Package Code : RT/RJ-21
Duration : 04 Nights / 05 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Delhi
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an annual event that take place in February month in the beautiful city Jaisalmer. Maru Mahotsav Jaisalmer It is held in the Hindu month of Magh (February), three days prior to the full moon.
Day 01 : Delhi
Welcome to Calling India Tour : You are welcomed & picked up by our executive from the International airport and transferred to the hotel in your private car. (Our executive will be waiting outside the custom area with a placard of your name) We will have a welcome briefing covering the various aspects of the tour (ensuring that you have the best of the Indian holiDay) and you will be handed over the India travel kit containing all relevant documents of your trip (air/rail tickets, hotel vouchers, transport, guide, sightseeing vouchers, writing pads with other travel related documents). No pre-planned activities for the Day but the car & the driver will be at your disposal.
Day 02 : Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (305 KM /5-6 HRS)
Moving to the desert land : You fly from Delhi to Jodhpur. From here drive to Jaisalmer - the golden city of India. En route we stop first at Osyian and later at Keechan. At Osiyan there are intricately carved temples erected by the wealthy merchants of the area. They are said to compare to the world class Hoysala temples of Karnataka and Sun temple of Konark. While at Keechan you get to see flocks of Demoiselle cranes, 300 or more birds that migrate over 4,000 km mainly to India. As the smallest of the 15 species of cranes found worldwide, the Demoiselle is docile and easily domesticated. Later drive to Jaisalmer to check in to the hotel for the night stay.
Day 03 : Jaisalmer
The Golden Oasis : Wake up early in the morning to attend the Mangal aarti (prayers sung in praise of God) at the Gadsisar Lake. On completion of the aarti you return to the hotel for breakfast after which you set out to see the astounding Jaisalmer fort and the royal cenotaphs.You will then be dropped at the venue of the festival. Rest of the Day is for you to enjoy and even participate in the various programs of the Day that include the Turban Tying Competition for Indians and foreigners, contests for the best moustaches, Mr. and Miss. Desert followed by Surya Kiran Show (acrobatic performance) by the Indian Air Force. At the end of the Day are held various folk dance and music programs and fire works display - but we suggest you to return to the hotel after air show and attend the music programs the next Day.
Day 04 : Jaisalmer
Go sporty! : Ladies and Gentlemen do your breakfast well and energize yourself as toDay, at the festival venue, you have a chance to participate and contribute to your team's win in a Tug of war - Indians Vs Foreigners (both men and women). Ladies also have the opportunity to test their balancing act in the Matka (earthen pitcher) race competition. Besides enjoy the camel decoration, camel polo and other programs.
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
Tour Ends : The celebration comes to an end and its time to bid adieu but with vibrant impressions of Rajasthan's vivid culture in your memory book. After breakfast we will drive you to Jodhpur airport from where you catch your flight for Delhi.
