Rajasthan is a state in the northwest of India. It is mainly arid and its western border is adjacent to Pakistan. The main attraction for travellers is the vast Thar Desert and one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Aravallis. The Rajput heritage which is apparent in the forts, temples and palaces established by the Rajput Kings like Bappa Rawal, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga and Rana Pratap are also popular places to visit.
Best Of Rajasthan Ex Bengaluru 6N-7D Domestic Group Tour Package
Jaipur (2N)→Jodhpur (1N)→Osian (1N)→Udaipur (2N)
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Arrival at Jaipur:
Upon arrival at Jaipur (also known as Pink City), check in at the hotel and relax. Later in the afternoon, proceed to visit the Birla Mandir &. En-route, visit the Hawa Mahal. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight stay. Birla Mandir Hawa Mahal (Visit Outside) Meals: Dinner Note – Tourists coming down from other cities on their own have to reach Jaipur latest by 12:00 hrs
DAY 2 - Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort located 11 kilometres away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. After Early lunch visit to City Palace, Jantar Manta & Albert Hall. Later, in the evening you will drop at Bapu Bazar for shopping. Return to hotel own transport for dinner & overnight stay. Amber Fort (Jeep drop to main gate is included) City Palace Jantar Mantar Albert Hall Shopping at Local Bazaar of Jaipur (Market to Hotel you will make own way to Hotel) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Local Restaurant) & Dinner Chatar Patar : Kulfi at City Palace & Tea / Coffee at Jantar Mantar.
DAY 3 - Jaipur – Jodhpur (340 Km / 06 Hrs)
Early breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Jodhpur (also known as Blue City). En-route visit to Pushkar Brahma Temple. After Lunch drive to Jodhpur & Arrival check in to the hotel. Spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Pushkar Brahma Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Local Restaurant) & Dinner Chatar Patar : Veg Pakoda & Tea / Coffee En-route to Jodhpur
DAY 4 - Jodhpur City tour - Osian 70 KM/2 hrs
After breakfast check out & city tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and after early lunch visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace. Early evening you will drive to Osian take 2 hrs on arrival check in to the camp. After that enjoy Camel rider with Sunset at nearby Sand Dunes. Evening Return back to return back to Camp for Dinner & overnight stay. Mehrangarh fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace Camel Ride with Sunset at Osian (15 to 20 Min) Evening Cultural Show (Local Dance performance / Light Snacks) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Local Restaurant) & Dinner Chatar Patar : Frooti at Jaswant Thada
DAY 5 - Osian - Udaipur (320 Km / 08 Hrs)
After leisurely breakfast, check out from the Hotel & drive to Udaipur in the morning, En-route visit the Jain Temple of Ranakpur. This temple is unique as it has 200 pillars, each one carved differently and 29 halls adorned with beautiful carving and sculptures. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Local Restaurant) & Dinner Chatar Patar : Moong Dal Pakoda with Tea/Coffee en-route to Udaipur
DAY 6 - Udaipur
After breakfast, Enjoy city tour of Udaipur Covering City Palace, Boat ride at Lake Pichola & visit Jag Mandir, after Lunch visit Maharana Pratap Smarak & Sahelion-Ki-Bari. return back to hotel for Dinner & overnight stay. City Palace Boat Ride Lake Pichola visiting Jag Mandir Maharana Pratap Smarak Sahelion-Ki-Bari Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Local Restaurant) & Dinner Chatar Patar : Mirchi Vada with Lassi or Tea/Coffee Near to Sahelion-Ki-Bari
DAY 7 - Departure Udaipur
Today after leisurely breakfast check out from hotel you will have free time for shopping after Lunch transfer to Udaipur airport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Local Restaurant) Note: Being a group tour package, the departures will be operated on meeting the minimum operating strength of 10 passengers. Otherwise, passengers will be given an option of shifting to another operating departure or continue on the same departure by paying the private vehicle supplement as applicable.
