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Day 1 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. During the afternoon visit the various sights of New Delhi.
Day 2 - Delhi to Mandawa, 270 Km/7 hrs
Drive to Mandawa, located in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan. Overnight at the Castle Mandawa.
Day 3 - Mandawa
Full day sightseeing tour of the Shekhawati region - known as �the open-air art gallery�. This region is famous for the exterior decoration of the Havelis (homes of traders) depicting an endless range of topics.
Day 4 - Mandawa to Gajner via Bikaner, 220 Km/5 hrs
Drive to the desert town of Bikaner (4 hrs) and visit Junagarh Fort perhaps the most beautiful in Rajasthan and a camel breeding farm. Continue on to Gajner (approx 1 hr) and stay at the Palace of Maharaja.
Day 5 - Gajner to Jaisalmer, 280 Km/5 hrs
Drive through the desert to Jaisalmer, the 12th century remote outpost in the Thar Desert. As you approach the city, the Jaisalmer Fort rises out of the desert haze, bathed in golden glows of the soaring sun. Stay for 2- nights in Jaisalmer.
Day 6 - Jaisalmer
Visit Jaisalmer Fort, old city and Havelis � exquisitely carved in sandstone. This desert town is on a former trade route between Persia and China. Late afternoon depart to the Sand Dunes of Thar Desert and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Day 7 - Jaisalmer to Osian, 214 Km/5 hrs (Camel Safari)
Drive to Osian, on arrival transfer to the camp by either Jeeps or camels from the bottom of the dune. After lunch depart on a camel safari (21/2 hrs) to nearby oasis village and return by Jeeps to camp. Evening, enjoy folk entertainment followed by a sit down dinner.
Day 8 - Osian to Jodhpur, 70 Km/1hr
In the morning visit some exquisite Jain Temples. Before noon drive to Jodhpur for a 2-nigth stay. Afternoon at leisure to explore Jodhpur at your own pace.
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Day 9 - Jodhpur
In the morning visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort, enjoy the beautiful views of the blue city of Jodhpur. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10 - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur, 280 Km/6 hrs
In the morning drive to Ranakpur (4 hrs) and visit the marvellously carved Jain Temples. Drive to Udaipur (2 hrs). Stay for 2-nights in Udaipur.
Day 11 - Udaipur
During the morning visit the city of lakes and its majestic palaces. Take a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola in the late afternoon.
Day 12 - Udaipur to Jaipur, by air
Morning at leisure. During the afternoon transfer to Udaipur airport and fly to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2 night stay.
Day 13 - Jaipur
During the morning visit Amber Fort (a complex of forts and palaces), approach the entrance on the back of a elephant. Your afternoon city sightseeing tour includes a visit to Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Royal Observatory and Johari Bazaar for shopping.
Day 14 - Jaipur to Delhi, 250 Km/5hrs
In the morning drive to Delhi for an overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure to explore the sights of New Delhi at your own pace.
Day 15 - Depart Delhi
Transfer to Delhi airport to board your onward flight.
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