Tour To Royal Rajasthan
PRIME ATTRACTIONS:
Udaipur is known as the ' City of Lakes'. The two most scenic and famous lakes of the city are Lake Pichola and Lake Fateh Sagar.
Lake Pichola is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and has two island palaces- Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. Lake Fateh sagar lies to north of Pichola and was built by Maharana Jai Singh but it got the name of Fateh Singh who rebuilt its dam. Both the lakes are breathtakingly beautiful and one can take a cruise on their waters. The sunset over these lakes is a sight to be cherished.
PALACES
City Palace: This majestic white royal building towers itself on a hill and is surrounded by crenellated walls. The palace stands along the shores of Pichola.
Lake Palace: This former summer residence of the royal family has now been converted into a fabulous hotel.
GARDENS
Sahelion-Ki-Bari: On the shores of Fateh Sagar Lake was built a garden for the 48 young girls waiting to be sent to the royal house as part of dowry. This garden is laid with extensive lawns, fountains and shady walking lanes. There are four pools with dainty kiosks and fountains with elephant trunks for spouts. These gardens appear discrete and impeccable in taste.
MUSEUMS
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal: This is a museum of folk arts, which has rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. World famous puppeteers put shows here, on request in advance.
Pratap Memorial: Erected atop Modi Magri is this equestrian bronze statue of the valiant hero, Maharana Pratap. Sajjan Garh, Gulab Bagh, Dudh Talai Park, the Sunset points are also the places to be seen.
TEMPLES
Jagdish Temple: Dedicated to Vishnu, this temple was built in 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh
SHOPPING:
Shopping can be a pleasure at the Hathipole, Chetak Circle, Clock Tower, Palace Road and Bapu Bazaar. Rajasthan Government also has its own Handicraft emporium. The shops of Udaipur have plenty of exquisite items to offer. The dainty folk toys, brightly coloured garments, hand printed textiles, batiks, and tie & dye sarees and fabrics to name few. 'Pichwais' or wall hangings painted on cloth are world renowned for their vivid colours and themes. The craftsmanship is at its peak in the metal images and chunky silver jewellery
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Tour Itinerary
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Jaipur
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Jewels of Rajasthan tour package covers all the major tourist destinations of Rajasthan, the Land of Kings. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to Jaipur. On your arrival in Jaipur, you will be taken to a hotel of your choice. Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur is a capital city of Rajasthan. Sightseeing tour of the city takes you to the City palace Museum and Jantar Mantar. Night stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
The active streets of Jaipur get plenty of visitors, every year at their footsteps. The Ancient Testimonials in the form of mind-blowing monuments remind one of the past ages. The city comprises the famous structures like Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort, the best architectural examples of India. Artistic temples and gardens of Jaipur, marks the atmosphere of serenity and aestheticism to the lands of Rajasthan. The lively city observes its ethnicity by celebrating various festivals like Kite festival, Elephant festival and many others, of Indian origin.
All theses features make Jaipur, one of the most sought after tourist destinations of Rajasthan, India. The glorious city boasts of its cultural heritage from every nook and corner. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and legacy. Jaipur lies at a distance of 260 Kms from Delhi, the capital of India and the city is well-connected with other major cities of India. Every year, People across the globe come to experience this royal capital city of Rajasthan.
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Jaipur
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In the morning, visit the famous Amer Fort (also known as Amber Fort) through elephant-back ride. In the afternoon, visit the Hawa Mahal. Browse through various markets of the city. Also visit the Laxmi Narayan Mandir. Witness the colorful folk performance at night, which will surely leave you spellbound. Night stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
 
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Jaipur – Pushkar
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On the third day of Jewels of Rajasthan Tour, leave for the sacred town of Pushkar. Marked for the famous Pushkar Fair, the place is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. After setting foot on the land of Lord Brahma, you will be taken to the hotel. No tour to Pushkar is complete without a visit to the Brahma Temple. Walk along the Pushkar Lake. Night stay at the hotel.
Pushkar is among the five Dhams or pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka.
It is said that in battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (several rajas and maharajas maintained palaces here for pilgrimage) at one point.
The Brahma temple is the most important temple here and is, in fact, the only Brahma temple of India. It is interesting to note that Brahma is not worshipped, even though he is one of the Holy Trinity of Hinduism. Brahma, it is said, had descended on earth to perform a Yajna (fire-sacrifice). His wife Savitri was not with him at that time and the Yajna would be incomplete without her. Therefore, Brahma married a local girl and sat down for the Yajna. Meanwhile Savitri landed on earth and, upon finding this new bride sitting next to Brahma, cursed him that he would never be worshipped anywhere else on earth.
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Pushkar - Jodhpur
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On the fourth day of Jewels of Rajasthan Tour, leave for Jodhpur. Popularly referred as the Blue City, Jodhpur is an excellent place to explore. Arrive in Jodhpur and check-in at hotel. Your sightseeing trip of the blue city will acquaint you with the rich history of the region. Take a tour of the Mehrangarh Fort. Also visit the royal cenotaph, Jaswant Thada. Night stay at the hotel in Jodhpur.
There are a number of places to visit in and around Jodhpur.
Mehrangarh Fort - Must Visit in Jodhpur India
Mehrangarh Fort is a large fort located in the heart of the city. Mehrangarh Fort is located in the heart of the city of Jodhpur. Mehrangarh Fort was built by Maharaja Man Singh. Accommodation in Jodhpur Hotels around this tourist attraction can be arranged. A must in any Jodhpur Sightseeing trip.
- Situated in the middle of the city, the Mehrangarh Fort is a living testimony of the military might of the Rajputs. With the strategically located cannons on the walls, the fort is spread over an area of 5 km at an altitude of about 125 meters. Thousands of tourists visit this fort every year to have a glimpse of the artillery system of the Rajput warriors. A bird's eye view of the city from above the fort is fascinating.
- Umaid Bhawan, the only 20th-century-built palace, was constructed to give employment to the famine-struck population of Jodhpur. Made of sandstone, it took 16 years to complete. This majestic building is presently the residence of the former rulers with a part of it running as hotel and remaining part as a museum.
- Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thade, which is a shrine built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries in this place while fighting the Mughal king Jahangir.
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Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
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Leave for Udaipur on the fifth day of Rajasthan holiday tour. On your way to Udaipur, visit the Jain temple complex in Ranakpur. On arrival in Udaipur, check-in at the hotel. Night stay at the hotel in Udaipur.
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.
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Day 6 : Udaipur |
| On the sixth day of Jewels of Rajasthan Tour with Tours North India, savor the spectacular beauty of the City of Lakes. Sightseeing tour of Udaipur takes you to Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, the Museum of folk art, the City Palace, Lake Palace, etc. In the evening, enjoy boating on the lake. Night stay at the hotel in Udaipur. The city was founded in 1567 AD by Maharana Udai Singh on the advice of a sage. Udaipur was last of the numerous Mewar capitals. It was in Udaipur that legendary Maharana Pratap was born. He was obsessed with Chittaur and the past glories of the Sisodia clan possessed his mind. Maharana Pratap left Udaipur to win back Chittaur from the Mughals. But he failed in his attempts and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar till India got her independence.The memory of the failure of noble Pratap gives Udaipur its pervading mood of nostalgic wistfulness.
The city acquires its scenic beauty from the Aravallis. Three lakes- Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar make it an oasis in the desert.
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On the concluding day of Jewels of Rajasthan tour with Tours North India, transfer to the airport / railway station to catch a flight / train for home.
