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Chokhi Dhani, Bundi and Havelis

Untouched heart of Rajasthani art, architecture, and hospitality.

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About this journey

Jaipur's forts and palaces are thoroughly covered elsewhere in the catalog, but one evening of Rajasthani folk culture - Chokhi Dhani's dance, puppetry, camel rides and a village thali - sits outside most Jaipur circuits. This six-day Journey opens with that evening, then turns away from Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur's mainstream fort-and-palace ground for Bundi's stepwell town and Shekhawati's fresco galleries - regions seeing meaningfully fewer visitors despite comparable architectural depth, ideal for guests who've already covered the standard forts and palaces. After Chokhi Dhani, the drive south reaches Bundi for two unhurried nights rather than one - Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace's Chitrashala murals and the showcase Raniji Ki Baori stepwell first, then a slower second day through the town's wider stepwell cluster and old quarter. The route crosses to Shekhawati for two nights at Mandawa, touring its fresco-covered merchant havelis and Mandawa Fort's ramparts, a day trip to Nawalgarh and Jhunjhunu for the Podar Haveli Museum's frescoes and a puppet-theatre evening, then a block-printing workshop before the return drive to Jaipur for departure.
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Bundi Palace Chitrashala

Is this journey for you?

We believe the right journey is about alignment, not persuasion.

Ideally, yes if...
  • check_circleYou want a Rajasthani folk-culture evening that isn't part of any mainstream Jaipur circuit
  • check_circleYou've already covered Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur's well-known forts and palaces
  • check_circleYou want a genuinely unhurried second day at Bundi rather than a single rushed stop
May not be for you if...
  • cancelYou want a fast-paced trip covering the maximum number of sights in minimum days
  • cancelYou're specifically after Jaipur's own mainstream fort-and-palace circuit

Itinerary at a Glance

A quick glance to help you understand what all will you experience during your journey

Jaipur (1D) · Bundi (2D) · Mandawa (3D)
Day 01
Jaipur(1D)
Jaipur arrival and a Chokhi Dhani folk evening

“One night in a Premium Jaipur hotel. An easy old-city bazaar afternoon closes with Chokhi Dhani's folk dance, puppet shows, camel rides and a traditional village thali dinner.”

Day 02–03
Bundi(2D)
Bundi - stepwells, murals and an unhurried second day

“Two nights in a Premium Bundi heritage haveli. Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace's Chitrashala and Raniji Ki Baori on day two; a slower day three through Bundi's wider stepwell cluster and old quarter.”

Day 04–06
Mandawa(3D)
Shekhawati at Mandawa - painted havelis and departure

“Two nights in a Premium Mandawa haveli estate. Mandawa's fresco-covered havelis and fort sunset; Nawalgarh and Jhunjhunu's Podar Haveli Museum and a puppet-theatre evening; a workshop and the return drive to Jaipur.”

Below, you'll find how this journey unfolds - day by day, guided by people who live it.

Essence of Flow

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The Path Ahead

Your driver meets you on arrival in Jaipur for the transfer to your hotel and check-in, before an unhurried afternoon walk through the old-city bazaar lanes and an evening drive out to Chokhi Dhani's ethnic village on the city's edge.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Check into a Premium-tier Jaipur hotel for the trip's first night, an easy base before tomorrow's drive south into Bundi's stepwell country.

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Flavours of the Land

Breakfast self-planned on arrival; the Chokhi Dhani thali dinner is paid directly at the gate, not included in the package.

Day 01
Night: Jaipur·Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Relaxed
Meeting Time: 7:00 AM
Meeting point: Shared after booking

Arrival & Folk Evening

Arrival into Jaipur and an easy settling-in afternoon through the old-city bazaars, closing with Chokhi Dhani's evening of Rajasthani folk dance, puppet shows, camel rides and turban-tying over a traditional village thali.

