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Regal Rajasthan

 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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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