Fabulous Rajasthan and Varanasi 2022
Fabulous Rajasthan and Varanasi 2022
Exploring Rajasthan with it’s ancient forts, nomadic tribes, small villages, deserts, amazing food, dramatic semi arid landscape, and camels. With a stop to India’s holiest and most interesting city, Varanasi to top it all off. An amazing trip full of culture, color, and unique experiences, curated to be exciting, memorable and photogenic. Led by Camera Voyages founder William Vazquez.
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Fabulous Rajasthan and Varanasi
A cultural/visual trip through Rajasthan will feature.
Rebari shepards
Walk the complicated lanes of Varanasi
Kushti Wrestling
Music
Dance
Art
Food
Colorful bazaars
Ancient forts
Small villages
Nomadic tribesman
Palaces
World heritage sites
Meander through small lanes in the Blue City
Visit Desert Villages
Travel to the Khuri Sand Dunes via Camel
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi overnight in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi Airport to Jaisalmer, walk the city
Day 3: Jaislamer (Gadisar Lake, Jain Temple, Jaisalmer Fort, Salim singh Ki Haveli)
Day 4: Jaislamer (Jeep safari to desert villages / Khuri sand dunes
Day 5: Jaisalmer-Jodpur (5 hours by car) Evening visit to asawant Thada, and Mehrangarh Fort
Day 6: Jodhpur Explore the Blue city
Day 7: Jodhpur-Ahore (2.5 hours by car) Evening Village walk
Day 8: Ahore visit nomadic villages around Ahore
Day 9: Ahore visit nomadic villages around Ahore
Day 10: Ahore-Udaipur (4 hours by car) City Palace, Durbar Hall & Jain Temple
Day 11: Udaipur-Varanasi by air (Sarnath Evening Arti with Rickshaw Ride)
Day 12: Varanasi Early morning boat ride on the Ganges/Explore the Ghats and narrow lanes of Varanasi
Day 13: Varanasi-Delhi depart for home
Accommodations (Double Occupancy)
All accommodations have been selected for proximity to the best of what there is to see and will be solid 3 star hotels which we have vetted for quality. With some interesting heritage properties thrown in.
What is not included
Lunches or Dinner in Delhi
Personal expenses like alcohol, beverages, laundry etc.
Any Gratuities
International Flights
Inter India flights a separate line item
Travel or Medical Insurance
Any expenses due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control including flight cancellations
India Visa
What is included
All accommodations
Delhi accommodation breakfast only
All meals Jaisalmer-Varanasi
All inter-India transport
All sightseeing and activities as per itinerary
All entrance fees
Local Guide
Camera Voyages expert (William Vazquez)
Schedule and activities are subject to change due to circumstances on the ground. All efforts will be made to keep to the propsed schedule of events and destinations.
Before you go
You will need an India Visa. You can apply for an e-tourist visa here.
Credit cards are widely accepted at major places but cash is king for local expenses. You can change money at the airport. ATM's can be few and far in-between. The rate as of now is about 60 rupees to the dollar.
We strongly advise you buy travel insurance. We recommend World Nomads
Most mobile phones work in India, but calls and data roaming can be expensive. Buying a local sim card can be difficult. Most accommodations will have wifi. We will have a mobile phone that will works in India. we will provide that number after booking trip.
You will need a current passport with at least months time of validity from your entrance to India, and a blank page for the visa.
It will be the dry season in Rajasthan. The weather will vary from hot during the day in the sun to chilly at night.
