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Day 01: Jaipur
Today arrive in Jaipur – The capital of Rajasthan, popularly known as the “Pink City “for its Pink sandstone buildings in the Old walled city. Jaipur owes its name, its foundation and it’s planning to the Great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699–1744 AD). Check in to your hotel and enjoy the day at Leisure.day1_r
In the evening you can visit and wander around the local markets. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise. Most of the bazaars are located in old city with wide range of things from jewelry (precious and semi-precious stones) to textiles to handicrafts and antique. Return to Hotel
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Day 02: In Jaipur
After breakfast pday2_lroceed for full day city tour of Jaipur – visiting Amer Fort located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of its clear reflection on the lake in the front; one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion. An elephant ride to the fort is very popular and reaches you up to the fortress. [Subject to availability/alternatively by jeep].
Later visit the City of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armory, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. Return to the hotel.
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Day 03: Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jodhpur(400Kms)
Today after breakfast you will drive to Jodhpur enroute visiting Ajmer & Pushkar.
day3_2_lAjmer is a major centre for Muslim pilgrims during the fast of Ramzan on account of being home to the Dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. Seven pilgrimages to Ajmer are supposed to equal to one to Mecca. Visit the Dargah (tomb).
Later drive to Pushkar; at its heart is one of India’s most sacred lakes. There are 52 ghats around the lake, and numerous temples. The Brahma temple, especially, attracts pilgrims all year round. Apart from its religious significance, Pushkar is known for its Cattle and Camel fair held every year in the month of Kartik (October/November). This is a great attraction to thousands of visitors.
day3_3_rThereafter continue to Jodhpur; Arrive to the Blue City – as it is popularly called – representing this colourful city with shades of blue, Jodhpur has a history that is rich and a present that beckons strongly to the discerning tourist. Forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, colour and texture, Jodhpur has them all and in plenty.
Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel.
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Day 04: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (300Kms)
After an early breakfast leave for a city tour of Jodhpur visit the Meherangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. The palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal etc are beautifully deday4_2_lcorated and house Jewellery, costumes, armoury, palanquins, howdahs and other remnants of the past. See the Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II built in 1899. Later visit the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs were also built here. Also visit Sardar Bazaar and Clock Tower markets where you can see the vegetable, spice, Indian sweets, and textile and silver markets. These colourful markets with tiny shops dot the narrow lanes replete with woodcarvings, wrought iron, lacquer work, silver and ivory ornamentation and leather handicrafts.
Later drive to Jaisalmer- a fairy-tale town in the Thar Desert founded about 800 years ago by Jaisal. Unlike any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns, named the 'golden city' for its strategic location on the camel trade routes.
Arrive and check in to the hotel. Relax for the rest of the day.
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Day 05: In Jaisalmer
After breakfast enjoy a beautiful day touring the city of Jaisalmer. Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes. Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel terrain route bought it great wealth. Made of local golden-yellow sand stone and wood, some of the havelis are still in excellent condition. The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Five Jain brothers built the Haveli between 1800 and 1860. Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are the other two havelis that are opened to visitors.
Later visit The Jaisalmer FORT stands atop the 80 m high Trikuta hill. 3 walls and features 99 bastions surround the fort. Within the fort complex lie the beautifully carved Jain Temples built between the 12th and 15th centuries. There are 7 temples in the complex – Chandraprabhu, Parasnath, Shitalnath, Sambhavnath, Shantinath, Kunthunath and Rikhabdev Temple.
In the evening, proceed for the excursion to Sam Sand dunes. Located at a distance of 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to witness the total sandy desert. You can also see the patterns and motifs created by the shifting sands and air. Moreover, Sam Sand Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset. Return to the hotel.
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Day 06: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (300Kms)
After breakfast Return to Jodhpur; Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is free to walk around in the colourful and bustling bazaars or shopping.
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Day 07: Jaipur Ranakpur Udaipur (300Kms)
After breakfast leave for Udaipur enroute visiting Ranakpur – the largest Jain temple complex in India and dates to the 15th century. The Intricate carvings, detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes add splendour to the place. There are 1444 ornately carved marble pillars in the complex and none of them are similar. The beautiful lace-like interiors of the domes are a superb example of western Indian temple style. udaipur-1Later continue to Udaipur – Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to your hotel. Relax for the day.
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Day 08: In Udaipur
After breakfast enjoy the day, viewing the beautiful city Udaipur – visit the City Palace and Museum. The largest palace complex in India, it is a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences. Also see the 17th century Jagdish temple, drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, and visit the Sahelion ki Bari (the Garden for the Maids of Honour), an ornamental pleasure garden with fountains and marble kiosks. Later visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir or the Folk Art Museum.
Later in the evening take a boat ride on the 4 km long and 3 km wide Lake Pichola, which is fringed with hills, palaces, havelis, ghats, embankments and temples and offers spectacular views of the city. Visit the Jag Mandir Island with its exquisite Gul Mahal Pavilion.
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Day 09: In Udaipur
Today after breakfast, check out of your hotel as this journey with us comes to an end. You will proceed to Udaipur Airport / Railway Station to board flight / train for your next destination taking away beautiful memories with you