Rajasthan Tour Packages

Rajasthan Tribal Tour

Duration: 25 Nights / 26 Days
Delhi - Samode - Nawalgarh - Khimsar - Jaisalmer - Pokhran - Jodhpur - Mandore - Rohet - Daspan - Sirohi - Ranakpur - Devigarh - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittaurgarh - Bijaipur - Kota - Bundi - Pachewar - Jaipur - Bhandarej - Karauli - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

From the beginning of man's presence in the area that is now called Rajasthan, till around 1400 BC, the Bhil and Mina tribes roamed and ruled the land.The Aran invasion, representedby horse-drawn chariots and superior bows and arrows,seems to have tyrannised tribal migrations to the south and the east.Pushed into the natural hideouts-forests and the ancient and craggy Aravalli ranges, the Bhil and Mina tribes survived more easily.The northern, nomadic ethnic instrusions continued into Rajasthan.They were represented by the Sakas, Kusanas, Abhiras, Hunas and more.Quite a large number of these invaders are now covered by the blanket term Rajput whose royal lineage stood upon the ruins of the Gurjara-Pratihara empire.All too naturally, the warrior-invaders fitted the Aryan martial caste of Kshatriyas which in time came to be divided into 36 Rajput clans.

Bhils-the bowmen of Rajasthan
The generic term which describes their tribe apparently derives its name from bil, meaning bow, which describes their original talent and strength. History corroborates the legends which tell of the Bhil superiority in archery.From the Mahabharatha emerges Eklavya,a Bhil who surpassed the skill of Arjuna only to be repressed by the comand of his guru.The Ramayana tells of Valia, the Bhil bandit who reformed with the blesings of saraswati, the goddess of learning, to become valmiki, the renowned poet-sage.

Minas-the militant defenders
The Minas are not just Rajasthan's largest tribal group-they are also the most widely spread. In the north, they inhabit the Jaipur-Sikar belt of Shekawati, continuing into Alwar district. The Mina tribesusually have at all, athletic build with sharp features, large eyes, thick lips and a light brown complexion.

Gaduliya Lohars-the nomadic blacksmiths
The Gaduliya Lohars derive their beautiful bullock carts, or gadis that have taken them wandering from their original land, Mewar, to different parts of India.Legend has it that they were committed to fight on behalf of Rana Prathap who battled bravely against the Mugul Emperor, Akbar when Maharana Prathap was ousted from Chittaur and he fought the historic battle of Haldighati, the Gaduliya Lohars were a clean of warring Rajputs who swore to enter the Merwar stronghold of Chittaur only after the victory of their Maharana.

Garasias-the 'fallen' Rajputs
According to the legend,the Garasia tribals are descended from the chauhan Rajputs of Jalore in south-west Rajasthan.Some six centuries ago, after defeat in a battle, they fled to the hills,where they mingled their blood,their myths and rituals with the local Bhil tribals, to become a distinct group. The Garasias have an interesting custom of marriage through elopement which usually takes place on the occasion of the annual gaur fair held during the full moon of March-April.

The Garasis celebrate 'nyat', a feast of honour, for their dead which is performed only on Mondays and a stone memorial called 'sura' is erected after the cremation.

Sahariyas-the jungle dwellers
The Sahariyas possibly derive their name from 'sher' or juncle in Persian. Although they are belived to be an offshoot of the Bhils,they supposedlyearned this name from the Muslim ruler of Shahbad, since they had chosen to make their ho0me in the juncle hideouts of the Shahbad district of Kota, and in the neibhouring regions of Jhalawar, Sawai, Madhopur, Durgarpur and Udaipur.

Damors-the migrated tribe
The small l community of Damours seems to have moved northwards from their original home in Gujarat to settle inDungarpur and Udaipur districts.


