Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Jaipur-Delhi 7N 8D Tour

Arrival: Pickup from Jaisalmer airport or railway station.
Evening:
Gadisar Lake: Built by Maharawal Gadsi Singh in the 14th century. Originally a water reservoir, now a peaceful lake surrounded by temples and shrines.
Explore local bazaars for camel leather goods and mirror work crafts.
Overnight: Jaisalmer

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Morning:
Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila): Built in 1156 AD by Rawal Jaisal. A “living fort” still inhabited. Yellow sandstone gives it a golden hue in sunlight. Houses temples, shops, royal palaces.
Jain Temples inside Fort (12th-16th century): Fine carvings, dedicated to Tirthankaras like Rishabdev.
Afternoon:
Patwon Ki Haveli: A group of five havelis built by a wealthy trader family in the 19th century. Famous for mirror work, jharokhas, and murals.
Salim Singh Ki Haveli & Nathmal Ki Haveli: Unique architecture and stone carvings.
Evening:
Sam Sand Dunes / Khuri: Sunset camel safari followed by cultural folk dance show and Rajasthani dinner (optional camp overnight).
Overnight: Jaisalmer

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Drive Time: ~6 hrs / 330 km
En route: Desert landscapes and small village stopovers.
Afternoon:
Junagarh Fort: Built by Raja Rai Singh in 1589, unique for being built on a plain (not a hill). Palaces like Anup Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Ganga Mahal show opulent interiors and Rajput architecture.
Lalgarh Palace: Early 20th-century Indo-Saracenic red sandstone palace.
Overnight: Bikaner

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Drive Time: ~4–5 hrs / 190 km
Afternoon in Mandawa:
Mandawa Fort (1755): Founded by Thakur Nawal Singh, known for its mirror work, frescoes, and arched gateways.
Painted Havelis of Mandawa:
Goenka Haveli
Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli
Murmuria Haveli – European-style murals and British soldiers painted alongside Indian deities.
The region is known as the "open-air art gallery of Rajasthan".
Overnight: Mandawa

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs / 170 km
Arrival in Jaipur: Check-in and relax.
Evening Visit (Optional):
Birla Temple: White marble temple dedicated to Vishnu & Lakshmi.
Chokhi Dhani: Cultural village experience with traditional food, music, dance.
Overnight: Jaipur

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Morning:
Amber Fort (1592): Built by Raja Man Singh. Explore Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), Ganesh Pol, Diwan-i-Khas.
Jal Mahal (Drive past): Palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
Afternoon:
City Palace: Royal residence with museums, weapons, costumes.
Jantar Mantar (1728): Astronomical observatory, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hawa Mahal (1799): “Palace of Winds” with 953 small windows (jharokhas).
Evening: Shopping at Johari Bazaar / Bapu Bazaar.
Overnight: Jaipur

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Drive Time: ~5 hrs / 280 km
En route visit options (if early start):
Chand Baori, Abhaneri: 9th-century stepwell with over 3,500 symmetrical steps.
Neemrana Fort Palace (optional stop for lunch)
Arrival in Delhi: Check-in, free time or short visit depending on arrival time.
Overnight: Delhi

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Optional (if time permits):
Quick visits to India Gate, President’s House (Rashtrapati Bhawan), or Lotus Temple depending on flight/train schedule.
Drop at Delhi Airport / Railway Station

Activities : Forts and Palaces