Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Barmer - Shekhawati - Mandawa - Kheechan - Delhi.

Rajasthan is home to many tribes who have very interesting history of origin, customs and social practices. So much so that even today they are fart distinct from the 'civilized' society around them. While a few tribes are medieval in their origin, mainly due to events in history, there are a few who date their origin back to one of the oldest prehistoric civilizations in world viz. the Indus valley civilization

The camouflaged existence of Rajasthan's original inhabitants certainly isolated them from the main stream, keeping them unaware of the changes. Today, they may be considered a backward people but that does not, in anyway, call for any pejorative interpretations of their primitivism.

The various tribes of Rajasthan are:

• Bhils: The bow men of Rajasthan
• Minas: The militant defenders
• Lohars:The nomadic blacksmiths
• Garasias:The fallen Rajputs
• Sahariyas: The jungle dwellers

Day 1 Arrive Delhi
On arrival welcome & assistance by member of Travelite (ndia) Team at the Airport. Check in at hotel and rest.

Day 2 Delhi
Full day sightseeing at Delhi including visit to India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhawan. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 3 Delhi - Jaipur (249 km - 05 Hrs 30Min)
Morning transfer to Jaipur, the 'Pink City' of Rajasthan. Check in at Hotel. Evening at leisure for personal activities.

Day 4 Jaipur
Full day sight seeing in Jaipur- Amber Fort (with Elephant ride), City Palace, Observatory, and Wind Palace. Evening, special ethnic dinner in the rural setting.

Day 5 Jaipur - Pushkar (143 Kms/03 Hrs)
Morning transfer to Pushkar. Visit to the Brahma temple, the holy lake and take a stroll through the rural markets of the sleepy little town. Overnight at Pushkar.

Day 6 Ajmer - Jodhpur (208 Kms/05 Hrs)
Morning transfer to Jodhpur. Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit to the splendid Meharangarh fort and the romantic Ummaid Bhawan Palace. Evening at leisure with an option of visiting the colorful markets of the town, that still retain a strong medieval flavour.

Day 7 Jodhpur - Shiv (270 kms/06 Hrs)
Morning transfer to Shiv. Afternoon, a guided tour of Rajasthan's villages explaing the lifestyle, culture and society. Evening at leisure, enjoying the peaceful rural surrounding of a desert villages with some folk musicians of the region..

Day 8 Shiv - Jaisalmer (107 kms/02 Hrs 30 Min)
Morning transfer to the 'Golden city' of Jaisalmer. Check in at Hotel.Visit Golden Fort, superbly carved havelis (Mansions) and temples . Late afternoon transfer to Samm to enjoy the sunset with camel rides over the placid sand dunes.

Day 9 Jaisalmer - Bikaner (355 kms/07 Hrs)
Morning transfer to Bikaner, witnessing the beauty of the migratory Demoiselle Cranes at Keechan, en route. Afternoon visit to the only camel breeding farm in India, situated at Bikaner.

Day 10 Bikaner - Mandawa (241 kms/04 Hrs 30Min)
Morning visit to Junagarh Fort, Rampuriya Haveli and Jain Temples. Late afternoon transfer to Mandawa. Arrival at Mandawa, check in at Hotel. Evening at leisure.

Day 11 Fatehpur Shekhawati
Full day visit to the frescoed mansions of Shekhawati region including , Jhunjhunun, Fatehpur Shekhawati, Navalgarh, Dundlod and Mandawa.

Day 12 Fatehpur - Delhi (270 kms/06 Hrs)
Morning drive to Delhi, en route visist Neemrana Fort. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Depart Delhi
Morning transfer to Delhi and timely transfer to the International airport for onward destination.

Day 02 Mumbai - Chhota Udaipur
8.00: Leave Mumbai by flight to Baroda. Upon arrival, drive to Chhota Udaipur to see the Rathwa tribes in and around the region. It is considered one of most primitive tribal belt of Gujarat. After an early lunch drive by jeep to the tribal villages like Kol, Kharakwada, Timla, Devhat etc. Late evening return to Palace Dinner and Overnight.

