Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Jaipur
Today on arrival at Jaipur, our representative will pick up you from airport and transfer to hotel. Jaipur - the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building colour. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
At evening optional (additional payment basis) Jaipur city heritage walk – (Start point – Choti Chaupar and finish point - Johri Bazaar, Jaipur, Duration: 2 - 2.5 Hours) - Explore the geometrically precise architecture of the city and the significance of its `Chaupars` (intersection points).Visit the old stables converted into market. Takes a bird eye view of walled Pink City from one of the bigest towers (Optional). Walk through the market of bangle makers and see a demonstration of bangle making with - Sealing wax. Witness a narrow lane full of bridal clothing shops. This will leave you spellbound. Walk though some of the most interesting artisians & old houses (Havelis). Gemstone workshop & enjoy a hi-tea while witnessing gemstone bullion. Closely observe the gathering of local sellers selling the milk products for making the most delicious Indian sweets. An accompanying walks` Explorer.
Day 02 : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort - Ascend the fort on Elephants back. In the afternoon take city tour of Jaipur visiting the City palace, the Jantar Mantar (observatory), the Palace of Winds, photo stop at Albert hall museum. At evening witness aarti ceremony at Birla Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Jaipur/Pushkar (145 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Pushkar - one of India’s oldest towns. Pushkar is a famous destination for the Hindu devotees. It has a great number of temples and 50 bathing ghats. It’s believed that Brahma had dropped a lotus here, which resulted in the emergence of a holy lake. Upon arrival at Pushkar, check in at hotel. In the evening we explore the spiritual facets of this relaxed holy town Pushkar on foot. Latter visit Brahma temple & Pushkar lake. Overnight at Pushkar.
Day 04 : Pushkar/Udaipur (280 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. At evening enjoy the boat ride at lake Pichola, experience of which is beyond any comparison. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Udaipur, covering City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor), Jagdish Temple, Pratap Smarak, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal & Shilp Gram.
Later proceed for excursion visit of Eklingji & Nagda (22 Kms from Udaipur one way). Eklingji - was built in 734 AD. Enclosed by high walls, it is devoted to Eklingji (A form of Shiv Deity adored under the epithet of EKLINGA). The temple of EKLINGJI was constructed roughly in between the Uda- Nath route, with the hills towering around it and abundant small springs of water where more or less every tourist takes a break. Nagda - is the former capital of the ancient Mewar. Though initially known as Naga-hrada, present day Nagda was found in the 6th century by the Nagaditya. You will see the ruins of the Vishnu, Shiva, Jain temples that reflect the great architecture of the past days. The `Sas-bahu temple` of Nagda is one of the most famous for the exotic range of carvings that mostly remind one of the relics of the great Indian epic of Ramayana. After visit return to Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Udaipur/Jodhpur via Ranakpur (287 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jodhpur, enroute visit Ranakpur for its astonishing Chaumukha Jain Temple which popular for magnificent carving on 1444 non replicable marble pillars, each one has been designed for represents its own different theme. After visit continue drive to Jodhpur - "The Sun City". The city is bestowed with mesmerizing and scenic landscapes. On arrival check in at hotel. At evening visit clock tower and local market of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jodhpur
After breakfast proceed for Bishnoi Village Safari - Village Safari at Bishnoi gives the tourist an opportunity to explore the rich ethnic lifestyle around the princely state of Marwar, A Real Rajasthan. So if you want to experience the tribal village, their lifestyle, then Bishnoi Village safari is the best option for you. Visitors view the block printers, shepherds families, potters and weavers engaged in their routine work. Bishnois are popular for their rich cultural and their affection for animals and nature. Bishnoi Village is an ideal place to experience local culture, scenic landscape and wild animals like blue bulls, desert foxes, peacocks, black bucks, chinkara, partridges etc. Bishnois are the very sensible, straightforward, nature loving and eco-friendly section of Hindu religion. After safari return to Jodhpur and visit Majestic Mehrangarh Fort - which is housing one of the biggest museum in Rajasthan with a collection of the weapons and many artifacts. Also visit Jaswant Thada - the cenotaph built in white marble.
Day 08 : Jodhpur/Jaisalmer (290 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaisalmer - a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it`s distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed to visit Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temple, Salim ji Ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Gadsisar Lake. Late afternoon proceed for Camel safari at Sam sand dune - a unique experience of the Desert with cultural program and also enjoy photogenic sunset. Later return to your hotel in Jaisalmer. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jaisalmer/Jodhpur (290 Kms) DEPARTURE
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jodhpur, on arrival transfer straight to airport to board the flight for Delhi/Mumbai and further connect the flight to onward destination.
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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.
