Desert Experience – 06 nights / 07 days

Day 1 Jodhpur-Manvar: Arrive in Jodhpur, you will be met and assisted by a our local representative and transfer to your hotel. (110 Kms / 2 hrs).Manvar is an ideal base to explore Indian desert life, culture, wildlife and landscape of breathtaking beauty. It offers a stark and contrasting desert experience. Arrive Manvar and check in your hotel. Overnight in Manvar

Day 2 Manvar: Located 6 kms from the resort in the midst of the wilderness surrounded by the sand dunes is the isolated splendor of the Manvar Tented Desert Camp. The beauty is breathtaking and the feeling of viewing a sunset in the midst of the sand dunes is hard to describe. Overnight in Manvar.

Day 3 Manvar – Jaisalmer: This morning after breakfast proceed for Jaisalmer (180 Kms/ 3 hrs). Jaisalmer, which lies in the heart of the Thar Desert…a city, seeped in color and rich tradition; it was once a major centre on the trading route between India and the west. Arrive Jaisalmer and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 4 Jaisalmer:  This morning after breakfast. Proceed for a full-day tour of Jaisalmer, which lies in the heart of the Thar Desert…a city seeped in color and rich tradition; it was once a major centre on the trading route between India and the west. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, which is the only living fort of India and houses the entire township within its ramparts. There are three beautifully sculpted Jain temples from the 12th-15th century A.D., and five interconnected palaces which you can explore during your visit. At the center of the fort is Raj-Mahal, now known as Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum & Heritage Centre. Visit Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwon-ki-Haveli, which is the largest and most elaborate mansion of its kind in Jaisalmer, followed by a visit to NathmalJiki Haveli. Later, visit Gadsisar Lake, surrounded by numerous beautiful shrines. Rare migratory birds stop for a drink at the lustrous lake. In the evening, visit the VyasChhatri; this is the cenotaph of the sage Vyas, the author of the Mahabharat. The VyasChhatri is also known as sunset point as it allows fantastic views of Jaisalmer, particularly at dusk. Overnight in Jaisalmer

Day 5Jaisalmer – Jodhpur: This morning after breakfast proceed to Jodhpur (290 Kms / 7 hrs). Sitting on the boundary of the Thar Desert, this grand city echoes with ancient tales. Embraced by a high wall that’s 10 km long, marked with 8 gates, this fortress-city is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is one of the three sculpted cities of Rajasthan and a sea for those wishing to dive deep into the Rajputana culture. Arrive Jodhpur and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jodhpur

Day 6 Jodhpur: This morning after breakfast proceed for a half day sightseeing trip of Jodhpur, Visit the Mehrangarh Fort. This spectacular fort made from red sandstone stands on a perpendicular cliff above the skyline of Jodhpur it houses a museum with a fine collection of arms, costumes, paintings and even a collection of palanquins.  Also visit JaswantThada, a marble cenotaph built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later, drive past the Mandore garden, which showcases cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers; instead of the usual umbrella-shaped cenotaphs these are built along the lines of a Hindu temple. Overnight in Jodhpur

Day 7 Departure:Today your will be transferred to the Domestic Airport for your flight or Mumbai for onward connection back home.

Hotel Envisaged

Destination
A
B
C
Manvar
Manvar Camp
Manvar Camp
Manvar Camp
Jaisalmer
Fort Rajwada
Himmatgarh Palace
Royal Court
Jodhpur
TajHariMahal
Ranbanka Palace
Hotel Niky International

Cost per Person in INR

Category
2 PAX
3 PAX
4 PAX
Child with Bed
Child Without Bed
A
31800
27000
27400
13339
3526
B
24500
20600
19900
9256
2611
C
22400
19300
17995
9100
2370

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in well appointed rooms with buffet breakfast.
  • Transportation in air conditioned vehicle for the entire tour (1-3 pax- Indigo / 4 pax- Innova)
  • Service of English Speaking Guide in Jaisalmer& Jodhpur.
  • One Camel Ride in Jaisalmer.
  • All hotel luxury taxes.
 

Exclusions

  • Tip/laundry/ phone calls etc expenses of personal nature.
  • Any kind of flights tickets for domestic or international air travel.
  • Entrances for the monuments.
  • Mandatory festive supplements will be charged additional and payable at the time of booking
  • 2.58% government service tax

Package Valid from 01 October, 2011 to 31 March, 2012

Note:Rates not applicable during festive periods like Pushkar / Christmas /New Year period.