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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.
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