ROYAL RAJASTHAN - 8 NIGHTS/ 9 DAYS (Jaipur-02nts/Jodhpur-02nights/Jaisalmer-02nts/Udaipur-02nts)
Day 1
9th February
Place: Jaipur
Details Depart Airport for DN 606 at 1230 hrs.
Arrive at Airport/Station and transfer to hotel.
City tour of Jaipur -Visit ‘Hawa Mahal’(Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside. Jai Singh’s Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being a prince was also
Soldier, astronomer and builder.
City Palace
,
a part is now a museum that contains fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armoury, old carpets, and even amazingly embroidered clothes of the Maharajas and the Maharanis.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 2
10th February
Place: Jaipur
Details Breakfast at hotel
Excursions to Amber fort - Just 7 miles north of Jaipur is Amber with its a honey-coloured fortress-palace in theAravalli Hills which can be mounted by elephant (additional cost). It has been described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. The sombre exterior belies the richness of the royal apartments, which open on to striking views of the gorge. It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors. The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art - panels of alabaster with fine inlay work of the tenderness hues.
Free for shopping.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 3
11th February
Place: Jaipur-Jodhpur
Details
After breakfast, check out and depart for Jodhpur by road which is 332kms/08hrs approx.
Arrive and check in at the hotel Jodhpur -This bustling desert city is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur and has landscape dominated by the massive Meherangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 4
12th February
Place: Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
Details Breakfast at hotel.
After early breakfast, checkout from the hotel and Visit Jodhpur -393 feet above the flat surrounding plain soars a bold
bluff on which was built the massive‘Meherangarh’ (Majestic) Fort. Inside the fort, there is a whole series of
courtyards and palaces. The fort also houses some fine pieces of Rajput miniature paintings, armoury, elephant
howdahs, and palanquins. On the rampart, stand cannons, of Gaj Singh. On the road down from the Fort see Jaswant Thada,
the blinding white marble cenotaph (chhatri) of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and Clock Towers which stands in the city centre.Take a glimpse of the famousUmaid Bhavan
,
which is converted into a Hotel but a part of the palace is still a Royal Residence.
It has a small personal collection of authentic bone china crockery and antique watches.
Thereafter depart for Jaisalmer by road 295kms/7hrs approx Arrive and check in at the hotel Jaisalmer - Founded by Prince Jaisal in
1156, Jaisalmer grew to be a major staging post on the trade route across the forbidding Thar Desert from India to
the West. Set in a sea of golden tinged sand, Sonar Kila, a golden fort rises out
of a rock of topaz. The entire living area of Jaisalmer lies within the gigantic
citadel walls.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 5
13th February
Place: Jaisalmer
Details Breakfast at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel City tour of Jaisalmer - Visit the silent 12th century Fort built by Prince Jaisal
and the Palace. The uniqueness of this fort is that it is the only ‘living fort’ in Rajasthan – people still reside within the
fort walls. The fort stands at the highest point (100 meters) above the marketplace. Also visit the Jain
Temples (12th-15th centuries) which lie within the fort complex. Some of them have quaint but impressive figures
of Jain saints of white marble and of red And black stone. Others have beautiful images of deities, which indicate the remarkable religious tolerance of
that age. The famous art of the stone carvers of Jaisalmer is evident in the elaborate facades of the yellow sandstone desert havelis (mansions) which
glow softly in honey tones. Visit intricately carved Havelis built by Merchants; the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer is
Patwon ki Haveli. Patwas were the merchants trading in rich brocades, gold and silver embroidery, sequins and ribbons. This family eventually expanded
their business to include opium, banking and revenue collecting. A brief stop at Gadhi Sagar is a must – a man made pond; a luxury in the centre of the
Thar Desert!
Excursion Sam -42 kms of Jaisalmer a place where one can experience the pace and space of desert life.
Ride to the smooth, silky sands of Sam sand dunes where the Raikas (camel drovers) travel with their animals over vast distances and know every waterhole
and pasture in their region. They are the best guides. The Raika is a handsome, romantic figure, and in local legends and folk songs, he is referred to
as the Messenger of love or the carrier of good or bad tidings. It is recommended that you co-incide your visit by sunset- so you can enjoy a camel ride
around the sand dunes by sunset.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 6
14th February
Place: Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
Details Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Jodhpur by road which is 295kms/7hrs approx.
