Walking Tour in Rajasthan

Overview
From the grandeur of the TajMahal to the towering walls of the Amber Fort, India has the atmosphere of a blockbuster storey. From the majestic city of Jodhpur to the Aravali Mountains’ age-old tribal culture and diverse flora and wildlife.
The adventures you’ll have on the Subcontinent will go above and beyond your typical India holiday. It will undoubtedly transport you back in time as you immerse yourself in the culture and feel a part of the “Rudyard Kipling” stories. A painstakingly prepared walking tour is just what you need to immerse yourself in the culture and witness life up close as if you’ve been living here for years.

Highlights of the Tour

• • • Heritages walk in old Delhi
    • Boat ride at city of lakes Udaipur
    • Trekking at the remote destination of Kumbhalgarh
    • Trek at holy city of Hindu Pushkar
    • Visit Tajmahal which is known as “symbol of love”

Places visited: Delhi –Udaipur – Kumbhalgarh – Ghanerao – Jodhpur – Chandelao – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, our airport representative will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Where you will be briefed on your itinerary. Later in the day, you are free to spend the day as you like, perhaps by sitting in a café or taking a stroll in the neighborhood of the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing
Today, you will have to go sightseeing in Delhi. Since ancient times, Delhi has been the hub of India and its civilization, towering tall with its historical significance. Delhi has the honor of housing and conserving nearly a thousand years of architectural and cultural history. This city has it all, from the Turks to the Mughals. It also retains the rich gastronomy of north India with a genuine mixture of the ancient and contemporary. This city is incredible, from its everlasting fort walls to its exquisite tombs! You will travel on a heritage walk through ancient Delhi, including Chawri Bazaar, the Spice Market, and the alleyways of ChandniChowk, where you may also enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Udaipurby flight
This morning you will transfer to Delhi airport to board your flight for Udaipur which is known as the city of lakes. In the morning, you arrive in Udaipur (the city of lakes), check into your hotel, freshen up, and depart for sightseeing in and around Udaipur. The city was founded in the 16th century in the heart of the Aravali hills and features stunning lakes and a medieval-era layout. You will eat lunch at a restaurant in Udaipur, followed by supper and some relaxation in the late evening.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 04: Udaipur sightseeing
After breakfast, you will go for a 2-hour stroll through the streets of Udaipur’s traditional market. Udaipur provides a diverse experience of living life like a local. Walk around its city life and market districts, stroll through its medieval neighborhood, connect with the craftspeople, and share your thoughts with the locals. Following this stroll, you will go to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Sahelion Ki Bari. After that, you’ll have lunch at a local restaurant and then have a boat ride on Lake Pichola in the evening.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 05: Udaipur– Kumbhalgarh (84km/02hrs)
After breakfast, you will embark on a hike on the outskirts of Udaipur. You will travel to the start of your trek, which will take around 25 minutes. Begin your hike with a native trekking guide. In approximately half an hour, you will arrive at the first hamlet, where you will engage in an interactive session with a few residents and tour their homes to learn about their way of life. The villagers will be completing their daily duties and their livestock will be grazing in the pastures surrounding the settlement. You will continue your trip to the next tribal community; the terrain will be a combination of short hills and uphill climbs.
On these hikes, you will pass through tiny villages and hamlets where you will see The Bhil Tribe (one of the oldest indigenous tribes) and a few other locals such as the old Warrior clan of The Rajputs, who are now largely farmers. You will arrive at your destination. For the people who live nearby, this is a religious site. There are a few temples here. One is devoted to Lord Shiva, while the other is to The Mother Goddess. A panoramic view of the landscape may be obtained from here. After completing this hike, you will have lunch before driving to Kumbhalgarh.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 06: Kumbhalgarh
Early in the morning, you will set out on a 5-hour journey to Surajkund, beginning in the village of Majera. The walk will include both downhill and uphill trek. A lovely scenic trip that includes a halt at Surajkund, a water reservoir (Hindu Temple). You will halt for 20 minutes at the temple before continuing your journey to Gawar Village near Kumbhalgarh. Once the hike is over, you will travel to a hotel for some relaxation before seeing the Majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort later in the evening. You will return to the hotel after a couple of hours at the fort.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 07: Kumbhalgarh – Ghanerao (45km/01 hrs)
Your first hike will begin at Kumbalgarh. It’s a downward walk through dense woodland, and if you’re lucky, you could see some antelopes, wild boars, and hogs. There are also several deer in a safe enclosure. However, you will undoubtedly see a wide range of bird species. You will also walk past the sanctuary’s lone Tribal Settlement (a Bhil Tribe village). You will come to a halt at a tiny water reservoir known as The Crocodile Lake or ThandiBeri in the local language. As the name implies, you’ll be hoping to glimpse a pair of crocodiles basking on the reservoir wall.
You will continue your journey to your departure point, The MuchalaMahavir Jain Temple, where you will witness many black-faced monkeys (The Languor) hanging around. You then check into your hotel and eat lunch there. After a short break, you go for a walk through the adjacent Garasiya Tribal Hamlets (another set of tribals), where you have your evening tea and cookies at a well-selected location. You will return to the hotel later in the day, and the rest of the day will be at your leisure.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 08: Ghanerao– Jodhpur (145km/03hrs)
