Village Tourism Rajasthan
Rural Paradise of Rajasthan. 10 Days
Samode - Nawalgarh - Khimsar Fort - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mandore - Leopard's Liar.
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| Day 1 |
We drive from Delhi to Samode which is at a distance of 260 km plus. The main monuments of the feudal lords have been converted into luxury hotels but part of the architecture is open to the public. We will visit the Haveli's of Samode during or day's stay here. We stay here at night in a heritage hotel. |
| Day 2 |
We leave Samode and drive 120 km for three hours to reach Nawalgarh and check in the Heritage Palace Hotel Roop Niwas. The town Shekawatu region houses many monuments pertaining to Rajput Era. The wall paintings, frescos and fine architecture is worth seeing. We will also visit local village markets and settlements in order to experience all that Nawalgarh has to offer. Our night stay is at the fabulous Roop Niwas Palace. |
| Day 3 |
We drive to Khimsar Fort from Nawalgarh. This a fort that takes you by surprise. Situated in the heart Thar Desert the forts astounds by its grandeur and beauty. Surrounded by the sand dunes on all sides it is an oasis in the desert. We will stay here for the night to enjoy the pristine beauty of Khimsar Fort and its fine Marwari cuisine. |
| Day 4 |
We move ahead by road to Jaisalmer which is at a distance of 277 km from Khimsar Fort. This town was built by Raja Jaisal hence the name. This is one of the top tourist destinations in Rajasthan well known for its magnificent structures and desert life. We will stay here for the night. |
| Day 5 |
We will visit the massive Fort here and the richly embellished Jain temples. We will also visit the Pokaran fort end get a first hand view of pottery making by the local craftsmen. We stay here for the night. .
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| Day 6 |
Drive to Jodhpur, with sightseeing in the afternoon.We will visit major monuments here and take a village safari. This is the best way to experience rural life and experience the rich and colorful traditions of Rajasthan desert life. We have also organized a wildlife safari along with village tourism. We overnight at a heritage hotel.
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| Day 7 |
We will visit Mandore (9km) a town of Rajput Clans and historical monuments. We will also visit the surrounding Rattan and Bishnoi villages. The Bishnoi community is famous for its tree protection and wildlife conservation stance. They protect local wildlife such as the Black Buck and even sacrifice their live to stop tree feeling and hunting. We will stay for the night at Rohet a nearby town.
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| Day 8 |
This day we drive to Daspan an agriculture village also popular for manufacture of embroidered footwear. We visit the village and the nearby rural settlements to explore their lifestyle. Our accommodation for the night is at at Durjan Niwas Castle.
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| Day 9 |
We move on to Siana a small desert town with charming landscape that offers opportunity for desert adventure. We will stay at farm of Thakur Ganpat Singh who own stable full of Manvan Horses.
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| Day 10 |
Across the flat irrigated lands of Sion. We drive to Leopard's Lair Resort a luxury resort owned by the local Thakur. This is excellent for wildlife watching in the desert.We will also see the popular wetland birds of India. We stay overnight at the resorts before leaving to your next destination.
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