Day 01 : Delhi
Arr. Delhi, meet at airport & transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi - visiting Qutab Minar one of the tallest tower of it's time, Humayun Tomb one of the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, drive past India Gate and President House and other government buildings, Red Fort symbol of mighty Mughal empire, Jama Masjid one of the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial), Lotus temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Samode
Morning drive to Samode, upon arrival check in to hotel. The village settlement is picturesque. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Samode - Nawalgarh
Morning drive to Nawalgarh in the heart of the Shekhawati region. Arrival in Nawalgarh & Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon, explore surrounding towns and villages with their painted havelis and temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Nawalgarh - Khimsar
Morning drive to Khimsar, upon arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon Visit the village around it is settled at the base of sand dunes where there are blackbuck visible on short jeep safaris. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 : Khimsar - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, up on arrival check in to hotel. the charming fortified settlement in the heart of the desert. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 : Jaisalmer - Pokhran
Explore Jaisalmer on foot. Cut off from civilisation for centuries, this is one of the last known citadels where the 21st century has made few intrusions, and a wide variety of crafts are still practiced. Afternoon, drive to Pokaran to stay at its fort. Pottery, and decorations for camels are made here. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Pokhran - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur, upon arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Jodhpur - Visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09 : Jodhpur - Mandore - Rohet
Morning drive Rohet en route visit Mandore, and then continue to Rohet, upon arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon a jeep safari to the surrounding Rabari and Bishnoi villages. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10 : Rohet - Daspan
Morning drive to Daspan village where the fertile fields grow bountiful crops, and the village is known for its embroidered shoes. There are also some families that make bows and arrows in the Bhil style.upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Daspan
Full day tour into farming country, to Siyana. Visit the stable of Marwari horses. Overnight at Farm House.

Day 12 : Daspan - Sirohi
Morning drive to Sirohi, across the flat, irrigated lands of Sirohi, drive to Leopard's Lair at Bera. There is a large settlement of Rabaris in the vicinity. These migrants move around, but this permanent settlement has well-kept, clean homes. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Sirohi - Ranakpur
Morning drive to Ranakpur with its 16th century temples. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Ranakpur - Devigarh
Morning drive to Devigarh to stay at the Mahal or Palace. Spend evening at the lakeside farmhouse of a local chieftain. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Devigarh - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur, upon arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Udaipur - visit the city palace, Jagdish temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (QUEEN'S RESORT FOR HER FRIENDS) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (FOLK ART MUSEUM). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : Udaipur - Dungarpur
Morning drive to Dungarpur with its Bhil villages all around. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 : Dungarpur - Chittaurgarh - Bijaipur
Morning drive via Chittaurgarh Fort to Bijaipur, the base for the Mina tribes. The village is located beside a lake. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18 : Bijapur - Kota
Morning drive to Kota, up on arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon Local sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 19 : Kota - Bundi
Morning drive to Bundi, upon arrival check in to hotel Later sightseeing of Bundi fort, and Raniji ki Baori stepwell. Continue to Rajmahal, a 300-year-old palace with the village named after it. The palace overlooks the river below. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 20 : Bundi - Pachewar
Morning drive to Pachewar village and its restored fort or Garh. Flourishing agricultural practices, toy makers and a blue pottery kiln. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 21 : Pachewar - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check in to hotel. Later city of Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and even since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Amer Fort was the ancient capital of the state. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Ascend the fort on elephant back. . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 22 : Jaipur - Bhandarej
Morning drive to Bhandarej. The village has a lovely setting beside a lake, and Meena settelments around it. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 23 : Bhandarej - Karauli
Morning drive to Karauli, upon arrival check in to hotel. Karauli known for its pink stone quarries, and and Kaila Devi temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 24 : Karauli - Bharatpur
Morning drive to Bharatpur. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Later visit bird sanctuary, and visit the old fort with its incredibly invincible mud bastions. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 25 : Bharatpur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra en route visit Fatehpur sikri, upon arriavel check in to hotel. Afternoon city tour Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private audience. Also visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at hotel.

Day 26 : Agra - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi, upon arrival, transfer to international airport to board on the flight for onward journey.

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