Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur
Day 01: Udaipur
Arrival
Arrival
Udaipur Airport, Pickup & Transfer to Hotel, After Fresh n up visit Eklingi
Temple & Eveing free for leisure & Night Stay.
Udaipur is a beautiful
city, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan, India. Known for its
picturesque lakes, Udaipur also called 'the city of lakes'. The elevated hills
and the beautiful lakes make a picture-perfect backdrop to the Udaipur city.
Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the World and
subsequently, also known as the 'Venice of East'. In context of Rajasthan,
Udaipur is the second most-sought after tourist destination of the state, the
first being Jaipur. Udaipur had been the capital of Mewar for centuries.
Eklingji Temple is one of the most
famous temples of Rajasthan. Located in the town of Eklingji (Kailashpuri), the
place got its popular name from the temple. Eklingji Temple is positioned at a
distance of 22 km in the north of Udaipur. The temple boasts of a striking
four-faced idol of Eklingji (Lord Shiva) that is made out of black marble. Its
height ranges around 50 feet and its four faces depict four forms of Lord
Shiva. The east-facing part is recognized as Surya, the west-facing part is
Lord Brahma, the north-facing part is Lord Vishnu and the south-facing part is
Rudra i.e. Lord Shiva himself. The zenith of the multifaceted idol is known as
'Yantra that stands for the ultimate reality. The Shivlinga (Phallic form of
Lord Shiva) garlanded by a silver snake, acquires the major attraction of people.
Pichola Lake is one of the most
beautiful and picturesque lakes of Rajasthan, India. Located in the heart of
the city, Pichola Lake is the oldest and one of the largest lakes of Udaipur.
In 1362, the beautiful lake was built by Pichhu Banjara during the ruling
period of Maharana Lakha. Talking about the dimensions of Pichhola Lake, it is
extended to 3 miles in length, 2 miles in width and has depth of 30 feet.
Day 02: Udaipur S/Seeing
After
Breakfast City Tour of Udaipur & Night Stay at Udaipur
Bagore Ki Haveli is an ancient
building that stands on the platform of Gangori Ghat in the vicinity of Pichola
Lake. The splendid architecture of the mansion boasts of delicate carved work
and excellent glass work. In the eighteenth century, Bagore Ki Haveli was built
by Amir
City Palace Udaipur
Udaipur
City Palace is one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, located
peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola. This majestic City Palace is the
most-visited tourist attraction of Udaipur and often distinguished as the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan.
Lake Palace Udaipur
Udaipur
Lake Palace is one of the most romantic places on this earth. The Palace
situated amidst the scenic Pichola Lake offers a heavenly view to the onlooker.
The imposing Aravalli Hills on one side and soaring palaces on the other, make
the perfect background to this beautiful Lake Palace.
Jag Mandir Palace is a beautiful
palace located on the southern island of Lake Pichola. The three-storied Palace
is a palatial structure made in yellow sandstone and marble. Built in early
years of 17th century, Jag Mandir Palace was raised by Maharana Karan Singh to
serve as a hiding place for Prince Khurram (popularly known as Shah Jahan).
Maharana Pratap
Memorial
is a historic site that is dedicated to the gallant Maharana Pratap. Situated
at the top of Moti Margi or Pearl Hill, the memorial overlooks the Fateh Sagar
Lake. In Hindi, memorial is known as "smarak" and smarak is always
made in the memory of loved ones.
Day 03: Udaipur –
Ranakpur – Jodhpur (05 – 06 Hrs Drive)
Early
Morning after Breakfast drive to Jodhpur via Ranakpur. On arrival fresh n up
& half day city tour of Jodhpur & Night stay
Ranakpur Temples are acclaimed
world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples
form one of the five major pilgrimages of the Jains. Located in village of
Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan, Ranakpur temple
lies at a distance of 95 kms in the north of Udaipur city. The temple is easily
accessible from the city of Udaipur as regular buses are easily available.
Built in the 15th century, Ranakpur temples are known for being the largest and
most important temples of the Jain cult.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of
the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur, infact,
in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places in
India. It is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in
1459. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a
circular road.
Jaswant Thada, To the left of the
Mehrangarh Fort complex is the Jaswant Thada of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is a
19th century royal cenotaph built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh
II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. The son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh,
Maharaja Sardar Singh, in the memory of his father, built the Jaswant Thada.
