Day 1: Jaipur Arrive at Jaipur. Pick up and check in at hotel. In the afternoon start half day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit the world famous Astrological Observatory City Palace - museum of precious and semi - precious stones, typical Rajasthani handicrafts and Birla Mandir. Evening go to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic village resort and enjoy Rajasthani food served in traditional style enjoying fire with folk dances and music. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 2: Jaipur In the morning start full day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and enjoy elephant ride. If time allows visit colorful bazaars and do some shopping of ethnic silver jewelers, handicrafts, Mojaris. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur - Bikaner In the morning drive to Bikaner (321 km). Check in hotel. In evening visit Camel breeding farm and local market. Stay overnight at hotel in Bikaner.
Day 4: Bikaner - Jaisalmer In the morning start half day sightseeing of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort, Bhandeshwar, Sandeshwar Temples.Later drive to Jaisalmer (333 km). Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 5: Jaisalmer In the morning start full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer. Visit Salim Singh ki Haveli and enjoy the splendid art work done on the Jharokha, Fort (80 meters above plain ), Jain Temples and the Palace within the Fort. Afternoon visit Bara Bagh (royal cenotaphs), Ladhurva Jain temple, Sam Sand Dunes to watch sun set by camel ride. Return back to hotel for overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 6: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur In the morning drive to Jodhpur (308 km). Check in at hotel. After lunch start half day sightseeing of Jodhpur. Visit Mehrangarh Fort (125 meters above plains) founded by Maharaja Rao Jodha in 1459 AD, Jaswant Thada, splendid Umaid Bhawan Palace and the museum inside the Palace. Also visit the Clock Tower. Enjoy shopping at Jodhpur's famous Mojaris and other leather handicraft items in local busy markets. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 7: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur In the morning drive to Udaipur (266 km), enroute visit 15th century Ranakpur Jain Temple dedicated to the first Jain Prophet Rishabnath. The temple is built of pure white with 80 doms supported by 1444 different carved pillars. Continue your drive to Udaipur and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur In the morning start full day sightseeing of Udaipur. Udaipur is the city of beautiful lakes, palaces and fountains. Visit the City Palace Museum - grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in granite, marble and mosaic displayed in the
sparkling white filigreed balconies and windows, ornate arches and cupolas atop magnificent octagonal towers and housing collection of paintings, armory, textiles and artifacts, Visit Jagdish Temple - the fine Indo-Aryan temple built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 AD, notable for its black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath, the lord of the universe. Also visit the City palace, museum and a boat ride in Lake Pichola and Jag Mandir. Enjoy shopping of puppets, metalware and other handicraft items. Overnight at hotel in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur - Mount Abu In the morning drive to Mount Abu (225 Kms). Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Mount Abu.
Day 10: Mount Abu In the morning start full day sightseeing of Mount Abu. Visit Nakki Lake (enjoy boating), Gomukh Temple, Dilwara Jain Temple, Bhramkumari Vasahi Temple and Luna-Vasahi Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Mount Abu.
Day 11: Mount Abu - Pushkar In the morning drive to Pushkar (385 Kms). Check in at hotel. Evening visit local market. Overnight at hotel in Pushkar.
Day 12: Pushkar - Onwards In the morning start half day sightseeing of Pushkar. Visit Brahma temple and lot of other famous temples. If you feel comfortable take a dip in Pushkar lake that has its own values since past. Drive to Ajmer railway station for onward journey. |