Royal Rajasthan Tour (7n/8d)

Package Overview

Jaipur is 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 color.

Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences.

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.

Jaisalmer is 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. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain temples.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : JAIPUR

  On arrival at Jaipur railway station you will be greeted by our representative and later drive to hotel. Check in at hotel and later proceed for Jaipur sight seeing. In evening proceed for Choki dhani. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 2 : JAIPUR

  This morning you will drive 11kms in the outskirts of the city to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Goddess Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can have the unique experience of travelling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. In the afternoon visit the Observatory, the Palace of Winds and the City Palace and Museum. The museum has an interesting textile section, which contains dresses and costumes of the former Maharajas and Maharanis of Jaipur.
  Rest of the day is free to explore the colorful town independently. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Amber Fort, City Palace
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 3 : JAIPUR – AJMER – PUSHKAR - JODHPUR

  Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Enroute visit Pushkar and Ajmer, 150 Km & approx 03 Hours.
  Ajmer is the most sacred of all Muslim places of pilgrimage in India. The Persian saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who came with Muhammad Ghori from Persia in 1192 settled here. Thus the place where he was buried is today known as the Dargah Sharif..
  Leave for a visit to Pushkar. Pushkar is a very important pilgrimage centre for Hindus and you'll see plenty of Sadhus (individuals on a spiritual search). Pushkar boasts temples,. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the ‘huns’, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site.
  After lunch drive to Jodhpur 220 Kms, 4 Hrs.
  An oasis in the arid Thar Desert, Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, color and texture, Jodhpur has them all and in plenty. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Brahma Temple
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 4 : JODHPUR - JAISALMER

  After breakfast, drive 285 km to Jaisalmer.
  Jaisalmer, a fairy-tale town in the Thar Desert founded about 800 years ago by Rajah Jaisal. Jaisalmer, an important ancient trading centre because of its strategic location on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden city'. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The fort built by Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80 meter high Trikuta hill, with beautifully carved Jain temples. The annual desert festival takes place in January and February each year and is a riot of color and activity. Jaisalmer is also famous for its embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, blankets, antique, and stonework and camel safaris into the barren sand-duned desert. Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Jain Temples
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 5 : IN JAISALMER

  After breakfast, leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer.
  Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes. The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are the other two havelis that are opened to visitors. Built in 1156 by the Bhati ruler, Jaisal, the fort here stands atop the 80 m high Trikuta hill. 3 walls and features 99 bastions surround the fort. 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 - 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. It 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 Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset.
  Return to your hotel for overnight stay.

  • Hotspots : Jain Temples
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 6 : JAISALMER - JODHPUR

  Today, after breakfast, drive 285 kms to Jodhpur.
  Visit the MEHRANGARH FORT in the afternoon. Considered one of India's best forts, this invincible stronghold of the Marwars sits on a steep hill lording over a wonderful view of its surroundings. It is also a beautiful fort and undoubtedly, the jewel of Jodhpur. Intricate latticed windows, elaborately carved panels and elegantly curved porches speak of beauty and taste. No matter what part of the fort you are in, its ambience will leave you in awe and your senses reeling. Take in the sight high up on the rampart where 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. A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries in this place while fighting the Mughal king Jehangir.
  Return to hotel for overnight stay.

  • Hotspots : Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 7 : JODHPUR – UDAIPUR

  After breakfast drive to Udaipur
  You'll drive through valleys in the remote and peaceful Aravalli Range to RANAKPUR to visit 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, no two alike.
  After visit of Ranakpur drive to Udaipur. Check in at hotel.
  In the evening you will enjoy a leisurely boat ride on LAKE PICHOLA (Subject to water level in the lake). With its main attractions being the two palaces on the islands in the lake, Jagniwas and Jagmandir, Lake Pichola is about 4 km in length and 3 km wide. Jagniwas was earlier the summer retreat of the prince of Mewar and now a five-star hotel. The city palace extends along the eastern shore of the lake and you can go for a boat ride from Bansi Ghat.
  Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots : Jain Temples, Lake Pichola, City Palace
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 8 : IN UDAIPUR

  Udaipur is also a centre of historic arts and crafts of Mewar, like the Mewar School of Miniature Painting. There is of course the modern face of Udaipur that one can look at if interested, but given the other sights from a glorious past, modernity is no real distraction. This is a place that will hold you in its thrall no matter whom you are or where you come from. During a guided tour you will visit the following:
  CITY PALACE: Built in 1725, one of the largest, most beautiful palaces in the state of Rajasthan, the grand City Palace is actually a conglomerate of eleven palaces overlooking the sprawling Lake Pichola. It is now a museum, royal residence and a luxury hotel. This intricately designed monument is an architectural wonder in granite and marble.
  JAGDISH TEMPLE: It was built in 1651 by Maharaja Jagat Singh. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in the centre of the old city. The temple has a black marble image of Lord Vishnu, which is unusual for the northern part of the country, where statues of Gods are normally in marble.
  FATEH SAGAR originally built in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh, Fateh Sagar was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh after the rains destroyed the dam. In the middle of the lake is Nehru Park, the garden island. At in evening drop at Udaipur Railway station

  • Hotspots : Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, City Palace
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

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Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)
• Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis
• Meals as specified
• Transfers and sight seeing by ac vehicle at disposal as per Itinerary
• Fuel charges, Toll tax, Driver bata, parking
• All presently applicable taxes

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Exclusions

• Rail / Air fares
• Meals Not Mentioned In The Itinerary.
• Entry Fees To Monuments, Gardens, Parks And Palaces.
• Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions.
• All Items Of Personal Nature - Porterage At Hotels And Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
• Any Cost Arising Due To Natural Calamities Like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc.
• Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport.
• Ayurveda Charges.

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• Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

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Payment Terms & Methods :
Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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