Far away from the shadow of modernization, the villages in Rajasthan flourish with rich culture and beliefs. Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas (kings) and their Mahals (palaces) is India at its charismatic and royalty best. It is an exotic state which has been built on myths and Rajput clan’s belief of death before dishonor. This destination is like a legend that has come to life with an incredible array of mighty forts, elaborate palaces and fanciful cities. Yet it holds in jewels of unadulterated rural sites which we cover on this ‘Rajasthan Rural Tour’.
Join us on this rural exploration by visiting off-sites of Khimsar, Dechu, Luni and Bijayanagar and experience these places in its complete rawness.
| Day 1: | Arrive Delhi | |
| Day 2: | , Delhi – Nawalgarh (Drive: 280 kms/ 6 hrs) |
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| Day 3: | Nawalgarh – Khimsar (Drive: 250 kms / 5 hrs) |
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| Day 4: | Khimsar – Jaisalmer (Drive: 300/6 Hours) |
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| Day 5: | Jaisalmer |
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| Day 6: | : Jaisalmer/Dechu (Drive: 180 kms / 3 Hours) |
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| Day 7: | Dechu – Jodhpur – Luni (Drive: 160 kms / 3 Hours) |
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| Day 8: | Luni – Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh (Drive: 190 kms / 4 Hours) |
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| Day 9: | Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur (Drive: 110 kms /2 ½ hrs) |
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| Day 10: | Udaipur |
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| Day 11: | Udaipur – Bijayanagar (Drive: 230 kms / 4 hrs) |
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| Day 12: | Bijayanagar – Pushkar – Jaipur (Drive: 230 kms / 4 hrs) |
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| Day 13: | Jaipur |
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| Day 14: | Jaipur – Delhi – Home (Drive: 265 kms / 6 hrs) |
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In the morning we proceed to Nawalgarh: Navalgarh, Founded in the 18th Century by Nawal Singh, it has some of the finest frescos in the Shekhawati region. A huge fort with colourful bazaar and numerous havelis with elaborate architecture makes it an interesting destination for a 1day / 1 night stay. There are a few prominent havelis like Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Hodh Raj Patodia Haveli etc., which are to be visited, and so are the two forts and the palace hotel Roop Niwas that is a beautiful heritage property and is renovated with modern facilities. The Palace offers spacious painted rooms, Luxurious interiors, graceful hospitality and great thematic evenings with sumptuous cuisine.
After breakfast, we drive to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert. On arrival, we check in at our hotel. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation.
Today we visit Jaisalmer Fort, one of the largest forts in the world. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from where it derives name. The fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill, and has been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the "Golden Fort". Life within the citadel conjures up images of medieval times as we wander through narrow lanes filled with havelis (mansions), temples, skilled artisans and of course camels. We then explore the Jain temple dating to the 11th century BC, the Folk Museum and Patwon-ki-Haveli, the home of a wealthy merchant belonging to powerful Oswal Jain community and banker who had over three hundred trading centers from Afghanistan to China. This ornate five-story complex took fifty years to complete and is the largest, and most elaborate of Jaisalmer’s havelies. We also visit Gadisar Tank, a scenic rainwater lake with numerous beautiful shrines around and a spectacular avian variety
After breakfast we drive to Luni, en-route we visit to Jodhpur. Jodhpur is the blue city, a crazed mass of indigo angles, spreads, along the edge of the Great Thar Desert. Jodhpur's fort, Mehrangarh, towers over the city, perched on a sheer rocky ridge from where the view over the sea of blue buildings in mesmerizing.
Our experience of Jodhpur starts with a visit Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. We enter through the Gate of Victory (Jaipol) and explore the series of courtyards and palaces decorated with beautiful terracotta lattice work. The museum in the fort has one of the best collections of the splendid trappings of Indian royalty, including some amazing elephant's howdahs (essential for glittering processions), miniature paintings and the inevitable Rajput armory and ephemera from ivory inlaid ladies dumbbells to camel bone carpet weights. Later we visit Jaswant Thada, a white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II with an array of whimsical domes and the museum at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, now a luxury hotel. From here we drive to Luni & check in our hotel. 
A scenic drive to Ranakpur. Ranakpur boasts some of the most exquisite Jain temples in the country. The temples are famous for their intricate friezes and sculptures. Nestled on the banks of the river Maghai and sequestered by mountains, Ranakpur's beauty is accentuated by its seclusion. The main Chaumukha (four faced) temple was built in 1439 and is dedicated to the first Enlightened One, Adinatha Rishabdeva. An inscription in it traces its origin to the reign of Rana Kumbha. Erected on a raised platform, it is surrounded by 66 subsidiary shrines. It has 1444 beautifully carved pillars, of which no two are alike.
After breakfast we visit Kumbhalgarh Fort: Encircled by thirteen elevated mountain peaks, the fort is constructed on the top most ridges around 1,914 meters above sea level. The huge complex of the Fort has numerous palaces, temples and gardens. There are no less than 360 temples inside the complex of the Fort. Amongst all of them, the Shiva Temple is worth visiting that comprises a huge Shivalinga (Phallic form). Later we drive to Udaipur. Udaipur was the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar and no other city in Rajasthan is quite as romantic. Misty ochre-shadowed hills and pale, intricate buildings encircle beautiful Lake Pichola. Upon arrival in Udaipur, we are transferred to our hotel.
We start our experience of Udaipur by visiting the City Palace. The palace has several architectural and artistic highlights such as the Mor Chowk, known for its stunning peacock mosaics and the Bhim Vilas Palace with its series of lovely wall paintings. From the City Palace we can see the Lake Place, shimmering like a jewel in Lake Pichola. Later we visit the Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon Ki Bari, the Garden of Maids and folklore museum. In the evening we take boat ride at Lake Pichola and visit Jag Mandir, a palace built on an island in 1551. The royal family used the palace as a summer resort and pleasure palace for holding parties
Today we drive to Bijayanagar. Upon arrival we check in our hotel. In the afternoon we take Village tour in Bullock Card ride
Today we drive to Jaipur. En-route a leisurely drive to Pushkar, a bewitching little town on the edge of the desert, with temples, bathing Ghats, onion domes and chalk-coloured buildings clustering around its holy lake, said to have appeared when Brahma dropped a lotus flower. The lake is an important pilgrimage centre and we shall see many pilgrims and Sadhus, Hindu holy men. We visit the famous Lord Brahma Temple, one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. After visiting Pushkar, we drive to Jaipur & check in our hotel.
Today we will be treated like the royalty of yesteryear with a Jeep ride to the majestic Amber Fort*. Perched on a hillside on the outskirts of town, the palace was constructed by Maharaja Man Singh. The fort which started construction in 1592 comprises a number of gardens, courtyards and palatial spaces derived from Mughal architecture and are a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture.
We return to Jaipur to see the beautiful the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal court used to watch the city from behind its intricately carved facade. We then visit the majestic City Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art and the Jantar Mantar*, an astronomical observatory built in the early 18th century that includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. It is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period. The evening is free to rest or perhaps enjoy both shopping and get a cultural experience of the bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting.
* DENOTES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES INCLUDED
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