Sun-n-Sand Tour, Rajasthan

DAY 01 : Jodhpur :-: Welcome ceremony, Mehrangarh and Umaid Bhawan. You will be received & assisted at Airport / Railway Station and checked in your Hotel. Afterwards we will start to see one of the most imposing forts of Rajasthan - the Mehrangarh Fort from every nook & corner. In the Suncity Jodhpur, We cover a few glimpses of the Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace & the life style in the busy old bazaars.

DAY 02 : Jaisalmer :-: In the next day morning we will drive out to nearby villages of the city which radiate the rustic charm of harsh but highly principled living of desert folks. The Bishnois are staunch environment conservationists, follow twenty nine principles and their co-existence with the nature can be clearly seen. We have a luxurious lunch with the villagers. After some Leisure we will further drive to the last desert citadel the Golden City Jaisalmer. After check in we spread out free to discover the labyrinthine streets of this fairy tale city.

DAY 03 : jaisalmer - After a leisurely breakfast we will start out in the city to get lost in the unending maze of the amazing fort which seems to be lifted straight out of Arabian nights. We also visit the most intricately carved Havelis, Jarokha's and Gadsisar tank. In evening we will explore the perfect sand dunes at Samm over the camel with folk music, dance and sunset at the backdrop. Night stay will be in the Jaisalmer hotel.

DAY 04 : Jodhpur - After having breakfast will have a straight drive to Kheechan village for migratory birds from central Asia known as Demoiselle cranes & Kurjan in the local lingo. Further we halt at Osiyan - An ancient trading town now famous for its beautiful Hindu & Jain temples dating back from 8th to 12th century. On arrival at Jodhpur we walk out through the market. We can have royal dinner at Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace to make it a grand finish. (optional ).

DAY 05 : Jodhpur : The Tour Ends. Day at leisure till departure for the onward journey.

Extension to Bikaner

DAY 04 : Bikaner - Desert Drive through Kolayat and Gajner. From Jaisalmer in the morning we will drive to Kheechan village for migratory birds. Thereafter we can make a few halts at Kolayat (For the beautiful temples) or Gajner (Palace & wild life sanctuary). On arrival at Bikaner we keep the rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 05 : Bikaner - Including City sightseeing tour & Camels ride. We start out late morning for the grand Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace and the unusual Bhandasar Jain temples. In the evening we will strart a drive for one of the most spectacular sights in the desert- a trip to the Camel Breeding Farm. The best sight there is to see hundreds of camels returning back to the farm after the day's grazing in the backdrop of a romantic sunset. 

DAY 06 : Jodhpur - In the morning we will further proceed to the Karnimata temple at Deshnoke which houses millions of rats in its courtyard where they are worshipped also. Further we make a halt at Nagaur to visit its huge fort. After arrival at Jodhpur we make an excursion to Osiyan - The 8th century trading town famous for its temples. On return back to Jodhpur we check in hotel. Dinner at Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace. (optional)

DAY 07 : Jodhpur - The Tour Ends here . Day free till departure.