Stunning Rajasthan- Winter 6N/7D Domestic Customized Tour Package With Optional Flight
Jodhpur (1N)→Jaisalmer (1N)→Jaisalmer (1N)→Jodhpur (1N))
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Arrive Udaipur:
Today arrive at Udaipur and transfer to your hotel. Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. As capital of the old Mewar State it was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of Muslim invasion. This fairy – tale city, with its marble palaces and lakes surrounded by a ring of hills, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559. The city is dominated by massive City Palace, which overlooks Lake Pichola with its romantic island palaces. Picturesque havelis, ghats and temples line the lake front, with the lively bazaars of the old walled city stretching behind them. A Walk in The Old City To understand the intricacies of culture, heritage and architecture of Udaipur, one must take a walk on the famous Palace Road which displays handmade fine art paintings, mojdis, handmade leather goods, beautiful pieces of silver and stone jewellery, Also see the 17th century Jagdish temple, drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping at own. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 2 - Udaipur Full Day City Tour:
After breakfast proceed for Full day city tour of Udaipur – visiting the City Palace and Museum. The largest palace complex in India, it is a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences. -The most impressive attraction in Udaipur is the magnificent City Palace which is now a museum and houses fine art works in glass mosaics, and miniature paintings, of which Udaipur is famous, depicting glories of an ancient past. The City Palace, Built by the Maharana Udai in 1559, The City Palace is located on the east bank of Lake Pichola. Fused with Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, the Palace is considered the largest of its type in Rajasthan. The Palace has various towers, domes and arches which add to the flavour of the heritage site. It is a marvelous assortment of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. Often distinguished as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, this majestic piece of architecture is one of the most visited tourist attraction. Crystal Gallery -Situated at the Fateh Prakash Palace, the Crystal Gallery houses an extravagant collection of crystals. It is an unused collection that includes crystal chairs, sofas, tables and even beds. Other precious items include crystal dressing tables, chairs, crockery, table fountains and even the regal beds. In 1877, Maharaja Sajjan Singh ordered this rare crystal from in England but died before the package arrived. JAGDISH TEMPLE -The Jagdish Temple is a great focal point for the Hindu people of Udaipur. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu, The Jagdish Mandir is an excellent example of Indo - Aryan architecture. One of the popular tourist attractions on the map of Rajasthan, the Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple located in the heart of Udaipur. It enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu, considered as ‘The Creator’ in Hindu mythology. Sahelion Ki Bari -Sahelion Ki Bari, also known as ‘Courtyard of the Maidens’ is a popular tourist attraction in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Set below the embankment of the Fatah Sagar Lake, the gardens is decorated with beautiful lotus pools, elephant-shaped fountains, paintings, glass mosaics and marble pavilions. Legend says, the king himself designed this garden and presented it to the queen. Shilpagram -Shilpagram in Udaipur can be literally translated as the ‘Craftsmen’s Village’. It depicts the lifestyle of the folk and tribal people of the West Zone. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 3 - Udaipur to Jodhpur (260 KM/ 6 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur - Arrive at the Blue City – Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel. An oasis in the arid Thar Desert, Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Representing this colourful city with shades of blue, Jodhpur has a history that is rich and a present that beckons strongly to the discerning tourist. Forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, colour and texture, Jodhpur has them all and in plenty. Situated in Western Rajasthan, Jodhpur has long attracted both the domestic and international tourist. 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 splendour of an era gone by. The hospitality of the locals, the demure women, and the colourful turbans -all set against the beloved desert (Marwar) is something to feel, not just see. Every pore of Jodhpur tells its own tales of heroic deeds that made legends out of kings and soldiers, romances that continue to warm the heart and a time when epics were lived out on the streets by everyday man. Later proceed for half day city tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. The palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal etc are beautifully decorated and house jewellery, costumes, armoury, palanquins, howdahs and other remnants of the past. See the Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II built in 1899. Later the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs were also built here. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 4 - Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (280 KMS/ 5 HRS)
After breakfast leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer. Before Arrival in Jaisalmer 15 KMS BEFORE you will visit the War museum to showcase bravery of Army - Jaisalmer War Museum has been established in the military station of Jaisalmer to showcase the traditional bravery of the Indian Army and also to commemorate the sacrifice of its heroes’ displaying valour and courage of exceptional order during India wars. The Indian Army has set up a historical war museum in Jaisalmer. This war museum, which is the first-of its-kind on the western front, traces the evolution of the Indian Army and covers in detail its inspiring contribution in mainly 1965 Indo-Pak War and 1971 Longewala battle including all combat operations and other nation building activities Stay overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 5 - Sightseeing around Jaisalmer
Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes. Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel terrain route bought it great wealth. The merchants grew prosperous and commissioned great havelis, or mansions, to flaunt their ever-growing status in society. Made of local golden-yellow sand stone and wood, some of the havelis are still in excellent condition. 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. Built in 1156 by the Bhatti ruler, Jaisal, The Fort here stands atop the 80 m high Trikuta hill. 3 walls and 99 bastions surround the fort. Over the centuries, the golden sand stone fortress witnessed many battles between the Bhatti Rajputs, the Mughals and the Rathores of Jodhpur. Within the fort, complex is 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 7 temples in the complex - Chandraprabhu, Parasnath, Shitalnath, Sambhavnath, Shantinath, Kunthunath and Rikhabdev Temple. The temples are all 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 like astrological charts, besides the Jain equivalent of the Christian Shroud of Turin. In the evening, proceed for the excursion to Sam Sand dunes. Located at a distance of 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to witness the total sandy desert. You can also see the patterns and motifs created by the shifting sands and air. Moreover, Sam Sand Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset. Stay overnight at the Camp.
DAY 6 - Jaisalmer-Jodhpur (280 KMS/ 6 HRS)
After early breakfast drive to Jodhpur - Arrive at the Blue City – Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel. Visit Sardar Bazaar and Clock Tower markets where you can see the vegetable, spice, Indian sweets, and textile and silver markets. These colourful markets with tiny shops dot the narrow lanes replete with woodcarvings, wrought iron, lacquer work, silver and ivory ornamentation and leather handicrafts. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 7 - Jodhpur:
After breakfast, the day is free until transferred to Airport for your onward journey to the next destination.
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