Jaipur
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Ranthambhor
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Udaipur
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Mount Abu |
ROHETGARH |
Jaisalmer |
Jodhpur
Day 01: Jaipur
You are picked by our executive from the International/ domestic
airport or railway station & escorted to the hotel. We will have a
welcome briefing covering the various aspects of the tour (ensuring
that you have the best of the Rajasthan holiday). For the evening we
drive up to Nahargarh fort and take a breathtaking view of sprawling
Pink City getting red at sunset.
Mansingh Tower
/
Ramada Jaipur/Samode
Haveli
Day 02: Jaipur
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of PINK CITY (the city was colored
pink in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1876). The
tour includes visit to the Amber fort on an elephants back, city
palace complex & the astronomical tower. The evening is free for
shopping some of the most precious carpets, gems & stones Jaipur is
renowned for.
Day 03: Ranthambhore
We depart for Ranthambhore after a leisurely breakfast reaching in
time to take an evening game drive. The Ranthambhore National Park
certainly is one of the most picturesque game reserves in the world
- the entire forest being dominated by the silent, ruined
battlements of the Ranthambhore Fort, which is inside the sanctuary.
Khem Villas /
The Ranthambhore/
Tiger Den
Day 04: Ranthambhore
We take an early morning game drive. The second half is free for
leisure or another game drive (optional). Overnight in Ranthambhore.
Day 05: Castle Bijaipur -
Chittorgarh
Castle Bijaipur is a 16th century fort which once played a pivotal
role in safeguarding the eastern frontier of the Mewar dynasty from
the Mughals & the Marathas. We reach the castle by lunch & have the
rest of the day at leisure with options of doing the village tour on
foot, bicycle or on a horse back or just relax by the poolside.
Castle Bijaipur
Day 06:
Udaipur
We visit the massive fort of Chittorgarh & see ramparts that speak
of Rajput valor & courage. Upon arrival in Udaipur we check into our
hotel & take a romantic boat ride at the backdrop of a glorious
sunset on Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur.
Garden Hotel
/
Rajputana Resort
Day 07:
Udaipur
We
take a half day sightseeing trip of this charming princely city
visiting the city palace complex, Jagdish temple & the garden of the
maids. The remainder of the day for shopping & other personal
activities, Udaipur is popular for its tie-and-dye fabrics &
miniature paintings. We have an optional visit to the Monsoon palace
for panoramic views of the magical lake city in the evening.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 08:
Mount Abu
After reaching Mount Abu, we keep the day at leisure. By the evening
we visit the incomparable Delwara Temples and the sunset point.
Palace Hotel
/
The Jaipur House
Day 09: Rohet Garh -
Jodhpur
We drive towards the magnificent 16th century fort now turned into a
heritage hotel for a memorable stay. Built around a perfect
semi-desert setting by the Rathore’s of the Champawat Clan and the
fort turned hotel now is run by the heirs of the family who
participate in the day to day activities of the hotel. The evening
is at your disposal for a walking tour of the town or a jeep safari
to the nearby village of the Bishnoi community.
Rohet Garh
Day 10: Jaisalmer
Enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour of Jodhpur including a
detailed exploration of the massive Mehrangarh fort & then depart
for Jaisalmer. We depart for Jaisalmer & reach the Golden sand city
by late afternoon.
Rangmahal /
Gorbandh Palace
Day 11: Jaisalmer
Enjoy a half day walking tour of the extraordinary Jaisalmer
fort (still inhabited), visit the various haveli’s (mansions) built
with yellow sandstone & exquisitely carved with intricate Jaalis
(latticed grills). Jaisalmer is also a great place to pick up chunky
rustic silver jewellery, colorful embroidered & mirror worked
fabrics. After some rest at the hotel we get into the adventure
spirit & drive towards the sum sand dunes. We check into our desert
camp site & after enjoying a camel ride on the dunes we spend an
enchanting evening on the sand watching the sensuous snake dance of
the kalbeliya gypsies & listening to the full throated folk songs of
the Manganiyars. Overnight in the tents under the desert starscape
will be an unforgettable romantic experience of Rajasthan.
Day 12:
Jodhpur
We depart for Jodhpur and dropped to the airport/ station for your
onward journey. THE TOUR ENDS |
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