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Royal Rajasthan |
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10 nights/11 days |
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Delhi
- Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur |
| Tour
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IVI/S/1028 |
| Cost |
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On
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| Day
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Delhi - Mandawa - 3hrs approx
Arrive Delhi. Drive from Delhi to Mandawa .
Check in to your hotel.
Mandawa is the centre of Shekhawati region & often called
the `open air art gallery of Rajasthan.This region in North-
east Rajasthan is famous for its painted havelis (mansions),
which are still homes of the trading community, who most
of them are now settled in big cities and have left their
havelis at the hands of caretakers or have sold them off
or are deserted.
Rest of the day is free at leisure
Overnight stay at hotel |
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Mandawa - Bikaner -5hrs approx
Breakfast
Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner and check in to your hotel.
The desert town of Bikaner, which is in the north of the
state of Rajasthan which was founded in 1488, by Rao Bikaji,
a descendent of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. The old
city is surrounded by a high crenellated wall and was once
an important staging post on the great caravan trade routes.
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Bikaner - Jaisalmer - 8hrs approx
Breakfast
Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer.
Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of
the last princely bastions in the region.The very name Jaisalmer
induces a dramatic picture of the utter magic and brilliance
of the desert. The hostile terrain not withstanding, the
warmth and color of people is simply overwhelming.
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Jaisalmer
Breakfast
Full day Sightseeing of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort
Khuri Sand Dunes
Patwon Ki Haveli
Amar Sagar Lake
Jain Temples
Lodurva Jaisalmer
Nathmalji ki Haveli
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
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Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur - 7hrs
Breakfast
Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur en route visit Osiyan.
Osian (Osiyan) is an ancient town located in the Jodhpur
District of Rajasthan state in western India. It is an
oasis in the Thar Desert, 65 km (40 miles) north of the
district headquarters at Jodhpur, on a diversion off the
main Jodhpur Bikaner Highway.
Also known as Khajuraho of Rajasthan. Osian is famous
as home to the cluster of ruined Brahmanical and Jain
temples dating from the 8th to 11th centuries. The city
was a major religious centre of the kingdom of Marwar
during the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty. Of the 18 shrines
in the group, the Surya or Sun Temple and the later Kali
temple, Sachiya Mata Temple and the main Jain temple dedicated
to Lord Mahavira stands out in their grace and architecture.
On arrival in Jodhpur check in at hotel.
Jodhpur
The former capital of Marwar state, was founded in 1459
by Rao Jodha who claimed descent from Lord Rama (the hero
of the epic Ramayana). The massive fort - Mehrangarh -
came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected
by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions.
Today, the city has grown to become the second largest
city of Rajasthan while still maintaining its medieval
character.
Overnight
stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast
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06: |
Jodhpur
Breakfast
Jodhpur City Tour
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada
Siddhnath Shiv Temple
Rai-ka-Bag Palace
This afternoon participate in the most interesting feature
of this tour is a `Village Safari`. Here you will have an
opportunity to experience first hand the authentic rural
life of India and its local cultures and traditions. Because
of the host family`s special bond with different local communities
that goes back for generations, you are taken into homes
and received with warmth and affection, an experience that
often eludes the ordinary traveler. See how the natives
utilize their meager resources to make items of daily use.
See the pot maker, shoemaker in action. Visit a few homes
and meet the village people to learn about their farming
practices and how they keep their animals.
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Jodhpur - Udaipur - 8hrs approx
Breakfast
Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur and check into your hotel.
Also known as the Venice of the East, Udaipur, is an enchanting
city. From the lakes in the midst of the sandy terrain to
green forested hills where wildlife still abounds, the surprises
are endless. And, in the lakes, or by their edges, are palaces
straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the
other. Founded in 16th century by Maharana Udai Singh, the
House of Mewar or Udaipur as it is better known is surrounded
by the Aravalli mountain ranges.
Overnight
stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Udaipur
Breakfast
Udaipur City tour
Jag Mandir Palace
City Palace
Bagore Ki Haveli
Clock Tower
Jagdish Temple
Later in the evening enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Udaipur
- Jaipur
Breakfast
Travel from Udaipur to Jaipur by flight
On arrival in Udaipur check into your hotel.
The rose-pink capital of Rajasthan, is surrounded on all
sides by rugged hills, the city was founded in 1727 by the
astronomer-king, Sawai Jai Singh II and built according
to the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture
and sculpture. It is a walled city with seven rectangular
blocks. The Maharajah`s palace stands in the center of the
city amidst lovely gardens. Jaipur is aptly called the `the
pink city` of India.
Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Jaipur
Breakfast
Morning visit the Amber Fort
Amber Fort
Optional Sightseeing: Chokhi Dhani
Evening city tour of Jaipur
City Palace and Museum
Hawa Mahal(Palace Of Winds)
Jantar Mantar
Ajmer Fort
Overnight stay at hotel
Meals: Breakfast |
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Jaipur - Delhi
Breakfast
Check out of your hotel and drive from Jaipur to Delhi by
road for your flight to your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast |
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BIKANER |
AMBER
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JAISALMER
FORT
Jaisalmer Fort is a monument worth visiting and worth retaining
in your conscious mind. Like various other cities of Rajasthan,
in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own
glorious heritage. Though you can find historical monuments
scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately
command your attention. Made of sand stones and locally
known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating
structure amidst sands
KHURI SAND DUNES
Khuri sand dunes are slowly picking up in the must visit
charts of tourists. If you find Sam sand dunes a bit crowded
then you can very well opt for Khuri sand dunes. Situated
just 40 K.M. off the town, Khuri is a must visit for tourists
seeking solitude in the desert. It is a peaceful place with
houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns of Persian
carpets.
The Khuri sand dunes offer you a memorable experience in
the land of the Rajputs.
Patwon Ki Haveli
These five wonderfully ornate houses built between 1800
and 1860 are connected from within, offering a rare look
inside a traditional Rajasthani haveli. Inside this structure
visitors will find the Basant Art Emporium, one of the finest
places to purchase regional handicrafts in Jaisalmer.
Amar Sagar Lake
Part oasis and part lake, this beautiful little hideaway
is also the home of the 17th century Amar Singh Palace.
When you finish unwinding next to the lake, head into the
five-storey palace and check out the murals that cover its
walls. They are among the most impressive in Rajasthan.
The lake is located 7kms to the west of Jaisalmer
Jain Temples
Dating back to the 12th century, these ancient and impressive
temples were built by the Jain Hermits. The Dilwara style
of the temples is very unique to this region, and this particular
complex is one of the world’s best. Inside, visitors
will find the walls covered in carved images of animals
and people, again in the famous Dilwara style. Also in this
same complex, the Astapadhi Temples are worth a look. You’ll
find the temples within Jaisalmer Fort
Lodurva Jaisalmer
About 10kms north of Jaisalmer lies the previous capital
of the Bhatti Rajputs. It’s interesting to see the
precursor to Jaisalmer, especially its nicely restored Jain
temples filled with their standard exquisite interior carvings.
The peacocks that wander the temple grounds really add to
the exotic ambience. Lodurva is located 10kms north of Jaisalmer
Nathmalji ki Haveli
Even though you can’t go inside this spectacular house,
the real highlight is on the outside. The two wings of the
house look identical but they were actually separately carved
by two brothers. There are dozens of small differences between
the two sides of the façade, and a fun way to spend
some time is to try to discover the minute details that
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MEHRANGARH
FORT
Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable
and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it
in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added
to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the
from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit
by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second
gate. To the left is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier
who fell on the spot while defending the fort against the
armies of Amber. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol
meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate
his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.
Jaswant
Thada
Near the Mahrangarh Fort complex is the 19th century white
marble royal cenotaph called Jaswant Thada. This memorial,
constructed to commemorate the life of Maharaja Jaswant
Singh II, stands next to three other cenotaphs built on
the site. The main cenotaph contains a collection of rare
portraits of former maharajas of Jodhpur, who are still
revered by many local people.
Siddhnath Shiv Temple
To reach this temple, access is gained from the Jodhpur-Chopasani
road in the Takhat Sagar hills by crossing the stairs
carved out of the rock found here. At one time the site
was a lonely place that had attracted a hermit known as
Veetragi Narain Swami. He was one of several saints who
were revered by locals, and in fact, a hermit called Nepali
Baba created the large temple here by carving stones –
even though he was handicapped by missing a finger on
both of his hands
Rai-ka-Bag Palace
This palace was ordered built by Queen Hadiji in 1663,
and is located near the railway station bearing the same
name. King Jaswant Singh II favoured this particular palace,
frequently staying in the octagonal bungalow here. Swami
Dayanand Saraswati visited Jodhpur in the late 19th century
and preached his sermons from the public grounds surrounding
the palace. Today the palace houses the income tax office.
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LAKE PICHOLA BOAT RIDE
Evening we take a boat ride on Lake Pichola to visit the
Jag Mandir Palace. This palace is built on an island,
which covers 4 acres and is noted for its marble interior
and imposing dome. You will get a chance to witness the
daily life on the banks of the lake.(the same is subject
to water in the lake)
JAG MANDIR PALACE
Jag Mandir, also on an island of Lake Pichola, is said
to have been built by Maharana Karan Singh as a retreat
for his friend Prince Khurram, who later became Emperor
Shah Jahan. The cupolas, a lofty dome, majestic palms,
beautiful rooms with inlaid stone and paintings of the
palace are worth seeing.
City Palace
This palace is a striking architectural marvel, located
atop a hill overlooking Lake Pichola. The picture-perfect
placing of the palace only adds to the splendour of the
building, which is the largest palace in Rajasthan. Spend
hours rambling through the palace’s pavilions, courtyards
and terraces, or relax in the tranquility of the beautiful
hanging gardens. The palace’s main building houses
a museum featuring a collection of miniature Krishna figurines.
