Rajasthan Tribal Tour with Taj Mahal

Day 01 Delhi - Samode

Drive from Delhi to Samode, to stay at its palace or garden retreat. The village settlement is picturesque.

Day 02 Samode - Nawalgarh

Drive to Nawalgarh in the heart of the Shekhawati region. Arrival in Nawalgarh & Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon, explore surrounding towns and villages with their painted havelis and temples. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Nawalgarh - Khimsar

A Haveli at Navalgarh Drive to Khimsar , Arrival in Khimsar & Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon Visit the village around it is settled at the base of sand dunes where there are blackbuck visible on short jeep safaris. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 Khimsar - Jaisalmer

Drive to Jaisalmer, the charming fortified settlement in the heart of the desert. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 Jaisalmer - Pokhran

Explore Jaisalmer on foot. Cut off from civilisation for centuries, this is one of the last known citadels where the 21st century has made few intrusions, and a wide variety of crafts are still practiced. Afternoon, drive to Pokaran to stay at its fort. Pottery, and decorations for camels are made here. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 Pokhran - Jodhpur

Drive to Jodhpur, with sightseeing in the afternoon. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Jodhpur - Mandore - Rohet

Visit Mandore, and then continue to Rohet with charming fort where you will stay. In afternoon, a jeep safari to the surrounding Rabari and Bishnoi villages. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 Rohet - Daspan

Drive to Daspan village where the fertile fields grow bountiful crops, and the village is known for its embroidered shoes. There are also some families that make bows and arrows in the Bhil style. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 Daspan

Continue into farming country, to Siyana. Visit the stable of Marwari horses. Overnight at Farm House.

Day 10 Daspan - Sirohi

Across the flat, irrigated lands of Sirohi, drive to Leopard'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.

Day 11 Sirohi - Ranakpur

Drive to Ranakpur with its 16th century temples. Stay at Maharani Bagh in the midst of an orchard, and with Geraisa dancers performing in the evening . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 Ranakpur - Devigarh

Devigarh Palace Drive to Devigarh to stay at the Mahal or Palace. Spend evening at the lakeside farmhouse of a local chieftain. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 Devigarh - Udaipur

Drive to Udaipur, stay at a choice of deluxe palace hotels. Sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 Udaipur - Dungarpur

Drive to Dungarpur with its Bhil villages all around. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 Dungarpur - Chittaurgarh Fort - Bijaipur

Drive via Chittaurgarh Fort to Bijaipur, the base for the Mina tribes. The village is located beside a lake. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 Bijapur - Kota

Drive to Kota, stay at Umed Bhawan, Brijraj Bhawan or Sukhdam Niwas. Local sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 Kota - Bundi

Drive to Bundi for sightseeing 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. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18 Bundi - Pachewar

Drive to Pachewar vilage and its restored fort or Garh. Flourishing agricultural practices, toy makers and a blue pottery kiln. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 19 Pachewar - Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur, and sightseeing there. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 20 Jaipur - Bhandarej

Stepwell in the village Bhandarej Drive to Bhandarej . The village has a lovely setting beside a lake, and Meena settelments around it. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 21 Bhandrej - Karauli

Drive ro Karauli, known for its pink stone quarries, and and Kaila Devi temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 22 Karauli - Bharatpur

Drive to Bharatpur. Visit bird sanctuary, and visit the old fort with its incredibly invincible mud bastions. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 23 Delhi

Depart from Agra or Delhi. Tour ends.