W14 : Shades of Rajasthan (10N/11D)

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel, relax and then in the afternoon, proceed to visit the City Palace, which still is the formal residence of the royal family. Also visit Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deo Temple and the City Palace Museum that has the private collection of Jaipur Maharajas. Also visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, which is the largest of Jai Singh’s five remarkable observatories. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. Enroute visit the Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort. In the afternoon, take a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is a specialty of Jaipur. In the evening, drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir – a Hindu temple built in white marble. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Pushkar, which is one of the most important pilgrimage places of Hindus, famous for having the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world. Visit Dargah Sharif at Ajmer on the way to Pushkar. At Pushkar, visit the famous Brahma Temple and if visiting during season, you may be able to witness the famous camel fair of Pushkar too. Take a holy dip in the Pushkar Lake and visit its 52 bathing ghats and more than 500 temples, each with its own legends of miraculous powers of healing and displaying variety of architectural styles. Pushkar is also known all over the world for its beautiful roses and rose essence and you can visit the Rose Garden too in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pushkar.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Udaipur in the morning. Check-in and stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to the Museum of Folk Art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards, visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You must also visit the museum of the palace which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Comfortably stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel & drive to Mount Abu which is the only hill station in Rajasthan nestling in picturesque Aravalli hills. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Take a short break and then visit the famous Dilwara Jain Temples. Dilwara Jain Temples were constructed between 11th and 13th centuries. After visiting the temple, proceed to Nakki Lake. This artificial lake is ringed by hills. In the evening, wnjoy a stroll down the bazaar up to Sunset Point from where you get a wonderful view of the setting sun. Have a comfortable time as you stay overnight at the hotel in Mount Abu.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and drive to Jodhpur, visiting the Jain Temple of Ranakpur enroute. This temple is unique as it has 200 pillars, each one carved differently and 29 halls adorned with beautiful carvings and sculptures. Check-in to the hotel and stay overnight.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is also known as the ‘Blue City’ as most of the houses of the old city are painted in blue. The old city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall, which has 101 bastions and 7 gates. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built on a steep hill. The fort is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential complexes. Later proceed to visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. You also stroll down the markets of Jodhpur. Late in the evening, drive through the desert and proceed to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havelis (grand mansions). Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and the city is one of the most exotic cities in India. Upon reaching Jaisalmer, check in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of the city. The stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake form the main attractions of the city. Late in the evening, drive about40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam Dunes & enjoy the camel cart ride to the Sunset Point and Sam sand dunes (Direct Payment Basis) Take the camel safari (Direct Payment Basis) and explore the true life and delights of the desert. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and drive to Bikaner. Check-in to the hotel in Bikaner for overnight stay. Visit Junagarh Fort, Bhandasar Jain Temples and enjoy sunset views of the desert and taste the camel’s milk and ride on its back at the world-famous National Camel Breeding Farm. Have a comfortable stay overnight at the hotel in Bikaner.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and leave for Jaipur, transfer to the airport /railway station.