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India - Incredible India -Ride The Romantic Desert in India - Greaves India (10 days)

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Greaves Tours LLC India

New Delhi, India to New Delhi, India

Valid for Departures Now Through: 30 Sep 2026
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Explore the Thar Desert by horse-back, camel, jeep or walking and visit the colourful, remote villages of Rajasthan. This tour begins in Delhi and travels to Mihir Garh perched dramatically on the edge of the desert, and then into the heart of the desert in Jaisalmer and onwards to Jodhpur. Private tours of sustainable projects in Delhi and Jaisalmer provide an in-depth perspective, while a game of polo and private tour of the fort and museum await in Jodhpur. New boutique hotels and luxury-tented camps provide comfortable respite after a days experiences in this less-explored area of India. The call of the desert is strong and waiting, the time is now to begin your journey.

Itinerary

Day 1
New Delhi, India

Hotel: The Lodhi
Meals: None

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

On arrival in Delhi, transfer to The Lodhi Hotel for a 2-night stay.

Overnight at hotel

Day 2
New Delhi, India

Hotel: The Lodhi
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 2: DELHI

Enjoy breakfast with school children along with a tour of their school. After, walk through the streets of the inner city of Paharganj and the New Delhi railway station area accompanied by your trained guide of The Salaam Baalak Trust. These spirited youngsters will take you on a tour while sharing with you the journey of their lives. Spend the afternoon sight seeing of New Delhi and Old Delhi including a rick shaw ride.

Overnight at hotel

Day 3
Delhi, India

Jodhpur, India

Hotel: Mihir Garh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3: DELHI - JODHPUR - MIHIR GARH

Fly to Jodhpur, and transfer by road to your boutique hotel, Mihir Garh located in the desert wilderness and your home for a 2-night stay. Mihir Garh, made of wattle, mud and wood, blends understated luxury with a rustic and sumptuous earthy elegance.

Overnight at hotel

Day 4
Jodhpur, India

Hotel: Mihir Garh Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4: MIHIR GARH

Ride through the desert on indigenous Marwari horses that were once the pride of Rajput warriors. After an al fresco breakfast, return by jeep to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Evening explore the colourful villages of Rajasthan by jeep, stopping along the way to walk and visit with locals.

Overnight at hotel

Day 5
Jodhpur, India

Jaisalmer, India

Hotel: The Serai
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5: MIHIR GARH - JAISALMER

Drive to the heart of the Thar Desert arriving the city of Jaisalmer and The Serai, your luxury desert camp and spa for a 2-night stay. Late afternoon take a camel ride to explore private dunes of the Mulana Sand Dunes.

Overnight at hotel

Day 6
Jaisalmer, India

Hotel: The Serai
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6: JAISALMER

Morning sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer including the fort and exquisite Jain Temples, Salim Singh Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli. Spend the afternoon with the architect of Jaisalmer in Jeopardy (JIJ) Trust exploring the recent and future project sites and restoration work being done by JIJ.

Overnight at hotel

Day 7
Jodhpur, India

Jaisalmer, India

Hotel: Umaid Bhawan Palace
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7: JAISALMER - JODHPUR

Morning drive brings you to Jodhpur, set in the stark landscape of India's Thar Desert, and your palace hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace for a 2-night stay. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before this evening's private viewing of Mehrangarh Fort including the museum with the curator.

Overnight at hotel

Day 8
Jodhpur, India

Hotel: Umaid Bhawan Palace
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8: JODHPUR

Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur including local markets and Jaswant Thada. Watch a private game of polo at the first class grass polo grounds of Jodhpur.

Overnight at hotel

Day 9
Jodhpur, India

New Delhi, India

Hotel: The Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9: JODHPUR - DELHI (GURGAON)

Spend the morning relaxing at your hotel. Afternoon flight to Delhi where on arrival, transfer to The Leela Kempinski Hotel Gurgaon.

Day 10
New Delhi, India

Hotel: None
Meals: None

DAY 10: DEPART DELHI

Depart Delhi this morning for onward destination

Product Terms & Conditions

Deposit Policy: Deposit payable at the time of booking is 25% of the Tour Cost. Domestic Airfare which may not be refundable, is due in conjunction with the deposit at the time you sign and submit the booking form. If the reservation is made within 90 days of departure the full amount is due.

Final Payment Policy: Balance of the tour price is due 90 days before departure. If a booking is made within 90 days of travel, full payment of the tour is required at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy For Land Tours:

Should it become necessary to cancel your itinerary at any time after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will apply.

  • 90 days before travel: Total cost of deposit and domestic airfare
  • 60-89 days: 50% cancellation fees
  • 45-59 days: 75% cancellation fees
  • 01-44 days: 100% cancellation fees

Special cancellation terms may apply during festive periods.

Please note: Due to advanced deposit conditions imposed by some hotels, airlines, wildlife resorts and services, we may require a higher non-refundable deposit on certain itineraries. Special cancellation terms and fees may also apply. Our staff will inform you at the time of booking.

We cannot make sightseeing or transportation reservations without arranging the services of our representatives and hotel bookings.

Visas and Travelers Insurance: It is the passengers own responsibility to obtain travelers insurance, visa/permits and other documentation required for travel. For Bhutan, Greaves obtains the travel permit for our clients. Travel insurance is highly recommended for travelers.

Payment Options: We accept American Express, Master Card, VISA, travel agency checks and wire transfers. Payments are processed within the United States in US dollars.

Prices: All prices quoted at time of proposal are subject to change until time of booking. A final tour price is given at the time of confirmation of the booking of hotels and travel services. Individual and itemized contract rates are not disclosed.

Inclusions & Exclusions: Services included and excluded vary from tour to tour, and will be advised at the initial proposal itinerary and throughout the booking process.



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