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Mountain & Desert Kingdoms

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Duration : 16 Nights & 17 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Leh - Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrival - Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India. Upon arrival at New Delhi International Airport, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative greets and assists you to transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner and stay overnight in cozy beds at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tours of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Old Fort, India Gate, Rajghat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sansad Bhawan, Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, Akshardham Temple, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Srinagar
After an early morning breakfast, you will be in time transferred to Delhi Domestic Airport to board flight to Srinagar - a beautiful hill station town located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Srinagar Airport and transfers you to the Deluxe Houseboat moored at picturesque Dal Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy Shikara Ride over the beautiful Dal Lake visiting Floating Vegetable & Flower Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Houseboat.

Day 04 : Srinagar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the houseboat. After breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing tours of Srinagar. Visit the world famous Mughal gardens - Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh - located on the banks of Dal Lake. Also visit the Nagin Lake and the Wular Lake. Other attractions of Srinagar are Shankaracharya Temple, Hazratbal Shrine, Jama Masjid, etc. Spend rest of the day at leisure enjoying the nature and hill beauty of Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Houseboat.

Day 05 : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
Have a relaxed breakfast at the houseboat. Make a day trip to Gulmarg (the Meadow of Flowers) in the picturesque valley of Kashmir. Enjoy the exceptional beauty of Kashmir, the paradise on the earth. Enjoy extraordinary beauty of Gulmarg and around. Enjoy mountain rides. In time return back to Srinagar and check-in at houseboat. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the houseboat.

Day 06 : Srinagar - Leh
After hearty breakfast at the houseboat, in time you will be transferred to Srinagar Airport to board flight to Leh. On arrival in Leh (Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir), IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day at hotel for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07 : Leh
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, enjoy full day sightseeing tours of Leh visiting Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08 : Leh
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later embark on sightseeing tours of Leh visiting Stok Palace, Matho Monastery and Tibetan Children Village. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Leh
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tours of Leh visiting Spituk Gompa, Phyang Gompa, Sankar Gompa, etc. In the evening, visit the local Leh Bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Leh - Delhi - Jodhpur
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Leh Airport in time to board flight to Delhi. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Delhi Airport and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Relax. In time, board flight to Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan located on the edge of vast Thar Desert. On arrival in Jodhpur, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11 : Jodhpur
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy full day sightseeing tours of Jodhpur, famously known as the Blue City of India. Visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort and explore its beautiful palaces. Visit the palatial palace - Umaid Bhawan Palace. Visit the royal cenotaph of Jaswant Thada. If time permits also visit to the Mandore Gardens and the Balsamand Lake & Palace. In the evening, explore famous Sardar Market of Jodhpur. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer also known as the Golden City of India located in the heart of vast Thar Desert, Rajasthan. On arrival in Jaisalmer, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Have a glimpse of Golden Fort of Jaisalmer at sunset from your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13 : Jaisalmer
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on sightseeing tours of Jaisalmer visiting Golden Fort, Jain Temples, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli and Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli. In the afternoon take an exciting camel safari trip to rippling sand dunes at Sam Village of Thar Desert. Witness the vista of sunset over the sand dunes. In time return back to your hotel at Jaisalmer. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bikaner (Camel City) located in Rajasthan on the edge of Thar Desert. On arrival in Bikaner, check-in at your hotel pre-booked by IndiaTravelTours.Net. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15 : Bikaner
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on full day sightseeing tours of Bikaner - the Camel Country. Visit the major attractions like Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Havelis, Sand Dunes, Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 16 : Bikaner - Mandawa
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Mandawa - a beautiful town of Rajasthan located in Shekhawati Region. On arrival in Mandawa, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Later explore the frescoed havelis of Mandawa. Also visit the famous Fort Mandawa Castle. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 17 : Mandawa - Delhi - Departure
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, depart for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, check-in at your hotel pre-booked by IndiaTravelTours.Net. Relax. Finish your last minute shopping. After a farewell dinner at hotel, in time you will be transferred to New Delhi International Airport to board flight for your home/onward destination. Fly back to your home with the sweet memories of expedition in mountain & desert kingdom of India.