Overview
Rajasthan truly is one of the best destinations in India, famed for its food, culture, art, music and dance, architectural wonders and more. A well-planned Offbeat Rajasthan Tour offers you a chance to explore the hidden and lesser-visited side of this wonderful Rajput state, clubbed with some of its most popular cities. The destinations that you visit include Delhi, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jojawar, Dabdi, Osian, Mandawa and Sodakore. The prime highlights of the itinerary include city tours, folk music and dance performances, special meals, camel safaris, horse rides, world heritage sites, temple visits, and more.
Highlights
Sightseeing in Delhi including Qutub Minar and India Gate.
Visit the holy town of Pushkar including the Brahma temple.
Pay homage at Khawaja Gharibnawaz Dargah at Ajmer.
Horse riding and Jeep safari to explore Jojawar and the surrounding villages.
City tour of Jaipur including City Palace and Shilpgram.
Visit the stunning Ranakpur Jain temple.
Jodhpur City tour including the mighty Mehrangarh fort.
Camel safari to the Dabdi village.
Enjoy camel ride to the oasis village of Khetasar.
Explore the Jain and Brahmanical temples at Osian.
Sightseeing in Jaisalmer including Jaisalmer fort and stunning havelis.
Camel safari and night stay at the Sam Sand Dunes.
Karnimata Temple and Jaigarh fort in Bikaner.
Explore the frescoed mansions of Mandawa.
Sightseeing in Jaipur including Amer Fort.
Special meals and folk performances.
Itinerary - Hidden Gems of Rajasthan
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
As you arrive in the bustling Delhi city, get a warm welcome by our tour representative. Get an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and take some rest. Explore the city on your own if you wish.
Day 2: Delhi – Pushkar (390 km, 7 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast, embark on a half-day city tour exploring prime attractions of Delhi including India Gate, President's House, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Laxmi Narayan temple, and Qutub Minar. Post lunch, drive to the holy town of Pushkar, check-in at the hotel, and enjoy a special dinner with Rajasthani cultural performances.
Day 3: Pushkar
Post breakfast, visit the Brahma temple, Pushkar Lake, Man Mahal, and Savitri temple. Later, pay homage at Khawaja Gharibnawaz Dargah in Ajmer. Spend the evening shopping at local bazaars.
Day 4: Pushkar - Jojawar (160 km, 3.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check-out and drive to Jojawar. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch. Explore the serene village on horseback, observing local life. Return to the hotel for relaxation and enjoy a special Rajasthani dinner with dance and music.
Day 5: Jojawar
Enjoy a train safari through the Aravali ranges, followed by a Jeep safari to nearby tribal hamlets. Interact with local tribes and visit a tribal horse lord temple for high tea. Dinner under the stars awaits you.
Day 6: Jojawar - Udaipur (150 km, 3hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. Check-in and visit City Palace museum, Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir, and Maharana Pratap Memorial. Explore Shilpgram showcasing Rajasthani rural life.
Day 7: Udaipur – Jodhpur (185 km, 4-5 hrs drive)
Post breakfast, visit Ranakpur Jain Temples en route to Jodhpur. Check-in and explore Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum, showcasing royal artifacts and history.
Day 8: Jodhpur – Dabdi (70 km, 1.5 hrs drive)
Enjoy breakfast and a city tour of Jodhpur, including Mehrangarh fort. Afterward, embark on a camel safari to Dabdi village, arriving at the mobile safari camp for a candlelit dinner.
Day 9: Dabdi – Osian
After breakfast, start a camel safari through the Thar Desert for 4 hours, reaching Khetasar oasis village. Visit local potters and weavers, enjoy lunch at a village hut, and return to the resort for a swim and evening folk performance followed by dinner.
Day 10: Osian - Sodakore (200 km, 5 hrs drive)
Post breakfast, visit Osian Temples, then drive to Sodakore. Check-in at a nature resort and enjoy a village safari to interact with locals, followed by a leisure walk around the Amla Orchard and a cultural dinner.
Day 11: Sodakore - Jaisalmer - Sam (110 km, 3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer. Check-in and visit Jaisalmer fort, Nathmalji ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, and Salim Singh ki Haveli. Later, head to Sam Sand Dunes for a camel ride and enjoy dinner under the stars with folk music.
Day 12: Sam – Bikaner (380 km, 6-7 hrs drive)
After breakfast, transfer to Bikaner. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure, exploring local sites or shopping.
Day 13: Bikaner – Mandawa (190 km, 4 hrs drive)
Visit Junagarh Fort and Karnimata Temple, then drive to Mandawa. Check-in and explore the painted Havelis if time permits.
Day 14: Mandawa – Jaipur (160 km, 4 hrs drive)
After breakfast, visit the Havelis of Mandawa, then proceed to Jaipur. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival.
Day 15: Jaipur
Enjoy a full day city tour of Jaipur, visiting City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Amer Fort. Conclude the day with shopping at local bazaars.