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Rajasthan Desert Tour
:: Day 1: Jodhpur
Arrive in Jodhpur.Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to
the Hotel. Jodhpur, The city was once the
capital of the princely state of Marwar
(Land of death). Jodhpur is also known as
the blue city as most of the houses of the
old city are painted blue. We will visit the
Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh
Fort was built on a steep hill and is among
the best in India with exquisitely latticed
windows in residential apartments within. We
also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal
cenotaph built in white marble. After the
sightseeing we have a walk through the
Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (about
290 km)
After having breakfast drive to Jaisalmer &
proceed to Sam Sand Dunes. Enjoy the camel
ride & Cultural progra with the dinner. Over
night in the Swiss Tent.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 3: Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive back to Jaisalmer.
Check in the Hotel & proceed to visit the
medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's
crenellated golden sandstone walls and its
narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved
buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer
is famous for its carved havellis (grand
mensions). In medieval times, its prosperity
was due to its location on the main trade
route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Africa
and the West. Jaisalmer is a marvel of
beautiful culture and this city remains one
of the most exotic city not only in
Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of
the visitors called this city "a living
museum".We have a walk through the old city
and visit the Fort and the Jain temple.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 4: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (about
330 km)
After breakfast drive to Bikaner & check in
the Hotel, After a short break in Bikaner we
visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD)
constructed of red sandstone and marble with
kiosks and balconies embellishing the
structure at intervals. This imposing Fort
and its palaces are an unforgettable
experience for us.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 5: Bikaner - Mandawa (about 190
km)
After breakfast we proceed to Mandawa and
visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati
area. Shekhawati is a region of NE of
Rajasthan. Rest day at leisure.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 6: Mandawa - Jaipur (about 168
km)
Today we drive to the Pink City Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and
famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones. After a break in Jaipur
we visit the city palace in the afternoon
which is still the formal residence of the
royal family, built in a blend of the
Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the
museum of the city palace we visit the
private collection of the Jaipur Mahrajas.
We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five
remarkable observatories.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 07. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient
capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from
Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries. We will
ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of
an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit
the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built
in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements
with each having its own balcony. The
windows enabled cool air to circulate and
the ladies to watch processions below
without being seen.In the afternoon we have
a walk through the colourful Bazaar of
Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous
block printing work being done since
centuries in Jaipur.In the evening we drive
through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi
Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of
white marble. Today we have dinner with a
presentation of Indian music and dance.
Rajasthan Desert
Tour :: Day 08. Jaipur
Morning at Leisure. At the time of departure
our driver & representative will drop you at
Airport or railway station for the onwards
journey.
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