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Day 01 Jaipur :- Arrive Jaipur. Meet, assist and transfer to
your hotel. Afternoon visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar the
astronomical observatory. The palace has an extensive collection of
art, carpets, enamelware and old weapons. The Jantar Mantar was
built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728, a testament of his passion for
astronomy. Also visit the five story façade of the Hawa Mahal, or
Palace of the Winds. Famous for it’s honeycomb like structure, the
Hawa Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sandstone, and was built
originally for the women of the royal household to watch the
everyday life and processions of the city. Overnight in Jaipur. |
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Day 02 Jaipur :-
This morning proceed for a half day tour of Amber Fort.
For an experience that’s truly royal, visitors can reach the fort
through snaking pathways on elephant back. In Amber, you will see
magnificent palaces with walls covered with mirrored mosaic. The
Fort is built in red sandstone and white marble ; the palace complex
has very interesting apartments. Evening at leisure. Overnight in
Jaipur. |
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Day 03 Bikaner :- In the morning drive to the
imposing walled city of Bikaner (7 hrs). bikaner has many
magnificent building made of reddish pink sandstone that transcends
the surrounding barren wilderness. Bikaner has been able to preserve
its traditional aura of the medieval era. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight in Bikaner |
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Day 04 Jaisalmer :- Morning excursion to
Deshnok, to visit the Karni Mata Temple. This 600 year old temple is
dedicated to Karni Mata, a famous mystic of her times, believed to
be an incarnation of goddess Durga. There are plenty of rats
scurrying here, fed by devotees, owing to the belief that these
rodents will be reincarnated as holy men. In the afternoon, drive to
Jaisalmer (8.5 hrs). Arrive by late evening and check in to your
hotel. Overnight in Jaislamer |
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Day 05 Jaisalmer :- In the morning your city
sightseeing will include a tour of the JaislamerFort where
everything, including outer walls, temples and houses, are made of
soft yellow Jurassic sandstone. Visit some of the countless havelis
spread across Jaisalmer, which are reputed as the city’s real
showpieces. In the evening you will visit the Sam Sand Dunes of the
Thar Desert…a great place to see patterns carved out bye winds on
the sand. Experience an unforgettable camel ride through the dunes
at sunset. Overnight in Jaislamer. |
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Day 06 Jodhpur :- Early morning drive to
Jodhpur (7 hrs). Arrive Jodhpur, and check into your hotel. Jodhpur
is at the edge of the Thar Desert and known for its impressive
fortified bastions. In the afternoon, proceed on a half day city
tour including the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Museum
and the old city. The majestic Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most
formidable structures, housing some magnificent palaces with
marvelously carved panels and latticed windows. The Jaswant Thada is
a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899 AD, in
memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight in Jodhpur. |
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Day 07 Udaipur :- Drive to Udaipur (6 hrs)
enroute stopping at Ranakpur. Ranakpur is a pilgrimage destination,
famous for the exquisitely carved Jain Temples. Arrive Udaipur and
check into your hotel. Udaipur has a wealth of enchanting lakes that
makes it an oasis in the otherwise barren Rajasthan. In the evening
enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur |
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Day 08 Onward :- Morning city sightseeing
includes the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum and Sahelion Ki
Bari or ‘Garden of the Maids of honour’. The City Palace is the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The Jagdish Temple enshrines a
black stone omage of Vishnu a Jagannath, lord of the Universe. The
“Garden of the Maidens” complex brings back the lavish lifestyle of
the ladies of the court and their friends. In the afternoon,
transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward
destination |
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