Rural life in Rajasthan

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival at Delhi International Airport

  Welcome at the airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel with your driver. Depending on your arrival time, visit of the city of Delhi, continuation to Old Delhi and visit of the famous Jama Masjid mosque as well as the Red Fort. In the evening, rest at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - Colonel's Retreat.

• day 2

  Delhi - Churu: Day train at 5am

  Early in the morning, transfer to the station to take a train to Churu, a region of Shekhawati. We suggest you stay in a former haveli over 100 years old. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can rest well. Then, you can take a walk in the village and see the paintings on the walls of the small old houses. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - Malji ka Kamra.

• day 3

  Churu: visit all day.

  After breakfast, continue with a camel ride or a jeep excursion. This activity allows you to discover how the locals live in this small village and offers the possibility to observe deer. The rest of the day is dedicated to exploring the region on foot. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - Malji ka Kamra.

• day 4

  Churu - Bikaner: 200 km

  Continue to Bikaner, a city of camels in Rajasthan. Transfer to the hotel, then visit the Bikaner Fort. It is also possible to visit the camel breeding farm. Fully enjoy the hotel, which was once a former palace of the king of Bikaner. Accommodation (comfort category): Lalgarh Palace.

• day 5

  Bikaner - Jaisalmer: 330 km

  After breakfast, long drive to Jaisalmer, the citadel city. In the evening, arrival at the hotel and fully enjoy your evening. Admire a magnificent view of the Yellow Fort from the hotel's restaurant terrace. Accommodation (comfort category): The Gulaal.

• day 6

  Jaisalmer - Thar Desert: 40 km by jeep

  In the morning, visit the Jaisalmer fort in which people still live today, and also visit a haveli. In the afternoon, drive by jeep towards the Thar desert and, on the way, visit well-known sites such as Bada Bagh, a Jain temple, and the unusual village of Kuldhara. Arrival at your camp and camel ride at sunset, offering a magnificent view. Then, dinner organized in the desert under the stars and a show of local dance and music. Night at the bivouac in a tent. Accommodation (comfort category) - Bivouac in a tent.

• day 7

  Thar Desert - Jaisalmer - Jaipur: 40 km + night train 12 h

  After breakfast in the desert, continue to Jaisalmer. You have time until the afternoon to visit the old havelis, then transfer to the station to take a night train to Jaipur. Overnight on board. Accommodation (comfort category): night train (air-conditioned carriage) + Khaas Bagh.

• day 8

  Jaipur - full day visit.

  Early in the morning, arrival in Jaipur and direct transfer to the hotel. Rest well for a few hours, then visit the Pink City. Start with the City Palace, which is the Maharaja's palace, then discover the Jantar Mantar monument and the Palace of Winds. At the end, explore the small colorful markets at the foot. Return and overnight at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - Khaas Bagh.

• day 9

  Jaipur - Bundi: 220 km

  Your day begins with a visit to Amber Fort, ascending to the fort on the back of an elephant. Visit the grand fort, which has a rich history dating back to the Mughal era. After the visit, head towards Bundi, a small town full of history. Visit the small market and the ancient baoris. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - The Umaid Bagh.

• day 10

  Bundi - Barli: 160 km

  After breakfast, visit the Bundi Fort and return to the hotel. Continue to Barli, a village where you can have a unique experience in Rajasthan. Fully enjoy the hotel, which was once an old fort in the middle of the village. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - Fort Barli.

• day 11

  Barli - visit all day

  You will be free to explore this region on foot, to meet or eat with the local people, and to visit a lake located in this village. Make the most of the swimming pool, massages, or other activities offered by the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category) - Fort Barli.

• day 12

  Barli - Udaipur: 230 km

  After breakfast, departure towards Udaipur, a city of lakes. Arrival at the hotel, then visit the market on foot, as the place is too small for the car. In the evening, rest well and return to the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category): Devra Guest House.

• day 13

  Udaipur - full day visit

  All day, visit of the city of Udaipur. Visit of the City Palace, discovery of the Maharaja's house where he currently resides. Discovery of the Jagdish temple and, in the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola. Night at the hotel. Accommodation (comfort category): Devra Guest House.

• day 14

  Udaipur - Delhi 1h flight - Departure

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi, then your international flight.