A fascinating journey into the Rajputana desertland
with gala desert camping and Royal Palace hotels.
Highlights : Camel cum balloon safari.
DAY 1. DELHI / MANDAWA :
Drive to Mandawa - 5 1/2 hrs, arriving by lunch.
Check into the Mandawa Desert Resort. Post lunch
explore the village to see the havelis and their
frescoes and architecture. Evening cocktails
at the Castle Mandawa. Overnight Mandawa.
Day 2. CAMEL SAFARI :
Proceed on an interesting camel cum balloon
safari with groups interchanging between the
two interesting and offbeat modes of exploring
the desert (total 5 to 6 hrs. of camel ride
/ ballooning). Arrive at the desert camp located
near a sand dune. Enjoy a camp fire and watch
local folk dancers / musicians perform. An Arabian
theme / village theme dinner can be optionally
arranged. Overnight camp.
Day 3. SAMODE :
After breakfast visit the Roopangarh palace
and the Mukandgarh fort palace. Later drive
to Samode. Ride decorated camel carts through
the cobbled streets of Samode village. Gala
royal welcome at the palace by village belles
showering rose petals as you climb the grand
stairs up the lobby. After check - in proceed
to the Sheesh Mahal for cocktails hosted by
the Royal family, subject to their being in
town followed by gala dinner at the darbar hall.
Day 4. SAMODE / JAIPUR :
After a leisurely breakfast explore this beautiful
palace and the fort close by. Later drive down
/ camel ride to the royal orchards 4 kms. away.
Check into the palace hotel. Evening proceed
on a guided tour of the Pink city including
the City Palace, Observatory and the Palace
of Winds. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 5. JAIPUR / DAMDAMA :
After breakfast visit Amber fort on elephant
back. Later drive down to Damdama lakeside Swiss
camp and resort. Explore the lake in row boats
/ canoes, and observe a variety of bird / wildlife.
Evening bonfire and bar-be-que. Overnight Swiss
camp / resort.
Day 6.
Morning free for boating / fishing / sailing
at the lakeside. Arrive Delhi by lunch.
Option and Extensions
Various extensions with other destinations possible
with balloons, camels and horses.
Best Time to Visit :
October to April
India
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