Our
tours are organized for adventurous travelers who are interested in learning
about the culture of Rajasthan and want to experience of its diversity
first hand.
Become
acquainted with Rajasthan in a small group on a two-week tour that focuses
on the Thar Desert. The modest size of the group enables you to view the non-touristed side of the Rajasthan, you can
experience life there in its full reality. Our travel route of 1000 kilometers
leads you on back roads by villages, cities, temples, palaces, abandoned
fortresses animals of the wilderness and through the Thar Desert.
Tour Itinerary
Day
1 You will be greeted at the airport in Delhi
and driven to the hotel.
Day
2 After breakfast, Three hours of sightseeing in Delhi.
Evening departure on the night train (1st class) to Jodhpur.
Day
3 Morning tour of the Mehrangarh Fortress in Jodhpur.
A serpentine street leads you to the fortress. Within its walls lies a
museum. After lunch we will leave Jodhpur and begin the interesting journey
to the desert camp. (Bhikodai). There we will be received
by the friendly inhabitants of the desert. We will dine together with music
and dance by the bonfire.
Day
4 -Day 8 For the next few days, we will travel further into
the Thar Desert on comfortably saddled camels. There
is the option, however, of staying in the camp and riding out daily as
it pleases you. In any case, you can become acquainted with the unspoiled
daily life of the desert people. The
distance, the light, the sunrises and sunsets in the desert create an atmosphere
you wonít be inclined to forget. You will enjoy the traditional music of
the camel drivers, played on a variety of instruments. We will sleep under
the stars (warm sleeping bag recommended).
Day
9 - Day 10 We start towards Jaisalmer where
we will spend two days. Here you will have two pleasant, relaxing days
to wander alone, or if you like, with an authorized guide through this
fantastic city.
Day
11 On the way to Jodhpur we will go through
several villages. Arrival late in the evening. Lodging in the Jhalamad
Castle Hotel (or comparable hotel).
Day
12 After breakfast we will travel to a remote village (Osian),
where we will visit several temples. Late in the evening, we will leave
Jodhpur
in the train (1st class).
Day
13 Morning arrival in Delhi, a city of
many faces. We will pay a visit to the Red Fortress, Qutub Minar, Jama
Masjid and Humayunís Tomb (considered to be the fore runner of the Taj
Mahal).
Day
14 We bid you farewell at the airport.
1- Christmas Christmas ëeveí with desert
people folk music , dance and feast in Bhikhodai. "Happy new-year"
party in a style in Jodhpur at a palace.
2-Deepawali
Festival
Early November
Highlights: The Festival
of Lights celebrated in Jaisalmer. View the nightly illuminations and fireworks.
3- Desert
Festival
Mid-February
Highlights: Feb.17-19
Desert festival in Jaisalmer celebration of 850 year old culture, music,
dance, camel races, and camel safari.
Day
1 - You will be greeted at the airport in Delhi and driven to Hotel.
Day
2 - After breakfast, Three hours of sightseeing in Dehli. Evening
departure towards Siliserh. We will spend the night in an idyllic summer
palace on the shore of a lake in the Aravalli Mountains.
Day
3 - Early morning we will visit the National Park which is populated
with wild animals. Midday departure for Bharatpur. Arrive in the evening
accommodations at an RTDC Hotel.
Day
4 - Visit Keoladeo National Park, refuge to 350 species of birds
among them a number of water fowl, with a boat ride throughout it's green
swamps.
Day
5 - Early morning departure towards Sawaimodhopur on the way
visit the famous Taj Mahal Lodging in RTDC Hotel.
Day
6 - Visit Ranthambor Wildlife Sanctuary. Full Day Trip.
Day
7 - After lunch we will start towards Jaipur.Accommodation at
RTDC Hotel.
Day
8 - Journey through the Rose Red City of Jaipur, visit the famous
Palace of Winds and take an elephant ride to the Amber Fortress. Early
evening we will take the first class train to Jaisalmer.
Day
9 - Early arrival in Jaisalmer. Accommodation in a middle class
Hotel. Guided tour of the Golden City. View the sunset from Lake Gadisar.
Day
10-12 - Departure for basecamp. We will trek by camel into the
giant sand dunes of the Thar Desert and catch glimpses of the wildlife.
There is also a great opportunity
to come in close contact with the people living here. To view a lifestyle
unchanged by the passing
centuries.
Day
13 - Depart for Jodhpur to catch the first class train to Delhi.
Day
14 - Early morning arrival in Delhi. Half day sightseeing. We
will see you off at the airport.