Arrive and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 7
15th February
Place: Jodhpur-Udaipur
Details Breakfast at hotel.
After early breakfast, depart for Udaipur by road which is 259kms/6hrs approx Enroute visit Ranekpur Temple -100 kms. From Udaipur, in a deep,
secluded valley at Ranekpur are the most magnificent Jain temples in India. It is an extensive complex covering 3,600 sq. meters and has 29 halls
with 1,444 pillars, each unlike the other, intricately covered with delicate carvings. The main temple is Chaumukha Temple or four-faced temple,
dedicated to Adinath, the Revealer of Truth.Arrive and transfer to hotel Boat ride on Lake Pichola - This Lake takes its name from the small village
of Picholi on its West Bank. In the lake are several islands. On two of them the maharanas of Udaipur constructed pleasure palaces, the Jag Mandir
and the Jag Niwas (Subject to water level).
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 8
16th February
Place: Udaipur
Details Breakfast at hotel.
City tour of Udaipur - Visit the City Palace, once the home of Mewar’s rulers, is today a museum.It consists
of several flawlessly integrated palaces,which overlook the clear blue of Lake Pichola. VisitSahelion-ki-bari(Garden of the Maids of Honour) the scene of royal parties for centuries. Drive around Fateh Sagar Lake excavated in the late
17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh and past the Kala Mandir (Puppet Museum) and the Cenotaph of Maharana Pratap. And of course
last but not the last - the Jagdish temple. For those interests a visit to the crystal gallery inside Fateh Prakash Palace is a
must - many exquisite crystal pieces are on display - from entire dinning and drawing rooms sets to small object d’arts. Most of
them have never been used, as they arrived long after the person ordered them died, or lost interest!
Visit Eklingji and Nagda
-22 kms.
North east of Udaipur is the village of Kailashpuri known for its 108 temples surrounded by a high-fortified wall. This 16th century
complex is known as Sri Eklingji Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The sanctum is of four-faced Shiva image of Black Marble. Close by
is the village of Nagda, which has three old temples, The Jain temple of Adbudji with its interesting architecture the Sas Bahu or
Mother and Daughter in Law temple which has fine intricate architecture and carvings including some erotic figures.
Overnight: At Hotel.
Day : 9
17th February
Place: Udaipur
Details Breakfast at hotel.
check out from the hotel and transfer to Airport/Station for Delhi IT 2332 at 0910 hrs.
END OF TOUR / SERVICES
HOTELS USED
City
Hotels Used
No of Nights
Jaipur
Best Western Om Tower or Similar
2
Jodhpur
Park Plaza or Similar 02
2
Jaisalmer
Heritage Inn or Similar
2
Udaipur
Hilltop or Similar
2
If original quoted hotels are not available, alternate similar category hotel will be booked an any reduction / supplement will be advised to you
QUOTATIONS : (All rates are in INR NETT PER PERSON unless otherwise specified)
Quote
Minimum pax required to operate the tour
2 PAX
INR 36000 per person on twin sharing
Supplements:
Single Room
INR 7000
(Note: If the delegate wish to stay alone in a single room then the delegate has to pay
INR 36000 + INR 7000 = INR 43000. The transport will be shared.)
QUOTATION INCLUDES:
8 night’s accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard category of rooms.
Meal plan – Daily breakfast at all hotels.
Transfer and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle (small car) as per itinerary.
Local English speaking guide at all monuments and sight seeing places as per the itinerary.
ASI & Entrance fees at all monuments as on date which is subject to change.
All current taxes as on date. Any future levies will be charged extra.
QUOTATION EXCLUDES:
Airfare and train fare wherever applicable is not included in the cot.
All items of a personal nature like, laundry, tips, telephone bills, drinks, camera fees etc.
Any details not mentioned in quotation includes.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Quotes are valid till February ’2009.
All hotels maintain 12 noon check in/check out times.
Rooms are Subject to availability.
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CANCELLATION CHARGES PRIOR TO THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE TOUR:
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Before 45 days 50% of the Tour cost
Within 45 days 100% of the Tour cost