Rajasthan Village Tour 20 Days

Now, we have a tour for you where you will experience the beauty of village and bucolic area of the country. The tour named Rajasthan Village Tour will take you to the splendour of pastoral land. The charm and beauty of the villages in India is incomparable. Starting this India Tour from Delhi, you will go to Agra, visiting Taj mahal and Fatehpur Sikri and then to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is best for bird lovers as Bharatpur houses a number of species and migrant birds. Then move to Jaipur, the Pink City of the country having the magnificently engraved havelis and massive forts. Then, it's time to move to the rustic area of the state which is Mandawa, Bikaner and Gajner. The golden sand dunes here are so stunning that you will get fascinated by its aura. The main point of magnetism is the Gajner Palace which has a lake inside it having more than 1000 species of birds flying here in winters. Then you will visit to Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer to visit the real desert village of Rajasthan. Khuri Sand Dunes offers you the enchantment of cow dung huts with straw roofs and local bazzars. Move to Jodhpur and Udaipur then to enjoy forts and lake views. Dungarpur is the next rural place to visit from where you will turn back to Udaipur and then finally to Delhi.

Itinerary Details

Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner - Jaisalmer - Khuri - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Udaipur - Delhi

Day: 01 - Arrived at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

DELHI: the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.

Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day: 02 - Delhi
After breakfast our company guide will meet you at hotel lobby and proceed to sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi,

Start a full-day tour of Old and 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 and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

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

Evening Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening,

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day: 03 - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra. Reach and transfer to the Hotel.

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 04 - Agra - fatehpursikri - Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur,En-route visit Fatehpur sikri.

The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Reach and transfer to the Hotel.visit the Bird Sanctuary.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 05 - Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Keoladeo Ghana National Park:

Declared as a World Heritage by UNESCO, this bird park is the major attraction of Bharatpur. You cannot think Bharatpur tour without visiting the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Ghana Pakshi Vihar. This is one of the fines bird sanctuaries in the world. When you will explore the sanctuary you will have a brilliant opportunity to see various specious of birds. There are over 400 species of water birds. Here you will also have opportunity to see migratory birds including Siberian Cranes. The best way to explore the park or view the bird life inside the park is taking a boat ride in the lake situated in the middle of the park. One can also enjoy cycle rickshaw ride inside the park to view the bird life attractions.

Besides bird sanctuary, this museum is also a worth visiting attraction of Bharatpur. The museum shows a rich collection of artifacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions. All the assets of Government Museum speak volumes about the rich culture, heritage, art and crafts of the region.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 06 - Bharatpur - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Reach and check in at hotel.

JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 07 - Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. 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. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

Proceed for sightseeing of the city.

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.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure 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.

Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 08 - Jaipur - Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa

The medieval Fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A breathtaking view of the town can be seen from the terrace of Castle Mandawa. Precious collection of arms with jade handles, traditional ceremonial costumes can be seen at the Museum at the Castle. The havelies worth a visit are Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia in this town. Built in 1775 by Thakur Nawal Singh, descendant of Rao Shekhaji, who also founded the city of Nawalgarh. The Castle, now a 51 rooms hotel has no two rooms alike. It also houses an interesting collection of paintings, jade, costumes and antiques. The courtyard and the terrace come to live during evenings with candle-lit dinners and fire-dances during the season. A two hundred and forty year old fortess, that has been converted by the family into a fine example of traditional hospitality.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 09 - JAMandawa - Bikaner
BIKANER - The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendorthatpervadesthecity'slifestyle.

More popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner - an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from a distance.

Relax in the evening. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 10 - Bikaner - Gajner
Gajner is yet another historical city of Rajasthan, India. The chief attraction in Gajner is the Gajner Palace. Gajner Palace was built by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh Ji of Bikaner to be used as a hunting resort for the royal family and guests. Built over an area of 6000 acres, the palace complex houses its own sanctuary housing endangered species. More than 100 species of the migratory birds flock the lake by the palace during the winter months. The palace has been redone meticulously to revive the Raj days and capture the grandeur of kingly Rajasthan. During the stay in, one should try a camel, horse or a jeep safari into the wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife is plentiful and the best time for the safari is the early morning or the evenings when the wildlife flocks to the lake to drink water.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 11 - Gajner - Jaisalmer
After breakfast Proceed for Jaisalmer.

Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.

The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.

Reach and check in at hotel.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 12 - Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)

See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.

In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 13 - Jaisalmer - Khuri
The Khuri sand dunes offer you a captivating holiday experience in the land of the Jodha Rajputs. Feel enchanted at the sight of clay and cow dung huts with thatched straw roofs, camels, narrow streets, the local bazaar and the general feeling of martial pride that haunts this region.

The lovely mandana patterns that adorn the hut walls, figures of animals and birds in white lime paste that decorate the mud floors of the huts offer you a glimpse of the colorful and artistic traditions of Khuri that lies deep inside the heart of the massive Thar desert.

Camping at the Khuri sand dunes is nothing short of a heavenly experience. Let the Kalbeliya Dancers mesmerize you with their soulful performances; try traditional Rajasthani cuisine and see the bright yellow sands change hues to shades of ochre, burnt yellow, red to deep blue and black during the different phases of the day.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 14 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel

Day: 15 - Jodhpur
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 16 - Jodhpur -Ranakpur - Udaipur
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.

Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

Relax in the evening.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel. ,

Day: 17 - Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

In the afternoon, enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.

Also visit the JAG MANDIR PALACE - the other island palace in the middle of the lake spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.

Day: 18 - Udaipur - Dungarpur
Dungarpur is a small town in Rajasthan, a two hour drive from the lake city of Udaipur. In the local language, a `dungar' is a hill... therefore, dungarpur is a city among hills.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day: 19 - Dungarpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Morning have leisurely breakfast, afternoon drive to Udaipur, on arrival Udaipur visit markets of Udaipur for shopping,

Evening transfer to Udaipur railway station to catch overnight train to Delhi,

Day: 20 - Arrival Delhi
Morning on arrival Delhi, transfer to hotel for wash and change for 3 hours, afternoon transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination with sweet memories of tour to India,

TOUR END