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RAJASTHAN CAMEL SAFARI TOUR
Day
1. On Board to Delhi: Leave your country.
Day
2. Delhi: Arrive Delhi around midnight and transfer with assistance
to your pre-booked hotel. Morning at leisure. Perhaps there is no other
capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian
capital, Delhi. Afternoon sightseeing to Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and
Humayuns tomb. O/n Hotel.
Day 3. Delhi/ Agra:
We leave early morning by the Shatabdi Express to Agra (2 hours). On
arrival, transfer to hotel. Later we visit India's most celebrated monument
the Taj Mahal, built as a monument of eternal love by Shah Jahan to the
bride Mumtaz. Also visit the Red Fort, Akbar began building Agra Fort in
1565, with additions of the citadel being made through to the time of
Akbar's grandson, ShahJahan (King of the World). The forts have I fine views
of the Taj across the River Yamuna. Evening free to relax. O/n Hotel.
Day
4. Agra/ Ranthambore (5 hours drive): Morning after breakfast a
beautiful drive through colourful Rajasthan to Ranthambore National Park.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is situated at the eastern end of Aravalli range.
The rolling hills, dry dhok forest and tranquil lakes, decorated with the
crumbling ruins of numerous temples and a hilltop fort, epitomize all the
princely splendor of this famous Rajput state. The reserve also offers one
of the best opportunities for seeing tiger during the day, as well as many
other mammals. The bird life here is also superb, particularly around the
lakes. O/n Hotel.
Day 5. Ranthambore: Morning
and evening game viewing by jeep with knowledgeable guide. O/n Tents.
Day
6. Ranthambore/Jaipur. (3 hours drive): Morning explore sanctuary
and after lunch drive to Jaipur (pink city). Built in 1727, Jaipur was the
dream of the brilliant ruler Jai Singh. Jaipur is known as the pink city
because many buildings are still washed pink, the traditional colour of
welcome, which was originally introduced to honor the visit of the Prince
Albert in 1856. Overnight in hotel. Evening free. O/n Hotel.
Day
7. Jaipur: 
This
morning we drive to nearby Amber, ascending by elephant to see the 16th
century hilltop fortress - palace and its richly decorated apartments. You
will visit the palace and its many intricate chambers and hallways, which
had breathtaking views of the Jal Mahal (Water Palace) below. In the
afternoon we visit City Palace, still inhabited by Jai Singh's descendants,
it is a superb fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. On the periphery of
the Palace stands the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, an elaborate pink
sandstone facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the
daily goings on in the street below. O/n Hotel.
Day
8. Jaipur/ Bikaner (7 hours drive) : After breakfast drive to
Bikaner in the desert region, known for the beautiful frescoes which adorn
many of the buildings. Afternoon sightseeing of imposing 16th century pink -
sandstone Junagarh fort. O/n Hotel.
Day 9.
Bikaner/Jaisalmer. (718 hours drive): Today leave early, for a
longish but rewarding drive. Enroute stop at a local tea shop for cold
drinks or a hot cup of sweet milky chai (Indian tea). The approach to
Jaisalmer across the barren Thar Desert is magical, as the city shimmers
like a mirage. O/n Hotel.
Day 10. Jaisalmer:
Sightseeing in Jasilmer, a medieval city of elaborately carved mansions
(havelis) in yellow sandstone, built by j rich merchants at a time when the
city was a key stopping place on the I caravan routes from the Middle East.
Visit to Jaislamer Fort, often I referred as the golden fort because of the
colour of the sandstone, which seems to emerge from the desert sands.
Jaisalmer has been described as an open air museum and to enter its narrow
cobbled lanes is to step into a bygone age. O/n Hotel.
Day
11. Jaisalmer (Camel Safari): After breakfast we drive about 35 kms
to Barna to the starting point of our Camel safari, we camel only for two
hours to the beautiful desert village of Kundra. Arrive and camp overnight.
Late evening visit to the village, meet local people. O/n Tents.
Day
12. Thar Desert (Camel Safari): After breakfast camel walkthrough
the desert to Khuri (about 5hrs), a small picturesque desert village of
decorated mud thatched buildings and shifting sand dunes. O/n Tents at
Khuri.
Day 13. Khuri Jodhpur (7 hours):
Today we drive south to the historic Jodhpur, second largest city of
Rajasthan. We stay 2 nights at the nearby Luni in delightful Chanwa Fort
hotel. The blue city of Jodhpur is situated at the entrance of the Thar
Desert in the region called Marwas. The massive Mehrangarh Fort looms over
the city and the red sandstone palaces within the fort form one of the most
impressive complexes in Rajasthan. Its museum contains sections which house
armory, palanquins, howdahs and headgear from all the communities of
Rajasthan. O/n Hotel.
Day l4. jodhpur/Narlai
(6hrs.): This morning we depart Jodhpur via Ranakpur to Narlai. We
pass through typical Rajasthani villages and towns on our journey. We will
visit Ranakpur Jain temple, the largest Jain temple complex in India. The
building is supported by 1444 ornately carved marble pillars through which
sunlight pours, creating complex patterns of light and shadow. From here we
drive another 30min to our overnight at Narlai, in delightful Rawala Narlai.
O/n Hotel.
Day 15. Narlai Kumbalgarh (2hrs):
After breakfast we drive to Kumbalgarh, visit the stunning fort and stay
overnight in hotel.
Day 16. Kumbalgarhl Thandi
Beri(1HUDs trek! about 4 hrs): After breakfast transfer to the
trekking point about 30 min drive, and begin our trek through Kumbalgarh
Sanctuary. The nature is surprisingly different in this part of Rajasthan,
with rocky hills and plentiful greenery. We trek down through dense forests,
with abundance of birds; we may also spot some spotted deer. Our overnight
stay will be in simple forest rest house Thandiberi which commands beautiful
views of the surrounding hills, and a small lake full of birds and
crocodiles. Overnight in Rest house.
Day 18.
Thandi Beri I Bagh ka Bagh (about 10kms, 4hrs walking) : Our 4 hour
walk through the dry dhok forest, bushes and isolated tribal villages
follows mostly a well worn trail with gradual ascents and descents. There is
a variety of bird life here and we may see a nilgay, or even Indian gazal.
We reach Ghanerao, a small charming town, away from the touristy paths.
Wondering around in the narrow streets will give us the feeling that time
has stopped. We spend the night in the Royal Castle, private property of the
Maharaja himself, an authentic Maharaja's family-home. O/n Hotel. (full
board) .
Day 19. Ghanerao - Udaipur (2hrs drive):
We start our day with a short drive (80kms) through the beautiful Aravalli
hills to the romantic lake city of Udaipur. We arrive at our delightful
heritage hotel, and have plenty of time to relax in the garden and / or
swimming pool. Afternoon is free to visit the local bazaar or go boating on
Lake Pichola. O/n Hotel.
Day 20. Udaipuri Delhi:
After breakfast full day visit to City Palace - the largest palace complex
in Rajasthan, comprising many buildings added at different time by various
maharajas. A boat ride around Lake Pichola offers spectacular views of the
city. The City Palace towers over the lake and you will also see the
merchant's havelis, temples, the royal hunting lodge and the exquisite Gul
Mahal Pavilion on Jag Mandir Island. Also visit the ornamental gardens of
the Maids of Honor or Sahelion ki Bari. Evening transfer to the airport for
flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the airport hotel for few
hours for dinner / wash and change before leaving for the International
airport.
Day 21. Delhi/Europe fly : Just
past midnight fly back to your home country.