Day 03 Chhota Udaipur
Morning: After break fast proceed to tribal museum of Chhota Udaipur and later on drive to nearby village to visit HAAT, a mobile market where we can see many tribal people who comes to haat. In the afternoon, return to Palace for lunch. At 15.00 Proceed to visit couple of more villages of tribal to see PITHORA wall paintings in their houses. Late evening return to Palace.

Day 04 Choota Udaipur - Baroda
Morning: After breakfast departure to Baroda enroute visiting Champaner fort of Pawagadh built in 15th centuary by the Sultan of Ahmedabad Mehmud. Begadha, Nagina and Jami mosques are the most beautiful speciman of Indo saracenic architecture. Upon arrival at the hotel, have lunch and then visit of couple of museums of Baroda. It was one of princely state of Gujarat ruled by Maratha Gaekwad.

Day 05 Baroda - Ahemdabad
Morning: After breakfast departure to Ahmedabad enroute visiting Vaso village, famous for its intricated wooden carved Havelies of 18th Cent. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and lunch. Around 14.15, after lunch, proceed to visit one of the finest textile museums of the world. Later on visit the Gandhi Ashram. Late evening, return to the Hotel Dinner and Overnight.

Day 06 Ahemdabad
Morning: After early breakfast, second visit of city wherein you will see the fascinating poles of old city with beautiful wooden carved houses and one of the most colorful temple of city Swaminarayan temple built in late 19th century. Onwards visit of Jami mosque and market. Around 12.30 noon, return to the hotel for lunch. Followed by departure to Poshina. At 19.00, arrival and check in at Darbargadh dinner and Overnight.

Day 07 Ahemedabad - Poshina
Morning: After breakfast, visit of tribal villages around Poshina. It is a center to see Garacia tribal. Lunch at the Darbargadh. After noon, second safari to the tribal villages located in the aravalli hills. Late evening return to Darbargadh, dinner and Overnight.

Day 08 Poshima - Zainabad
Morning: After breakfast departure to Zainabad enroute visiting Patan and Modhera. Anhilwad Patan was the capital of Gujarat it is only a place in Gujarat where one can see the double Ikat patola saree. Onward proceed to Modhera to visit Sun temple, the best example of Hindu architecture. Lunch at Modhera. After visit drive to the base camp of Zainabad. Upon arrival checkin at the camp. Evening Free Dinner and Overnight.

Day 09 Zainabad - Rann of Kutch
Morning: After breakfast take safari in little rann of Kutch to see the asiatic wild asses and around 275 various species of birds. You also have opportunity to experience Bajana tribes and some cattle breeders . At 12.30, return to the camp and have lunch. At 15.30, second drive to the little rann of Kutch. Late evening return to the camp, dinner and Overnight.

Day 10 Rann of Kutch - Ahemdabad
Morning: Third safari to the villages. Lunch at the camp. Drive to Ahemedabd. On arrival check-in at hotel.

Day 11 Ahmedabad - Mumbai
Transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Afternoon visit Mumbai city. Overnight.

Day 12 Depart Mummbai
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for back home.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE TRIP:
Best time : October to March (Tour can be organised in April, but temperature will be more)

We can organise both Hotel/Village stay and both combined, depending upon the programme. Village stay can only be organised with less tourists. Hotels in the Tribal areas are small nice, clean and attached bath. Toilets are mixed Indian and European Style. It is always advisable to reduce the strength in case of group. We recommend 10 maximum for smooth and nice visit.

Car/ Jeep will be quicker and comfortable for the trip. Most of the Hotels provide good food with different style. We also carry with us foodstuff linen and other necessary materials with us. As this is a special interest tour guest should be flexible and the guide has liberty to change the program with best and suitable alternatives. Photography is not allowed in Bonda Market. Rest guide will help you in taking photographs.

Day 01 Arrive Delhi or Kolkata
Meeting assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight.

Day02 Delhi or Kolkata - Bhunabeshwar
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for Bhubaneshwar. Meeting assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight.

