Offbeat Rajasthan Tour

Start Point: Delhi
End Point: Delhi

Details

Rajasthan is full of some amazing hidden gems and you will explore such gems along with the top tourist destinations in Rajasthan. You will visit the sand dunes in the Thar desert and the heritage havelis and forts, which are now converted into luxury hotels. Bundi, Khimsar sand dunes, Churu, Dungarpur, Nimaj, Ranakpur… these are the hidden places in Rajasthan that you must visit to see its incredible scenic beauty and heritage architecture. It is time you explore and discover what was hidden up till now in Rajasthan. Go beyond just the usual tourist places like Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaipur and see the vintage art and décor, Rajasthani culture, desert dunes, painted havelis, medieval temples, and more on this Offbeat Rajasthan Tour.

Highlights

Churu Fort
Babosa Dham
Khimsar sand dunes
Khimsar Fort
Nagaur Fort
Tal Chappar Blackbuck Sanctuary Safari
Chhatrasagar Lake boating
Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Ranakpur Jain Temples
Lake Pichola Udaipur
Kesariyaji Jain Temple in Rishabhdev
Gaib Sagar Lake in Dungarpur
Chittor Fort
Taragarh Fort Bundi
Ranthambore Tiger Safari
Sariska National Park
Akshardham Temple in Delhi
Connaught Place Delhi

1Day Arrive in Delhi + sightseeing Delhi

Your Offbeat Rajasthan Tour starts as you arrive in Delhi. Our tour representative will pick you up from Delhi Railway Station/ Delhi Airport, and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel in Delhi. After check-in and rest, you will visit some famous monuments in Delhi by car. You will visit the Mughal monuments here such as Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and Red Fort. You can go on a guided tour of these places and also visit India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, and Raj Ghat. Later in the evening, you can have a delicious dinner at the hotel in Delhi or a popular restaurant and then stay here for the night.

2Day Delhi to Churu

Today after check-out from Delhi you will proceed by road to Churu. This town in Rajasthan is located in a region known as the Shekhawati region. You will check-in at the hotel in Churu on arrival. After some rest, you can take a heritage walk in Churu and visit some famous places here. You will visit Sethani ka Johara, which is a water reservoir, built in 1899. Another famous monument you will visit in Churu is Churu Fort, which is a huge fort and is now converted into a luxury heritage hotel. You will later visit Babosa Dham, which is a very famous temple in Churu. You will now have a walking tour of the bazaars in Churu and here you can stop by to admire the unique clock tower, which is called Dharmastupa or Lal Ghantaghar. Later you will visit Surana Haveli which is a painted haveli with artistic paintings on the walls. You will now visit Balaji Temple. Later you will have dinner at the hotel and rest here for the night.

3Day Churu to Khimsar + Nagaur Fort + Khimsar Jeep Safari

After breakfast, you will check-out from Churu and proceed to visit Khimsar. On the way, you will pass through Fatehpur Shekhawati and view the beautiful havelis from your car. Nagaur also comes on this route and you can make a short halt at Nagaur Fort and admire the beautiful paintings on the walls, and the fort's architecture. Nagaur Fort is one of the most powerful forts in Rajasthan and there are magnificent palaces, temples, gardens, and other buildings inside the fort. You will proceed now to Khimsar and check-in at the hotel/ resort on arrival. Khimsar is a small village which is surrounded by the golden sands of the Thar Desert. You will now explore Khimsar through the Jeep Safari. The landscape of Khimsar is dotted with few trees which grow in this desert terrain. The entire area is covered with sand and sand dunes. You will have some refreshments at Khimsar Dunes Village. The small pond here looks like a blue jewel and the camel ride here is an unforgettable experience. Later you will return to your hotel in Khimsar and rest here for the night.

4Day Khimsar to Nimaj

In the morning you will go on a Blackbuck Safari in the Tal Chappar Blackbuck Sanctuary. Here you can spot blackbucks, chinkara deer, Nilgai (Blue Bull), and Demoiselle Cranes, Later you will check-out from Khimsar and continue to Nimaj. This town of Nimaj has a dam and reservoir which is perfect for bird watching. On your arrival in Nimaj, you will check-in at the hotel and then spend the entire day in your hotel or explore the nearby areas in Nimaj. Later you will have dinner at your hotel and dine on some authentic Rajasthani cuisine and dishes. You will stay here in your hotel in Nimaj for the night.

5Day Nimaj sightseeing

Today you will go on a jeep safari and view the tribal communities in Nimaj. You can interact with the artisans and learn about their lifestyle and see how they make their handicrafts. Nimaj Palace and Nimaj Temple are famous places in Nimaj. The Nimaj Palace is a luxury heritage hotel with royal décor and offers luxury accommodations to guests. You can do bird watching at Chhatrasagar Lake, which is a water reservoir made by the dam here. Many local and migratory birds come here and it is a perfect opportunity to spot birds. You can also go on an optional tour of Jodhpur. You can have a quick tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. Later you will return to Nimaj and have an overnight stay at the hotel.

