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Mewar & Desert Circuit Tour

Duration: 09 DAYS
Destination: Mumbai - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mumbai

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Day 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. 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. Proceed for evening 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 late evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 03 : Udaipur - Jodhpur

By Road
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
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. 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 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
Breakfast will be at hotel. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond and 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 Mumbai in the afternnon with sweet memories of the LAND OF THE MARWARS. TOUR ENDS THE TOUR WILL INCLUDE:

a) ACCOMMODATION IN HOTELS MENTIONED,
b) SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
c) AIR-CONDITIONED SUV AT DISPOSAL FROM AIRPORT TO AIRPORT,
d) DRIVER FOR THE FULL TOUR,
e) ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
f) MEET AND ASSIST AT THE AIRPORT ON ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE,
g) DAILY BREAKFASTS,
h) BOAT RIDE AT LAKE PICHOLA, UDAIPUR,
i) VILLAGE DINNER AT JAISALMER DUNES,
j) PRIVATE JEEP VILLAGE SAFARI AT JODHPUR (BISHNOI VILLAGES),
k) TOLL TAXES, DRIVER ALLOWANCE, PARKING,
l) ALL MONUMENT ENTRANCES,
m) SHORT CAMEL SAFARI AT JAISALMER,
n) CULTURAL PROGRAM & EXCURSIONS AT JAISALMER AND
o) ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES.



SUGGESTED HOTELS:

City	DELUXE & HERITAGE HOTELS	NIGHTS
Udaipur	FATEH PRAKASH PALACE	02
Jodhpur	AJIT BHAWAN	02
Jaisalmer	FORT RAJWADA	04

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