Rajasthan Tour 2
Highlights Of Rajasthan
Trip Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations Covered: Jaipur – Jodhpur – Udaipur
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Jaipur
Today arrive at Jaipur and transfer to your hotel.
The capital of Rajasthan Jaipur, popularly known as the “Pink City” as the Pink sandstone was used to construct the buildings in the old walled city. Jaipur owes its name, Its foundation and it’s planning to the Great-Warrior-Astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699–1744 AD).
Jaipur (City of Victory) was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. It is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. The city was painted pink in 1853 in honor of the visit by Prince Albert.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: Jaipur
Today morning after breakfast start your sightseeing with a visit to Amber fort. Enjoy Elephant ride/Jeep to reach the Fort. The fort was built by Raja Man Singh.
Later photo stop at Hawa Mahal which is known as Palace of the Winds. This palace was built of red and pink sandstone.
It has many Jharokhas or windows, the main aim to construct the Mahal was to ease the royal women to view the everyday life through the windows. At that time they were not allowed to appear in public.
Visit City Palace, which is located in the heart of the Pink City Jaipur. Enjoy photography in front of Jal Mahal – A water palace & visit Jantar Mantar – an astronomical observatory. Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 03: Jaipur - Pushkar - Jodhpur (400 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Pushkar.
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar; at its heart is one of India’s most sacred lakes. There are 52 ghats around the lake, and numerous temples. The Brahma temple, especially, attracts pilgrims all year around. Being a religious town, alcohol and non-vegetarian food are taboo.
Later continue to drive to Jodhpur; Arrive to the Blue City – Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 04: Jodhpur - Udaipur (300 Kms)
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. The palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal etc. are beautifully decorated and house Jewelery, costumes, armory, palanquins, howdahs and other remnants of the past.
See the Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II built in 1899. Later the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs were also built here.
Later continue to drive to Udaipur. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05: Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Udaipur – visiting the City Palace and Museum.
The largest palace complex in India, it is a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences. Also, see the 17th century Jagdish temple, drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, and visit the Sahelion ki Bari (the Garden for the Maids of Honour), an ornamental pleasure garden with fountains and marble kiosks.
Later in the evening take a boat ride on the 4 km long and 3 km wide Lake Pichola, which is fringed with hills, palaces, havelis, ghats, embankments and temples and offers spectacular views of the city. Visit the Jag Mandir Island with its exquisite Gul Mahal Pavilion.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 06: Depart Udaipur
After breakfast in time transfer to Udaipur Airport to connect your Flight for onward destination.