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A herd of buffalo wander back from the fields, blue jays dart overhead, smoke rises from the cooking fires and the aromatic smell of spices flood the air. Women in brightly coloured saris carry water from the well and children play on the path. It’s that magical time when dusk settles in a thousand villages across the subcontinent and the night creeps in. The Indians have a word for it, Godhuli ‘the homecoming’. Sadly, very few visitors get to experience the day-to-day beauty of rural India, focusing instead on well known urban centres on or around the Golden Triangle.We believe the time has come to step off the well-worn tourist trails and head into the heart of India, allowing you the chance to witness firsthand the life that the vast majority of Indians live. In these lesser-travelled areas there is a richness of life that, in terms of memorable experiences, is guaranteed to rival the opulence of Golden Triangle. On this tour, you will travel through both rural Rajasthan, staying in many beautiful and interesting places, witnessing and take part in the life of the region, as well as visiting some of the states better known locations. And you will be doing it at one of the most interesting times of year, when the land is green, the lakes are full and other travellers will be scarce.
| Name of Program |
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Rajasthan Village Tour (RVT) |
| Place of Visit |
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Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Bundi-Jhalawar-Bijapur-Kumbalgarh-Mount Abu-Udaipur- Bombay. |
| Duration |
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16 Nights. |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 01 Arrival Delhi:
Upon arrival meet to assistance drive to hotel for rest of the night.
Day 02 Delhi Visit:
After breakfast full day local sightseeing visit the Old Delhi and take a wander from the Red Fort, down Chandi Chowk, through the alleyways of Shahjehanabad, to the beautiful Jama Masjid Mosque, post lunch visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tombe, and Lotus Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi – Agra (By Surface 4-5 hrs drive):
After breakfast drive in to Agra, stopping for lunch on the way. Check in to the hotel for overnight and later visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal (Every Friday it is closed) for sunset.
Day 04 Agra – Jaipur (By surface 5-6 hrs drive):
After an early breakfast, we’ll drive out to Jaipur, on the way visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by the great Mughal Akbar. In the late afternoon we will visit the Palace of Winds and Observatory with the local Bazaar. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight hotel at Jaipur
Day 05 Jaipur:
Morning visit to the great palace at Amber and in the afternoon we’ll return to visit the City Palace Museum. Then there will be time for a wander round town or just relax by the pool at the hotel before supper. overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Jaipur – Bundi (By surface 5-6 hrs drive):
After Breakfast depart for Bundi. Check in to our hotel and after lunch visit the Palace and other monuments. Dinner at the terrace of the Palace restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Bundi:
After Breakfast we will visit the Rameshwaram Mahadev Temple, a Shiva temple with a waterfall and here we will take a traditional lunch. In the early afternoon we will leave for Kaishoraipatan Keshoraipatan which is famous as a pilgrimage town for the local people, enjoying a beautiful location on the banks of River Chambal. Overnight at Bundi.
Day 08 Bundi – Jhalawar (5-6 hrs drive):
From here we will leave for Jhalrapatan. Lunch on the way. The town has some beautiful temples and an Indian market in it. Right outside the city walls are the famous temples of Chandrabhaga. After enjoying this town we will move to Jhalawar which is about five km from here. Overnight at Hotel Prithvi Vilas, the residence of the His Highness of Jhalawar.
Day 09 Jhalawar – Bijaipur (By surface 5-6 hrs drive):
After Breakfast we will leave for Bijaipur, stopping for lunch at Gandhisagar. We will go by steamer to an island in the Gandhisagar Dam. Here we will have different preparations of freshwater fish. Crossing the Chambal ravines and then the Vindhyanchal Hills we reach Bijaipur. We stay at castle Bijaipur, a 16th century castle which is now a heritage hotel run by the ruling family, Narendra Singh and his clan. O/N Castle Bijaipur.
Day 10 Bijaipur:
After Breakfast we will take a half-day tour to the surrounding villages with Narendra, where we will meet many of the local people. We will have lunch at Mahadev, a Shiva temple and pilgrimage place. We will have the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the activities at Castle Bijaipur like horse riding, cycling, massage, swimming, table tennis, volleyball etc. Overnight at Castle Bijaipur.
Day 11 Bijaipur:
After Breakfast we will visit the hand block printing village of Tarapur. On the way back we will stop at Athana Fort for lunch and to visit the local carpet weavers. On our way to Bijaipur we will stop at Pangarh for evening tea and a swim. O/N at Castle Bijaipur.
Day 12 Bijaipur – Kumblegarh (By surface 4-5 hrs drive):
Early in the morning drive to the village of the milkman tribe and we spend the morning learning about the culture and activities of the tribe. We will watch them milking and help in turning the milk into lassi. After a late breakfast we will drive on to Kumblegarh, home to arguably the most impressive fort in all of Rajasthan. Arriving in the afternoon we will have a chance to good look around the fort.
Day 13 Kumblegarh – Mount Abu (By surface 5-6 hrs dirve):
Mount Abu is one of the major pilgrimage sites of India for both Hindu and Jain religions. Besides the temples and sites of historical importance, Mt. Abu is also rich in natural scenic beauties. For those who like walking, Mount Abu has many delights and will have time to get out and enjoy the surrounds. Overnight at Mount Abu.
Day 14 Mount Abu – Udaipur (By surface 5-6 hrs drive):
After breakfast we’ll drive to Ranakpur. Have lunch and then visit the exquisite marble temples at Ranakpur before we will leave for Udaipur. Check into hotel and have dinner overlooking the lake. Overnight hotel at Udaipur.
Day 15 Udaipur:
Udaipur is a place best explored at ones own pace. Guides and itineraries will be available but the old town is small, made up of a labyrinth of alleyways and passages and getting lost is part of the fun. Dinner at the hotel or at a local restaurant. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 16 Udaipur – Bombay:
After breakfast drive to airport, take flight to Bombay, on arrival meet to our assistance drive to hotel. Rest of the time visit local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 BombayDeparture:
Full day local sightseeing, morning visit Elephanta Cave, Gate Way Of India, Nariman Points, Hanging Garden, Marin drive, & Kamla Nehru Park. late evening dinner, than transfer to international airport. |
