Taste the real hard-core rural life of Rajasthan in India. Village tours of Rajasthan cover villages with traditional lifestyles and local handicrafts as their chief occupation such as shoes, pottery, and hand weaving and printing. You can see men and women dressed in traditional colorful attires. Men wearing turbans and women adorned in whirlpool skirts, long veils, and silver jewelry look quite fascinating.
Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days.
Destination: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Bundi –Ranthambore- Jaipur – Agra – Delhi
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at New Delhi International Airport, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will receive you with a warm welcome and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Post breakfast, embark on a guided city tour of Delhi, the national capital of India. Delhi is full of history. You will find a harmonious mix of the old and the modern while touring the city. There is a lot to see in the city. From historical places and religious buildings to shopping centers, Delhi has a number of tourist attractions such as Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid. Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi will rendezvous with the rich history of the region. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel
Day 03: Delhi – Samode
After a sumptuous breakfast, drive to Samode. On arrival check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 04: Samode – Mandawa
After breakfast, drive to Mandawa. On arrival check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy the sightseeing tour of Mandawa. Explore the beautiful painted havelis. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Mandawa – Bikaner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner, on arrival check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Bikaner and especially, the Camel breeding farm. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Bikaner – Deshnoke – Khimsar
After breakfast, drive to Khimsar while visiting Rat Temple of Deshnoke en route. Deshnoke – Famous for the temple of Goddess Karni Mata, Deshnoke temple is unique because of the thousands of rats that live here and are revered by the devotees. Spotting the only white rat in the temple is considered a good omen. On arrival check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 07: Khimsar – Jaisalmer
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 08: Jaisalmer
Post breakfast, embark on a guided city tour of Jaisalmer. Spend the entire day exploring the historical and religious sites of the city. Jaisalmer is dotted with a number of fascinating attractions such as the Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ji Ki Haveli, Jain temple, etc. See the beautiful murals while touring the havelis. Enjoy a camel safari in sand dunes on your visit to Sam Dunes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Full-day city tour covering Mehrangarh fort – unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswant Thada – The 19th-century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble, Clock tower – The timely treasure of Jodhpur, Ummed Bhawan – the modern-day pride of Jodhpur and Mandore Garden – with the religious background. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10: Jodhpur – Rohetgarh
After breakfast, drive to Rohetgarh a small village. On arrival check-in at hotel Rohet Castle. Enjoy the afternoon jeep safari to visit Bishnoi Village and you may even spot blackbucks on the route. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11: Rohetgarh – Ranakpur – Udaipur
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur en route visiting Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Ranakpur – Famous for 15th century Jain Temples, especially, the ‘Chaumukha Temple’ dedicated to Tirthankara Rishab Ji. The temple covers almost 48000 sq. feet of area. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 12: Udaipur
Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing tour. Visit the City Palace, Crystal gallery, Jag Mandir, Vintage and Classic Car Collection, and Saheliyon ki Bari (Queen’s resort for her friends) and don’t forget to see the beautiful Light and Sound Show in the City Palace during the evening hours. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur – Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar, on arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon exploration of the holy town of Pushkar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14: Pushkar – Ajmer – Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Ajmer Dargah Sharif. On arrival check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 15: Jaipur
In the morning, visit the Amer Fort on elephant back. While touring the Jaigarh Fort, have a look at the largest cannon on wheels in the world, namely Jaivana. Visit the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Have a look at its immaculate Rajput architecture. Travel back in time while touring the museums in the City Palace complex. Explore the immaculate work of art and architecture, while visiting the Jantar Mantar. Also, visit Gaitor and go shopping. Overnight stay in Jaipur. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 16: Jaipur – Karauli
After breakfast, drive to Karauli. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later, explore Karauli attractions. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 17: Karauli – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra while visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. Fatehpur attractions include Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, Buland Darwaza, Salim Chisti Tomb, Birbal House, and Jama Masjid. Continue your drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, visit the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 18: Agra – Delhi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Then visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. In the afternoon, drive back to Delhi via Sikandara. Visit the tomb of Akbar the Great at Sikandara. On arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to the hotel. Freshen up and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 19: Delhi – Departure
A representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will transfer you to the New Delhi International Airport on time. Take a flight back to your home destination. The tour ends.
