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Exotic Rajasthan
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Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Udaipur – Pushkar (9 Nights / 10 Days) |
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RAJ 2 |
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Day1 Delhi -
Jaipur (By Road 221 km/05
hrs)
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On Arrival at Delhi Airport / Railway
Station, be welcomed by our executive,
and drive to beautiful Pink City -
Jaipur. By after noon you will be in the
princely state of Rajasthan- Jaipur.
Check in at the hotel. Popularly known
as the Pink City because of the
extensive use of the locally abundant
pink plastered stone, painted in honor
of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the
soul with its massive forts, magnificent
palaces, exquisite temples and lush
gardens. Overnight will be at Jaipur. |
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Day 02 : Jaipur
Sightseeing Tour |
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Morning after breakfast drive to Amber
Palace perched on a hilltop and enjoys
the Elephant ride to the fort. From top
of the fort you can have a scenic view
of the whole city of Jaipur. After lunch
continue city sightseeing tour of City
Palace- housing the Chandra Mahal, Shri
Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum. Jantar Mantar - it will give you
much information about the astronomical
instruments that use to work in the by
gone era. Hawa Mahal- you will be
bewitched viewing the ornamental facade
of this "Palace of Winds", with its fine
trelliswork, elaborate balconies with
953 niches and windows. Evenings at your
leisure- freak out in the colorful
markets of Jaipur or relax in your hotel
with some recreational activities.
Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 03: Jaipur
- Jodhpur (By Road 280 km/06 hrs). |
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After breakfast proceed to Jodhpur.
Reach Jodhpur and check into hotel.
Located at the border of the Thar Desert
the city was once the capital of the
Marwar State. The main attraction of the
city Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of
a rocky hill, at a height of 125m. In
the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort
(1459 AD), it houses many miniature
paintings & cradle room followed by a
visit to Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur. |
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Day 04:
Jodhpur- Jaisalmer |
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Starting in the morning, reach Jaisalmer
by noon and check in the hotel. Your
safari starts for the romantic
experiences of desert on the back of
camel ride, visit to Sam sand dunes and
watch the glorious sunset from sunset
point. The climbing of sand dunes almost
like small mountains is just awesome,
you will have the feeling of sailing
through a ferry on blue water. In the
evening enjoy the folk dances, ballads
and folk music performed by the talented
artists under the open sky on the cool
sand. You will definitely have out of
the world experience, don't forget to
capture these moments in your video-cam.
Overnight at the desert camp, facility
of oil-lamp is provided for the night as
there is no provision of electricity; a
unique experience in itself. |
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Day 05:
Jaisalmer Sightseeing Tour |
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After enjoying the typical Rajasthani
food in breakfast at the camp, start
your journey for the city tour. Check in
the hotel, keep your luggage and get
ready for further adventure. Visit
various attractions in the town such as
the unrivaled and inhabited forts,
exquisite Jain temples, beautifully
carved Havelis, Palaces, Gadsisar Lake-
a home to an amazing avian population.
Evening free at leisure, stroll in the
colorful market of Jaisalmer or just
relax at the hotel luxuriating in
various sports activities with the drink
of your choice. Night at the hotel. |
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Day 06: Jaisalmer- Jodhpur |
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Continue, your tour to Rajasthan,
proceed for Jodhpur. Drive through the
Thar Desert to the interiors of the
desert. En-route visits the beautiful
small villages of Rajasthan. Travel
through the village of Kheechan and
further through the ancient town Osiyan
and enjoy the rural life of the people.
You will be amazed to know that still
people live in mud houses with bare
minimum facilities, finally you are in
Jodhpur. Check in the hotel. Afternoon
is free for the activity of your choice
and later enjoys the luxurious dinner at
Umaid Bhawan Palace at the same time
cherishing the palace beauty. Night
spent at the hotel. |
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Day7 Jodhpur -
Udaipur (By Road 250km/05hrs). |
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Morning drive to Udaipur. Visit Ranakpur
en route Paying visit to the famous Jain
Temple, is the part of the itinerary.
The unique feature of the are its 200
unique pillars, none of which are alike
supporting its 29 halls embellished with
intricate carving and sculptures. Reach
Udaipur and check in at hotel. The city
of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around
the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush
hills of the Aravallis. Its fairy-tale
palaces, shimmering blue lakes, temples,
gardens and narrow lanes strewn with
stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic
past, epitomizing valor and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of
the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur. |
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Day 08: Udaipur
Sightseeing Tour |
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After enjoying the delicious Rajasthani
cuisine proceed for your sightseeing
tour of Udaipur. Morning first
destination will be the royal City
Palace. Here you will marvel at room's
decor with mirrored walls and ivory
doors colored glass windows and inlaid
marble balconies and the Peacock
Courtyard. After lunch start your
journey for Lake Pichola. Proceed for
Evening Motor launch cruise on the lake.
From the boat you will be able to view
the city of Udaipur as it rises
majestically above the lake in the
middle of the Rajasthan desert. Next
visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other
island palace in the middle of the lake.
Spend some time at the Jag Mandir
Palace. Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish
Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the
Rajput kings. Overnight will be at
Udaipur. |
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Day 09: Udaipur
- Pushkar (By Road 250km/05hrs). |
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Next morning start your cruiser for
Pushkar after breakfast. En-route Ajmer,
pay your homage at the holy pilgrim of
Muslims- the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the
Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti,
which is equally worshiped by the Hindus
and Muslims. After lunch proceed to
Pushkar. Check in at Pushkar Palace.
Visit the famous Brahma Temple the only
temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the
world. Blessed with cultural blends, it
is the venue for the famous Pushkar
Fair, with people coming from all over
Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds
from across the world. Visit the Ghats
as the city has beautiful 52 bathing
Ghats and 500 temples each having its
own miraculous qualities and powers of
healing and with varied architectural
styles. In the evening visit the Rose
Garden of Rajasthan famous for its rose
essence, the Pushkar rose is also
exported to the world. Overnight at
Pushkar. |
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Day 10: Pushkar
- Kishangrah - Delhi (By Road 352km/07
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Morning drive to Kishangarh after
breakfast. Kishangarh is on the National
Highway 8 in the Center of Rajasthan,
100 Km South West of Jaipur. It is
primarily known for its world famous
Miniature Paintings and Handicrafts and
for the largest marble and granite
cutting industry in the Country. Other
attractions of the city are the fort of
Kishangarh, Phool Mahal (Palace of the
flowers) for the Maharaja's of
Kishangarh. A private residence of the
Royal Family of Kishangarh opens for the
discerning traveler. The Palace has
lovely views of centuries old "Gundalao
Lake" - is a paradise to flamingoes,
pelicans, wild duck and the sarus
(crane). |
