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Rajasthan Tour
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Desert Circuit Tour
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination : Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner
Day 1: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
JAIPUR - Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character & history - Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples & lush gardens.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 2: Jaipur Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal & Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Proceed for morning sight-seeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces & monuments.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal & traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple & the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest & the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent Landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork & elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches & windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur - Ajmer
By road covering 132 km in 3hr.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Ajmer. Reach & check in at hotel.
Ajmer situated in the green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting past.
Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif Tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus & Muslims.
Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple & a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. Proceed for afternoon sight-seeing of Ajmer & Pushkar. Overnight at Ajmer.
Day 4: Ajmer - Jodhpur
By road covering 208 km in 4hr
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach & check in at hotel.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates & innumerable bastions.
Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 5: Jodhpur
Morning go for a village safari in the jeep & have a rare glimpse into the rich culture & true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) & memorable moments of the great desert Landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.
Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Proceed to visit the UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 6: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
By road covering 330 km in 6hr.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for Jaisalmer. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A comManding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
Reach & check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 7: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sight-seeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort & palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades & elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour) .
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli & Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 8: JaisalmerBreakfast at hotel.
Day will be free to explore the culture of this unique city.
In the afternoon, visit the Khuri sand Dunes & the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. Take a camel ride to view the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. It can be an unforgettable experience.
Return to the village to drive back to Jaisalmer after a Rajasthani dinner served in the village amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.
Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 9: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
By road covering 340 km in 6hr.
Proceed to Bikaner after breakfast. Reach Bikaner & check in at hotel.
The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's life-style.
The wells of Bikaner - an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners & can be noticed even from a distance.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 10: Bikaner Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sight-seeing tour of Bikaner.
Visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 & 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's army. The city is also called the "Camel Country". Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia. Also visit Gajner Palace - the palace on the lake.
Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 11: Bikaner: Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Day will be at leisure & time for last minute shopping. Could just explore city.
Transfer to airport or station in time for flight or train or leave by surface for the next destination.
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