| Incredible Tribal Tours of Rajasthan |
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| Rajasthan's population includes many tribals, who today constitute 12% of the state population, nearly double the national average. The main tribes of Rajasthan are the Bhils and the Minas that were the original inhabitants of the area now called Rajasthan. But they were forced into the Aravalli Range by the Aryan invasion. Smaller tribes include the Sahariyas, Garasias and the Gaduliya lohars.
The tribes share common traits, which seem to link their past together but it is the differences in their costumes and jewellery, fair and festivals that set them apart from one another. |
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| Places covered - Delhi - Samode - Nawalgarh - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Pokhran - Jodhpur - Mandore - Rohet - Daspan - Sirohi - Ranakpur - Devigarh - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittaurgarh - Bijaipur - Kota - Bundi - Pachewar - Jaipur - Bhandarej - Karauli - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi. |
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Day 1 Delhi > Jaipur > Samode -Arrive Delhi & Drive towards Samode, to stay at its palace or garden retreat. The village settlement is picturesque. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Evening explore the beautiful Samode Palace.
Overnight at Hotel in Samode |
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Day 2 Samode > Nawalgarh -Today after breakfast drive to Nawalgarh in the heart of the Shekhawati region. Arrive & Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon, explore surrounding towns and villages with their painted havelis and temples.
Overnight at Hotel in Nawalgarh. |
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Day 3 Nawalgarh > Khimsar -Morning is at Leisure later on drive to Khimsar, Arrive & check in Hotel. Afternoon Visit the village around it is settled at the base of sand dunes where there is blackbuck visible on short jeep safaris.
Overnight at Hotel in Khimser |
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Day 4 Khimser > Jaisalmer -Morning after breakfast drive to Jaisalmer the "Golden City" of Rajasthan, the charming fortified settlement in the heart of the desert. Evening visit to Sam/Khuri, for an experience of the placid sand dunes of the Thar Desert. Later, enjoy Camel Ride in Desert.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer |
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Day 5 Jaisalmer > Pokhran -After breakfast explore Jaisalmer on foot. Cut off from civilization for centuries, this is one of the last known citadels where the 21st century has made few intrusions, and a wide variety of crafts are still practiced. Afternoon, drive to Pokaran to stay at its fort. Pottery, and decorations for camels are made here.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhran |
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| Day 6 Pokhran > Jodhpur -Today drive to Jodhpur, arrive & check in at Hotel. Later visit the The Mehrangarh Fort, The Umaid Bhawan Palace is not only one of India's most imposing palaces but also among its most recent and the Jaswant Thada which is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jodhpur. |
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Day 7 Jodhpur > Mandore > Rohet -Morning after breakfast visit Mandore, and later on drive to Rohet with charming fort where you will stay. In afternoon, a jeep safari to the surrounding Rabari and Bishnoi villages.
Overnight at Hotel in Rohet |
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Day 8 Rohet > Daspan -Today after breakfast drive to 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.
Overnight at Hotel in Daspan |
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Day 9 Daspan -Continue into farming country, to Siyana. Visit the stable of Marwari horses.
Overnight at Farm House in Daspan |
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Day 10 Daspan > Sirohi -Across the flat, irrigated lands of Sirohi, drive to Leopard's Lair at Bera. There is a large settlement of Rabaris in the vicinity. These migrants move around, but this permanent settlement has well-kept, clean homes.
Overnight at Hotel in Sirohi |
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Day 11 Sirohi > Ranakpur -Today after Breakfast, drive to Ranakpur with its 16th century temples. Stay at Maharani Bagh in the midst of an orchard, and with Geraisa dancers performing in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel in Ranakpur |
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Day 12 Ranakpur > Devigarh -Morning after Breakfast, drive to Devigarh to stay at the Mahal or Palace. Spend evening at the lakeside farmhouse of a local chieftain.
Overnight at Hotel in Devigarh |
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Day 13 Devigarh > Udaipur -Afetr Breakfast, drive towards the "Lake City of Rajasthan called Udaipur. Arrive & check in at Hotel. Evening enjoy Boat Ride on Lake Pichola.
Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur. |
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Day 14 Udaipur > Dungarpur -After breakfast day for a tour of Udaipur which includes - City Palace, Shalion Ka Bagh. Later on drive to Dungarpur with its Bhil villages all around.
Overnight at Hotel in Dungarpur. |
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Day 15 Dungarpur > Chittaurgarh Fort > Bijaipur -Morning after breakfast, drive to Bijaipur en-route visit Chittaurgarh Fort. Continue drive Bijaipur, the base for the Mina tribes. The village is located beside a lake.
Overnight at Hotel in Bijaipur. |
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| Day 16 Bijapur > Kota -After breakfast, morning is at Leisure. Later on drive to Kota. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kota . |
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Day 17 Kota > Bundi -After breakfast visit Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Jag Mandir. Later on drive to Bundi. Arrive & check in at Hotel. Afternoon is for the sightseeing of Bundi - covering Bundi Fort, and Raniji ki Baori stepwell. Continue to Rajmahal, a 300-year-old palace with the village named after it. The palace overlooks the river below.
Overnight at Hotel in Bundi. |
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Day 18 Bundi > Pachewar -Today drive to Pachewar village. Arrive & check in at Hotel. Evening visit the beautiful Pachewar Fort or Garh. Flourishing agricultural practices, toy makers and a blue pottery kiln.
Overnight at Hotel in Pachewar. |
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Day 19 Pachewar > Jaipur -Morning after breakfast drive to the Pink City of Rajasthan - Jaipur. Arrive & Check in at Hotel. Evening is at Leisure or you can visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic Rajasthani Village.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur. |
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Day 20 Sightseeing of Jaipur -fter breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. On return drive past the Jal Mahal. Afternoon, visit to City Palace, Jantar Mantar & Hawa Mahal - the Palace of winds. Evening free for the local markets.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur. |
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Day 21 Jaipur > Bhandarej -Today after breakfast drive to Bhandarej. The village has a lovely setting beside a lake, and Meena settlements around it.
Overnight at Hotel in Bhandarej. |
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Day 22 Bhandrej > Karauli > Bharatpur -After breakfast drive to Karauli, known for its pink stone quarries, and and Kaila Devi temple. Later on drive to Bharatpur.
Overnight at Hotel in Bharatpur. |
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Day 23 Bharatpur > Agra -After breakfast visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - which is considered to be one of the leading bird sanctuaries in the world. Later on drive to the City of Taj - Agra. Arrive & Check in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra. |
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Day 24 Agra > Delhi -Today visit Taj Mahal - imposing Red Fort on the banks of the Yamuna, established by Akbar in 1565.Continue to the Taj Mahal, the great monument to love, and built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz. Afternoon drive to Delhi. Arrive & check in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Delhi |
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| Day 25 Sightseeing of Delhi > Departure-Today a day for a sightseeing of Delhi. The old city-bustling, packed, atmospheric-will entertain you in the morning with a visit to the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the bazaar of Chandni Chowk. The afternoon will be devoted to the wide avenues and broad vistas of the imperial vision of New Delhi, visiting the India Gate cenotaph and seeing Parliament House, the Secretariat building and the President's House. Late evening transfer to the Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey. |