Jaipur Old City · Chokhi Dhani

Special Notes: Chokhi Dhani entry and the thali dinner are paid at the gate - carry cash or card for tickets and add-on activities like camel rides and turban-tying.
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The Path Ahead

After breakfast and checkout, the drive south to Bundi runs a comfortable few hours on state highway, arriving by late morning to check into a heritage haveli property before the afternoon's fort and palace visits with a local history guide.

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The Evening's Sanctuary

Check into a restored heritage haveli property in Bundi's historic core for the first of two nights here, a comfortable base for today's forts and tomorrow's slower town day.

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Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your Jaipur hotel before departure; lunch and dinner included today at a Bundi restaurant and your heritage haveli.

Day 02
Night: Bundi·Drive: 2-4 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Bundi

Hilltop Fort & Stepwell

The drive south from Jaipur into Bundi, followed by Taragarh Fort's hilltop ramparts, Bundi Palace's Chitrashala murals, and an evening at the Raniji Ki Baori stepwell in the town's blue-washed old quarter.

Taragarh Fort · Bundi Palace · Chitrashala · Raniji Ki Baori

Special Notes: Raniji Ki Baori's stone steps have no side railings and shouldn't be explored after dark - guides route older travellers along designated safe paths.
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The Path Ahead

No long drive today - the whole day stays within walking distance of your Bundi haveli, with a guide leading an unhurried loop through the town's wider stepwell cluster, its blue-washed old quarter and the Nawal Sagar Lake promenade at an easy pace.

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The Evening's Sanctuary

Second night at the same restored heritage haveli in Bundi's historic core, an easy base for a day spent almost entirely on foot within the town itself.

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Flavours of the Land

Breakfast and lunch included at your heritage haveli and a Bundi restaurant; dinner self-planned so you can explore the old quarter's local eateries.

Day 03
Night: Bundi·Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Relaxed
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Bundi

Bundi, Unhurried

A slower, unhurried second day in Bundi itself - the town's own wider stepwell cluster and blue-washed old quarter beyond Raniji Ki Baori, a walk around Nawal Sagar Lake, and free time in the local bazaars.

Bundi Stepwell Cluster · Blue Old Quarter · Nawal Sagar Lake

Special Notes: Bundi is known as the city of stepwells, with far more baoris than the single showcase site visited on day two - today is unhurried town time rather than a checklist of named monuments.
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The Path Ahead

After breakfast and checkout, the drive north crosses the plains from Bundi's rocky hill country into the flatter Shekhawati trade corridor, a run of several hours reaching Mandawa by early afternoon in time for the haveli walking tour.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Check into a converted merchant-era haveli estate in Mandawa for the first of two nights here, a comfortable base for today's fresco lanes and tomorrow's Nawalgarh day trip.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your Bundi haveli before departure; lunch and dinner included today at your Mandawa haveli estate.

Day 04
Night: Mandawa·Drive: 4-6 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Mandawa

Into the Shekhawati Corridor

The drive north from Bundi into the Shekhawati trade corridor, followed by an afternoon walking tour of Mandawa's fresco-covered merchant havelis and a sunset from Mandawa Fort's ramparts.

Shekhawati Corridor · Mandawa Havelis · Mandawa Fort

Special Notes: Many Mandawa havelis remain privately held by merchant family trusts - flash photography near the fresco work isn't permitted, and guides manage entry timing to protect the paintings.
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The Path Ahead

A short half-hour drive from Mandawa brings you to Nawalgarh and neighbouring Jhunjhunu, where Shekhawati's fresco tradition runs deepest; the return drive in the late afternoon is equally brief before the evening's courtyard performance.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Second and final night at the same Mandawa haveli estate, before tomorrow's workshop visit and the drive back to Jaipur.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your Mandawa haveli; lunch included at a Nawalgarh heritage venue, and a farewell dinner included back at your Mandawa haveli.

Day 05
Night: Mandawa·Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Mandawa

Frescoes of Nawalgarh

A day trip to Nawalgarh and Jhunjhunu for the Podar Haveli Museum's 750-plus restored frescoes and the region's own smaller stepwells, closing with a private puppet-theatre evening back at Mandawa.

