Rajasthan Active Adventure

Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India, the city which is as historic as modern. After clearing immigration and customs formalities; proceed towards the arrival hall, where you will be greeted by our office representative. He will assist you to the vehicle and will take you to the Delhi Hotel. There are no activities planned for the first day, so simply relax at the Hotel and recover your energy levels. Stay Overnight in Delhi.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 2 - It’s really difficult to do justice to a city as vast and multilayered as Delhi in a single day, but, you can surely discover few monuments and explore Delhi’s history with our trained local guide. After breakfast, take a tour of Old Delhi: Passing by Red Fort, visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, followed by a Cycle rickshaw ride in the bustling narrow lanes of Chandni Chow, and the Raj Ghat, a memorial built for Mahatama Gandhi. In the afternoon drive past Lutyen’s Delhi including the Presidential Palace and India Gate. Afterwards visit the Tomb of Humayun and the lofty Qutub Minar, an early Mughal Structure. Stay Overnight in Delhi. Evening overnight AC sleeper train for Jodhpur.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 3 - Morning arrival Jodhpur and transfer to hotel. (Early Check-in at hotel is Subject to availability, Normal Check-in time at hotel is 1200 noon). The afternoon sightseeing tour starts with a visit of Jaswant Thada. Next we will leave to visit the Meherangarh Fort (Majestic Fort), one of the most impressive & formidable structures in India. A small walk through the Bazaars After the tour of the fort we begin our walk from the top of the 16th century old city wall of Jodhpur, stroll on the edges of two historic man-made lakes inside the city wall, built around the splendid Mehrangarh fort, pass through the narrow lanes of old blue city and see the havelis, town homes, local bazaar and gorgeous temples and enjoy delicious local snacks and masala chai in a Brahmin house with the setting sun. Later we are transferred to our hotel for night stay. (Duration: 1 hrs approx.)

Overnight - Hotel

Day 4 - This morning after breakfast, we drive to the village of Kumbhalgarh which is in the heart of the Aravalli hills, a journey of about 4-5 hours. The highest point of our trip is here at Kumbhalgarh, at an altitude of some 1,100 meters. This afternoon we visit Kumbhalgarh Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will also have an opportunity to walk on its massive walls and enjoy outstanding views from its ramparts.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 5 - Kumbhalgarh Trekking After breakfast we start our long trek over the Aravalli Mountains with beautiful views all around. Aravalli hills, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world offers some ideal trekking opportunities with beautiful meadows, dense forests, crystal lakes, waterfalls and rivulets meandering through the countryside. Trekking routes in Aravalli are not restricted to any particular area; the entire mountain system offers exciting trails spread over the entire length and breadth of the Aravallis. We trek through the Aravallis and return to Kumbalgarh. While walking we may come across some tribal villages and spot some wildlife including Panther, Wolf, Bear, Four Horn Chinkara, Forest Cow, Monkeys and Wild Boar. We also see various species of birds. This trek gives the opportunity to see rural village life in Rajasthan with farming activities and traditional houses. (Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs approx.)

