Rajasthan Village Tour
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jodhpur - Luni - Dhamli - Deogarh
- Narlai - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Narlai - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Delhi
Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer from airport to
hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid (the
largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between 1639-48 by the Shah Jahan,
the creator of the Taj Mahal), the Rajghat (the cremation site of the
Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi) and Qutab Minar (72m high), the
most perfect of towers of the Persian world. The drive through New Delhi
includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings,
India Gate, Birla Temple, Connaught Place and past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753
AD).
Day 03 : Delhi - Jodhpur
Morning flight to Jodhpur and transfer to Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace, a
vast building where the Maharaja still maintains his residence. Afternoon
visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and see the cenotaphs of former
rulers at Jaswant Thada. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Jodhpur - Luni
Morning drive to Luni and check into Chanwa Fort Luni, an exceptional
example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon village safari around Luni.
See Bishnoi tribal villages and rural, Rajasthani life.
Day 05 : Luni - Dhamli
Morning drive to Dhamli, a typical Rajasthani village. Stay at Beautiful
Dhamli Fort. Afternoon explore the village and see the traditional artisans
at work.
Day 06 : Dhamli - Deogarh
Morning drive to Deogarh, a delightful small town reminiscent of a Rajasthan,
that few see today. Stay one night at the Deogarh Mahal, an exquisitely
restored, hilltop fort. Afternoon exploration of the typical Rajasthani
village surrounding the fortress before paying an evening visit to the
fascinating cave temple and a stunning view point at sunset.
Day 07 : Deogarh - Narlai
Morning drive to Narlai for two nights at Rawla Narlai, a 17th century
fortress gifted by Maharaj Umaid Singh to his brother in 1925 and, at
the time, a hunting lodge.
Day 08 : Kumbhalgarh & Ranakpur
Morning excursion to kumbhalgarh, a massive hilltop fort surrounded by
walls and comprising a maze of temples and palaces. After lunch at the
Aodhi Hotel, visit some of the most impressive temples in all India; the
Jain Temples of Ranakpur.
Day 09 : Narlai - Udaipur
Continue south to the enchanting city of Udaipur for one night at the
Lake Palace / Shiv Niwas Palace. Afternoon take a sail on Lake Pichola
Day 10 : Udaipur - Dungarpur
Morning visit the majestic City Palace, the lovely Sahelion Ki Bari and
Jagdish Temple. Afternoon drive to Dungarpur, a small town nestling in the
Aravalli Hills. Stay two nights at the 19th centruy Udai Bilas Palace, the
former royal residence, and lying on the banks of the Gaibsagar Lake.
Day 11 : Dungarpur
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive up to the old palace to see the colourful
and vibrant frescoes, exquisite miniature paintings, glass and mirror
inlay work. Proceed to the top of the hill to watch the sun set over the
hills.
Day 12 : Dungarpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Udaipur in time to board connecting
flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to international airport for flight
to the next destination.
Day 13 : Delhi - Abroad
Early morning flight to next destination