Hidden Villages of Rajasthan

What's Included

Tour Itinerary

Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.

From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.

• Day-1 Arrival Jaipur - Samode Village +

  Upon reaching Jaipur Airport or Railway Station, the guests are received warmly and transported to Samode which is a beautiful village located in Aravalli Hills. The scenic drive that is short takes one through the rural Rajasthan with mud houses, grazing cows, and traditional clothes. Receive a welcome at an old-fashioned hotel or a palace hotel. The remainder of the day is free time. During the evening, have a guided tour of the village in Samode both talking to locals and watching the traditional crafts. Overnight and dinner at Samode.

• Day-2 Nawalgarh - Painted Villages of Shekhawati +

   In the morning, leave after breakfast, and arrive at Nawalgarh, a cultural center of the Shekhawati area. With beautifully frescoed havelis, Nawalgarh is an open-air art gallery.

  On arrival, have lunch and check-in a heritage haveli. Then visit Podar Haveli, Goenka Havelis and the old market area. Get to know about merchant families that used to trade within and outside India. The night is at liberty to unwind or have local Rajasthani food. Overnight stay in Nawalgarh.

• Day-3 Nawalgarh to Mandawa +

  After having breakfast, visit another historic town of Shekhawati, Mandawa, with its magnificent fort and desert scenery. Upon arrival, check in a heritage fort hotel.

  Area of Exploration Visit Mandawa Fort where panoramic views of the villages and sand dunes are evident. Then take a trek of Mandawa village, a famous village in Rajasthan, where you will observe the rural life in action, such as, water wells, local artisans and camel carts. Cultural performances with folk music and dance are also enjoyed in the evening. Overnight stay in Mandawa.

   

• Day-4 Bishnoi Villages to Jodhpur +

  The morning meal is followed by a walk to Jodhpur, with a stop at Bishnoi villages, one of the most environmentally-friendly communities in India. Bishnoi people are renowned to preserve wildlife, trees and natural resources in their religion. Tourists go to local houses, watch the pottery process, weaving, and study the desert's environmentally friendly living. Blackbucks and chinkaras wandering freely in the outskirts of the village. This is a valuable cultural experience with an insightful insight into conservation and community life. Overnight stay near Jodhpur.

   

• Day-5 Jodhpur and Desert Exploration +

  After the breakfast, you can visit Jodhpur rural outskirts visiting the small villages and traditional farms. The visitors are allowed to communicate with the shepherd families and to know more about desert agriculture and observe the local handicrafting activity.

  During the afternoon, sightseeing and visiting a stepwell or country temple, then free time. During the evening, a traditional Rajasthani dinner with folk music is also organized, which would leave a pleasant cultural impression. Overnight stay near Jodhpur.

   

• Day-6 Departure from Jodhpur +

  Check out and transfer to the Railway Station or Jodhpur Airport after having a leisurely breakfast and have an onward journey. By the time the Hidden Villages of Rajasthan Tour is over, the guests have a better understanding of rural India, traditional values, and village hospitality.