The Village Tour of Rajasthan

Duration:

13 Nights / 14 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Samode Village-Nimaj Village-Jodhpur via Delwara-Udaipur-Mumbai

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
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Tour Description

Overview

The Land of Great Kingdoms, Rajasthan is India’s largest sate by the area. It is also one of the most popular state for travel destination. The state is also known as the land of culture and traditions, its heartfelt songs and the sprightly dances, the ancient folk traditions and rich handicrafts. ‘The Village Tour of Rajasthan’ is well designed package, where you can feel the real rhythm of life with full of traditions and culture while exploring the ethnic villages, forts, palaces along with the other architectures of the place.The culture of Rajasthan reflects the ancient Indian way of life. There is a vast heritage of folk culture from villages which is often depicted symbolic of the state. Along with that you will also get an opportunity to explore the some of the great Mughal monuments along with other historical monuments in Delhi and Agra including renowned Taj Mahal which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taj Mahal is described as the most extortionate monument ever built for love. During this tour you will also get the chance to explore the Elephanta caves which is one of the most popular rock-cut cave temple which comes under a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a large group of five Hindu caves and two Buddhist caves located only few kilometers away from the city center of Mumbai, Also visit the major attractions in Mumbai. The duration of the tour is 13 nights and 14 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Samode Village, Nimaj Village, Jodhpur via Delwara, Udaipur and Mumbai.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi (By flight)

On arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in to your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. After that our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 02: Old Delhi and New Delhi sightseeing

Have your breakfast and proceed for Delhi sightseeing by visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the QutubMinar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Road 200 kmsapprox)                               

Have your morning breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. It will take 4 to 5hrs approx.  On arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check in and take rest. After that we will proceed for Agra sightseeing. Visit the Taj Mahal , an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Take your lunch in the afternoon and continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Agra

Day 04: Agra – Jaipur via FatehpurSikri (By Road 260 kms)

Have your morning breakfast and then proceed to Jaipur. It will take 5 hrs approx.  En- route visit to FatehpurSikri. built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check in and take rest. After that we will proceed for Jaipur sightseeing, which is also known as Pink City. Take your lunch in the afternoon and continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Jaipur

Day 05: Jaipur

Have your breakfast and then proceed for Jaipur sightseeing. Bu visiting AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.Take lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Jaipur  

Day 06: Jaipur – Samode (By road 60 kmsapprox)

Have your breakfast and then proceed for Samode Village and explore the village and sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then after the end of the tour, return back to your accommodation and relax.

Overnight at Jaipur  

Day 07: Jaipur – Nimaj Village (By road 250 kmsapprox)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Nimaj. It will take 5-6 hrs approx. On reaching Nimaj, check into your accommodation and relax. After that proceed to the famous Durga temple. After that return back to your accommodation and relax.

  1. Tent accommodation is operational from October to March every year. (where traditional music and dances are performed by the localities)

Overnight at Nimaj

Day 08: Nimaj

Have your breakfast and then explore the village.

  1. Tent accommodation is operational from October to March every year. (where traditional music and dances are performed by the localities)

Overnight at Nimaj

Day 09: Nimaj Village – Jodhpur (By road 120 kmsapprox)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Jodhpur. It will take 2 hrs approx. On reaching Jodhpur, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Jodhpur sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to your accommodation and relax.

Overnight at Jodhpur

Day 10: Jodhpur – Udaipur via Delwara (By road 280 kmsapprox)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Udaipur via Delwara Jain Temple, the picturesque Aravali Hills. Continue drive to Udaipur. It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Udaipur, check into your accommodation and relax. Take the evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Udaipur

Day 11: Udaipur

Have your breakfast and proceed for Udaipur sightseeing. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) BhartiyaLok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Take your lunch in the afternoon and after that we will continue for the remaining sightseeing.

Overnight at Udaipur

Day 12: Udaipur - Mumbai (By flight)

Have your breakfast and then check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival Mumbai, check in to your accommodation and relax. In the evening, free for leisure.

Overnight at Mumbai

Day 13: Mumbai Excursion Tour

Have your breakfast and proceed for Mumbai excursion tour.  In the afternoon, take your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Mumbai

Day 14:  Departure Mumbai (By flight)

Have your breakfast and then check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai for onward destination. We wish you for a safe journey.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

  1. Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar
  2. Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, Agra fort & Itmad-ud-Daula
  3. FatehpurSikri, Bhandarej Palace & Bhangarh Village
  4. Evening Optional Tour: - Ethnic cultural village tour of Chokhidhani. 
  5. Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, JantarMatar
  6. Excursion tour of Samode Village and sightseeing
  7. Durga Temple
  8. Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Clocktower, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Government Museum 
  9. Delwara Jain Temple
  10. Palace museum, Jagdish temple, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Museum of Folk art, City Palace & Lake Pichola
  11. Prince of Wales Museum, Parliament House, Jain Temple, Marine Drive
  12. Elephanta Caves

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 13 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

                                                                                                                                                                                            

3. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above.

4. Services of Travel Pals representative on all arrivals and departures.

5. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

6. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8.  Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Delhi

Hotel Grand Sartaj/ Similar

Hotel Royal Plaza / Similar

Hotel The Park / Similar

Agra

Hotel Siris 18 / Similar

Clark’s Shiraz / Similar

Radisson Agra / Similar

Jaipur

Hotel Maharani Palace / Similar

Fortune Park  Bella casa / Similar

Hotel Jaipur Marriott / Similar 

Samode

Samode Palace/similar

Samode Palace/similar

Samode Palace/similar

Nimaj

RawlaBagh,Heritage Hotel/similar

RawlaBagh,Heritage Hotel/similar

RawlaBagh,Heritage Hotel/similar

Jodhpur

Hotel Pal Haveli / Similar

Hotel MappleAbhay / Similar

WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace / Similar

Udaipur

Hotel Swaroop Vilas / Similar

Ramada Udaipur Resort & Spa / Similar 

HRH  Shiv Niwas Palace / Similar

Mumbai

Hotel Bawa Continental / Similar

Holiday Inn/Similar

Hilton Juhu Tara Road/Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount) 

Note:

  1. Group rates are available on request …Contact
  2. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.
  3. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional
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