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Mewar & Desert Circuit Ex - Mumbai
Mewar & Desert Circuit Ex - Mumbai
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations: Mumbai - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Mumbai
Day
01: Mumbai - Udaipur
By Air
Flight : 9W 373
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 0555 hr
Arrival : 0710 hr
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.
Day 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.
Day 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 Flight : 9W 3408)
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 1355 hr
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.
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