Desert Expeditions and Tours in India

Overview
Desert Expedition is an adventure tour in the heartland of Rajasthan and nearby cities of Delhi and Agra. The tour covers some selected destinations of Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra. It includes city tours, trips to famous heritage places, ancients forts and worshipping places. The destinations include some popular desert cities of Rajasthan. The tour commences from and concludes at Mumbai. Of course, your tour ends at Mumbai but when you return back to your home the memories of the journey will linger long in your mind.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Local guides for city tours as per the itinerary.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 1 : Arrive Mumbai - Udaipur
Arrive Mumbai in the morning, our represantative will receive you at the airport. From Mumbai we board a flight for Udaipur. On arrival meet and Transfer from airport to hotel Jagat Niwas, a modern heritage hotel. Following rest and relaxation we proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Udaipur is home to City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Originally Lake Palace is a conglomeration of built by successive rulers but it retains a
a surprising uniformity of design and affords very fine view of the lake and the city from the upper terraces.

Overnight : Jagat Niwas Palace
Day 2 : Udaipur
After breakfast we proceed on a full-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. We will visit the famous Eklingi and Nagda Temples. Afternoon we a take a boat cruise on the serence and beautiful Laka Pichola. Visit the Jagmandir Palace on the lake which will surely fascinate you with its grandeur.

Overnight : Jagat Niwas Palace

Day 3 : Udaipur - Jodhpur
Early morning after breakfast we leave for Jodhpur visiting the Ranakpur Jain Temples en route. After a drive of 2 hrs 30 mnts we will reach Ranakpur (90 kms). On arrival visit the Ranakpur Jain Temples. Further driver down to Jodhpur (178 kms/4 hrs). On arrival check in at hotel.

Overnight : Ratanvilas - Heritage Property (Standard Room)

Day 4 : Jodhpur
Day 4 is meant for full-day sightseeing trip of Jodhpur city. Visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort which houses a number of magnificent palaces. Next we will move to Mandore to view the Cenotaphs.

Overnight : Ratanvilas - Heritage Property (Standard Room)

Day 5 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast transfer by road to Jaisalmer (310 kms) the journey takes about 5 hrs. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon commence visit of the Jaisalmer Fort and visit the "Havelis" (sculpted mansions) namely Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli. Also visit the Jain Temples and Gadi Sagar Tank.

Overnight : Gorbandh Palace (Deluxe Room)
Day 6 : Jaisalmer
On day 6 we will visit the Sam Sand Dunes located at a distance of 42 kms from Jaisalmer. Enjoy the exhilirating camel ride across the vast expanse of sand. Camel Safari is once in a lifetime experience and it will certainly amaze you. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.

Overnight : Gorbandh Palace (Deluxe Room)

Day 7 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Leave by surface for Bikaner (333 kms) the journey takes approximately 6 hrs. Visit the Camel-breeding Farm, Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace during the sightseeing trip of the city.

Overnight : Hotel.

Day 8 : Bikaner – Mandawa
This morning after breakfast we will proceed for Mandawa (200 kms / 4 hrs). Meeting and assistance upon arrival to Mandawa. Afternoon we will visit the Shekhawati village of Mandawa.

Overnight : Hotel.

Day 9 : Mandawa – Jaipur
On day 9 after breakfast we will proceed for Jaipur (154 kms / 3 hrs 30 mnts) by road. Afternoon visit the major attractions of Jaipur namely Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Evening free for leisure activities.

Overnight : Alsisar Haveli - Heritage Hotel - (Standard Room)

Day 10 : Jaipur
After breakfast in the morning we will visit the Amer fort on elephant back. Afternoon free for Independent activities. In evening visit the colourful bazaars of Jaipur for doing some shopping of handicrafts, leather items and jewellry.

Overnight : Alsisar Haveli - Heritage Hotel - (Standard Room)
Day 11 : Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
This day after breakfast we will visit the city of Taj, Agra. En-route visit the deserted city of Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was established by Mughal Emepror, Akbar but due to scarcity of water the city was abandoned just after 17 years. Reach Agra, meeting and assitance upon arrival. Visit the magnificent Agra Fort and World’s one of the seven wonders Taj Mahal by sunset.

Overnight : Taj View - a 5* Hotel (Superior Taj Facing Room)

Day 12 : Agra - New Delhi
In the morning city tour of Agra, afternoon surface transfer to Delhi. Delhi is 203 kms away from Agra and the road journey takes about 4 hrs. On arrival to Delhi check in at hotel Connaught.

Overnight : Connaught Hotel – A 4 Star Down town hotel.

Day 13 : Delhi - Mumbai
Morning half-day visit of Old and New Delhi including visit to the Red Fort, Birla Temple and Bahai temple followed by departure transfer to airport for connecting flight to onward destination.

Feedback
Oh, it was an amazing adventurour trip, everyday brought something new for us. We got more than our expectations with Trinetra.


Thanks to Trinetra for offering such an exciting trip. Apart from a wonderful sightseeing trip, I also enjoyed a fantastic ride on Camel’s back across the Thar Desert.


What can I say? In fact, it is impossible to define the real adventure in few words, better you all visit next time India on this tour to experience the adventure on your own.