Podar Haveli Museum · Nawalgarh · Jhunjhunu · Puppet Theatre

Special Notes: The region's stepwells around Nawalgarh and Jhunjhunu are less maintained than Bundi's showcase sites - confirm current accessibility with your guide.
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The Path Ahead

After breakfast and checkout, a visit to a traditional block-printing workshop precedes the drive south, retracing the route through the plains back to Jaipur, with your driver timing the final transfer against your onward departure.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

A final morning at the same Mandawa haveli estate before checkout, the trip's last stop before the drive back to Jaipur for departure.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your Mandawa haveli; lunch included en route at a highway plaza, dinner self-planned as onward travel begins.

Day 06
Drive: 4-6 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Jaipur

Workshop & Departure

A block-printing workshop visit in Mandawa, then the return drive south to Jaipur for departure, closing the loop back where the trip began six days earlier.

Block-Printing Workshop · Return Drive · Departure

Special Notes: This is a same-day return and departure - confirm your onward flight or train timing at booking so the final drive is paced accordingly.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUDED

  • 5 nights across Premium Jaipur, Bundi and Mandawa hotels and heritage havelis, breakfast daily
  • Private SUV and driver for the full Jaipur-Bundi-Mandawa-Jaipur loop
  • Monument entries: Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace, Raniji Ki Baori, Mandawa Fort, Podar Haveli Museum
  • Local history guide in Bundi and a dedicated guide throughout the Shekhawati leg
  • A private puppet-theatre evening and a block-printing workshop visit

NOT INCLUDED

  • Chokhi Dhani entry ticket and thali dinner - paid directly at the gate
  • Flights or train fares to and from Jaipur
  • Lunches not specifically marked as included in the day-wise itinerary
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Requirements

What you'll need and key rules before you go.

What you'll need
Essentials
  • Carry a valid photo ID for hotel check-ins and every fort, palace and haveli ticket counter
  • Comfortable closed shoes for Bundi's stepwell steps and Shekhawati's old-town lanes
  • No flash photography near the vegetable-dye frescoes inside Mandawa's private havelis
Optional
  • Cash for Chokhi Dhani's gate entry, add-on activities and the thali dinner
  • A wide-angle lens for Bundi's Chitrashala murals and Shekhawati's haveli facades
Rules & entry
  • Chokhi Dhani entry and thali dinner are paid at the gate, not pre-included
  • No flash photography near Mandawa's fresco work - held by private merchant family trusts
  • Raniji Ki Baori's stone steps are unrailed - no exploring after dark
  • Carry small cash for Chokhi Dhani add-ons and Shekhawati's artisan bazaars

Policies

Cancellation & Refunds Policy

Effective date: 27 Aug 2026

This policy applies to all Journeys booked on Evynx, unless a specific journey page clearly states a different policy ("Special Policy"). By booking a Journey, you agree to the terms below.

Key Terms

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Refund Method
Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).

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For all the Journeys, you may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the Journey departure is at least 7 days away.

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  • More than 21 days before departure: 90% refund
  • 14–21 days before departure: 75% refund
  • 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 3–7 days before departure: 25% refund
  • Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund

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  • More than 30 days before departure: 90% refund
  • 21–30 days before departure: 75% refund
  • 14–21 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund
  • Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund

Note: "No-show" includes failure to report at the designated meeting/boarding time.

Rescheduling & Name Change

  • Rescheduling eligibility: If rescheduling is offered for your Journey, it will be shown at checkout or in your booking confirmation.
  • Reschedule policy: Reschedule requests are subject to availability on the requested date. Differential price will be charged extra.
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If a Journey is cancelled by the operator or Evynx:

  • You will receive a 100% refund, or
  • You may choose a free reschedule (if available).

Your choice will be provided in the booking support flow.

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If a Journey is disrupted due to weather, road closures, government restrictions, safety advisories, natural events, or similar circumstances:

  • First preference is rescheduling (no extra charge where possible).
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  • Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.

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