Rajasthan - 10 Days - Train
Route - Delhi-Jaisalmer-Jodhour-Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar-Jaipur-Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh-Ranakpur-Udaipur-Delhi - 2 N-Jaisalmer, 2 N-Jodhpur, 2 N-Jaipur, 2 N-Udaipur & 3 N-On Train
Departure - Delhi - Jaisalmer
SAV Tours & Travels executive will meet you in the afternoon/evening at your Hotel/Home/Railway Station. Help you board the train, take you seat and see you off. Your will be doing the overnight journey in the Train.
Day 1 - Jaisalmer
Your tour starts from Jaisalmer. On arrival at around 11:00 hrs (scheduled arrival time of the Train) at Jaisalmer, you will be transfered to the Hotel. Check-in at the Hotel, freshen-up and relax in the afternoon. In the late afternoon you will be taken for the memorable evening at Sam Sand Dunes, 45 k.m. from Jaisalmer, with Camel Ride. You will enjoy the beautiful sunset from the sand dunes. After sunset, you can either return to Jaisalmer for dinner or you can enjoy the dinner at the dunes with live performance of local folk music. Night stay at the Hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 2 - Jaisalmer
Today you will explore Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is most prominantly known for its fort, Golden Fort or Sonar Quila. Viewing the fort at sunrise and/or sunset is a real treat to one's eyes. Today your tour will start with your visit to the Gadsisar Lake for the beautiful view of the fort at sunrise. You will return to the Hotel from the lake and take some rest. Later you will re-start the tour with your visit to the Fort. The tour will include your visit to the Government Museum, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Deewan Nathmalji Ki Havali, Deewan Salim Singh Ki Havali (from outside) and Mandir Palace (Badal Mahal). In the afternoon after lunch take some rest in the Hotel. In the evening explore the local market at Ganhi Chowk. Also visit the sunset point from where the sunset view of the Jaisalmer Fort is seen best. Night stay will be at the Hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 3 - Jaisalmer
Today you will be visiting the nearby places of Jaisalmer. After check-out from the Hotel you will proceed for your visit to Luderwa, 16 k.m. from Jaisalmer. Luderwa is the old capital of Jaisalmer. En-route to Luderwa, you will visit Amar-Sagar, a natural spot developed by Maharawal Amar Singh in the form of reservoir in 1688 A.D. You will also be visiting Kuldhara & Khabha, a medieval deserted village of Paliwal Community. Their significance is the architectural execllence. In the evening you will be dropped at the Railway Station to board the train for Jodhpur. On arrival at Jodhpur you will be transfered to the Hotel for check-in. Night stay will be at the Hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 4 - Jodhpur
Jodhpur, known as the Sun City or the Blue City, is the second largest city in the state. Today you will be visiting Umaid Bhawan Palace, built by Maharaja Umaid Singh from 1929 - 1942, hence named after him. The palace is also known as Chittar Palace because of the local chittar sandstone used in it. Later visit Government Bangur Museum. The main attraction of the museum is the Idol of Sukali Mata brought from Auwa. You will also be visiting Mehrangarh Fort - founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, Jaswant Thada - on the way down from the fort, Mandore Garden. Finally in the evening you can explore the local market at Clock Tower. Night stay will be at the Hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 5 - Jodhpur to Jaipur
Today check-out early in the morning to board the train to Jaipur. You will be transfered to the Railway Station. On arrival at 10:50 hrs (scheduled arrival time) at Jaipur you will be transfered to the Hotel for check-in. After freshen-up you will be taken to the City Palace. Later, in the evening you will be visiting to Chokhi Dhani for the cultural evening. The opening time if 18:00 hrs and it lasts for 23:00 hrs. Night Stay will be at the Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 6 - Jaipur
Today you will be visitng Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort. Later, you can spend time in exploring the local market. Night stay will be at the Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 7 - Jaipur
Today you will be driven to Pushkar and Ajmer. In Ajmer you will be visiting the famous Dargah of Khwaja Sahib. It is one of the holiest of Muslim Shrine in the country. In Pushkar visit the Pushkar Lake, believed to have been created by the falling of a Lotus from the hand of Lord Brahma. It is said to be as old as the creation itself. You will also be visting Saraswati Temple, Temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in the world. The temple was constructed in 14th century. Later visit Savitri Temple, which gives a good panoramic view of the beautiful lake and the city. In the evening depart for Jaipur. After dinner, you will be dropped at the Railway Station to board the Train to Udaipur. Your night stay will be on board the train.
Day 8 - Udaipur
On arrival at 06:10 hrs (scheduled arrival time) at Udaipur, you will be transfered to the Hotel. Check-in at the Hotel booked from the previous night. Freshen-up and depart for the tour. Udaipur is a beautiful city which has a number of lakes created by building dams to meet the drinking water and irrigation needs of the city. The most prominant being Lake Pichola. It is an artificial fresh water lake created in the year 1362 A.D. named after the nearby Pichola village. Your tour will start in the morning with your visit to Jagdish Mandir, built by maharana Jagat Singh in 1651, followed by your visit to City Palace. The Palace towers over the Pichola Lake, the construction of which was initiated by Maharana Udai Singh. You will also visit Crystal Gallery, Jag Mandir, Collection of Classic/Vintage Cars. In the evening take a boat ride in Lake Pichola and visit The Lake Palace, located on Jag Niwas island and covers and area of 1.5 hectares. Night stay will be at the Hotel in Udiapur.
Day 9 - Udaipur
Today you will be visiting the areas around Udaipur. To strat will with you will be visiting Shree Nath Ji at Nathdwara. It literally means gateway to the Lord. On you way back you will visit Eklingji, built in 734 A.D. It is a complex of 108 temples. Later you will be also visting Shilpgram or the Craftman's Village, which comprises of 26 huts in 70 acers of natural surroundings at the foot of Aravalli Hills, Fateh Sagar Lake, Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of Maidens) and Sajjangarh. In the evening you can explore the local market. Night stay will be at the Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 10 - Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh
Today will be your last day of the tour. In the morning start early. After check-out from the Hotel, depart for the tour of Ranakpur, where you will be visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple, known for its beautiful sculpture. The temple is one of the five holy places for the Jain community. The temple is an architectural splendor with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars, all distinctly carved. After this you will visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, it is the second most important citadel after Chittaurgarh in the Mewar region. The fort was built in 15th Century A.D. by Rana Kumbha. You will then return to Udaipur in the evening to board the train for Delhi. Your night stay will be on board the train to Delhi.
Arrival
On arrival in Delhi you will be picked up and driven to your destination Home/Hotel/Airport.