Rajasthan which is also known as the “Land Of maharajas”. The glory of the state is retained by its majestic places, forts and monuments. The vibrant culture and rich heritage of this princely state draw innumerable tourist from across the globe. Its major attractions include the Dilwara Temple, National Park, Forts, Lake Palaces, Deserts, Haveli, Temples, Food, Puppet Shows, Shopping, Fairs & Festival, Art and Culture, Folk Dance, Flora & fauna etc.
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Jaisalmer – mean the Hill Fort of Jaisal and is sometimes called the Golden City of India because the yellow sandstone used in every architecture of the city gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and its surrounding area. Situated in the middle of the vast Thar Desert, it is crowned by a commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone, with all its awesome splendour, dominating the amber-hued city. The fort actually functions as intended and is still the site of an entire living area, home to a quarter of the population. On arrival check into Jasisalmer Desert Camp. Enjoy tent activities like camelback ride into the desert to watch the sun set, cultural program (Rajasthan Folk Dance). This enables you to discover the rich desert culture and meet the colorful tribal people. We will provide a special dinner in Camp. Overnight stay at Camp.
Today morning after breakfast check out from Desert Camp and proceed Jaisalmer City. Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain temples. Visit to The Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Qila (the Golden Fort). Then continue to visit the Patwon-Ki-Haveli, built by Guman Chand Patwa, one of the wealthiest merchant of the time took over fifty years to complete; Salim Singh ki Haveli, believed to have been built about 300 years ago; Nathmalji ki Haveli is a late 19th century mansion that was built for Diwan Mohata Nathmal, then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. Patwon ki Haveli - known for its pretty paintings, intricate carvings and a grandiose style of architecture. The entire complex is not a single haveli but a cluster of five smaller beautiful havelis. Gadisar Lake also called Gadaria Lake is located in the Jaisalmer district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, King Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by Gadsi Singh in the year around 1367 AD. This lake is an artificial lake. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed to Jodhpur. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, which was built by Rao Jodha in 1459. It has various pavillions beautifully decorated and at times filled like museums with the old royal artifacts. From the top of the fort one can get a bird’s eye view of the old city. You will notice the predominance of blue houses referred to as Brahmin houses - the colour being associated with the high caste. Also visit Jaswant Thada. It is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately. carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when the sun's rays dance across their surface. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for Jaipur. The fascinating capital of the marvelous state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City, thanks to the color of its buildings. It was built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. There are innumerable sagas and stories of culture, traditions, practices and valour. This diverse land of rich cultural heritage is a royal treat for tourists all over the world. Check in at hotel, after some rest visit: Visit Birla Mandir, the magnificent Birla Mandir in Jaipur is a Hindu temple that forms a part of one of the several Birla temples located all around the country. Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the shrine is situated on the Moti Dungari Hill. The temple was built in the year 1988 by the Birlas when the Maharaja of Jaipur gave the land away for a token amount of one rupee. Evening free for leisure and shopping at local market. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to local sightseeing. Amber Fort with Elephant or Jeep ride (At your own cost). The Amber Fort was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. It gives extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond. En route, make a photo stop at the palace of winds the Hawa Mahal. A 5 storied building with 25cm thick facade from the 18 century having 953 windows and niches so that ladies of royal family could see the procession and events in the city without being visible to the people. Later in the afternoon visit City Palace. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palace complex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings. The premises consists several buildings like Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble facing on the important plains for measuring the harmony of the heavens. Each instrument serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading. Dinner and Overnight stay.
After arriving at Jaipur proceed for Ranthambore. Upon arrival at Ranthambore you will be directly transferred to hotel (Rooms will be available after 14:00 hrs. Early check in are subject to availability at the time of confirmation). Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest and most famous national parks in North India. It is named after the historic Ranthambore fortress that is found within the park. The park covers an area of 392 sq km. Bound to the nth by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal river, Ranthambore lies at the edge of a plateau. There are several lakes here and it is home to a variety of plants and animals. However, Ranthambore's pride is the population of tigers prowling in their own natural habitat. Check in at hotel, after some rest visit: Ranthambhore Fort is a magnificent fort erected by a ruler belonging to the Chauhan Royal family located in Ranthambhore in Rajasthan. The regal fort is said to have existed since the 12th century and is a perfect tourist attraction for those wanting to explore Royal Rajasthan. The splendid fort of Ranthambhore stands strong amidst dense forests that form the Ranthambhore National Park. Later you can visit Trinetra Ganesha Temple of Ranthambore The temple is about 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur and is well established in Ranthambore fort. The temple is built with red Karauli stone and has been one of the most popular religious tourist attractions for ages. Lord Ganesha in Hindu Mythology is said to be the god of wish fulfillment. He is also the god of wealth, fortune, wisdom and education. Every year thousands of devotees send letters and marriage invitations to get the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Jaipur Airport to board the flight for your onward journey.
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