This tour is meant for those who like to have some adventure in Rajasthan instead of touring in a bus all the time. Programme includes bicycling in countryside, camel safari in Thar Desert and trekking in Aravali Hills and a visit to Wildlife National Park while we make sure not to miss on other fascinating highlights of Rajasthan. We go deep interior of Rajasthan where we meet tribal, artisans at work and village life. In short this programme offers Rajasthan normal way and much more.
| Name of Program |
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Pushkar Camel Festival with Camel Safari (PCS) |
| Place of Visit |
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Delhi-Agra-Karauli-Ranthambore-Jaipur-Pushkar-Ranakpur-Jodhpur-Udaipur- Khumbalgarh- Ghanerao- Jamba- Jaisalmer-Navalgarh-Bikaner--Delhi Departure |
| Duration |
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21 Nights/ 21Days. |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi :
Upon arrival meet to assistance, drive to hotel, check in for rest of the night.
Day 02 : Delhi :
After breakfast Half day Old Delhi sightseeing, includes Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chadani Chowk, Gandhi Memorial, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, and rest of the time visit local market Connaught Place. Overngiht at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra : (By surface 4-5 hrs drive) :
After breakfast drive to Agra, en route visit Sikandara, the mausoleum of Akbar. Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing, visiting Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and world famous Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. It took 22 years and 20,000 people to build the Taj Mahal.
Day 04 : Agra -Fatehpur Sikri-Karauli (By surface 5-6 hrs drive) :
After brerkfast drive to Karauli, en route visit Fathepur Sikir,After brerkfast drive to Karauli, en route visit Fathepur Sikir, the Ghost city, The historical city was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570 and served as the empire's capital from 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned for reasons that remain unclear. The surviving palace and mosque are a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site, later drive to Karauli, a quaint township founded in 1348. You can experience a serene rural environment here apart from the City Palace and Kaila Devi Temple. On arrival check in hotel for overnight, rest of the time visit local village and market.
Day 05 Karauli-Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) (By surfar 4-5 hrs drive) :
Visit City Palace and Kaila Devi temple in the morning and then drive 110 kms/4 hrs to Sawai Madhopur. Afternoon park ride in the Ranthambore National Park on arrival in Sawai Madhopur. Sawai Madhopur is spread over 400 sq kms. Wildlife that can be found here includes Herbivores like Deers, Sambars, Cheetal, Blue Bull, Tigers etc. Chances of seeing a tiger are better due to sandy forests.
Day 06 : Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur (by surface 4-5 hrs drive) :
In the morning we do one round of the Park and thereafter drive 167 km by bus to Jaipur which is popularly known as the Pink City because of pink paint applied to buildings in its old walled city. In Rajpoot culture, pink was tradionally a colour associated with hospitality. Located at the edge of the great Indian Desert, Jaipur is a gateway to Rajasthan. on arrival check in hotel, rest of the time visit Pink City (Old city), overngiht at hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur :
After breakfast full day visit of Pink City (Jaipur), excursion to Amber Fort in the morning where we go up the Fort on an Elephant back. Thereafter drive back to the city for further sightseeing visiting City Palace, The Wind Palace, The Observatory and local bazaars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Jaipur-Pushar :
(By surface, 3-4 hrs drive) After breakfast drive to Pushkar, an important pilgrim center for Hindus with its Holy Lake around which are many bathing Ghats and temples. Pushkar is world famous for its Camel Fair when the town is thronged with tribal people from all over Rajasthan, pilgrims from all over India, film makers and tourists from all over the world. On arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit the holy city.
Day 09 Pushkar :
Full day dedicated the to witness the catel fair. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Pushkar-Ranakpur-Udaipur (By surface 6-7 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast drive 280 kms to Udaipur, the city of Lake. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, a marvel of Indian architecture. Built in 15th century, there are 1444 pillars in the temples and none of them look alike. On arrival check into the hotel for overnight.
Day 10 Udaipur :
Full day sightseeing of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari, the gardens of the maids-of-honour, Pratap Memorial, Fatehsagar and Lake Pichola. Rest of the time visit local market, Overnight at hotel.
Day 11-12: Udaipur-Khumbalgarh-Kelwara-Ghanerao : (By surface 4-5 hrs drive) :
After breakfast drive to Khumbhalgarh, later visit the Khumhalgarh Fort, a huge stone bastion stands atop a hill and is entered through spiked gates. Fort wall covers miles over the hill side. Thereafter it is trekking in Aravali hills which finishes in Ghanerao. Overnight is one night simple hotel and one night in Ghanerao Royal Castle.
Day 13 Ghanerao-Jodhpur : (By surface 6-7 hrs drive) :
After an ealry breakfast, drive 200 km to Jodhpur one of the most distinctive princely States of Rajasthan. Visit Mehrangarh Fort founded in 1459, Jaswant Thada and Mahamandir.
Day 14 Jodhpur-Jaisalmer : (By surface 6-7 hrs drive):
Early breakfast drie to deep in the heart of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is 310 kms from Jodhpur and is one of the last princely bastions in the region. Visit Jaisal Fort, Jain Temples built in 1156 AD and some Havelis.
Day 15-17 Jaisalmer -Jamba-Bhardia-Khangan-Chimana-Bikaner :
Camel Safari between Jaisalmer and Bikaner through the desert. Overnight in Camp. Overnight in Bikaner is in Hotel.
Day 18 Bikaner-Navalgarh (By surface 5-6 hrs drive) :
Morning after breakfast drive 220 km to Navalgarh. We visit some HAVELIES for which this part of Shekhawati is well known. Dating back to 18th century, walls, ceilings and roofs have been painted in vegetable and stone colours so beautifully that some people call it an Open Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19 : Navalgarh
Full day cycling in Shekhawati area to explore Havelis with beautiful frescoes. The region offers an amazing density of villages and small towns with painted facades, variety of architecture & paintings and offering interesting vignettes of life. Overngiht at hotel.
Day 20 : Navalgarh-Delhi :
(By surface 6-7 hrs drive) : Morning drive to Delhi, on arrival check in hotel for rest of the night.
Day 21 Delhi Departure :
Morning Half day New Delhi sightseeing visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tombe, Lotus Temple and Government Building, after far well dinner drive to International airport take onward flight. |
