Places to Visit : Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Roopangarh - Samode - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 15 Days

The deserts and northern plains of Rajasthan are home to a spectacular collection of princely castles, palaces and forts. From the frescoed walls of Shekhawati to the impressive forts of the kingdoms of Marwar and Amber and the desert city of Jaisalmer, this tour encompasses both the familiar and the lesser known attractions of this diverse and dramatic region. This tour will enable you to experience the cultural heritage of the region.

Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between 1639-48 by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal) and the Rajghat (the cremation site of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi).
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD). Visit the Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect of towers of the Persian world. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings, India Gate, Birla Temple and Connaught Place.

Day 03 : Delhi- Mandawa (250 kms)
Morning drive west to the Shekhawati region. Upon arrival in Mandawa, check into Hotel Castle Mandawa / Desert Resorts for a two-day stay.

Throughout this area mansions and palaces are decorated inside and out with detailed, vivid paintings and frescoes.

Day 04 : Mandawa
Full day sightseeing tour of Shekhawati region - known as open art gallery - exploring the magnificent "havelis" (mansions), built by the rich merchants of the area and called "havelis " derived from the Persian word for "enclosed space".