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Day 01:
Delhi/Jaisalmer
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Arrive Delhi and flight to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and overnight at hotel. |
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Day 02:
Jaisamer/Pokhran
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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 wide variety of crafts is still practiced. Afternoon, drive to Pokhran (100 kms) to stay at the fort. Pottery, and decorations for camels are made here. |
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Day 03:
Pokhran/Jodhpur
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Drive to Jodhpur (180 kms), with sightseeing in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 04:
Jodhpur/Rohet
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Visit
Mandore, and then continue to Rohet
(45 kms) with its charming fort
where you stay. In afternoon, a jeep
safari to the surrounding Rabari and
Bishnoi villages. |
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Day 05:
Rohet/Daspan |
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Drive to Daspan village (150 kms) where the fertile fields grow boundful crops and the village is known for its embroidered shoes. There are also some families that make bows and arrows in the Bhil style. Stay at Durjan Niwas Castle. |
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Day 06:
Daspan/Siyana
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Continue into farming country, to Siyana (40 kms). Stay at Thakur Ganpat Singh's farm with its stable of Marwari horses. |
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Day 07:
Siyana/Sirohi |
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Across the flat, irrigated lands of Sirohi (35 kms), drive to leopar'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. |
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08:
Sirohi/Ranakpur
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Drive to Ranakpur (100 kms) with its 16th century temples, stay at Maharani Bagh in the midst of an orchard, and with Gerasis dancers performing in the evening. |
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09:
Ranakpur/Devgarh
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Drive to Devgarh (85 Kms) to stay at the Mahal of palace. Spend evening at the lakeside farmhouse of a local chieftain. |
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Day
10:
Devgarh/Udaipur
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Drive to Udaipur (140 kms), stay at a choice of deluxe palace hotels and do the sight seeing. |
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11:
Udaipur/Dungarpur
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Drive to Dungarpur (120 Kms) with its Bhil villages all around. Stay at the magnificent Udai Vilas Palace. |
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Day 12:
Dungarpur/Chittorgarh
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Drive
via-Chittaurgarh fort to Bijaipur (225 kms), the base for the Mina tribes. The village is located beside a lake.
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13:
Chittorgarh/Kota
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Drive to Kota (250 kms), stay at Umed Bhawan/Brijraj Bhawan or Sukhdham Kothi. Do local sight seeing.
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14:
Kota/Bundi
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Drive to Bundi (40 kms) for sight seeing of 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.
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15:
Bundi/Pachewargarh
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Drive to Pachewar village (120 kms) and its restored fort or Garh, flourishing agricultural practices, toy makers and a blue pottery
klin.
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16:
Pachewargarh/Jaipur
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Drive to Jaipur (90 kms), and sightseeing there. Stay at a choice of palace and heritage hotels.
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17:
Jaipur/Bhandarej
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Drive to Bhandarej (75 kms) and stay at Bhadrawati Palace. The village has lovely setting beside a lake, and Mina settlements around it.
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18:
Bhandarej/Karauli
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Drive to Karauli (150 kms), known for its pink stone quarries, and the Kaila Devi temple. Stay at Bhanwar niwas palace.
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19:
Karauli/Bharatpur
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Drive to Bharatpur (150 kms), stay a laxmi vilas palace. Visit bird sanctuary, and visit the old fort with its incredibly invincible mud bastions.
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20:
Bharatpur/Agra/Delhi/Departure
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Depart from Bharatpur to Agra (45 kms) On arrival visit Taj and Red fort. Evening train to Delhi and transfer to airport for international flight.
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