DAY 1 :
Welcome to Jaipur, the historic Pink City of India (arrival by
train or air).
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Sanganer Airport / Jaipur
Railway Station.
Transfer by Tata Indigo (or Qualis / Coach for groups) to Rambagh
Palace or Jai Mahal Palace.
Check-in at your Palace.
Break for lunch (optional).
1400
hours (2
p.m.)
:
Afternoon tour of the historic, old Walled City of Jaipur. Visit
the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory, built in 1700's,
looks futuristic and almost surrealistic even today. A tour of the
City Palace & Museum, which
offers a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani &
Mughal architectures, a dedicated collection of Royal costumes,
armory, guns, old paintings, dresses, articles of use at the Royal
households etc. A visit to the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds. An unmistakable landmark of Jaipur, which conjures up
several romantic images in the minds of the onlooker.
1730
hours (5:30
p.m.)
:
Return to your Palace by evening.
1930
hours (7:30
p.m.)
:
Dinner at Marble Arch Restaurant at Jai Mahal Palace / Rajput
Room (coffee shop) at Rambagh Palace.
Overnight at your Palace.
DAY 2 :
Breakfast at
your Palace’s Coffee Shop.
0900 hours (9
a.m.)
:
Depart for a city sight seeing tour of Jaipur. Pink City, as it is
popularly known, Jaipur is famous across the globe for its rich
culture and traditional lineage. A picturesque symphony in pink,
its colour symbolizes, hospitality in Rajput culture. Morning
excursion to Amber / Amer Fort,
one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, situated on
a hillside and over-looking the Mautha lake which reflects the
historical ramparts and terraces of the fort. Make your ascent to
the Palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant back. Tour
the chambers and hallways of the Palace, which are famous for
their excellence in design, concept and execution. Alternately,
you might like to venture to Nahargarh / Jaigarh Forts
1500 hours (3
p.m.)
:
Return to your Palace by evening.
Relax through the afternoon.
Over night at the Palace.
DAY 3 :
Breakfast
at the Palace.
Morning at leisure or Check out from the Palace.
0900
hours (9:00
a.m.)
:
Should you be interested in visiting some good shopping landmarks
in Jaipur, a tour to Johari Bazar, Bapu Bazar,
Badi Chaupad and Chhoti Chaupad of the old walled city,
can be arranged. Lanes of shops, present you with exciting and
affordable shopping options. One can select jewellery – both gold
as well as ornamental, Jaipuri jooties, Jaipuri razaais (quilts),
Picture frame, wooden artifacts, gem stone paintings, locally
popular sweetmeats such as Ghewar, a variety of Choorans
(digestives), Bandhej and Leheriya, Odhnis, Safas, wedding wear,
fabrics, textiles and ready made garments. The options are
innumerable. This however is an optional tour (alternately you
can head for Jodhpur right away and reach there early).
1130
hours (11:30
a.m.)
:
Begin your
onward journey to Jodhpur.
1430
hours (2:30
p.m.)
:
Driving past the city of Jaipur is another wonderful experience.
Jaipur is known for its good roads and easy accessibility. As one
drives 135 kms on the highway, past grasslands, villages and vast
open spaces, one reaches the famous temples of Pushkar and
Ajmer Sharief, the holy dargah of the sufi saint
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Legend has it, that a wish asked for
here, is always fulfilled with a blessing. One needs to return,
for a thanksgiving.
Pushkar is famous for the serene waters of the Pushkar Sarovar and
its Jain Temples. The most outstanding and remarkable of these is
the Sri Rangnath Venigopal Mandir popularly known as Sri Rangji,
which dates back to 1844 A.D. This is the only temple in India
where one can witness the culmination of three distinct
architectural styles – the Rajasthani style of Chhatries and
cenotaphs, the Hindu, spire style of construction and the South
Indian, Gopuram style.
Break for lunch (optional). You may prefer to have your lunch at
Ajmer or Pushkar or carry packed lunch boxes from Jaipur itself.
Resume your onward journey to Jodhpur.
1930
hours (7:30
p.m.)
:
Arrive at Jodhpur, popularly known as the Sun City of Rajasthan.
Drive through another historic city of Rajasthan, the fabled land
of the valiant Rajputs. Welcome to Taj Hari Mahal.
Check-in at Hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the Taj Hari Mahal. The Taj Hari Mahal
was built in 1999, in an authentic Haveli style architecture,
retaining all elements, typical to Rajasthan. Its spacious and
well laid out interiors, retain the original flavour of old
Havelis at the same time give you a luxurious feeling of space and
comfort.
