Derasar of Rajasthan : 8N/9D
Visit: Udaipur 2N|Jaipur 2N|Jodhpur 2N|Ajmer|Jaisalmer 2N|
Sightseeing: Udaipur: Lake Pichola, City Palace, Musuem , Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki Bari, Lok Kala Mandir, Rishabdeo Temple Enroute Nathdwara| Jaipur: Amer Fort, Sanganer| Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort| Ajmer: Nareli Jain Temple and Ajmer Jain Temple| Jaisalmer: Patwaon ki Haveli, Lodhurva| Osian: Shri Osian Jain Temple| Ranakpur|
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Udaipur
Arrive Udaipur and transfer to your hotel. Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. You proceed for city tour of Udaipur – visiting the City Palace and Museum,largest palace complex in India displaying a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences, The 17th century Jagdish temple, Fatehsagar Lake, and Sahelion ki Bari (the Garden for the Maids of Honour), an ornamental pleasure garden with fountains and marble kiosks. Later visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir or the Folk Art Museum. Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 02: Udaipur: Excursion to Rishabhdeo Temple (65 Kms/1.5 Hrs)
After breakfast proceed for day excursion to Rishabhdeo Temple, the first Jain tirthankara. Lord Rishabhadeo is also "Kesariaji" because a large offering of saffron (keshar) a common ingredient in Jain rituals is made to the deity. This temple was considered to be one of the four main religious institutions of Mewar, ruled by the Sisodia Maharanas of Udaipur. Return to Udaipur. Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 03: Udaipur - Jaipur (420 Kms / 08 Hrs)
After breakfast check out and drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Nathdwara – Shrinathji. See the 18th century Shrinathji temple, one of the most important shrines for devotees of Krishna. This simple shrine houses a black stone image of Vishnu brought from Mathura in 1669 to protect it from Aurangzeb’s destructive forces. 400-year old tradition of Picchwai painting (cloth paintings with religious themes) originated here. Later continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to your hotel. Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan Jaipur– is also popularly known as the “Pink City“ as the Pink sandstone was used to construct the buildings in Old walled city. It is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. The architect who formalized the city’s plans on the Shilpa Shastra, the epic Hindu treatise on architecture, mixed it with the sublimity of the Mughal and Jain influences of those times. The city was painted pink in 1853 in honour of the visit by Prince Albert. Except for the busy traffic of bicycles, cars and buses, little seems to have changed. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur. (B)
Day 04: Jaipur: City Tour
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Jaipur – visiting Amer Fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. An elephant [Subject to availability/alternatively by jeep] will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls; Later visit the City of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen include the City Palace.
The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armory, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. You will also have the opportunity to wander about the local markets. Later visit Sanganer , a famous pilgrimage town for Jain community because of a very ancient Shri Digamber Jain Temple made by Red stone. In this temple the Principal Deity the Lord Adinath (Rishabh Dev), the first Tirthankara are supposed to be 4000 years old. It has fine carvings that are comparable to the Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu that are built in many phases. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur. (B)
Day 05: Jaipur - Jodhpur (340 Kms /7Hrs)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Jodhpur. Enroute visit Ajmer – Nareli Jain Temple and Ajmer Jain Temple, also known as Soniji Ki Nasiyan, is an architecturally rich Jain temple. It was built in the late nineteenth century. The main chamber, known as the Swarna Nagari "City of Gold", has several gold-plated wooden figures, depicting several figures in the Jain religion.Later continue drive to Jodhpur. Arrive to the Blue City – Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel. An oasis in the arid Thar Desert, Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Representing this colorful city with shades of blue, Jodhpur has a history that is rich and a present that beckons strongly to the discerning tourist. Forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, color and texture, Jodhpur has them all and in plenty. Overnight at Hotel in Jodhpur. (B)
Day 06: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (305 Kms / 06 Hrs)
After breakfast visit the Meherangarh Fort. Considered one of India's best forts, this invincible stronghold of Marwar sits on a steep hill lording over a wonderful view of its surroundings. Intricate latticed windows, elaborately carved panels and elegantly curved porches speak of beauty and taste. No matter what part of the fort you are in, its ambience will leave you in awe and your senses reeling. Take in the sight high up on the rampart where the second largest cannon in Asia rests. Also visit Jaswant Thada - a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899.Later drive to Jaisalmer and check in to hotel on arrival. Jaisalmer -is a fairy-tale town in the Thar Desert founded about 800 years ago by Jaisal. 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 annual desert festival takes place in January and February each year and is a riot of colour and activity. Jaisalmer is also famous for its embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, and blankets, antique, silver jewellry, stonework and camel safaris. Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer. (B)
Day 07: Jaisalmer: City Tour
After breakfast leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is an intricately moulded wonderland. Take a half-day sightseeing tour of this city of gilded magic. See the fort built by Rawal Jaisal atop the 80 m high Trikuta hill, where a fourth of the population still lives. Within the fort are also beautifully carved Jain temples of the 12th to the 15th centuries. See Badal Vilas Palace, the former ruler’s 20th century palace; Also visit some impressive merchant mansions (havelis) including Patwon ki Haveli (1805), a five-storey building with carved pillars and murals, Salim Singh and Nathmalji ki Haveli. Later visit Lodhurva, the ancient capital containing some very beautifully carved Jain temples which are worth a visit. Overnight at Hotel in Jaisalmer. (B)
Day 08: Jaisalmer - Osian (260 Kms /5hrs) - Jodhpur (70 Kms / 01.5hrs)
After breakfast visit Shri Osian Jain Temple - Osian though a small village now, was once a large and prosperous city and an important pilgrimage centre between the 8th and 9th centuries. Visit the Mahavira temple with the main deity of Bhagawan Mahavira Swami in the Padmasana posture. Later continue drive to Jodhpur. Overnight at Hotel in Jodhpur. (B)
Day 09: Jodhpur - Ranakpur (162 Kms /03 Hrs - Anadra (130 Kms /03 Hrs)
After breakfast check out and drive to Anadra enroute visiting Ranakpur – the largest Jain temple complex in India dating to the 15th century. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankar. Intricate carvings detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. There are 1444 ornately carved marble pillars in the complex and none of them are similar. The beautiful lace-like interiors of the domes are a superb example of western Indian temple style. Surya temple and other Jain temples are side attractions. (Temples open only at 1200 Hrs. Leather belts, footwear, bare legs and black clothing not allowed) Later drive to Udaipur. Drop at Udaipur. (B)
Price Includes
Accommodation with Breakfast All transfers, city tours and transport services by AC Indigo Car,Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
Price Excludes
Monuments Entrance Fee. Services of English Speaking Local Guide, Common Boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur ,Elephant Ride OR Jeep Ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur ,Camel Ride on Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer. Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions
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