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About the itinerary
This holiday takes you down the kaleidoscope
road of Rajasthan – the deserts, the hills, the countryside and the
cities. This Rajasthan changes color every day of this holiday. From the
Pink city of Jaipur to the colorful murals and frescoes in Shekawati to
the changing yellows of the Thar desert to the blue roofs in Jodhpur
through the green countryside and forests on the way to the glamorous
white city of Udaipur. If colours and Rajasthan are synonymous, then
this trip completes it for you.
We visit many forts that remind us of a long forgotten history of
Rajasthan and its rulers. There are distinct memories from the Rajputs,
warriors that claim to originate from the sun, moon and fire who had
inhabited these areas for over a thousand years. They lost their status
and richness with the arrival of the British and left behind a rich
cultural heritage. Luckily, we can still see some of their works in
Rajasthan whether they are converted into heritage hotels, or lying as
ruins, or preserved in museums, the flavour of the Rajputs continues to
prevail even to date open for travelers to admire.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi and after lunch, go on a guided tour in the biggest
bazaar, Chandini Chowk. Visit Red Fort and explore the museum that
showcase pre-independence implements.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2
Wake up early morning to go on a guided history walk through old
Delhi. In the afternoon, we visit the famous Qutab Minar. Overnight at
Delhi.
Day 3
Drive to Agra and stop over at Sikandra, a tomb build by Akbar and
finished by his son Jahangir. Visit the Agra fort and examine the
exquisite architecture of the Mughal empire. Overnight at Agra.
Day 4
In the morning we visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the
stunning Taj Mahal, the palace built in memory of Shah Jahan’s beloved
wife, Mumtaz. Etched in marble, this flawless structure in white marble
awaits your entry. Visit Akbar's city Fatehpur Sikri on the way to
Rathambore. Overnight at Rathambore.
Day 5
Go on a early morning tiger jeep safari. Visit the local craft shops
which sell unique artifacts and garments. Go on another jeep safari -
what you see in the evenings are very different from the morning
safaris. Sleep peacefully amidst the silence of the wild. Overnight at
Rathambore.
Day 6
Leave early morning for Jaipur,
the pink city of India. Set foot into one of
the best planned cities in India and experience the walk in the mirror
passage inside Amber fort, a few kilometers from Jaipur. Overnight at
Jaipur.
Day 6
Enter the gates of Nawalgarh where you can go on a village walk and
visit ancient houses, forts and temples. There are more than 200 ancient
havelis in Nawalgarh. Overnight at Nawalgarh.
Day 7
At Nawalgarh, we organize a Tie and dye workshop organized by local
artists. Design your clothes with natural dyes by twisting and tying
them to form pretty patterns in whichever colour you choose. Learn to
art of making bangles and fit some to your hands. Overnight
at Nawalgarh.
Day 8
Leave to Bikaner, the desert city, the most arid part of Rajasthan.
Enjoy the unique eateries of Bikaner. Walk along the sand dunes of this
desert city. A glimpse into the lives of fire dancers and artists,
following a performance. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 9
Drive out of Bikaner and stop over at the Karni Mata Temple, where a
thousands of rats are worshipped.
Enter the silent village of Bhap
and go on a village walk. Spend some time with yourself and
relax. Overnight at Bhap.
Day 9
Leave for the beautiful deserted landscape to Jaisalmer. Visit the
Jaisalmer fort and enjoy the desert winds. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 10
Today we spend time with the camels and shepherds. A window into the
nomadic life and the struggles of keeping their culture alive. You
cannot afford to taste the delicious camel ice cream! Overnight at
Jaisalmer.
Day 11
On the way to Jodhpur we visit Pokaran, a traditional pottery
village where we see the family business still in practice. Drive into
the blue city of Jodhpur. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 12
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the background of this city. Visit the
clock tower and explore the bazaar street that resembles the markets of
the 1500s. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 13
Drive to Udaipur via the Jain temples in Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh
fort. (Optional stay in Kumbalgarh.) This is the second largest
structure after the great wall of China. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 14
Spent a day in Rajasthan’s most romantic city, Udaipur. From
authentic jewellery to colourful clothes and dance forms and folk songs,
Udaipur welcomes you with a brimful. Depart for Mumbai/Delhi.
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