Rural Heritage Tour of India

Arrival at Delhi airport by international flight. Traditional welcome at Delhi international with garland and a water bottle. Hotel rooms are booked from 14:00 hours on this day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning start your sightseeing tour with Old city of Delhi. Visit the famous Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Enjoy bicycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes and experience a true oriental colourful bazaar.

Then drive past through Red Fort followed by visit the Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. 

Continue your city tour, visiting New Delhi. Visit the 234 ft high 12th century Qutb Minar, famous for the Ashokan iron pillar, which has never rusted in 1500 years.  We continue past Humayun’s Tomb, a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture.  Our trip takes us past India Gate, Parliament and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India.  Before returning to your hotel you will visit the Sikh Temple, known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a place where you can see the custom/ tradition of the Sikh community. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning drive to Nawalgarh approximately 4-5 hour drive en-route photo stops at local village colourful bazaars. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Nawalgarh is a small town located in the Shekhawati region that is famous for its Castle, Havelis and Cenotaphs. Often known as an "outdoor art galleria," the medieval region of Shekhawati is dotted with beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. We recommend walking the streets of a city that still retains the charm of a bygone era.

Later this afternoon visit various Havelis & Old mansions where you will witness the famous Shekhawati colourful paintings on the walls & celings. On the way to hotel take a walking tour through the village market. Overnight stay at the hotel in Nawalgarh.

Breakfast at the hotel,

Morning drive to Bikaner approximatly 3-4 hour drive, Upon arrival at Bikaner check in at the hotel

This afternoon start with the visit to this desert city, surrounded by imposing walls and possessing a 16th century fort behind whose walls are ancient palaces, temples and a mosque. The fort JUNAGARH, built by the Raja Rai Singh, is characterized by its 37 pavilions, and a series of balconies and windows of varied designs we will also visit the museum of the fort, which has an extensive collection of manuscripts, jewels and carpets. At the end of this visit, we can tour several temples throughout the city such as Jain temple & Laxmi Nath Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bikaner.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning drive to Jodhpur approximately 4 hour drive, Upon arrival at Jodhpur check in the hotel.

Jodhpur (also known as blue city of India), a city that is dominated by one of the most impressive and rich forts in India. Surrounded by the sands just on the edge of the Thar Desert. In the afternoon you can see the Mehrangarh, the fort that rises 120 meters above the city. The fort is immense and full of details, and offers wonderful views of the city. You can also visit the Jaswant Thada a monument erected in memory of the Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning drive to Deogarh approximately 4 hour drive. Upon arrival at Deogarh check-in at the hotel.

Heritage Hotel Deogarh Mahal is an impressive and sumptuous palace that was built during the era of the Kingdom of Mewar (also known as the Kingdom of Udaipur). Its traditional Indian architecture and furnishings tell a history of luxury and decadence, set on a hill with fantastic views of the Aravallis Mountains and lakes. The palace is much more the public face of the Deogarh government.

Later this afternoon take a walking tour through the surrounding village & local colourful bazaar of Deogarh. Overnight stay at the hotel in Deogarh.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today we took an approx. 2-hour local train journey on a narrower route from Deogarh (Kamli Ghat) to Pulad via the Aravali Mountains with a wonderful view of the passing mountain scenery. It is a local train without air conditioning, as in the middle class, with colorful locals dressed and experience the true face of India in the country.

This afternoon drive to Jaipur approximately 5 hour drive, upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Jaipur The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was built in 1728 by order of Maharaja Sawai Jai singh II. This city Rosada because the construction of most buildings was of sandstone. Hindu, Jainist and Mughal architectural styles are changed in the city of Jaipur.

This evening, we attend aarti (prayer) ceremony at one of the oldest temple “Shree Govind Dev ji temple” located in the city palace complex. During the aarti ceremony you will witness the dance & songs with local devotees is a life time experience.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning proceed for the city tour of Pink city Jaipur.

After a brief photography stop at the famed Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds, drive out of town, to visit Amber Fort by jeep ride up to the entrance of this romantic, traditional Rajasthani Fort, setting the mood for a visit to the dramatic, hill-top fortress.  Once inside the rugged walls, there are beautiful miniatures depicting hunting and battle scenes, along with precious stones and mirrors embellishing the plasterwork walls.The Jag Mandir, or Hall of Victory contains the extraordinary Sheesh Mahal, where all four walls and the ceiling are completely covered with glittering mirror pieces, creating a beautiful effect.

Continue the city tour with visiting the famous city Palace.

The historic City Palace, a huge, sprawling complex, covering almost a seventh of the walled part of Jaipur.   The palace is still home to the erstwhile royal family, who live in one section, while the rest has been converted into a museum. Highlights are the Armoury Museum, with its impressive collection of royal weapons. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar, the largest stone observatory in the world.  There are 17 large instruments, many of them still in working order.

On the way back to your hotel, take a walking tour through the local spice & vegetable market in Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning drive to Bharatpur en route visiting Abhaneri Chand Baori stepwell (One of the oldest stepwell with architectural marvel). Continue drive to Bharatpur and check-in at hotel.

Bharatpur, a village famous for its bird sanctuary.  

Later this afternoon excursion to a nearby village by and witness the daily rural village life of India. During the visit, you may have a chance to interact with the locals over a cup of tea or coffee.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bharatpur.

Early morning visit Bharatpur Bird sanctuary by bicycle rickshaw ride.

About 350 kinds of birds have been sighted in the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park), of which about 150 kinds wing their way to the sanctuary from as far away as China and Siberia and arrive in October - March. The sanctuary covers 30 square Kms of low-lying marsh-land and is connected by paths sand canals running through the park which make for pleasant walks, richshaw or canoe rides. Some animals like the nilgai (blue-bull- antelopes), sambhar, chital and monitor lizard have found their haven in the park.

Return hotel for the breakfast.

This morning drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

The abandoned, ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri lies some 40 km from Agra.  The city was built by the Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti, who prophesied that Akbar would have three sons.  For 14 years Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar’s capital until a lack of water forced the city to be abandoned.  The city is remarkably well-preserved, and visitors can see the Jama Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, and several palaces.

Continue drive to Agra, upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Later this afternoon visit the magnificent Agra fort and see the public and private audiance halls overlooking the river Yamuna. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visit the Taj Mahal, a white marble tomb built in 1560 by the Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved Queen Mumtaz.  Over 20,000 craftsman from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy laboured for 17 years to build this masterpiece.  (Taj Mahal remain closed on Fridays.)

This afternoon drive to Delhi approximately 5 hour drive, upon arrival transfer to Delhi international airport.

End of the tour.