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Rajasthan Heritage Holidays

Duration : 10 Days - 09 Nights
Places Covered : Mandawa - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Manvar - Deogarh - Udaipur

Rajasthan lies separated from the Ganga's plentitude by the watershed formed by the Aravalli range. The Aravallis and the plateau of Hardoti are the highlands which channel the monsoons away creating a desert in the west.

In the historical time-scale, civilization came to Rajasthan before the rest of India. If Harappa culture(2500B.C.- 1700B.C.) is the general starting point of the evolution of Indian civilization, Rajasthan takes precedence. Some of its pre-Harappa locales like Kalibagan provide ample proof of an organised and ariculturally proficient society.

Rajasthan is a state immersed in history. It has a past replete with princes and palaces, battles and imposing forts. It is a fairytale land. A land where opulence breathes with the same intensity as power. Even today the turrets, domes, jharokhas and the massive gateways are witness to the might and majesty of the erstwhile rulers. Architcturally the state is inundated with a display of grandeur.

Making a living in the desert has not robbed the locals of their zest for life. In fact it seems to hone their aesthetic skills. From the intricate miniature paintings to its unique frescos the monuments bear testimony to the flamboyance of the people. Rajasthani handicrafts are well loved all over the world. And the use of colours and materials are unabashed.

Even cloth is infused with a riot of colours and given a texture that transcends its mundane reality. Rajasthan can transform. Almost like a fairy's wand its power enmeshes and then captivates. In Rajasthan it is the fantastic which becomes real.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Reception at airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel for immediate occupancy. Morning free. Afternoon - sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. A drive through prestigious streets of the Diplomatic Enclave to India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and Qutub Minar (one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world). Visit Old Delhi, we will take you to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India) and Raj Ghat (memorial of Mahatma Gandhi).

Day 02 : Delhi - Mandawa
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Delhi to Mandawa (270 kms/6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - sightseeing tour of the town Mandawa, which lies in the heart of Shekhawati. A painted arched gateway, adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows, leads to the bazaar. You can wander through the streets, where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate frescoes.

Day 03 : Mandawa - Khimsar
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Mandawa to Khimsar (280 kms/6-7 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening - jeep safari into the desert.

Day 04 : Khimsar - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Khimsar to Jaisalmer (320 kms/7 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Breakfast at hotel. Morning - sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Afternoon - visit the Sand Dunes where you can take a camel ride to view the sunset. The Rajasthani backdrop, the sunset and the camel ride make the entire outing an unforgettable experience.

Day 06: Jaisalmer - Manvar
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Jaisalmer to Manvar (170 kms/4 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - jeep safari to visit Tribal Bishnoi villages to see desert wildlife, watch local craftsmen at work and enjoy the beautiful sand dunes.

Day 07 : Manvar - Luni
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Manvar to Luni (140 kms/3.5 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - visit the Fort.

Day 08 : Luni - Deogarh
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Luni to Deogarh (142 kms/4 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - jeep safari to the rugged countryside with forests and lakes which are a treat for nautre and bird lovers alike. Walk through the little merchandising village where villagers buy and sell wares and interesting artifacts.

Day 09 : Deogarh - Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Drive from Deogarh to Udaipur (135 kms/3 hours) en route visit to Ranakpur. Drive to Udaipur and upon arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Udaipur, starting with the City Palace.

Day 10 : Udaipur - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer from hotel to airport to board flight to Delhi. Reception upon arrival and transfer from airport to hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Evening transfer from hotel to international airport. Departure Delhi.