Rajasthan Village Desert tour ( 21 Nights / 22 Days)
         
02 Nights / 03 Days
jaipur - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
   Hotel Stay   
 
Tour Code : GT OCT13002
 
Rs. 15000/-
 
( 2 Adults )


DAY 1 : ARRIVAL DELHI
Arrive Delhi meet & assistance at the airport. Later transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

DAY 2 : DELHI - SAMODE ( BY ROAD)
Morning after breakfast drive to Samode. Arrive Samode & check-in hotel. Later Visit the Samode Palace - a comfortable palace is today full of architectural delights with stately corridors, frescoed walls ethereal audience halls, harmoniously reflecting the skill of master craftsmen. The interior features a magnificent hand painted Durbar Hall and the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal. Night stay in Samode

DAY 3 : SAMODE - MANDAWA( BY ROAD)
Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa. Arrive Mandawa & check-in at hotel. Later visit Mandawa, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants has beautiful frescoes, Havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night stay in Mandawa

DAY 4 : MANDAWA - KHIMSAR
Morning after breakfast drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar & check in at hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Khimsar. Khimsar is steeped in history- founded 2500 years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer, this is the starting point of the great Indian Desert tours. The founder of the castle, which was built in mid 15th century was Prince Karamsi, son of Jodhpur and very close to other places of interest like Osian and Nagaur. Well managed Khimsar Fort provides the visitors with all modern amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished rooms, theme dinners, a variety of continental and Indian meals as well as traditional Rajasthani are available. Night stay at Khimsar.

DAY 5 : KHIMSAR - JAISALMER ( BY ROAD)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer & check-in hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the burnished sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Evening enjoy camel ride at SAND DUNES. Night stay in Jaisalmer.

DAY 6 : JAISALMER - POKARAN ( BY ROAD)
Morning after breakfast drive to Pokaran. Arrive Pokaran & check-in at hotel. Afternoon explore this citadel fortified in the deserts. Night stay in Pokaran.

DAY 7 : POKARAN - JODHPUR
Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur & check-in hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.

DAY 8 : JODHPUR - ROHETGARH ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Rohetgarh. Arrive Rohetgarh & check-in hotel. Later Visit Rohetgarh. Rohetgarh Fort : The "Jagir" or the Fiefdom of Rohetgarh was given to Thakur Dalpat Singh in 1622 AD by the Maharaja Of Jodhpur, as a mark of appreciation for his bravery in battle. Rohetgarh was the fortified mansion of the Champawat clan of the Rathores of Jodhpur. Generations of valiant noble-men have built this heritage home where, not with standing the inroads of modernity, aristocratic values are respected. Today, the fort is converted into a heritage hotel and the visitors today experience the famed warmth of courteous Rajput hospitality here. Night stay in Rohetgarh.

DAY 9 : ROHETGARH - DASPAN ( BY ROAD)
Morning after breakfast drive to Daspan. Arrive Daspan & check-in hotel. Later visit Daspan village where the fertile fields grow bountiful crops, and the village is known for its embroidered shoes. There are also some families that make bows and arrows in the Bhil style. Night stay in Daspan.

DAY 10 : DASPAN
Morning after breakfast Continue into farming country, to Siyana. Visit the stable of Marwari horses. Night stay in Daspan.

DAY 11 : DASPAN - RANAKPUR ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranakpur. Arrive Ranakpur & check-in hotel. Later visit World famous Jain Temple Ranakpur. The exceptionally beautiful Ranakpur complex, is one of the largest and most important Jain temple in India. The main temple is the Chaumukha Temple, or Four Faced Temple, dedicated to Adhinath. Built in 1439, this huge, superbly crafted and well-kept marble temple has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, no two alike. Night stay in Ranakpur.

DAY 12 : RANAKPUR - DEVIGARH ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Devigarh. Arrive Devigarh & check-in hotel. Later Visit Devigarh. Devigarh, situated about 28 km from Udaipur is located in the state of Rajasthan. The city is surrounded by the Aravali ranges and is a wonderful destination for honeymooners. The romantic nature of the city attracts nature lovers from different parts of the World. Devigarh has a rich cultural heritage and offers enormous scope for sightseeing. Night stay in Devigarh

DAY 13 : DEVIGARH - UDAIPUR ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur. Arrive to Udaipur & check in at hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing of Udaipur visiting The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Evening enjoy boat ride at LAKE PICHOLA. Night stay in Udaipur.

DAY 14 : UDAIPUR - DUNGARPUR ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Dungarpur. Arrive Dungarpur & check in hotel. Attractions in Dungarpur are the Udai Bilas Palace and Juna Palace. Udai Bilas Palace is a good example of the Rajput architecture with its intricately sculptured pillars and panels, impressive balconies, bracketed windows and marvelous panels. The Udai Bilas Palace has been now converted into a heritage hotel and still under the control of the royal family of Dungarpur and a royal residence. Juna Mahal is a seven storeyed structure, resembling a fortress with crenellated walls, turrets, narrow entrances and corridors. The interiors are embellished with beautiful frescoes, miniature paintings, glass and mirror work. Night stay in Dungarpur.

DAY 15 : DUNGARPUR - BIJAIPUR ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Bijaipur. Arrive Bijaipur & check-in hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing of Bijaipur GOL GUMBAZ - The most important attraction of Bijaipur is Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in the world. IBRAHIM ROZA - The most impressive structure in Bijaipur is the Ibrahim Roza and the associated mosque. JAMA MASJID - Built in 1686, under Adil Shah I, the Jama Masjid of Bijaipur is a sober and massive stately structure. The huge onion garh Fort. The beautiful Lotus Lake, next to the fort has local tribal population harpooning fish in their traditional way. Night stay in Bijaipur.

DAY 16 : BIJAIPUR - KOTA ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Kota. Arrive Kota & check-in hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing of Kota. Kota is a famous historical city of northern India located in the state of Rajasthan. This historical city was a portion of the former Rajput kingdom of Bundi. In 1624, Kota gained the status of an independent state, when the rulers of Kota were defeated by the Mughal emperor Jehangir. The city of Kota is well known all over the world for its architectural splendor constituting of beautiful palaces, temples, museums. This architectural heritage exhibit the grandeur of the foregone era. Night stay in Kota.

DAY 17 : KOTA - BUNDI ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Bundi. Arrive Bundi & check-in at hotel. Later visit Taragarh Fort built in 1354 A.D., Bundi Palace, Chhattar Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chaitrashala, Nawal Sagar lake, Raniji-ki-Baori (Step well), Sukh Mahal, Phool Sagar and eighty four pillared cenotaph. Night stay in Bundi.

DAY 18 : BUNDI - PACHEWAR ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Pachewar. Arrive Pachewar & check-in at hotel. Later explore Pachewar. A small village located at a drive of just 25 minutes from Dudu, south to the city of Jaipur on the Jaipur Ajmer highway, Pachewar is famous for cenotaphs, blue pottery kiln, metal toy makers and interesting surroundings. It is a lively place that was once ruled by Khangarot Rajputs, a sub clan of Kachhawaha Rajputs. Night stay in Pachewar.

DAY 19 : PACHEWAR - JAIPUR ( BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur . Arrive Jaipur & check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. Night stay in Jaipur.

DAY 20 : JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India has shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The temple is situated at the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II for his wife Gayatri Devi. Night stay in Jaipur.

DAY 21 : JAIPUR - DEHLI (BY ROAD )
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & check-in at hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Night stay in Delhi.

DAY 22 : DEPARTURE
Morning departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with the sweeet memories..........
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