JAIPUR BIKANER JAISALMER JODHPUR UDAIPUR TOUR 8 Nights 9 Day

Day 01Arrival in Jaipur

Meet our representative upon arrival in Jaipur and proceed to hotel. Jaipur is a gateway to the

magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. Evening take a stroll in the markets of Jaipur for the traditional

dresses and shoes, curio shops, blue pottery etc. Overnight stay in Jaipur.



Day 02 Jaipur

Proceed for full-day sightseeing trip of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City . The city of Jaipur is capital to

the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. Jaipur owes its name to the

founder of the city, warrior king Sawai Jai Singh II. Visit the Amber Fort. The best way to explore the fort is

to ride up to it on Elephant back. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-Aam, adorned with

latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh, and the stunning Sheesh

Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa

Mahal, also known as the Palace of the Winds. This beautiful fa ade with its ornately carved latticework

windows was designed so the ladies of the palace could look out onto the streets unobserved. Later you will

visit the City Palace again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare

and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the 15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty. Later,

visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in

their orbits. Overnight in Jaipur.



Day 03 Jaipur Bikaner (335 km/approx. 6-7 hours)

This morning after breakfast proceed to Bikaner. If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at

Bikaner it comprises imposing palaces and beautiful, richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sandstone.

Arrive Bikaner and check in to your hotel. Later proceed for a half day tour. Visit Junagadh Fort an

unassailable fortress, it never been conquered. Inside the fort are some magnificent palaces like Anup

Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal or palace of pleasure. The Har Mandir is the majestic temple for

the royal family. Later, visit a camel breeding farm here; professional camel breeders research how to

breed the best camels. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Bikaner.



Day 04 Bikaner Jaisalmer (330 km/approx. 6.5 hours)

This morning after breakfast proceed to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer, which lies in the heart of the Thar Desert a

city, seeped in color and rich tradition; it was once a major centre on the trading route between India and

the west. Arrive Jaisalmer and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Jaisalmer.



Day 05 Jaisalmer

This morning after breakfast proceed for half day tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, which is the only

living fort of India and houses the entire township within its ramparts. Visit Salim Singh ki Haveli, built

around 300 years ago, and Patwon-ki-Haveli which is the largest and most elaborate mansion of its kind in

Jaisalmer, followed by a visit to Nathmal Ji ki Haveli, a grand mansion that blends Rajput and Islamic

architecture. Later, drive past the beautiful Gadisar Lake and Badal Vilas, the present residence of

erstwhile royal family. Later, visit Sam Sand Dunes, around 42 kms from Jaisalmer, is the closest place from

where you can lose yourself in The Great Thar Desert'. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Jaisalmer.



Day 06 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (310 km/approx. 7 hours)

This morning after breakfast proceed to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check in to your hotel. Later, proceed

for a half-day sightseeing trip of Jodhpur, which is the second largest city in Rajasthan and also called the

Sun City . Visit the Mehrangarh Fort. This spectacular fort made from red sandstone stands on a

perpendicular cliff above the skyline of Jodhpur. Also visit Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built to

commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later, drive past the Mandore garden, which showcases

cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers; instead of the usual umbrella-shaped cenotaphs these are built along

the lines of a Hindu temple. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur.



Day 07 Jodhpur Udaipur (250 km/approx. 5 hours)

This morning after breakfast proceed to Udaipur. Enroute, visit the Ranakpur Temples, acclaimed

worldwide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples form one of the five major

pilgrimages of the Jain s. Arrive Udaipur and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in

Udaipur.



Day 08 Sightseeing of Udaipur

After breakfast, proceed for full-day tour of Udaipur. Visit the City Palace, standing on the east bank of

Lake Pichola. The complex is a massive series of palaces built at different times from 1559. The balconies

of the palace provide panoramic views of the Lake Palace Hotel and Jag Mandir on one side, and the city

of Udaipur on the other. The paintings, mosaics, intricately carved 'chhatris' and the architecturally brilliant

facade all contribute to making your visit to the City Palace a truly memorable experience. Thereafter, visit

a picturesque garden, Sahelion Ki Bari. You will visit also visit Jagdish Temple, which is raised on a tall

terrace and was completed in 1651. It attaches a double-storey Mandapa (hall) to a double-storey

saandhara (with a covered ambulatory) sanctum. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola

(depending upon the water level of lake), which is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362

AD. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Udaipur.



Day 09Departure from Udaipur

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Udaipur airport for return flight back home

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