Bagore
Ki Haveli
This palace and beautiful work of architecture dating
back to the mid-1700s was handed over in 1986 by the West
Zone Cultural Centre and opened to the public. The building,
with over 130 rooms, features mirror and glass inlay in
the Haveli, still in prime condition since the palace
was first erected. Outstanding works of craftsmanship
are seen in the colourful peacock-shaped glass ornaments,
while the courtyards and terraces bring visitors back
to a period of wealth and elegance.
Clock
Tower
This towering structure was built in 1876 and is located
in the centre of the old city. The winding alleys below
the tower are home to charming shops selling exotic goods,
silver and gold products as well as workshops of some
of the region’s best coppersmiths. The Clock Tower,
the first public clock in the city, is particularly elegant
at night when it is illuminated.
Jagdish
Temple
This is not only the largest temple in the region, but
it is also widely considered one of the most spectacular.
Although it is located about 150kms north of Udaipur,
it is worth the journey for its unique Indo-Aryan style
architecture and black stone image of Lord Vishnu.
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AMBER
FORT
Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. Construction
of the fortress-palace started in 1592 by Raja Man Singh,
the Rajput Commander of Akbar`s army. It was later extended
and completed by the Jai Singhs. The fort is a superb example
of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside
and over-looking a lake which reflects its terraces and
ramparts. Riding on elegantly caparisoned elephants, we
approach the palace in the traditional way. The high gateways
allow us to enter on these broad-backed animals.
CITY PALACE AND THE MUSEUM
situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about
one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend
of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storeyed
Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of
the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am (Hall of public audience)
has intricate decorations and collection of manuscripts,
Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) has a marble pawed
gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of costumes
and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal.
Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and weapons.
HAWA MAHAL (PALACE OF WINDS)
The intriguing `Palace of Winds` is really a facade built
in 1799 to allow royal ladies to view the city from the
windows.
Jantar Mantar
Between 1727 and 1734 Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed
five astronomical observatories in west central India. The
observatories, or "Jantar Mantars" as they are
commonly known, incorporate multiple buildings of unique
form, each with a specialized function for astronomical
measurement. These structures with their striking combinations
of geometric forms at large scale, have captivated the attention
of architects, artists, and art historians world wide, yet
remain largely unknown to the general public. Ajmer
Fort
This naturally fortified structure sits at the top of
the Aravalli hills, and is truly an imposing, grandiose
sight. After entering through the Sun Gate, visitors can
explore the many palaces, temples, pavilions and gardens
which make up the beautiful complex of the fort. You can
easily spend a day lingering in the many buildings of
the fort but it’s one of the most popular attractions
in Jaipur, so either come as early as possible or prepare
to deal with a bit of crowd and noise. Weekends are especially
busy, but weekday mornings are pleasant and cool. The
fort is located 11kms north of Jaipur in Ajmer
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Optional
Sightseeing : Chokhi Dhani
Immerse yourself in Jaipur’s traditional culture at
the Chokhi Dhani . This five-star ethnic resort makes a
great place to stay for a night or two, but it’s the
evening cultural entertainment that is the main attraction.
Live folk music and folk dancing is backed by an amazing
all-you-can-eat banquet of local dishes. Later on you can
take an elephant ride, camel ride or get hauled around by
an ox in a wooden cart. You don’t have to stay at
the hotel to enjoy the fun, but it’s shame to have
to go back to the city after the entertainment and feasting.
Located 18kms from Jaipur along the Tonk-Jaipur Highway |
AMBER
FORT
Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. Construction
of the fortress-palace started in 1592 by Raja Man Singh,
the Rajput Commander of Akbar`s army. It was later extended
and completed by the Jai Singhs. The fort is a superb example
of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside
and over-looking a lake which reflects its terraces and
ramparts. Riding on elegantly caparisoned elephants, we
approach the palace in the traditional way. The high gateways
allow us to enter on these broad-backed animals.
CITY PALACE AND THE MUSEUM
situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about
one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend
of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storeyed
Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of
the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am (Hall of public audience)
has intricate decorations and collection of manuscripts,
Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) has a marble pawed
gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of costumes
and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal.
Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and weapons.
HAWA MAHAL (PALACE OF WINDS)
The intriguing `Palace of Winds` is really a facade built
in 1799 to allow royal ladies to view the city from the
windows.
Jantar Mantar
Between 1727 and 1734 Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed
five astronomical observatories in west central India. The
observatories, or "Jantar Mantars" as they are
commonly known, incorporate multiple buildings of unique
form, each with a specialized function for astronomical
measurement. These structures with their striking combinations
of geometric forms at large scale, have captivated the attention
of architects, artists, and art historians world wide, yet
remain largely unknown to the general public.
Ajmer
Fort
This naturally fortified structure sits at the top of
the Aravalli hills, and is truly an imposing, grandiose
sight. After entering through the Sun Gate, visitors can
explore the many palaces, temples, pavilions and gardens
which make up the beautiful complex of the fort. You can
easily spend a day lingering in the many buildings of
the fort but it’s one of the most popular attractions
in Jaipur, so either come as early as possible or prepare
to deal with a bit of crowd and noise. Weekends are especially
busy, but weekday mornings are pleasant and cool. The
fort is located 11kms north of Jaipur in Ajmer
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