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TRIP OVERVIEW Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the

formidable monuments with erstwhile Royal Opulence palaces and castles that majestically stand to tell the tale of its Splendors of bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colorful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, Vivid variety of landscape always been alluring thousands of travelers to explore it. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical-traveler.It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take safari experience weather on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes, take the tiger trail, or just watch the birds in the wetlands. You can also choose to pamper yourself in the lavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just has to choose an activity appropriate to one's interest and temperament.

Tour Highlights • Total number of days: 09• Best time: October to March• Grade: EasyItinerary: Udaipur – (Via Ranakpur) -Jodhpur – Jaisalmer -

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Veins of the east was founded by Maharana Udai singh by its name city possess it identity as a Udaipur - to set out on sojourn to discover the fairy tale city 0f palaces,havelies and rolling Hills descending into glassy manmade lakes. Today you are in regal city of Udaipur and romantic destinations, set amid lakes and dotted with palaces. At first, city appear to be regal creature of fashion . Living in the largest palace in RAJASTHAN , it display a façade of colours , its busy touristy streets still living the dream of munificence of Mewar . Culture has refused to die in the Kaleidoscopic panorama of Udaipur.

Udaipur- Where history lives on and on and offer

a panorama of art ,culture and nostalgia. As by its name

of city’s founder Maharana-Udai singh.


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Day 01: Arrival- Udaipur

Details of Program day by day-Itinerary

Arrive at Udaipur airport or railway station and our representative will be waiting for you outside the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a placard. Met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

first on your sightseeing tour you will proceed for a tour of the City Palace, which overlooks the Lake Pichola. The City Palace was built in 1725 of granite and marble with filigreed balconies, ornate windows and craftsmanship in glass. The royal palace walls stretch over a mile on the eastern side of the lake. Within the palace is a maze of courtyards, apartments and decorated halls. The rooms are covered with frescoes, displays of royal processions, stone and glass mosaics and ornamental doors and painted windows. The marble throne in the coronation rooms was last used during the time Maharana Sangram Singh II (1710-30) and nearby is the Sun Window installed by Maharaja Bhim Singh (1778-1828). This is the divine symbol of the house of Mewar, which traces its lineage to the Surya Vansha, descendants of the Sun. Each palace within is an outstanding creation of art. Visit the museums and the hall of public audiences, the private chambers of the royal ladies at the palace and Sahelion-ki-Badi.

In the evening, experience the hustle bustle of the old market at Udaipur. Walk past the spice shops, jewellery shops, utensil shops, jaggery shops, silver market, and local bazaar shops. Also enjoy common boat ride (Boat ride is subject to enough water in Lake Pichola) in and around Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel.

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Day 02: Udaipur –Jodhpur (258 Kms/ 6hrs)

Ranakpur –Mystic Pillar Temple if Janisiam

After breakfast at Udaipur Hotel drive to Jodhpur through valleys in the remote and peaceful Aravalli Range to visit en-route Ranakpur Temple, one of the most important Jain temples in India. This marble complex is noted for the 29 halls supported by 1,444 pillars, each adorned with hundreds of carved figures with no two alike.

Ranakpur –Jodhpur

After sightseeing , we have a lunch stop at Maharani Bagah Resort and later we continue moves towards Jodhpur, described as the “Blue city or Sun city of Rajasthan”. Overnight at hotel.

Forts and palaces, temples and havelis , culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, color and texture, Jodhpur has them all, and in abundance. It not only offers tangibles, in terms of what you can see and buy but also fills one with a sense of history and the splendors of an era gone forever. The hospitality is inheritance of the locals, the colorful women, the striking turbans - all set against the searing desert is something to feel, not just see. Every pore of Jodhpur tells its own tales of heroic tales that made legends out of kings and soldiers.


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Day 02: Blue City -Jodhpur


Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour sightseeing - visit the Mighty Mehrangarh Fort, considered one of finest Architectural citadel example across the India. This invincible stronghold of the Marwars (Erstwhile Capital head of nine small state) of sits on a steep hill lording over a wonderful view of its surroundings Blue color painted interior city. Intricate latticed windows, elaborately carved panels and elegantly curved porches speak of beauty and taste. Here, the second largest cannon in Asia rests; the recoil of which requires an area as large as a football field! Also visit Jaswant Thada - a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant -II in 1899 who, as the story goes succumbed to injuries here while fighting the last Mughal empreor Aurangzeb. Afternoon explore old markets and move to Umaid Bhawan place museum. Evening at rest and enjoy beautiful city . Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 05: Jodhpur-Jaisalmer (300 Kms / 04 Hrs

After breakfast leave for –Golden city –Jaisalmer en-route lunch break at Thar oasis Resort and continue drive to towards Desert city. This desert fortress, which is a few miles from the border with Pakistan, is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns. Jaisalmer, was an important ancient trading centre because of its strategic location on the camel trade routes, and is often described as the 'golden city'. The havelis (manor houses), built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow sandstone and some are still in a beautiful condition. A few are open to visitors. The fort built by the Bhatti ruler, Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80 metre high Trikuta hill, and features beautifully carved Jain temples. Over the centuries, the golden sand stone fortress witnessed many battles between the Bhattis, the Mughals and the Rathore of Jodhpur. The annual desert festival takes place in January and February each year and is a riot of colour and activity. Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast, leave for a city tour of Jaisalmer and visit the famous Havelis, known for their frescoes. The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Five Jain brothers built the Haveli between 1800 and 1860. Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are the other two havelis that are open to visitors.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer


Within the fort complex lie the beautifully carved Jain Temples built between the 12th and 15th centuries. The Maharawals (rulers) of Jaisalmer were devout Hindus but were tolerant of Jainism, and encouraged art and religion. There are seven temples in the complex which are connected by a series of corridors and walkways. Close-by is the Gyan Bhandar, a library founded in 1500 A.D. This houses priceless ancient manuscripts and other exhibits such as astrological charts, as well as the Jain equivalent of the Christian Shroud of Turin.Later in the afternoon proceed to Sam, where you have laid on a safari in the Sam Sand dunes. Located at a distance of 42 kilometres from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to experience the total sandy desert. Here you can see the patterns and motifs created by the shifting sands. Here, you will have the unforgettable experience of a camel ride at sunset topped by dinner under the stars, before you return to your hotel.

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Eye catching view- in night Golden Fort Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is a city of mesmerizing travel experience destination for travelers –A marvelous architecture on yellow stone and glittering in milky moonlight the Golden fort and city seems to be like precious Golden Jewellery showroom in Mega multiplex ultra and high tech city. A quaint culture and dotted developing urbanization mix with isolated hamlets of rural around the city present a classic panorama for travelers. Tourist can take an adventure ride on bike to explore the further surrounding of city and ancient temples and escape to ride remote area of International India –Pakistan Border . Adventure bike ride provide a sense of adventurous became desert dweller.

Evening enjoy your drink and local folk dances and songs presented by local tribal peoples group well known as “Kaalbeliya” Overnight Hotel.


Day 07 : -Jaisalmer- Bikaner (333 Kms / 05 Hrs)

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