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Rajasthan Itinerary?

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I'm having trouble deciding an itinerary and would love tips for best cities to visit
16 years ago, June 13th 2007 No: 1 Msg: #15173  
Hey!

I am heading up to Rajasthan in a couple weeks and am trying to decide on my itinerary. The cities I am considering are Udaipur (possible day trip to ranakpur jain temple), Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer (with a trip to khuri village for camel safari). However, as always, my time is limited and I only have about 8 days.

Would you leave out any of these cities?
If you could pick one or two that i absolutely must see, which would they be?
Which cities can you see in a day and which require 2-3 days?

Thanks so much!
Jel
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16 years ago, June 13th 2007 No: 2 Msg: #15178  
Hey dear !!
you can take the rajasthan tour with "pushkar and samode". This is a must see place with the tour. you can take itinerary as per below :

Day 1:: Udaipur
Arrival at the Airport/Railway station and transfer to the hotel. Rest day at leisure. Evening Boat ride at Pichola Lake.
Day 2:: Udaipur
Full day sightseeing of Udaipur City with City Palace, Shelion ki Badi, Jagdish Temple. Evening walk through the local markets.
Day 3:: Udaipur - Jodhpur
Arrival at the Airport/Railway station and transfer to the hotel. Day visit of Jodhpur city with city Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Evening walk through the local markets.
Day 4:: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (k.M. 290)
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. Rest day at leisure.
Day 5:: Jaisalmer
Fullday sight seeing of Jaisalmer with carved havellis, Fort & Gadisar Lake. Evening drive to sam dunes where we enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Day 6:: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (K.M. 330)
After breakfast proceed to Bikaner visit Junagarh Fort. Evening walk through the local markets.
Day 7:: Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur (K.M. 190)
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. Evening visit havellis & Evening walk through the Village
Day 8:: Jaipur
Fullday sight seeing of Jaipur city Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Enjoy elephant ride at Amber Fort. Evening walk through the local markets.
Day 9 :: This day you can take a flight to next destination or home town.

The costing of the tour can be around $1050, inclusive stay,food and transport.
If you want to know more about the tour and special arrangements then mail me at . I will defenetaly help you.

i hope this information is useful to you.
enjoy !!
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16 years ago, June 21st 2007 No: 3 Msg: #15481  
Sending you one itinerary if you don't like this I can suggest you more ...



Classical India

Delhi - 02 Nights/ Agra - 01 Night/ Jaipur - 02 Nights / Jodhpur - 2 Nights / Udaipur - 02 Nights.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival our representative shall meet you at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Enjoy full day city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial - The memoir of father of the nation beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb.
Overnight hotel. .

Day 03 : Delhi - Sikandra - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visit Sikandra. Just 10 kilometers short of Agra is the city of Sikandra. Named after the Afghan ruler Sikandar Lodhi, the city is visited by many tourists, not just for its aesthetic value but also for the tomb of Akbar, which it houses. The construction of the mausoleum was started by Akbar himself during his lifetime but could not be completed After his death, Jehangir took the task of completing the project that was left incomplete by great Emperor. However, Jehangir made many modifications in the original plan of the building.
Later continue drive to Agra.
On arrival Agra check-in at the hotel.

PM - visit the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal - Even as the world is caught in the skirmishes of War & peace,The Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
After breakfast depart for city tour of Agra. visisting Agra Red Fort - built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the principle structure was built by Akbar many more additions were made by his grandsons.
Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb - This tomb belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir or the Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir. This white marble tomb was built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. The tomb may not be as mammoth as the Taj but the inlay designs and carvings are no less than Taj if not more. The delicate marble latticework in the passages allows the light to enter the interiors. A similar tomb was built by Nur Jahan for Jehangir in Lahore. This tomb was the first complete marble Moghul structure.

Afternoon leave for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) 37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city and within 20 years the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585. Jama Masjid- Built by Shah Jahan in 1648, the main gate of this mosque has inscription written on it that it was built by Jahanara Begum. She was the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan and was imprisoned with him. The absence of minarets and the shape of the dome gives it a distinguished character. the Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal.
On arrival at Jaipur, check into the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur
Jaipur The Rose Pink city founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur, is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour lending enchantment to the scene which is all most magical at sunset.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. Today, every home with in the city is obliged by law to maintain his facade. The City is laid out in a grid pattern. It is a very well planned city and was designed by a Young Bengali, an engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".

Morning excursion to Amer Palace - At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance.

Afternoon enjoy the city seeing covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli - and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur / Jodhpur.
Morning depart by surface to Jodhpur. Arrive and check-in to hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 07 : Jodhpur
Morning half-day enjoy the city tour covering Mehrangarh fort - unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada - The 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble Clock tower - The timely treasure of Jodhpur.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Jodhpur / Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur. en-route visiting Ranakpur temples - the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan.
Arrive and check into the hotel.
Evening walk around the local bazaar to view the lifestyle of the local people.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Udaipur.
Morning city tour of Udaipur covering - Saheliyon-Ki-Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace - located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum).
Evening Boat ride at Lake Pichola (subject to water level in the Lake).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Udaipur - Delhi.
Morning free.
Transfer to the airport to connect flight to Delhi.
On arrival Delhi transfer to hotel for wash and change and transfer to the international airport to connect flight for your onward destination.


Cost will be Approx 3/4 Star hotels Price per person on twin share
(Min 2 person required) US$ 669 per person


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12 years ago, May 3rd 2011 No: 4 Msg: #135334  
Hey I think Udaipur is very big and 1 day is not enough to see it. If you want you can stay there. <snip> Udaipur Hotels are very luxurious and food is also testy.
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12 years ago, May 20th 2011 No: 5 Msg: #136709  
In response to: Msg #15173
Rajasthan is the biggest state in India according to area. I would suggest you that you should visit all places. Jaipur and Udaipur take 2 or 3 days.There are so many historical forts in jaipur and Udaipur. All four places are very beautiful. I would recommend you to see jaipur and Jaisalmer. Reply to this

12 years ago, May 30th 2011 No: 6 Msg: #137454  

Rajasthan is the biggest state of India according to area. There are so many beautiful cities in Rajasthan. Jaipur and Udaipur take 2 or 3 days. In Jaipur and Udaipur there are so many historical forts. 8 days are enough for visit this 4 cities. Reply to this

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