JOURNEY THROUGH RAJASTHAN
Udaipur (2), Jodhpur (1),  Jaisalmer (2), Ajmer & Jaipur (2)
8 Days / 7 Nights

Arrival  Port      : Udr, Maharana Partap Dabok Airport, Udaipur
Departure Port : Jai,   Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur
IATA CODE      : UDR & JAI

Day 01 : 
Arrival : Udaipur

Udaipur, often called Venice of East, and also nicknamed the “Lake City” or City of Lakes, is known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces. It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Legacy. Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia clan of Rajputs founded the city in 1559AD and shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur. It remained as the capital till 1818, when it became a British princely state and thereafter the Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan, when India gained independence in 1947.
On Arrival, transfer to Hotel for overnight stay in Udaipur

Day 02 :  
Udaipur: Local Sightseeing

Breakfast is taken at the Hotel. Later, City Tour of Udaipur.

Visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple. Proceed to the Garden of the Maids of Honour constructed in the early 18th Century, which was used as a venue for Royal parties. Evening, take a romantic boat ride on the Lake Pichola (Optional, payable directly) from where you can admire the beauty of Udaipur, reflected smooth and white in the still blue waters of the Lake. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.

Day 03 :
Surface Transfer to Jodhpur
Distance – 250kms / 5hrs approx.

Breakfast is taken at the Hotel. Drive to Jodhpur , stopping enroute at Ranakpur. Visit one of the biggest and most important Jain Temple complexes in India. The main temple in this complex is called Charmukha (four faced) built in 1439 and is the most complex and extensive of Jain temples in Inida covering over 40,000 sq. ft. It has 29 halls containing 1444 pillars each carved with intricate, delicate carvings and no two pillars are alike. Evening arrive at Jodhpur, and check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jodhpur

Jodhpur: history revolves around the Rathore Clan. Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan, is credited with the origin of Jodhpur in India. He founded Jodhpur in 1459. The city is named after him only. It was previously known as Marwar. The following paragraphs will tell you more about the past of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Rathores were driven out of their original homeland, Kaunaj, by Afghans. They fled to Pali, near to the present day Jodhpur. Rathore Siahaji married the sister of a local prince. This helped the Rathores to establish and strengthen themselves in this region. In some time they ousted the Pratiharas of Mandore, just 9 km of today’s Jodhpur. Initially, Mandore served as their capital, but, by 1459, Rathores felt a need for a secure capital. This lead to the formation of Jodhpur, the Sun City, by Rao Jodha.

Day 04 : 
Surface Transfer to Jaisalmer
Distance – 300kms / 5-6hrs drive

Breakfast at Hotel.  Later, city tour of Jodhpur visiting impressive Mehrangarh Fort, built by Maharaja Rao Jodha in 1459. Inside the fort, the many palaces and courtyards are a reminder of the city’s glorious past. The Palace museum houses a collection of the Maharaja’s memorabilia.

Mehrangarh Fort: was founded in 15th century by the Rathore Rajputs when they shifted their capital from nearby Mandore to Jodhpur. Mehrangarh appears to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself, so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and the walls begin. It is approached by a series of seven gateways set at an angle so that armies could not charge them with any success. Pass the gates, the fort-palace takes one’s breath away . Across from huge courtyards are the set wings of palatial apartments that have been built over five centuries of bristling history.

Also visit, if time permits, the Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899.

Afternoon, drive  into the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer – the desert citadel. The magical and incomparably romantic desert fortress is straight out of the Tales of the Arabian Nights. On Arrival, check in at Hotel/Camp. Overnight stay at Hotel/Camp in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer: is a giant sandcastle with a town attached, an emblem of honour in a land of rough and tumble. The fort is a living monument to long-lost desert might, a Golden City of dreams that exceeds expectations of the most travel-sick tourist or hardened history buff. Rising high from Trikuta hill, 99 enormous bastions hide havelis of crumbling beauty, and former Raj retainers, who now raffishly run guesthouses or flog bedazzling mirrorwork and embroidery. Like a Hansel and Gretel wonderland, the enclosed palace is carved from the same near-edible golden sandstone.

On arrival in Jaisalmer,  if time permits, visit the abandoned haunting village of Kuldhera and take an enjoying camel ride at the golden sand dunes of the Sam by the sunset.
Later,  check in at Hotel or  Tent Accommodation for overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 05
Jaisalmer

After breakfast, tour of Jaisalmer including the Jaisalmer Fort built in 1156, which has 99 bastions around its circumference. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings from the fort’s wall. Within the fort are a group of beautifully carved Jain Temples built between the 12th and the 15th Centuries. Patwa Haveli, which is the most elaborate and magnificent of all the havelies in Jaisalmer.

If time permits,  sightseeing of various attractions of the town covering fort with its temples & palaces, the Havelis, the amazing maze of lanes and by lanes, Gadsisar tank, Bada Bagh and Vyas Chhattries. (80 meters above plains) & Jain Temples within the Fort, built in 12th to 15th century which are very worth watching. The other havelies worth visiting are the Salim Haveli & Nathmal Haveli.

Overnight stay at Hotel/Camp in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer Fort: the golden fortress constructed by the renowned Rajput ruler Jaisal in 1156, is located at the majestic Trikuta hills. It is also known as Sonar Kila. Its historical importance stands with the many battles fought in this spectacular Fort. The fort was the major protective cover for the Rajput Kings from the attacks of foreign invaders. The specialty is that still approximately 5000 people are living inside. Visit Fort Palace & atop from Palace you can have the golden view of whole Jaisalmer city as whole city is built in yellow sand stones, when sun rays fall on the city, it give impression as golden city of India. Also, visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli.

Day 06: 
Surface Transfer to Ajmer, then to Jaipur
Distance – 490kms + 145 kms / 9-12 hrs drive

Breakfast is taken at the Hotel. Surface Transfer to Ajmer.

Ajmer is a pilgrimage centre for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti .

Ajmer is the 5th largest city in Rajasthan, located 135 kms south west of Jaipur, the capital city. Ajmer, meaning “invincible Mountain” in Sanskrit, was founded in the last 7th century AD by Ajayraj Singh Chauhan. The Chauhan dynasty fuled Ajmer in spite of repeated invasions by Turkic Muslim armies from Central Asia across th North India. Prithviraj Chauhan (1149-1192 CE) of the Chauhan dynasty ruled Ajmer along with Delhi during the latter half of the 12th Century. Prithviraj Chauhan was the last independent Hindu king to sit upon the throne of Delhi, and ruled from the twin capitals of Ajmer & Delhi.

On Arrival, proceed to visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Later, proceed to Jaipur for overnight stay in Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 07 : 
Jaipur Local Sightseeing

Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City is the capital of Rajasthan. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called Old City or Pink City for its trademark building color. At the center of the stately street grid stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace Complex, which houses several museum collections of textiles and art.

Sightseeing of Jaipur.
Visit Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037 to 1728 AD. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back and visit the palace (optional, payable directly). Also, visit the City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of winds. Evening, return to Hotel for Overnight Stay in Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 08 : 
Jaipur Departure Transfer
Breakfast is taken at Hotel. Later, proceed to Jaipur Airport to connect flight for onward journey
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