Overnight - Hotel

Day 6 - Today we take a short drive to Phota Deval, a small village, to commence our trek to Ranakpur, through dense forests of the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, to the point close to the magnificent Jain temple, Ranakpur. We visit the temple that is famous for its architecture. Built in marble the temple complex is a famous place of pilgrimage for Jains. (Trek Duration: 4.5 Hrs approx.) Later we drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Udaipur. Known as 'The Pearl of Rajasthan', the 'City of Sunrise' and 'Venice of the East', Udaipur is a beautiful place regarded by both Indians as well as foreign tourists as the most romantic city in India. Upon arrival we transfer to the hotel. We have a free evening to relax in the hotel.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 7 - Morning after breakfast a short transfer about ½ hrs to our trek point which takes us through some of the small villages scattered in the Aravalli Hills. The whole trekking area is populated by Bhils (one of India's oldest indigenous tribes) and Rajputs - a caste of warriors, whom are mostly farmers these days. As well as spending time in the villages, observing daily life we can enjoy panoramic views of the countryside. The walk finishes at two temples; one of them is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other to the mother goddess Shakti. (Walk Duration: 3-4 hrs approx.) In the afternoon we will visit City Palace and Jagdish Temple. Evening enjoy a (Optional) boat ride on lake Pichola.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 8 - After Breakfast we drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. This afternoon we can try our hand s at camel Cart Ride (Optional) on sharing basis Passing through the Villages as the sun goes down, it’s a great opportunity to experience this popular form of local transport and to interact with locals. Later we will visit the Brahma Temple and sacred Lake. In the evening, we attend the prayer ceremony in Varah Ghat where the melodious sounds of the bells come from many temples all around. The atmosphere is divine and unequaled. This prayer will transport you to a whole new world. When the sun goes down and the sky seems golden and the water covered with Diya floating, the atmosphere is wonderful.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 9 - Early morning we start with a hike to Savitri Temple. Situated on the peak of Ratnagiri Hill, the Savitri Temple is dedicated to Savitri, Lord Brahma’s consort. This walk involves climbing of a long series of almost 890 steps to reach the shrine from where there's a fantastic panoramic view of Pushkar with its beautiful lake and surrounding villages. After descending the hill we continue our walk through Pushkar town and its interesting local markets situated around lakeside area. After exploring the bazar and its hustle and bustle we will be transferred to hotel for late breakfast. (Duration of Hiking: 3.5 hrs approx.) Afternoon transfers to Jaipur after arrival check-in your hotel.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 10 - Morning after early breakfast we set out for an excursion to Amer Fort passing by Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark ‘Hawa Mahal commonly known as (Palace of Winds). Next we visit City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Followed by our visit to Jantar Mantar, which is an astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh II. Late evening Join a local Rajasthani Family for Dinner. It starts off by understanding how the spices and vegetables are picked by visiting a local market. Get a feed of how an Indian would purchase the ingredients to make the delicious Indian dishes. Relish this experience by enjoying the Indian Delicacies cooked by you with some help of the Local family.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 11 - After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore NP (Project Tiger Reserves). Arrive by midafternoon check inn hotel. After lunch visit Ranthambore Fort and village visit later return to hotel. It is a nice walk of about 1-1/2 hour from main gate of Park (Sherpur) evening return to hotel.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 12 - The Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in the desert Indian state of Rajasthan is perhaps the best place in the world to photograph wild tigers. We make two game drives into the park in Open Jeeps on seat sharing basis to enjoy unobstructed views of the animals and birds around; we take our first safari early morning into the park to try our luck in spotting the elusive tigers though spotting the other species of wildlife is no less exciting and enjoyable and we have our second safari late afternoon after lunch into the park trying to find the tigers and other animal and bird species once again There is a large variety of animals and birds to be seen and photographed.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 13 - We wind our way through the villages of rural India to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted royal city constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. This impressive and well-preserved fortress served as the political capital of Akbar from the year 1571 until 1585 when he had to abandon this palace due to dearth of water. On arrival in Agra we check-in at hotel.

Overnight - Hotel

Day 14 - At sunrise we visit one of the India’s incredible monuments - Taj Mahal. A dawn visit the legendary Taj Mahal to experience the color changing effects of the risings Sun on this incredible while marble monument. Later we set out on a guided heritage walk to discover both Agra's past and present. Our route begins at the gigantic Jama Masjid, passing through a maze of crowded lanes before heading to join the throngs at the ever-lively Hindu Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple, Stopping at the 16th century Akbari Mosque, we then follow the stone paved streets to the colourful shops of the Kinari (wedding) Bazaar.(Walking Duration : 2-3 hrs approx.)

Overnight - Hotel

Day 15 - Morning after leisure breakfast Direct transfer to Delhi. Arrive and transfer to hotel near Airport for wash n change. Evening transfer to International Airport to board your flight home.

Tour Ends