Walking Tour of Rajasthan

Day 01: Delhi

• Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel.

• Receive a briefing about your tour.

• Spend the day at your leisure—relax at a café or explore the hotel vicinity.

• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Royal Plaza or similar.

• Meals: Dinner.

Day 02: Delhi

• Morning departure for sightseeing in Delhi.
• Explore Delhi's historical and cultural significance, preserving over a thousand years of architecture.
• Experience a heritage walk in Old Delhi, Chawri Bazaar, the spice market, and the lanes of Chandni Chowk.
• Enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride.
• Return to the hotel after sightseeing.

Day 03: Delhi – Udaipur

• After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Udaipur.
• Arrive in Udaipur, check in to the hotel, and freshen up.
• Explore Udaipur, a city established in the 16th century, known for its lakes and medieval architecture.
• Have lunch at a restaurant in Udaipur.
• Enjoy dinner in the late evening and rest.
• Accommodation: Hotel Jagat Niwas or similar.

Day 04: Udaipur Sightseeing

• After breakfast, take a two-hour walk in Udaipur's local markets.
• Walk through city streets, interact with craftsmen, and explore medieval neighborhoods.
• Visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Saheliyon Ki Bari.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola in the evening.
• Accommodation: Hotel Jagat Niwas or similar.

Day 05: Udaipur – Kumbhalgarh

• After breakfast, drive to the outskirts of Udaipur for a hiking trip.
• Start hiking with Rajasthan Trekking Guide, passing through villages and interacting with locals.
• Observe villagers’ daily life, Bhil Tribe settlements, and Rajput communities.
• Visit religious spots with temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Mother Goddess.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the countryside.
• After the trek, have lunch and drive to Kumbhalgarh.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Hotel Fateh Safari Lodge or similar.

Day 06: Kumbhalgarh

• Early morning breakfast followed by a five-hour trek to Surajkund.
• Begin the trek from Majera village, passing through scenic hilly terrain.
• Stop at Surajkund Temple for 20 minutes.
• Continue trekking to Gawar Village near Kumbhalgarh.
• After the trek, return to the hotel for rest.
• In the evening, visit the Majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Hotel Fateh Safari or similar.

Day 07: Kumbhalgarh – Ghanerao

• Start a downhill trek from Kumbhalgarh through dense forest.
• Spot wildlife such as antelopes, wild boars, and deer in protected enclosures.
• Pass through a Bhil Tribe village in the sanctuary area.
• Stop at Crocodile Lake (Thandi Beri) to observe sunbathing crocodiles.
• Conclude the trek at Muchala Mahavir Jain Temple, home to black-faced langurs.
• Check-in at the hotel and have lunch.
• Visit Garasiya Tribal Hamlets for evening tea and cookies.
• Return to the hotel for leisure time, dinner, and an overnight stay.
• Accommodation: Hotel Ghanerao Castle or similar.

Day 08: Ghanerao – Ranakpur Trek – Bera, Jawai

• Start an early morning trek through small villages like Joba and Mandigarh.
• End the trek at a camel breeding farm in Rajpura, run by a German NGO.
• Observe camel milk production, soap-making, and other activities.
• Drive to Ranakpur and visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple.
• Have lunch in Ranakpur before driving to Godwad Safari Camp.
• Check-in and freshen up before heading for a leopard safari at Jawai’s backwaters.
• Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Accommodation: Godwad Safari Camp.

Day 09: Bera, Jawai

• Early morning leopard safari around the Jawai Dam backwaters.
• Spot a variety of migratory birds during the winter season.
• Return to the camp for breakfast.
• Visit a nearby Shepherd village for cultural interactions.
• Have lunch at the camp.
• In the afternoon, embark on another safari for wildlife spotting and a sunset view.
• Accommodation: Godwad Safari Camp.

Day 10: Bera, Jawai - Jodhpur

• After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, arriving in the afternoon.
• Visit Meharangarh Fort and the old city of Jodhpur.
• Have lunch at a restaurant in Jodhpur.
• Explore the vibrant culture and grand monuments of the city.
• Check-in at the hotel in the evening.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Hotel Devi Bhawan or similar.

Day 11: Jodhpur – Chandelao

• After breakfast, embark on a heritage walk in Jodhpur.

• Visit the old town, temples, and bustling markets.

• Experience local culture, traditions, and famous Tapri Tea.

• Leave for Chandelao, a historic village near Jodhpur.

• Stay at Chandelao Garh, a former fortress turned hotel.

• Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Chandelao Garh.

Day 12: Chandelao – Pushkar

• Morning village tour to experience rural Rajasthan life.

• Visit Chandelao’s arts and craft project, Sundar Rang, supporting local women.

• Depart for Pushkar, a holy city known for the Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake.

• Explore Pushkar’s ghats, markets, and spiritual atmosphere.

• Check-in at the hotel.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Jagat Palace or similar.

Day 13: Pushkar – Jaipur

• Early morning hike to Savitri Temple for panoramic views of Pushkar.

• Return to the hotel, freshen up, and drive to Jaipur.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Samode Haveli or similar.

Day 14: Jaipur

• Early morning drive to Nahargarh Forest for a nature and wildlife experience.

• Explore Jaipur’s old city, forts, and palaces, including Amber Palace.

• Visit Nahargarh Biological Park and take a jeep safari to Ramsarisagar Lake.

• Walk to Shikargah Hunting Lodge, built in the 17th century.

• Trek through hills, visit an ancient village and interact with locals.

• Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Hotel Samode Haveli or similar.

Day 15: Jaipur – Agra

• After breakfast, depart for Agra.

• Stop at Chand Baori, a 1,200-year-old stepwell in Abhaneri.

• Reach Agra by afternoon and enjoy lunch.

• Take a three-hour walking tour of Agra’s old market areas.

• Visit Jama Masjid, the spice market, and a famous goddess temple.

• End the tour with a unique view of the Taj Mahal from the Yamuna River.

• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Jaypee Palace or similar.

Day 16: Agra – Delhi

• After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal.

• Explore the world-renowned architectural masterpiece built by Shah Jahan.

• Depart for Delhi to board your flight home.

• Tour Ends.