You’ll be leaving for Jodhpur this morning. You will arrive in Jodhpur in the afternoon and go sightseeing to the Mehrangarh Fort and the ancient city. Lunch will be served at a restaurant in Jodhpur during the trip. Jodhpur is the historical capital of Marwar and is located in the dry plains near the Thar Desert. Its vibrant culture and people will captivate you, as will the huge monuments that this city is proud of. Later in the evening, you will check-in at the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 09: Jodhpur – Chandelao (42km/01hrs)
You will embark on a historical walk today after breakfast. A tour of the ancient old town, stunning temples, and bustling marketplaces will show you the finest of the Blue City. Explore the ancient city’s alleyways and marketplaces to learn about the local culture and people’s everyday lives. Discover Jodhpur’s history and customs over the decades. Taste the city’s famed Tapri Tea and food. Your guide will tour you around the stunning temples and give you a sense of the city’s religious ambiance. Following this trek, you will go to Chandelao, a village near Jodhpur that was once a Jagir ‘fief’ of the Thakur ‘Cheiftain’ of Chandelao. This settlement features a little fortification that has been converted into a hotel, and this will be your hotel for the day.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 10: Chandelao – Pushkar (152km/03 hrs)
After breakfast, you will be taken on a rural trip to mingle with the locals and gain a sense of country life in Rajasthan. Chandelao Hamlet is a typical Western Rajasthan village that has been frozen in time. You may stroll through this village, accompanied by one of the hotel staff, to receive a firsthand sense of the ‘Real India,’ with its lakes and roads and surrounding landscape. There is a lot to see and learn, and it’s difficult to get lost. Most rural ways branch out from Chandelao, and the Garh and its surrounding temple can be seen for miles. During our stroll, you will stop by a handicraft named “Sundar Rang.”
A structure just outside the Garh of Chandelao village houses our Arts and Crafts initiative, which is operated by the owner of ChandelaoGarh to benefit the residents. They collaborate with the ladies of Chandelao to create traditional Rajasthani handicrafts. Following this walking tour, you shall depart for Pushkar. Pushkar is a Hindu pilgrimage site. It is also a split inside the Aravallimountains, separating the dry and semi-arid zones. There are also dunes! Pushkar is home to the famed Bramha temple (the temple of the creator), as well as several Ghats (places for ceremonial bathing), which are quite a sight in this region of Rajasthan. The most stunning sight, however, is the Pushkar Lake, which is surrounded by all of the Ghats and the Bramha temple, as well as many residences and families. Upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 11: Pushkar – Jaipur (145km/02 hrs)
Today, before dawn, you will begin a short climb to “Savitri Temple” with our guide. It’s a 1.5-kilometer moderate hike that takes around two hours to complete. The Savitri Devi Temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma’s wife, is located at the peak. The stunning panoramic views of Pushkar town may be seen from here. Pushkar’sSavitri Temple commands a panoramic view of the whole town and adjacent valleys. After that, you will return to the hotel to freshen yourself before driving to Jaipur. Upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur sightseeing
Drive to the Nahargarh Forest region on the outskirts of Jaipur with the first rays of the morning Sun. The beauty of Jaipur city has several aspects, one of which is experiencing the city’s glorious daybreak as you drive through the ancient city, passing different Rajasthani houses, forts, and palaces, particularly the Amber Palace fort. Arrive at the Nahargarh Biological Park, commonly known as the Nahargarh rescue center for endangered animals. Here, you will be introduced to our Naturalist before boarding our all-terrain Jeeps and riding deep into the forest to the Ramsarisagar Lake. Following that, you will all take a short stroll to the Shikargah with our Naturalist (Hunting Lodge).
The emperors of Jaipur erected this tower in the 17th century to hold hunting parties for royal guests. The vista from the lodge itself is earthly poetry. Continue downward for one kilometer and drive to a historic town in the middle of the jungle. A tour around the village and contact with the residents, as well as refreshments (tea and snacks – typically cooked in one of the village houses). After you finish exploring the settlement, an upward hike awaits you that will lead you to an old water body with a magnificent scenic setting, over other hills, and reach the back of the famed Amer Fort. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur – Agra (258km/05hrs)
You will depart for Agra today after an early breakfast. On your route to Agra, you stop at ‘Chand Baori,’ a stepwell near Abhaneri, approximately an hour and a half drive from Jaipur. This stepwell is more than 1200 years old, has a depth of 100 feet, 13 stories, and 3500 steps. A superb example of water conservation in the past that still maintains value and attracts thousands of tourists each year. You’ll arrive in Agra in the afternoon. After lunch, you’ll embark on a walking tour of the city, which will show you a different side of the city: temple bells tinkling, sweet sellers selling tempting delicacies, office workers rushing to work, and young kids carrying heavy bags off to school.
Explore the lesser-known regions of Agra’s ancient city. Visit the marketplaces where the local’s shop, as well as their houses of worship. Explore the crowded alleys of ancient Agra with the help of an expert in search of lost stories and ancient traditions. Learn about this historic city’s architecture, history, and age-old traditions and customs. This 3-hour trip takes you around Agra’s ancient market district and includes stops at attractions like the Jama Masjid, the spice market, and the famed goddess temple before concluding with an interesting view of the Taj from the Yamuna. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 14: Agra –Delhi (210 km/04 hrs)
After breakfast, you will go to the TajMahal. The TajMahal is a world-famous architectural masterpiece built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is one among the world’s seven wonders, having been built in the 17th century. The Taj is a white marble monument created by hand and polished stone, holding numerous semi-precious stones engraved in its walls, it’s a mausoleum erected to honor the emperor’s love for his wife MumtazMahal. You will later travel to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will transfer to Delhi airport to board a flight for your onward journey.