Indian
Restaurant.
Proceed to the station for overnight train to Jaisalmer.
Overnight will be on the train.
Day 03: Jaisalmer
Arrival
: 1240 hr
Reach Jaisalmer at afternoon.You will be received at the
station and proceed to the hotel for relaxing.
The city has an
interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the
head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the
Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was
fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a
Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital
-Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.
Roam in the fort area and
explore the mystical city of Jaisalmer. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 04: Jaisalmer : Camel Safari
Breakfast will
be at the hotel.
Proceed to the SAND DUNES by jeep after lunch for
visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Start your CAMEL SAFARI from
the village. Ride into the desert passing through small villages and grazing
camel herds. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire.
Reach your camp and dinner will be served in the camp.
Overnight will be
at the camp.
Day 05: Desert: Camel Safari
Continue
your safari through the desert.
Start CAMEL SAFARI winding your way
through villages and wildlife. On your way see the villagers starting their
day and the womenfolk setting out to fetch water from the desert. The
children would be going in groups to the school. Also pass by solitary
temples at times.
Overnight will be at the camp.
Day 06:
Desert: Camel Safari
Continue your safari through the desert.
Overnight will be at the camp.
Day 07: Desert : Camel
Safari
To Bikaner: By Road 200 km/3 hr
Bikaner - Delhi : By
Train
Breakfast will be at hotel. You will be transferred to station
for train to Jhansi.
Continue your safari through the desert.
Reach
the nearest VILLAGE and your jeep would be waiting there to take you back to
Bikaner. On reaching Bikaner have a hearty lunch at the beautiful LAXMI
NIWAS PALACE.
Board the late evening train to Delhi. Overnight will be
on the train.
Day 08: Delhi
Reach by afternoon and
check into the hotel for freshening up and some much needed rest. In the
evening proceed for the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW and then transfer to the
airport for your flight back home.