RAJASTHAN

Day 1 : Arrival at Jaipur

Upon arrival check in at the hotel, relax and later proceed to visit the City Palace in the afternoon, which is still 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. We also visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, which is the largest of Jai Singh’s five remarkable observatories. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 2 : visit the Amber Fort

located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route, 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 we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white marble. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 3 :Jaipur -Jodhpur

After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and drive to Jodhpur in the early morning. 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 blue. The old city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall, which has 101 bastions and seven gates. On your tour of Jodhpur you 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. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 4 Jodhpur -Jaisalmer

After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and drive through the desert and proceed for 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. After reaching Jaisalmer, check in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 5:Jaisalmer

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of the city covering stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila. The palace museum inside this fort exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer, Havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki- Haveli and the Gadisar Lake, which seems beautiful at sunset. Late in the evening, drive to some 40 kms away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes and enjoy the camel cart ride to the Sunset Point (DIRECT PAYAMENT BASIS) and Sam Sand Dunes. Stay overnight in Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 6 Jaisalmer-Jodhpur:

Today, you will drive to the Marwar capital city of Jodhpur, sprawled around the impressive cliff top Meherangarh Fort. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Later visit the imposing Meherangarh Fort. Explore the various museums that house the finest artifacts of the Royal family of Jodhpur. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 7 : Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur

check out from the Hotel and drive to Udaipur in the morning, 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 carving and sculptures. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.

Day 8 :Udaipur

start your sightseeing tour with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit 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 generationsof Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 9 : Depart Udaipur

After breakfast transferred to airport / railway station to connect onward flight / train.