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is a tour that is full of fun and adventure. It promises to cover incredible
old forts and palaces, which are still very much part of the daily life of
the people of Rajasthan. They are still involved in the joys, celebrations,
colors and customs of the people, clearly refusing to be mere monuments! The
tour provides ample opportunity to not be a mere spectator but a participant
in this living heritage of Rajasthan. However, here is a word of caution!
After 22 days of this tour, it becomes difficult for the travelers to come
to terms with the reality of the modern World. The World outside seems so
colorless then.
Day 01: Neemrana: Welcome to India. You will be received
at New Delhi International airport, assisted and transferred straight to
Neemrana. Stay in the fascinating Neemrana Fort.
Day 02: Neemrana: Day free to explore around the village.
Besides the fort, a step well is also worth exploring.
Day 03: Samode: Drive to Samode village and check in at
Samode Palace. The fairytale palace perfectly recreates the nostalgia of its
princely past when every aspect of it evoked a unique style!
Day04: Nawalgarh: Reaching the Shekhawati heartland, take
a walking guided tour of the colorful town which has some of the best
preserved frescoed "havelis" (mansions).
Day05:
Nawalgarh: The day's activity includes a traditional Rajasthani
lunch and an excursion to nearby towns of Lachhmangarh and Fatehpur for the
better appreciation of the Shekhawati region popularly known as 'the largest
open air art gallery of the world'!
Day 06: Bikaner: Reach the 'Camel City' Bikaner and check
in. After a brief leisure, visit the well-preserved Junagarh fort. In the
evening visit the unique camel-breeding farm.
Day 07: Jaisalmer: Drive through the Thar Desert and
finally reach Jaisalmer (the Golden City) and check in at your hotel. In the
evening walk in the still inhabited fort of Jaisalmer abuzz with a distinct
and vibrant lifestyle.
Day 08: Jaisalmer: Morning sightseeing tour of the fort
and various other attractions of this fairytale city. In the evening,
excursion to the Sand Dunes of Samm for the sunset view of the desert. Take
an enjoying camel ride on the desert.
Day 09: Rohet: Transfer to Rohetgarh. Take a less popular
route and reach Kheechan village for the rare sight of thousands of
migratory birds in the desert.Drive further and visit the ancient town of
Osiyan on the way. Finally reach Rohetgarh Palace (a charming heritage
hotel) and check in. Day completely free to move around the village of
Bishnoi community.
Day 10: Rohet: In the morning take an excursion to Jodhpur
and visit Mehrangarh fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Sardar Market and Old Town.
Back at Rohet evening free on your own.
Day 11: Udaipur: Drive through forested
and tribal areas of Aravalli ranges and visit superb Ranakpur Jain temples
on the way. At Udaipur check in your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
Day 12: Udaipur: After breakfast move out for a half day
sightseeing trip of City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari. Rest of the time free
to explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple on your own.
Take a boatride sightseeing tour of Lake Pichhola at sunset.
Day 13: Dungarpur: Transfer to Dungarpur. Arrive and check
in Udai Bilas Palace- a beautiful lonely palace. Later visit Juna Mahal
having stunning interiors with a series of colorfully painted chambers.
Day 14: Dungarpur: The whole day free to relax in the
serenity of Udai Bilas Palace.
Day
15: Deogarh: After a leisurely breakfast, drive towards Deogarh
visiting Eklingji and Nagda on the way before finally checking in. Stay in
Deogarh Mahal - a palace of great character and ambience.
Day 16: Deogarh: The whole day on your discretion.
Suggested visit to Molela village (famous for terracotta crafts) or
Kumbhalgarh Fort. Option of taking a unique safari on horses to the villages
in this region of rugged terrain.
Day 17: Jaipur: Transfer to the Pink City - Jaipur. On
arrival check in the hotel. Evening free to walk in interesting old bazaars.
Day 18: Jaipur: After breakfast move out for a sightseeing
tour of the City Palace Complex, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. Evening at
discretion to try one among several options - shopping, visit a farmhouse
for local Rajasthani dinner or taking a walk through the streets lined with
great heritage buildings.
Day 19: Agra: Drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur
Sikri - the abandoned citadel of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Finally reach Agra
and check in. Remaining day at leisure.
Day
20: New Delhi: After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra
which includes the most beautiful monument of love - The Taj, Agra Fort and
few other attractions. Later checkout from the hotel and transfer to New
Delhi. Arrive and check in. Remaining day free for shopping at Hauz Khas
Village or at leisure.
Day 21: New Delhi: After a leisurely breakfast move out
for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanbad) which includes the
Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid along with other attractions.
Drive past the 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 22: Departure: At appropriate time checkout from the
hotel and transfer to International airport to board the flight back to your
country (Tour Ends).
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