The cenotaph has two more tombs within it. Near to this are the royal
crematorium and three other cenotaphs. Famous Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, India
is an example of architectural brilliance in India. It is a white marble
memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. The carving shows
the genius of the sculptors. These stones are extremely thin and polished. As a
result, the outside surface of the monument emits a warm glow when the sunrays
fall on its surface. There is also beautiful marble jali work on the cenotaph.
You can have some nice views from the terrace in front of the cenotaph.
Day 04: Jodhpur –
Jaisalmer
After
Breakfast Drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival jaisalmer check in your prebooked
hotel, after fresh n up half day city tour of Jaisalmer City & Night stay
Jaisalmer Fort is a monument worth
visiting and worth retaining in your conscious mind. Like various other cities
of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own
glorious heritage. Though you can find historical monuments scattered all over
the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made of
sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a
dominating structure amidst sands.
Day 05: Jaisalmer
Sam Dune
After
breakfast check out from hotel & city tour of Jaisalmer, after lunch drive
to Samdune & evening enjoy the sam dune, camel riding, tradition dance
& Dinner & Night stay
Nathmal Ji ki haveli was commissioned to
serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of
Jaisalmer. Maharawal Beri Sal commissioned the construction of this Haveli. The
architects of this haveli were Hathi and Lulu who happened to be brothers.
There is a very interesting story regarding its construction. It is said that
the two brothers started building different facets of haveli simultaneously. In
those days there were no such instruments, which could keep a track on
continuity and thus when this building came up finally it had irregular shape.
Patwon Ji ki Haveli is an interesting
piece of Architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer.
This is precisely because of two things, first that it was the first haveli
erected in Jaisalmer and second, that it is not a single haveli but a cluster
of 5 small havelis. The
havelis are also known as the 'mansion of brocade merchants'. This name has
been given probably because the family dealt in threads of gold and silver used
in embroidering dresses. However, there are theories, which claim that these
traders made considerable amount of money in Opium smuggling and Money-lending.
This is the largest Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. This
haveli is presently occupied by the government, which uses it for various
purposes. The office of the Archeological Survey of India and State art and
craft department is situated in the haveli itself.
Sam Dune: There is no point
coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why
Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. This is the
closest place from where you can loose yourself in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam
has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no
vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback. Put yourself
in the camp and experience the sun setting behind the horizon. Organize a
bonfire with the fellow tourists in the night and enjoy the rustic and earthy
music and dance of Rajasthan.
Day 06: Jaisalmer –
Jodhpur
After
Breakfast check out from Sam dune camps & drive to Jodhpur & evening
free for leisure & Night stay
Day 07: Jodhpur –
Jaipur
After
Breakfast Drive to Jaipur & Evening visit Chokhi Dhani for Dinner &
Night Stay
Jaipur, the largest city
and the capital of Rajasthan, is also referred to as Pink City. Built by Sawai
Jai Singh, this place was India's first planned city. With spectacular hilltops
and stunning fortresses, Jaipur has become a major tourist attraction among
both national and international tourists. This royal city captivates travellers
as it is known for its rich culture and tradition, magnificent art and
artefacts, and brilliant past.
Day 08: Jaipur
After
Breakfast City Tour of Jaipur & Night Stay
The Amer Fort is situated in
Amer, which is 11 kilometers from Jaipur. Amer, originally, was the capital of
the state before Jaipur. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh.
This fort is also very popularly known as the Amer Palace. The Amer Fort was
built in red sandstone and marble and the Maotha Lake adds a certain charm to
the entire Fort.
The City Palace is a landmark in
Jaipur and is also a very popular tourist hotspot. Apart from the regal
architecture, the palace offers a stunning view of the Pink City and also an
insight into the rich heritage of a bygone era. The City Palace is a must-see
while sightseeing in Jaipur. This palace also includes the famous 'Chandra
Mahal' and 'Mubarak Mahal', and other buildings which form a part of the palace
complex. The palace is located towards the northeast side of central Jaipur and
has many courtyards and buildings.
Hawa Mahal
The
renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist
attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful
five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who
belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.
Janter Manter
There
are plenty of observatories all over the world, but the Jantar Mantar is
considered to be one of the largest observatories ever built. Combining
religion, science and art, the Jantar Mantar is the name given to a series of
five, magnificent structures built in Jaipur, New Delhi, Ujjan, Varanasi and
Mathura.
Day 09: Jaipur Drop
After
Breakfast Drop at Jaipur Airport
