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Jodhpur

Jaipur | Jaisalmer | Osian Jodhpur

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Tour Programme

Day 01: Arrive Jaipur (By Flight)

On arrival meet and greet at Jaipur airport transfer you to Hotel. On arrival at hotel get check in. Rest of day at Leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Jaipur - Founded in AD 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City. With broad avenues and spacious gardens, the city is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthan Jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are a treasure-trove for the shoppers.

Planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its coloured gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

The story goes that in 1876, the Prince of Wales visited India on a tour. Since the colour pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colours the city makes for a marvellous spectacle to behold.

Day 02: Jaipur

Morning wake up and have your breakfast at hotel and then get ready for Jaipur city tour. First Visit Amber Fort - Amber (pronounced Amer) is at a distance of about 11 kilometres from Jaipur. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was the bastion of the Kachwahas of Amber, until the capital was moved to the plains, to what is today Jaipur. The palace, located in craggy hills, is a beautiful melange of Hindu and Mughal styles. Raja Man Singh I began construction in 1592 and the palace, which was built as a strong, safe haven against attacking enemies, was completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. Visit, City Palace - Located deep within the walled city, the City Palace Complex was conceived and built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. A beautiful fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the palace is still home to the last ruling royal family which lives in a private section of the palace. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is credited with building most of the structures, but it was expanded upon by later rulers as well.

Jantar Mantar - Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is considered to be the largest of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. It contains sixteen geometric devices, designed to measure time, track celestial bodies and observe the orbits of the planets around the sun. It also houses the Interpretation Centre that helps the tourists to understand about the working principles & chronolgy of the observatory Hawa Mahal - Hawa Mahal, literally the Palace of Winds, was built in 1799 by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh as a summer retreat for him and his family. It also served as a place where the ladies of the royal household could observe everyday life without being seen themselves. This unique five-storey structure is a blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, and the exterior, with its small latticed windows (called jharokhas), resembles the crown of Lord Krishna. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: Jaipur – Jaisalmer (By Flight SG 4018 at 1135 Hours / 1310 Hours)

Morning after checkout and transfer to airport to board a flight for Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan. On arrival at Jaisalmer meet and greet by our representative and transfer to pre-booked hotel.

Later afternoon Proceed to Sam Duns for Camel Ride and See beautiful Sun set from Dunes. Evening Enjoy Kalbeliya Dance over there at Jaisalmer Hotel. And later driver back to Jaisalmer. Stay Overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 04: Jaisalmer

Today breakfast at the hotel and proceed for half day city tour and visit Jaisalmer Fort and Jain Temples. Afterwards visit the Salim Ji ki haveli, Patwon ki haveli and Gadissar Lake and rest of day at Leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur (Approx. 320 Kms, 05 – 06 Hours)

Morning check out and proceed to Jodhpur and enroute Visit Osian. Upon arrival at Osian you can enjoy Osian Desert Safari and Osian Mata Temple. Later driver to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Jodhpur

Today after Breakfast proceed to Explore Jodhpur known as “Blue city”. The Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and experience firsthand the famed gentle nature of the Jodhpur people and the Old City with its Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower and Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in India. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 07: Depart Jodhpur (By Flight)

Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer you to Jodhpur airport to board a flight for onward Destination.

Note:- For a detailed Itinerary please Contact Tusker Holidays.

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