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Regal Rajasthan Tour |
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Day 01 :- |
| Jaipur Arrive Jaipur. Meet, assist and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon
visit the City Palace and Jamar Mantar- the astronomical observatory.
The palace has an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware and
old weapons. The J antar Mantar
was built by Maharaja J aiSingh in 1728, a testament of his passion for
astronomy. Also visit the five story fa~ade of the Hawa Mahal, or Palace
of the Winds. Famous for it's honeycomb like structure, the Hawa Mahal
is an interplay of red and pink sand stone, and was built originally for
the women of the royal household to watch the everyday life and
processions of the city. Overnight in Jaipur. |
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Day 02 :- |
| Jaipur This morning proceed for a half day tour of Amber
Fort. For an experience that's truly royal, visitors can reach the fort
through snaking pathways on elephant back. In Amber, you will see
magnificent palaces with walls covered with mirrored mosaic. The Fort is
built in red sandstone and white marble; the palace complex has very
interesting apartments. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur. |
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Day 03 :- |
| Bikaner In the morning drive to the imposing walled city
of Bikaner (7 hrs). Bikaner has many magnificent buildings made of
reddish pink sandstone that transcends the surrounding barren
wilderness. Bikaner has been able to preserve its traditional aura of
the medieval era. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Bikaner. |
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Day 04 :- |
| Jaisalmer Morning excursion to Deshnok, to visit the Karni
Mata temple. This 600 year old temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, a
famous mystic of her times, believed to be an incarnation of goddess
Durga. There are plenty of rats scurrying here, fed by devotees, owing
to the belief that these rodents will be reincarnated as holy men. In
the afternoon, drive to Jaisalmer (8.5 hrs). Arrive by late evening and
check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer. |
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Day 05 :- |
| Jaisalmer In the morning your city sightseeing will
include a tour of the Jaisalmer Fort where everything, including outer
walls, temples and houses, are made of soft yellow Jurassic sandstone.
Visit some of the countless havelis spread across Jaisalmer, which are
reputed as the city's real showpieces. In the evening you will visit the
Sam Sand Dunes of the Thar Desert...a great place to see patterns carved
out by winds on the sand. Experience an unforgettable camel ride through
the dunes at sunset. Overnight in Jaisalmer. |
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Day 06 :- |
| Jodhpur Early morning drive to Jodhpur (7 hrs). Arrive
Jodhpur, and check into your hotel. Jodhpur is at the edge of the Thar
Desert and known for its impressive fortified bastions. In the
afternoon, proceed on a half day city tour including the imposing
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Museum and the old city. The majestic
Mehrangarh Fort is one of the most formidable structures, housing some
magnificent palaces with marvelously carved panels and latticed windows.
The Jaswant Thada is a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built
in 1899 AD, in memory of Maharaja Jaswant S |
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