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a destination as big and beautiful as Rajasthan, any number of days of
travel is just not enough. The sheer vibrancy of its unique culture and
people never leave anyone unimpressed. Interestingly, the more a traveler
explores Rajasthan more he feels desperate to see more. The fascination with
Rajasthan just doesn't seem to fade away! This extensive tour in colorful
Rajasthan will mark the beginning of this fascination. Of course, there will
be no end to this beginning!
Day 01: New Delhi: Welcome to India! On arrival you will
be transferred and assisted till your room in your hotel. Remaining day at
leisure.
Day 02: New Delhi: After a leisurely breakfast move out
for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad), which includes the
Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid among other attractions. Later
after lunch drive past impressive boulevards and buildings such as
President's Residence and others in Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free
to move around the busy Connaught Place.
Day 03: Bagar: Reach the Shekhawati town, Bagar by road.
Walking tour of the town to see some of its frescoed "havelies"
(mansions).
Day 04: Bagar: Excursion to Nawalgarh and Mandawa towns -
the towns having some of the best frescoes. Traditional Rajasthani lunch in
a village.
Day 05: Bikaner : Reach Bikaner-the camel city. Visit the
well-preserved Junagarh Fort. In the evening visit the unique camel-breeding
farm.
Day 06: Jaisalmer: Drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer
on camels to desert camp in a village outside Jaisalmer to spend the day in
rustic desert atmosphere. Night stay in desert camp.
Day
07: Jaisalmer: Transfer to Jaisalmer city and check in. Sightseeing
of various attractions of the town including a walk in the fort and lanes of
the town below.
Day 08: Jodhpur: Drive through desert landscape with brief
halts at Kheechan (haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian village
(ancient trading town famous for its superbly carved temples). At Jodhpur
visit old markets around Clock Tower.
Day 09: Jodhpur: Half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages
to see the sincere concerns shown by Bishnoi community for environmental
conservation. Back at Jodhpur, visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
Optional dinner at Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Day 10: Kumbhalgarh: After visiting the temples of
Ranakpur en route, reach Kumbhalgarh - a beautiful location nestled in
forested hills encompassing an impregnable fort. Option of visiting the fort
or the wildlife sanctuary.
Day 11: Udaipur: Drive to Udaipur and check in. At Udaipur
take boat trip over Lake Pichhola at sunset. Optional dinner at Shiv Niwas
Palace.
Day 12: Udaipur: Day sightseeing of City Palace, Saheliyon
ki Bari, Eklingji and Nagda. Evening entertainment at Bharatiya Lok Kala
Mandal.
Day
13: Dungarpur: At Dungarpur stay in the most amazing suites of a
palace still inhabited by the royal family - a rare opportunity to be
entertained by the royal family and closely see the princely lifestyle. Day
free for leisure. Visit the stunning interiors of Juna Mahal Palace. Walk
around the town in free time. This place has largest concentration of Bhil
tribal population in Rajasthan.
Day 14: Bijaipur: Reach Bijaipur and check in its rustic
castle. Visit the most impressive Chittaur Fort, historically known for its
fierce battles and bloody sacrifices.
Day 15: Kota: Picturesque drive to Kota through ruined
temple towns of Menal and Bijoliyan. At Kota take a half-day sightseeing
trip of the palace and the museum.
Day
16: Kota: Day excursion to charming fort city Bundi. Or
Day excursion to Baroli temple ruins and Bhensrorgarh. Or
Day excursion to Jhalarapatan fortified city, Sun temple and Gagron fort.
Day 17: Ranthambhore: Reach Sawai Madhopur and check in.
Take a jungle safari in jeeps to see the rare Indian tigers in full glory at
the Ranthambhore National Park.
Day 18: Ranthambhore: After early morning safari in
National Park day left free to immerse in the wilderness of Ranthambhore.
Day 19: Pushkar: At the holiest city of Rajasthan, take a
pleasant walk on the street around the sacred pond and ghats upto Brahma
temple. Entire day free to explore the spiritual facets of the town on own.
Day 20: Jaipur: After arrival at Jaipur, take a city
sightseeing trip. In the evening walk through many interesting lanes of
Jaipur, which are full of shops of artisans, temples and traditional houses.
Day
21: Jaipur: Morning walking tour of some interesting streets and
squares of the Pink City to catch glimpses of the habitual patterns of its
people which even includes attending heart-rending prayers at Sri Govind
Devji temple. Elephant ride to Amber fort during the day. Visit to a
farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner.
Day 22: Neemrana: After a pleasant drive reach Neemrana
Fort and check in. The day is left free to relax and appreciate the strong
character the fort reflects. Option of visiting the village downhill.
Day 23: Departure: Drive to New Delhi for last minute
shopping and at appropriate time transfer to international airport for your
flight back home. The tour ends.
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