Day 03 Bbubaneshwar - Ratna Giri - Bhubaneshwar
Full day excursion to Ratnagiri after breakfast. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

Day 04 Bhubaneshwar - Baliguda
Drive to Baliguda after breakfast. Baliguda is in the district of Phulbani, through the beautiful countryside road full with small mountains of Sal forest, one of the entry point to the tribal highland of Orrisa. En-route visit typical Orissa villages. Arrive at the hotel in the evening. Overnight at Baliguda.

Day 06 Baliguda
Today after breakfast you will make a visit the different Villages & Desai Kondh. Overnight at Baliguda.

Day 06 Baliguda - Belghar - Kothagargh - Rayagada
After breakfast you will depart to Belghar area visit of a few Huttiya Kondha Tribal Villages & Weekly Market at Kothagarh. Proceed to explore the villages of the primitive Kutia kondh Tribes, once famous for the human sacrifice. Living in the mountain / forest cores are friendly tribal community. You can take small/ long trek as you wish. Lunch on the way. Drive down to Rayaguda. Arrive in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Rayagada - Jeypore
Morning proceed to Chatikona (40 km) to witness the Interesting & colourful weekly market of the Dongaria kondh tribes. This day this interesting ornamental Tribes come down from their mountain will known as Niayamgiri hill range. This is an unique opportunity to witness them before they come and mix with other community in the market, so we will take you 2/3 km from the market near the Niyamgiri hill, so to watch & enjoy these community coming down with different kinds of fruits, animal etc. Free time in the market. Overnight at Jeypore.

Day 08 Jeypore - Ankadeli - Lammptaput - Jeypore
After early breakfast proceed to Ankadelli - 70 km to witness the most primitive, interesting & unique tribal weekly market of the Bonda tribes. The place is the border of the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh, divided by river Machkund, with interest waterfall, mountain & forest. You will be taken inside for about 2/3km walk to witness the Bonda man & woman coming down from the forest side. It is being considered that at present Bondas are the most primitive tribe of India or otherwise known as the Nakate tribes of the mountain. Bonda women with their silver & brass rings around the neck, hundred of necklaces on the body, shaved hair a small cloth wrapped down to cover half of the private areas are out of any history book. In the other side the Bonda men with their bow & arrow with country made liquor. A fascinating one to watch. Photography in the market is restricted, so you can take photo on this time. Free time in the market. Afternoon proceed to Lamtaput area to explore another primitive tribal community the Gdabas - you can watch the most colorful tribal dance call DEMSA. Late afternoon drive back to Jeypore. Overnight at Jeypore.

Day 09 Jeypore - Kunduli - Nandapur - Jeypore
Breakfast. Morning proceed to witness the biggest tribal weekly market of Sanaparoja & Mali tribes in Kunduli 65 km away via Sunabeda. It is a very colorful market. Later drive down to Nandapur to visit village of Sanaparoja tribes. Visit village khilus. Saana Padar, Bda Padar with small trekking and later later drive down to Jeypour. You can also morning proceed to Gupteswar 70 km to visit the villages of very interesting dhuruba tribe. Visit and walk through villages of Ramanguda, Dogariguda, Silpader, Talur etc. There is an interesting tribe where the males like to put ornaments living in the border of Madhya Pradesh. Visit the Cave temple of lord Shiva in the hidden mountain famous among the tribes. Later drive down to Nuagaon to witness the beautiful tribal weekly market of Sana Paroja and then back to hotel at evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Jeypare - Laxmipur - Rayagada
Breakfast. Visit Dhuruba Tribe, Laxmipur, of the Bondas Region. Also Visit Jagannath Temple & Tribal Museum at Koraput (The Jagannath Temple is a new temple built on 1972. Here Non Hindus are allowed inside the Temples and all activities are similar to Jagnnath Temple of Puri). Lunch on the way. Overnight at Rayagada.

Day 11 Rayagada - Taptapani - Chilka
Breakfast. Proceed to Chilka. Visit Taptapani on your way. Overnight at Chilka.

Day 12 Chilka - Puri
Drive to Puri after breakfast. Reach Puri and relax in the beach. Overnight at Puri.

Day 13 Puri - Bhubaneshwar - Delhi or Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bhubaneshwar Airport to board flight to Delhi or onward Destination. Meeting assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel.

Day 14 Depart Delhi
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for back home.