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Mewar & Desert Circuit Ex - Mumbai
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations: Mumbai - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur - Mumbai
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01: Mumbai - Udaipur
By Air
Proceed to airport for flight to Udaipur.
Reach and you will be assisted by your Tour Manager and the driver.
Take the car to the hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake,
hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched
in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound
and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters
and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and
narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past,
epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters
of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty
for 1200 Years.
Proceed for afternoon Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of
Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur
as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan
desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace
in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 02: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace.
Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock
Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple
and the local folk Museum.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
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03: Udaipur - Jodhpur (By Road 260 km/6 hr)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century.
200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple
abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to
two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic
sculptures.
Reach Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes
with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital
of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief
of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama
- the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh
Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the
plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8
gates and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight
will be at Jodhpur.
Day 04: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (By Road 300 km/5 hr)
Proceed for Jaisalmer.
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the
city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands,
with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to
which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that
a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop
the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal
Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned
his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched
on the Trikuta Hill.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
 Day
05: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of
The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian
Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone.
The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate
balconies. Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the
world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar
Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical
Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the
sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani
musicians playing haunting tunes. (Weather permitting)
Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed to the lost village of LODURVA. Spend the day there and come
back to city in the evening. Spend the evening inside the Jaisalmer
Fort.
Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 07: Jaisalmer
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a short camel safari in the
dunes. Have lunch on the dunes and relax in the afternoon. Overnight
will be in Jaisalmer.
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08: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (By Road 300 km/5 hr)
Proceed to Jodhpur after breakfast. Proceed for a village safari in
the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence
of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great
desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 09: Jodhpur - Mumbai (By Air)
Arrival : 1555 hr Breakfast will be at hotel. Sightseeing tour of
Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar,
visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice
of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel.
Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers.
In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle
room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Transfer
to airport for flight to Udaipur.
TOUR ENDS
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