Day 01: In Delhi
Delhi, the capital of India, is really two diametrically opposite cities that have come together in one eclectic amalgam. On the one hand is the Old Delhi of the Mughals, created by Shah Jehan - a medieval place of imperial forts, soaring mosques and bazaars. And then there is the New Delhi built by the British; replete with broad avenues, stately homes and landscaped gardens.

Morning breakfast leisurely breakfast and combined tour of old & new Delhi visiting Red-fort (outside), Jama Maszid, Humayus Tomb, India Gate & Qutub-Minar (Tower).

Welcome Dinner at famous India restaurant serving typical Indian food. Overnight.

Day 02: Delhi / Swaimadhopur
AM visit to the bird Sanctuary, afternoon drive (5 hrs) to Ranthambore National Park.

Ranthambore National park - Ruins and scars of ancient battles are scattered all over this forest. Sambar, the Chinkara Deer and Alligators share the shallow waters of its pristine lake, surrounded by lightly forested hills that harbor a score of other species. All seem to internet on a Jungle Watch against the swift and inevitable attacks of 40-odd tigers that roam free in Ranthambhor. Today, Ranthambore is amongst the best three national park, where Tiger sightseeing in wild is possible.

We shall stay at the Hunting Lodge of the Maharajah of Sawai Madhopur, situated on the outskirts of the jungle. Evening free at leisure. Overnight.

Day 03: Swaimadhopur
Morning & Evening we shall have 3-4 hour excursions into the jungle by jeeps. To find a tiger in the wild needs all the skills of the hunter, as we follow pug-marks and alarm calls from other animals. The evenings around the fireplace at the Hunting Lodge shall recall the great hunting stories of the British Raj. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Swaimadhopur / Jaipur
AM after breakfast do excursion to Jungle by Jeep / Canter, afternoon transfer to the railway station for train to Jaipur Intercity Express 1330 Hrs 1700 hrs AC Car

Arrive to Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, home of the Rajputs, a group of warrior clans who ruled this part of India for a thousand years. Built in 1727 by the warrior-astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh-II, Jaipur is laid out as described in the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture “Shilpa-Shastra.” Battlement walls with seven gates encircle the old city; broad avenues divide it into neat rectangles.

Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City, for the pink-colored sandstone of old walled city’s buildings. In 1897, Mark Twain extolled Jaipur’s “architectural quaintness,” which gives the impression of “an unreality, a picture, a scene in a theater.”

Day 05: Jaipur
In the morning, drive to Amber Fort, situated 11 kms. from Jaipur on Jaipur-Delhi highway. Visit the fort on elephant back. The palace of the local rulers, known as the Amber fort, was built in the 17th century on a hilltop overlooking a lake. The towers and the domes of the Amber Palace are reminiscent of scenes from some fairy tales. Its walls of victory are richly decorated with panels of alabaster with fine tendered hues, together with every kind of workmanship for which Jaipur is known. In the afternoon depart for a city tour. The pink city was founded in the early 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the celebrated ruler, statesman and astronomer. Jaipur is a walled city with seven gates. Spacious market squares at all cross roads are replete with goods of diverse kinds. This city is made of local red sandstone. Important sights to visit are- Hawa Mahal known as the Palace of Winds. Its delicate honey-comb design glows in the evening light like some fantastic nuptial cake. Maharaja Jai Singh's observatory, Jantar-Mantar is the most famous of the five observatories he built in different cities. Located in the spacious Ram Niwas Garden is the Central Museum containing vast collection of metal ware, ivory carvings, jewelry, textiles and pottery. A fine collection of paintings and sculptures can also be found here. Jaipur is famous for silk, handicrafts, precious stones and traditional jewellery.

Day 06: Jaipur / Jodhpur
Day at Leisure, evening transfer to the airport for flight to Jodhpur
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 07: Jodhpur / Jamba
City tour (Optional) visiting the City Palace & Jaswant Thada (The Royal Cenotophs).

This ancient capital of the city of Marwar is surrounded by a stone wall almost 6 miles in circumference, which separates it from the sands that stretch out on all sides. Upon a rocky eminence stands a massive impregnable fortress, within which lies a number of palaces, barracks, temples and other buildings, delicately latticed windows and pierced monuments worked in sandstone are a dominant motif within the rugged fort. On the walls of one of the gates of entry are the palms of widows who, ages ago, immolated themselves upon the pyres of their departed husbands.

Afternoon drive (3 hrs) to Jamba - In the middle of the mighty Thar Desert, on top of a 150 ft sand dune, an oasis of life, close to the village of the Bishnoi tribe. It lies 20 kms east of the Bikaner-Jaisalmer highway, in the heart of the desert country. This is the first such property of its kind anywhere in the world. Temperatures by day: 20 to 35° C Temperatures by night: 5 to 20° C. Cotton wear for the day, with something warmer for the evening is advised. In addition sunglasses, sunscreen lotion and binoculars for the bird watchers is a must. 12 Luxury air-conditioned and centrally heated tents on twin sharing basis. Each tent has two single beds, tables, chairs, flooring of polished Jaisalmer stone decorated with durries and non-stop electricity. They all have attached washrooms equipped with all modern facilities including running hot and cold water in the shower and the washbasin and a toilet with proper flush facility. An air-conditioned ‘Gol Ghar’ with round table seating for 24 is situated at one end of the camp. It has a central fireplace and all meals are served on a buffet with a choice of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. The panoramic view of the Thar Desert, its huge glass windows allow, is truly majestic. The 'Gol Ghar' has been given a strong 'heritage feel' in its decoration, using old entrance doors. At the extreme end of the camp is a sundeck with a sheer drop at one end. Majestic views of the Thar Desert and the tiny village of Jamba meet the eye. Sunrise and sunset from this point are truly divine. Jeep safari and sand-dune bashing through the desert. One comes across some of the most colorful and beautiful people of this desert land, the Bishnois, the Jats, the Rajputs and the Chamars and experiences, exhilaration and excitement of going up and down large sand dunes.

Day 08: Jamba
AM jeep safari to explore the surrounding village. On this day we start a truely beautiful experience of driving from sand dunes to sand dunes visiting the small Dhanis ( hutments) of the various communities living there like the Bishnois, Jats, Rajputs and the Chamars. As we power drive in our sleek 4WD vehicles over untraversed terrains, we come to see these colorful people at their various skills. In some of the Dhanis, we will see them weaving shawls, in other places we would see them making a carpet and in other places stitching their traditional “Jootis” (sandals). As countryside flows beyond the window-panes of our jeeps, we will see some spectacular desert scenaries of towering sand-dunes, darting Chinkaras (the Indian Gazelles) who sometimes are almost within hands reach distances and shy monitor lizards.

Day 09: Jamba / Jodhpur / Delhi
AM breakfast, drive (3 hrs) to Jodhpur airport for flight back to Delhi.
Upon arrival transfer to the international airport as per your flight timings.