RAJASTHAN CAMEL
SAFARI |
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We explore the Rajput culture and sites
in Jodhpur and wander through villages of Thar desert on camel back
up to Jaisalmer where we spend few days to admire the intricately
carved Havellis (Houses) and fort. |
Ref: |
RCC |
Duration: |
10 Days |
Season: |
Sep - Apr |
Itinerary: |
Delhi - Jodhpur -
Lathi - Delsar - Maulana - Zarat - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Delhi |
DAY
01. ARRIVE DELHI
Morning
arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined guided tour of Old
and New Delhi includes
Jammia Masjid Mosque, Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni chowk, Red Fort,
drive through India Gate and Parliament house, Qutab Minar and Humayuns
Tomb.
DAY
02. DELHI JODHPUR
Fly
Morning
at leisure for personal exploration. Afternoon transfer to Delhi airport
in time to catch Jodhpur bound flight. Arrive and transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.
DAY
03. JODHPUR LATHI
Drive 220 Km
After
breakfast drive to Lathi Village. En route visit Osian Jain temple. Lathi
is a small village in the expanse of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Arrive
at the village where you will be introduced to friendly cameleer who will
be giving you a short introductory camel ride. Arrive and camp at Lathi
for overnight.
DAY
04. LATHI DELASAR
Camel Safari 22 Km
After
breakfast commence Camel safari for Delasar. Arrive Delasar, explore the
village and witness the game of Kabbadi. Overnight in tents.
DAY
05. DELASAR MAULANA
Camel Safari 11 Km
After
breakfast start Camel safari for Maulana. Lunch en route. Evening enjoy
local folk music and dance around Camp Fire. Overnight in tents.
DAY
06. MAULANA ZARAT
Camel Safari 32 Km
After
breakfast continue camel safari to Zarat. On this stretch of safari,
through the desert we will find the sporadically scattered desert flora
and fauna. Reach Zarat by
afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in tents.
DAY
07. ZARAT-
JAISALMER
Camel Safari 21 Km
After
breakfast we enjoy the final day of this camel trek and arrive Jaisalmer,
lunch en-rout. Arrive and check in at hotel for overnight. Afternoon
explore the city and intricately carved houses (havelies).
Jaisalmer,
founded by Prince Jaisal in 1156, this was one of the main trade routes to
the West, across the Thar desert till the growth of maritime trade
diminished its importance. Jaisalmer Fort, often called the Golden
Fort, dominates the town. It is probably the only living fort in the
world, as even today about 25% of the population lives within its walls.
DAY
08. JAISALMER JODHPUR Train
Morning
at leisure. Evening transfer to railway station for overnight train to
Jodhpur.
DAY09.
JODHPUR DELHI
Fly
Arrive
Jodhpur railway station and transfer to airport to catch Delhi bound
flight. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight.
DAY
10. DEPARTURE
Transfer
to airport for homeward / onward destination.
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