DAY 4 :
Breakfast at Taj Hari Mahal.
0900
hours (9
a.m.)
:
City sight seeing tour of Jodhpur, gateway to the desert and
beyond, home of the valiant Rathores of Marwar. Visit the
Mehrangarh Fort, rising up on a hillock. The fort was built on
the advice of a pious hermit and overlooks the blue city. The fort
houses several palaces, cannons, temple and a museum. You would
also visit Jaswant Thada, a richly carved white marble
cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh ji, which preserves the
genealogy of the rulers of Jodhpur along with their life-size
portraits. One can listen to a detailed audio on the Mehrangarh
Fort through a personal walkman, as well (hire charges are
additional). Option of selecting a desired language is available.
1300
hours (1
p.m.)
:
Break for lunch (optional).
1600 hours (4 p.m.) : Late afternoon Jeep Safari to
the Bishnoi village, a memorable outing in open air jeeps,
visit various traditional villages, look at local handicrafts
viz., shoe makers, pottery, hand weaving. Bishnois are an integral
part of this region, a very hard working and hospitable tribal
community.
See village folk in their rustic and traditional attire, women
clad in their ancestral silver jewellery, en-route watch and
photograph wildlife, black buck, chinkaras, peacocks etc., all
endangered species protected by “Bishnois”.
1830 hours
(6:30 p.m.)
:
Return to Taj Hari Mahal by evening.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. Taj Hari Mahal offers you the
option of dining at the poolside or the relaxing Verandah Café or
at Marwar, the Hotel’s multi cuisine coffee shop.
DAY 5 :
Breakfast at
Taj Hari Mahal.
0900 hours (9
a.m.)
:
Depart from
Taj Hari Mahal for Udaipur.
1200 hours (12
noon)
:
Halt at Ranakpur for a tour of the world famous marble cut
Jain Temples of Ranakpur. The temples date back to the 15th
century. The temple has 29 halls supported by 1,444 pillars none
of, which are similar. The temple abounds with intricate friezes
and sculptures. Your journey also takes you to two more
Jain
Temples
as well as the Temple of the Sun God.
1300 hours (1
p.m.)
:
Break for lunch in the temple itself or at Maharani Bagh
(optional). 1400 hours (2
p.m.)
:
Resume your
drive to the lake city of Rajasthan.
Upon arrival check-in at yet another historical Palace of the Taj,
the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, situated on the pristine waters of
the Pichhola Lake. Over two and a half centuries ago, Maharana
Jagat Singh II, decided to build this lovely Palace in white
marble. Today, with its 85 rooms and 19 suites, Lake Palace,
reflects the same finesse, style and elegance.
Visit to the
Jag Mandir
Palace
- another lovely island Palace on the banks of the Pichhola Lake.
Dinner and overnight at the Taj Lake Palace. Lake Palace offers
you exciting dining options at Jharokha, the 24 hour coffee shop
or the mesmerizing Neel Kamal, the Indian / Continental
restaurant, over looking the lily pond.
Day 6 :
Breakfast at the Taj Lake Palace.
0900
hours (9:00
a.m.)
:
Enjoy a Heritage walk through the Taj Lake Palace as its secrets
and history engulf you, you’ll transcend from the present into the
old world charm of yesteryears.
0945
hours (9:45
a.m.)
:
Depart for an exciting sight seeing tour of Udaipur. Udaipur, also
known as the city of Sunrise, perhaps is the most romantic city in
Rajasthan. There would be no doubt on why it is called "Venice of
the East".
The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh and is situated at the
intersection of three lakes, nestled in the lap of the Aravali
mountain ranges. The ambience, climate and history combined, make
Udaipur a touristic heaven.
Morning excursion to famous temples of Eklingji & Nagda.
Eklingji, 22 kms from Udaipur, built in 734 AD. This
complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls is devoted to Lord
Eklingji, the Deity of the Maharanas of Mewar. Nagda,
20 kms from Udaipur, is an
ancient and quiet place in Mewar, was the first capital of Bappa
Rawal. This houses the famous Saas Bahu Ka Mandir which has
a lovely torana (decorative arch above the entrance) with
exquisitely carved apsaras.
1200
hours (12
noon)
:
Break for lunch (optional).
1400 hours (2 p.m.) : Afternoon half-day city tour
covering the City Palace
Museum, Jagdish Temple, Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Fateh Sagar Lake.
1700
hours (5
p.m.)
:
Return to
Taj Lake Palace later in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Taj Lake Palace.
Day 7 :
Breakfast at Taj Lake Palace.
Depart for the Dabok Airport / Railway Station for onwards
destination.
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