Glimpses of Rajasthan
Glimpses of Rajasthan
JAIPUR - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR
6 Days / 5 Nights
JAIPUR
Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.
JODHPUR
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.
UDAIPUR
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.
Trip Attractions
- Amber Fort – Grand hilltop fort in Jaipur.
- Ajmer Sharif Dargah – Famous shrine of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti in Ajmer.
- Mehrangarh Fort – Majestic fort overlooking Jodhpur.
- Ranakpur Jain Temple – Stunning 15th-century marble temple complex.
- City Palace Udaipur – Largest palace complex in Rajasthan, located in Udaipur.
Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE JAIPUR
Arrive at Jaipur Airport/ Railway station, you will be transferred to your hotel. The capital of Rajasthan – Jaipur is popularly known as the “Pink City” as the Pink sandstone was used to construct the buildings in the old walled city. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon is at leisure to walk around in the colourful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 2 - JAIPUR - FULL DAY CITY SIGHTSEEING
Today morning after breakfast, proceed for full day city sightseeing. Visit Amer Fort located at a distance approx. 13km from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber (Elephant Ride or Jeep Ride at Amber Fort on your own). Later visit the City of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armours, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar. Jaipur is also shopper’s paradise. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 3 - JAIPUR - AJMER - PUSHKAR - JODHPUR (APPROX.337 KM /7HRS)
Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur enroute visiting Ajmer & Pushkar. Ajmer is a major centre for Muslim pilgrims during the month of Ramzan, being home to the Dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. Seven pilgrimages to Ajmer are supposed to equal one to Mecca. Visit the Dargah (tomb) of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti, the Ana Sagar Lake. Later 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. Later continue your drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 4 - JODHPUR - HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING - RANAKPUR -UDAIPUR
Today morning after breakfast, proceed for half day city sightseeing. Visit the Meherangarh Fort. The palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal, etc are beautifully decorated and house jewellery, costumes, armoury, palanquins, howdahs and other remnants of the past. Also visit Jaswant Thada, Sardar Bazaar and Clock Tower. Later proceed to Udaipur, en-route visiting Ranakpur, it holds the largest Jain temple complex in India and dates back to the 15th century. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankar. (Temples open only at 12:00hrs. Leather belts, footwear, bare legs, and black clothing not allowed). Continue your drive to Udaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the evening time is at leisure to explore the town on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Udaipur.
Day 5 - UDAIPUR - HALF DAY SGHTSEEING
Today morning after breakfast, proceed for half day city sightseeing. Visit the Meherangarh Fort. The palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal, etc are beautifully decorated and house jewellery, costumes, armoury, palanquins, howdahs and other remnants of the past. Also visit Jaswant Thada, Sardar Bazaar and Clock Tower. Later proceed to Udaipur, en-route visiting Ranakpur, it holds the largest Jain temple complex in India and dates back to the 15th century. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankar. (Temples open only at 12:00hrs. Leather belts, footwear, bare legs, and black clothing not allowed). Continue your drive to Udaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the evening time is at leisure to explore the town on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Udaipur.
Day 6 - DEPART UDAIPUR
Today morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Udaipur Airport/ Railway Station to board your flight/ train for onward journey to next destination.
