Sunday, June 29, 2014

Explore the best of Rajasthan with STS (10N/11D)



Day 1 - JAIPUR :
Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur.
Pick-up Guest from Jaipur, Transfer to hotel, later visit City Palace, jantar Mantar Hawa-Mahal, Albert hall,
Evening Visit Birla Temple & Chokhi Dhani village Resort, enjoy Rajasthani Traditional Dinner with Folk Dance & Music, also enjoy Puppet show and other cultural programs, later back to Hotel for overnight Stay.
Night Stay in Jaipur

Day 2 – JAIPUR :
Today Morning visit Amber Fort - You can enjoy Elephant ride here, visit Mirror Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Tiger fort, Jalmahal, Knak vrindawan and Old Jaipur.
Night Stay in Jaipur

Day 3 – JAIPUR – BIKANER : Morning Drive to Bikaner,
Bikaner- If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner. Founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it's located in north west part of Rajasthan state in INDIA.The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization. It's lust for "dessert"or affection for "desert" that tickles every heart to visit Bikaner.
Reach & transfer to Hotel, later visit Bikaner Sight seeing,
Place to Visit : - Junagarh Fort, Lal Garh Palace, Gajner Palace, Prachina Museum, Devi Kund Sagar, Shri Laxminath Temple, Bhandeshwar Jain Temple, Camel Breeding Farm, Havelies, Shiv Bari Mandir.
Night Stay in Bikaner
Day 4 – BIKANER – JAISALMER : Morning drive to Jaisalmer.
Unlike any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns. Jaisalmer, an important ancient trading centre because of its strategic location on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden city'. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The fort built by Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80 metre high Trikuta hill, with beautifully carved Jain temples.
Visit Sonar quila & Patwon ki Haveli, Man made lake evening reach Desert resort, enjoy desert camel safari & beautiful photography of sun-set. night enjoy your dinner with folk dance & music till late night
Night Stay in Jaisalmer

Day 5 – JAISALMER – JODHPUR : Morning proceed to Jodhpur.
Jodhpur "The Sun City" was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. It is named after him only. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India was previously known as Marwar. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is divided into two parts - the old city and the new city. The old city is separated by a10 km long wall surrounding it. Also it has eight Gates leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled city.
Jodhpur is a very popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur include Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden. The city is known as the "Sun City" because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the year.
Reach & transfer to Hotel, after fresh-up visit Jodhpur Fort & Jaswant Thada, also visit to Ummed Bhawan & Mandore Garden, evening local Jodhpur markets & overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Night Stay in Jodhpur

Day 6 – JODHPUR – RANAKPUR : Today drive to Ranakpur
Ranakpur is named after Rana Kumbha whom Dharna Sah, a Jain businessman, approached when he had the vision of his great temple to ask for the land for its construction. Renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is amongst the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty. These temples were constructed in the AD 1439. It is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, 39 kms. away from the Phalna railway station. Ranakpur is reached after passing lush green valleys and streams and the heart capturing views drive away any fatigue of the journey. The Ranakpur Jain Temple were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kgs. whose sound echoes in the entire complex.
Reach & transfer to Hotel, later Ranakpur Sight Seeing.
Night Stay in Jodhpur
Day 7 – RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR : Today drive to Lake City Udaipur
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D.
Tourist attractions of Udaipur – City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Pratap Memorial, Gulab Bagh, Sajjan Garh, Fateh Sager, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Lok Kala Museum, Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Night Stay in Udaipur

Day 8 – UDAIPUR :
Today whole day sight seeing of Udaipur city, visit Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon ki bari, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Lake Palace & Lake Pichola. Evening back to hotel for overnight stay.
Night Stay in Udaipur

Day 9 – UDAIPUR CHITTORGARH – AJMER - PUSHKAR
Today Morning after breakfast, drive to Ajmer via Chittorgarh visit Chittorgarh Fort -
The Chittaur Fort is the best known fort in Rajasthan. Its origins are traced to the Pandavas of Mahabharata. It is said that Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, built the fort. Standing on 180 meters high hill, the fort covers an area of 700 Acres. Inside it is the Meera and Khumba Shyam Temple. It is associated with Meera, a mystic poetess devoted to Lord Krishna whose life and bhajans have become part of the folklore and literary traditions of the region and several parts of India.
Chittaur evokes memories of great heroism and sacrifice by Rajput men and women in the intermittent battles that they had to fight against invaders from Northwest or Delhi. Chittaur witnessed both the ravages of war and the triumphs of the spirit. Allaudin Khilji who coveted Queen Padmini of Chittaur, invaded the city in 1303 A.D. Queen Padmini and the women of the court sacrificed themselves in a pyre of fire rather than submit to anybody. This supreme sacrifice has been called 'Jauhar' and epitomises the fiery spirit of the Rajputs of the day.
Later proceed to Ajmer, Visit Khwaja Sahib Dargah - Ajmer Sarif, evenign Visit Bhram Temple - the only one Bhram Temple in the world & visit pushkar lake.
Night Stay in Pushkar

Day 10 – PUSHKAR – JAIPUR :
Today Morning Drive back to Jaipur reach & transfer to Hotel, rest of the day free to shopping.
Night Stay in Jaipur

Day 11 – DROP - JAIPUR 
Today we will drop you at Jaipur Airport / Railway Station.

Inclusions:-
Accommodations at all mentioned places
All Pick-up – Drop
Sight Seeing
All Tax
Toll Tax
Parking
D.A. Include.

The above tour can be modified as per your requirements, please contact for any Rajasthan, Golden Triangle, Himachal Tour Inquiry.

Call 8944895568 for availability & booking of this package or mail at sonaenterprise@outlook.com for details..

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