6Day Nimaj to Ranakpur

You will now check-out from Nimaj and proceed to visit Ranakpur. On the way, you can make a short halt at Kumbhalgarh Fort. You can explore the Kumbhalgarh Fort for 1-2 hours and then continue to Ranakpur. Upon arrival in Ranakpur, you can check-in at the hotel and then visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. These temples are infinitely beautiful temples with exquisite architecture and carvings. The marble temples here are sculpted with incredible architectural skills. The temples here are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras and the main temples here are Chaumukha Temple, Surya Temple, Amba Temple, and Suparshvanatha Temple. Later after this visit to Ranakpur Temples, you will return to your hotel in Ranakpur and spend the night here.

7Day Ranakpur to Dungarpur via Rishabhdev

After check-out from Ranakpur, you will now proceed to Dungarpur. On the way, you can visit Udaipur and have a guided tour of Udaipur. You can visit Lake Pichola and have a boat ride. You can explore Udaipur City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and the local market. Later continue your journey to Dungarpur. You can visit the magnificent Kesariyaji Jain Temple and Gaj Mandir at Rishabhdev. When you arrive at Dungarpur you will check-in at the hotel and spend the night here.

8Day Dungarpur sightseeing

After breakfast, you will do a sightseeing tour of Dungarpur and visit some very famous monuments and tourist attractions. Dungarpur is a small town in Rajasthan where you will visit some very interesting palaces and temples. These are architectural gems of Rajasthan and classic examples of the exquisite sculpting skills of the craftsmen in those days. You will visit Badal Mahal, Juna Mahal, Gaib Sagar Lake, Udai Bilas Palace, temples on the banks of Gaib Sagar Lake, and Fatehgarhi Viewpoint. After this sightseeing trip to Dungarpur, you will return to your hotel in Dungarpur and rest here for the night.

9Day Dungarpur to Chittorgarh + Chittor Fort sightseeing

After breakfast, you will now proceed to Chittorgarh and check-in at the hotel here. Later you will visit Chittor Fort, which ranks as the largest fort in Rajasthan. This hilltop fort is a historic fort and has a brutal history of many attacks by the Mughal army. You can visit the Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini’s Palace, besides many other temples and monuments. Later you will return to your hotel in Chittorgarh and spend the night here.

10Day Chittorgarh to Bundi + Bundi sightseeing

After check-out from Chittorgarh, you will now visit the small town of Bundi. You can check-in after arriving in Bundi and then visit the famous Taragarh Fort, which is a magnificent fort and one of the star attractions in Bundi. Taragarh Fort is such a powerful fort that even Rudyard Kipling wrote about this fort as if it was not made by any man but is a work of goblins. Just one look at the fort is enough to overwhelm you. Chhatra Mahal, Badal Mahal, and Diwaan-e-Aam are the various palaces that you can visit inside the fort. The gates like Hathi Pol, and Pol Hazaari are gates with spectacular construction. The cannon called Garbh Gunjan is mounted on a tower called Bhim Burj. You can have scenic views of Bundi from atop the fort. Jait Sagar Lake and Sukh Mahal are the other top attractions in Bundi. You can now explore the local market in Bundi and feel its laid-back charm. Later you can return to your hotel in Bundi and rest here for the night.

11Day Bundi to Sawai Madhopur + Ranthambore Tiger Safari

You will now check-out from Bundi and move on to yet another famous destination of this Rajasthan Tour, and this is none other than Sawai Madhopur. You can check-in at the hotel/ resort/ lodge here and then proceed to do a Tiger Safari at Ranthambore National Park. This national park is one of the finest national parks in India and here you can spot Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, wild boar, chital, nilgai, and other wild creatures. You will come across lakes and old jungle lodges here, where the maharajas used to hunt animals. After this Ranthambore Tiger Safari, you will return to your hotel in Sawai Madhopur and rest here for the night.

12Day Sawai Madhopur to Tehla

On check-out from Sawai Madhopur, you will drive on to Tehla. You can check-in at your hotel in Tehla on arrival and then go sightseeing and safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve. Jeep Safari is the best safari tour in Sariska National Park and here you can view tigers and other wildlife. You can visit various places here like Kankwari Fort, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Bhangarh Fort, and Abhaneri Stepwell. On visiting these places you will return in the evening to your hotel and stay there for the night.

13Day Tehla to Delhi

After breakfast and check-out from Tehla, you will proceed to Delhi by road. On arrival in Delhi, you will check-in at the hotel and then go for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. You will visit places like Jama Masjid, Agrasen ki Baoli, Akshardham Temple, and Lotus Temple. In the evening you can explore Connaught Place and do some shopping. Later return to your hotel in Delhi and spend the night here.

14Day Delhi departure

You have now come to the end of this Rajasthan Tour and you will check-out from Delhi on this day. We will drop you at Delhi Railway Station/ Delhi Airport or any other drop point in Delhi.

Inclusions

Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve

Confirmation Policy

Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.