1 Days (Arrival at Jaipur)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Jaipur Railway Station / Airport & transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
2 Days (Jaipur Full-Day Sightseeing)
After breakfast, get ready for a full day of exploring Jaipur. We start from the Amber Fort, where visitors can enjoy an Elephant ride (optional), located in the 4 km2 town of Amer. Built in 1592, it overlooks Maota Lake and features impressive characteristics of Rajput architecture. Then we enjoy a relaxing visit to the Keysar Kiary Garden that has beautiful elegant pavilions and is part of the Amber Fort complex. Not far from here is the Shila Devi Temple, which worships the famous idol of Durga. Located within the Amer Fort, this goddess was introduced by Raja Man Singh 1 and has a statue constructed in her image within the sanctum. The Sheesh Mahal is another destination not to be missed, located within the Lahore Fort, near the city of Lahore. We’ll stop at Panna Meena Bawri, a stepwell and designated bathing place for Indian queens, on our way back to the hotel. And the Man Sagar Lake which was a manmade lake created by blocking the flow of the Dravyavati river back in 1610. We’ll explore Hawa Mahal and the famous City Palace today if we couldn’t the day before. We spend overnight at the hotel after.
3 Days (Transfer from Jaipur to Ajmer - Half day Ajmer & Pushkar Sightseeing)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ajmer (145Km /2½ hrs). Visit Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah, Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara, Ana Sagar. Later drive to Pushkar, 14kms from Ajmer. Visit various temples and Ghats and holy Pushkar Lake. There are more than 400 hundred temples in Pushkar but the main attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. Check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Pushkar
4 Days (Transfer from Ajmer to Udaipur via Nathdwara and Eklingji)
After breakfast check-out from hotel and drive for Udaipur (265Kms/5-6Hrs), the beautiful Lake City of Rajasthan.Enroute visit Nathdwara temple & Eklingjee temple. Eklingji houses 108 temples chiselled out of sandstones and marbles enclosed by high walls which is devoted to Lord Shiva. Nathdwara literally means gateway to God. Its a Hindu temple dedicated to one of the avatars of Lord Krishna "Shrinathji". The Shrinathji temple of Nathdwara is famous for the Shringar of the deity where the idol is dressed in a new dress every day. On arrival at Udaipur, check-in at your hotel. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour over the picturesque Lake Pichola (at your own cost) to admire the royal buildings around the Lake and enjoy the scenic sunset view. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
5 Days (Full day Udaipur Local Sightseeing)
After breakfast, we go on a full-day city tour in Udaipur. We start from the Udaipur City Palace, the largest Rajasthan royal complex, home of the old Kings. The majestic complex brags a large assortment of Mahals, courtyards, and pavilions. Take in the impressive architecture that adorn the corridors, terraces, and the hanging gardens. While at the City Palace, you can visit nearby famous attractions such as Amar Vilas, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, Krishna Vilas, Manak Mahal, Mor Chowk, Sheesh Mahal, Zenana Mahal, and Rang Bhawan Inn which brags a view of the lake. Jagdish Temple is next in the list, built by Maharana Jagat Singh where people can worship Lord Vishnu. And then the Vintage Car Museum which is a bit away from the City Palace is a heaven for automobile lovers. The Fateh Sagar Lake is another main tourist attraction in Udaipur, a gorgeous picturesque spot, featuring the second largest artificial lake in the city. And within the lake is a small island where the Nehru Garden is built on. This beautiful garden has a boat-shaped floating restaurant that serves a gorgeous city view while dining. Saheliyon-ki-Bari is another destination we don’t want to miss. It is a gorgeous garden, popular for the view that features a lotus pool and carved marble elephants. Also known as the Courtyard of Maidens, this garden is a delightful retreat from the modern city, built by Rana Sangram Singh. Then we head to Shilpgram, a complex where rural arts and crafts are most dense. You also don’t want to miss Lake Pichola, known for the exquisite sunset view. Take in the rare sunset view as well as the City Palace from a distance on your east bank with the gardens in the south. The Summer Palace “Sajjan Garh” also looks unbelievable during the sunset. We return to the hotel after a fulfilling day to rest for the night in Udaipur.
6 Days (Transfer from Udaipur to Mt. Abu & Mt. Abu Local Sightseeing)
After breakfast check out from the hotel then proceed to Mt Abu (186Kms/4.5Hrs), the only hill station of Rajasthan. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Visit Dilwara Jain Temple, Honeymoon Point & Nakki Lake. "Dilwara Temple" is the most famous pilgrimage site for the Jains. Its a perfect exemplar of architectural marvel with opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner. The main attraction of the temple is 'Ranga Mandapa' which is a dome-shaped ceiling. It has a chandelier like structure in the middle of the roof, and sixteen idols of Vidyadevi, goddess of knowledge, made of stone surrounds it. The other designs of carvings include lotuses, gods and abstract patterns. The "Honeymoon point" also known as Anadara Point is a scenic location and is considered to be an ideal spot to unwind after a long day of travel and sightseeing. The beauty lies in the backdrop of the gorgeous Nakki Lake and the Old gateway to Mount Abu. Evening visit Nakki Lake and enjoy boating (at own cost). Indulge in shopping at the famous Nakki lake market. Over night stay at Mt.Abu hotel.
