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| Day 1 |
Arrive at Jaipur. Check-in at the Jai Mahal Palace or the Rambagh Palace(at additional cost) and experience Rajput hospitality at its best. Afternoon tour of the historic, old walled city of Jaipur. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar observatory. Built in 1700s, it looks futuristic and almost surrealistic even today. A tour of the city palace & museum, which offers a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani & Mughal architectures, a dedicated collection of royal costumes, armoury, guns, old paintings, dresses, articles of use at the royal house holds, etc. A visit to the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. An unmistakable landmark of Jaipur, which conjures up several romantic images in the minds of the onlooker. Traditional Rajasthani dinner on the lawns of Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for a half-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur - founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this 'Pink City' is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Ascend to the hilltop fortress at Amber on a gaily caparisoned elephant-back. Alternatively visit Nahargarh/Jaigarh Fort. Lunch at the quint and romantic Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur - the former hunting ground of the royal family. In the evening, a champagne tour of Rambagh Lodge Jaipur- the former hunting ground of the royal family. In the evening, a champagne of Rambagh palace, Jaipur, followed by dinner. Unwind at "Steam" - the pub on wheels at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur |
| Day 3 |
Breakfast at the hotel, Day free at leisure, enjoy recreation facilities at hotel You could also visit the Jaipur city centre (car can be provided at an additional cost) and stroll around the bustling bazaars for indigenous handicrafts, Jaipur quilts and Jewellery. Drive to the 'Sun city' of Jodhpur. En route visit the famous temples of pushkar and the holy dargah, Ajmer Sharief. Arrive in Jodhpur and check-in at Taj Hari Mahal Jodhpur. |
| Day 4 |
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of the erstwhile Marwar capital. From the imposing Mehrangarh fort to the delicate wrought jharokhas of the havelis, the citadel has some of the finest examples of Rajput masonry. At the foot of the fort, lies the Jaswanth Thada, a richly carved white marble cenotaph. Take an afternoon jeep safari to the picturesque Bishnoi villages to experience rustic Rajasthani life. The drive through the countryside abounds with black bucks and chinkaras grazing serenely and migratory birds dot the skies. Dinner & overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 |
After breakfast leave for Udaipur. En route visit the Jain temples of Ranakpura, famous for their intricate friezes and sculptures. Dating back to the 15th century, the temple’s 29 halls are supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are similar. (Optional - lunch in the temple or at Maharani Bagh, Ranakpur at extra charge). Arrive at the enchanting, medieval city of Udaipur and check-in at the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur . Built over two and a half centuries ago by Maharana Jagat Singh II, this fairytale palace is probably one of the most romantic hotels in the world. Enjoy a leisurely late afternoon cruise on the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola. Walk around the fountain pavilions and cobbled gardens of the famous Jag Mandir Island Palace. Dinner & overnight at hotel. |
| Day 6 |
Let the glorious sunrise dazzle you at breakfast. Morning excursion to the famous temple complex of Eklingji & Nagda , which enshrines the deity of the Mahranas of Mewar. Spend the rest of the day exploring this charming lake city by car. Wander through the opulent City Palace grounds and the museum, which are a testament to the valour and chivalry of the Mewar rulers. Visit the Jagdish temple on the shores of Lake Pichola. The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir is a treasure house of Rajasthani folk culture. The breathtaking beauty of the lakes- Pichola & Fateh Sagar truly make Udaipur an oasis in the desert. Return to hotel after city drive. Dinner & overnight at hotel. |
| Day 7 |
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport/station for your journey home. |
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