7 Days (Transfer to Jodhpur - Half Day Sightseeing)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive towards Jodhpur (270 kms / 5 hrs). Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After a little rest, proceed for half day city tour of Jodhpur. Visit the Meherangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. The palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal etc are beautifully decorated and house Jewellery, costumes, armory, palanquins, howdahs and other remnants of the past. Continue the tour to visit the Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 as a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, the largest of all private residences in the world. The palace was built between 1928 and 1943 for H.H Maharaja Umaid Singh. At that time, it was mainly built to provide employment to those who suffered a lot because of famine. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
8 Days (Jodhpur Half day Sightseeing - Transfer to Jaisalmer Desert Camp)
Take an early breakfast and check out from hotel. Proceed for half day city tour of Jodhpur covering Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Umaid Bhawan Palace still serves as a residence to the royal family while two parts of the palace are converted into hotel & museum. Vintage Car collection and Clock collection over different periods of history are the highlights of this Museum. Mehrangarh Fort stands on top of a raised hillock that is 400 metres above the level of its surrounding terrains. Within the fort visit the famous Jai Pol (victory gate) and Fateh Pol. Exquisitely designed palaces like Moti Mahal (Jodhpur Zenana), Sheesh Mahal, Takhat Vilas and Phool Mahal speak of the architectural splendour of the royals. Mirror work, intricate ornamentation, beautiful glass panel and impressive woodwork adorn these palatial buildings. Jaswant Thada is an imposing marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 known for multilevel gardens, intricately carved gazebos and architecture. Later we drive towards the desert city Jaisalmer (285Kms/5hrs). Upon arrival check into your desert camp. These Desert Safari Camps are equipped with all the modern amenities in a tranquil setting and provide visitors experience of a lifetime. Indulge in activities like camel ride, desert safari (at own cost). Make your evenings special with the folk music, dance, bonfire & sumptuous Rajasthani cuisine. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer camp
9 Days (Full Day Jaisalmer Local Sightseeing)
Post breakfast proceed for full day local sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-ki-haveli, Nathmal-ki-haveli, Salim singh-ki-Haveli & Gadisar lake. Jaisalmer Fort is considered as the glory of Jaisalmer and it is located in the center of the city. It is also known as 'Sonar Kila' or 'Golden Fort' because this yellow sandstone fort shines like gold at sunset. Inside the fort complex, tourists can find several architectural buildings which include palaces, houses and temples all made up of soft yellow sandstone. The most visited places of this fort are the Raj Mahal, The Jain temple, Laxmikanth Temples, Tazia tower, Jawahar Palace etc. The Jain Temple is a must see as these are distinctive architectural style, beautifully carved and completely made up of yellow sandstone. Patwon Ki Haveli-: The Haveli of Patwon is situated near the Patwa campus and is Jaisalmer's first mansion. There are five havelis in the entire complex, which was built by Guman Chand Patwa in 1805 for their five sons. It took 50 years to build this yellow sandstone building. The Havelis are dipped in an enchanting shade of gold and famous for its exquisite carvings, fine wall paintings, beautiful jharokhas (balconies), archways and gateways. Nathmal Ki Haveli -: Nathmalji's haveli is located in the center of Jaisalmer city. It is famous for its architectural style, which is the fusion of Rajput and Mughal design. This mansion was built by Maharajal Barisal in the form of residence of Diwan Mohata Nathal. In the attractive temple of the building, shapes of birds, elephants, flowers, bicycles, steam engines and soldiers were made. Tourists can see many emerging images of cattle, horses, and flowers on the building's walls. Gadsisar lake -: A man-made water reservoir, the Gadisar Lake was once the only source of water in Jaisalmer. Constructed by the first ruler of Jaisalmer, Raja Rawal Jaisal, it is surrounded by temples and ghats (banks). Spend some peaceful time in the serene surroundings of the lake or choose to go boating as well. One can also see many migratory birds on the lake. Sam Sand Dunes - 40Kms from Jaisalmer City, Sam sand dunes offer the most unique way of experiencing Rajasthan. This place offers a plethora of activities like Camel Safari, Jeep Safari, Camping in tents with live music, folk dance performances and mouth watering Rajasthani cuisine in the tranquility of the Desert. Both Sunrise & Sunset are worth watching. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer hotel or desert camp
10 Days (Departure from Jaisalmer)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Jaisalmer Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.
