Royal Cities of Rajasthan

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Rest. Evening Short tour if time permits

Stop At: Sound and Light Show - Amber Fort, Amer Amber Fort, Jaipur 302028 India
Drive past the Pink City to see its glory at night to reach the Amber Fort to experience the sound and light show which tells you about the history of this city in brief
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Clarks Inn or similar, 3 Star Hotel

Day 2: Jaipur City Tour

Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, Jaipur 302002 India
A structure made in 1799 by the the grandson of the founder of Jaipur with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
City palace Museum or Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II museum (or SMS museum!!) captures and showcases such a heritage of affluence and social position in its part of the City palace premises, which itself is a royal residence since the 18th century.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jaipur is the proud owner of the best preserved and also the biggest of the 5 observatories built throughout the country by Raja Sawai Jai Singh. At first sight it appears to be consisting of weird geometrical figures, built in stone and marble, lying in an open area. But a careful observation will give you an idea of their significance and also allow you to appreciate the genius of Sawai Jai Singh.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amber Fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
At a distance of 11 km from Jaipur, on the mighty Aravallis stands the sprawling Amber fort palace. Raja Man Singh started its construction in late 16th century. Few additions were made by subsequent rulers. This palace built mainly in red sandstone and marble is an excellent example of fusion of Hindu and Muslim style of architecture. The strong exterior of the fort symbolizes the might of the Rajputs while the delicate interiors (the fine lattice windows, frescos, finely sculptured pillars) speak about their refined taste.

In front of the fort was the 'mawatha' lake, which sheltered the crocodiles to protect the fort. In the midst of the lake area lies the Mughal style saffron garden. In the fort, the 'Diwan-i-am, the Diwan-i-khas and the 'Sheesh Mahal' with exquisite mirror work catch attention. The technical water cascade cooling system and the sandalwood door in the Sukh Mahal are very appealing. Besides, the Kali Temple is also worth paying a visit.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Clarks Inn or similar, 3 star hotel


Day 3: Jaipur - Jodhpur

Stop At: Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Rd., Jodhpur 342006 India
Ensconced upon a 150 m high hill, the fort of Meherangarh is considered to be the most formidable fort in Rajasthan. The foundation of it was laid by Rao Jodha in 1459, but the subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have made significant additions to it. A 5 km road meanders its way up to the entrance of the fort from the town below.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jaswant Thada, Near Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur India
Dating back to 1899, this is the illustrious marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II that was built by his son Maharaja Sardar Singh. It lies to the left on the way down from the Meherangarh fort. The main memorial is built like a temple.The fine lattice work in marble over the windows and intricately carved doors are what catch the attention of visitors. Make a visit and see why it is called the Taj of Marwar.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Chandra Imperial or similar, 3 Star Hotel

Day 4: Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur

Stop At: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Desuri Tehsil, Sadri 306702 India
This biggest Jain temple in the country was built in 1439 in the reign of Maharana Kumbha and is dedicated to Adinath (first Jain Tirthankar or prophet) whose four faced image occupies the main sanctum. It has 29 halls and 1444 profusely carved pillars. No two pillars are alike and they are placed so well that by standing beside any of these you can view images of Tirthankars in all four directions. Its richly carved interior stands in sharp contrast to its simple exterior signifying that Jainism abstains from outward pomp and show. In the same complex are two more temples - one dedicated to Neminath and Parsvanath and other to the Sun God.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Amar Kothi or similar, 3 Star Hotel

Day 5: City tour of Udaipur, The Lake City

Stop At: City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple Rd City Palace Complex, Udaipur 313001 India
On the eastern bank of Lake Pichola, stands the lofty City Palace of Udaipur. Although constructed by 22 different Maharanas between the 16th and 20th centuries the uniformity in its design is remarkable. Quite a portion of it is now transformed into museums and heritage hotels. The approach is through the Tripolia Gate - a spot where the rulers were weighed against gold and silver and the value of it was distributed in the public.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jagdish Temple, RJ State Highway 50, Udaipur 313001 India
Just north to the city palace this 17th century temple has a huge black stone idol of Lord Vishnu. Outside the main temple, right opposite to the idol stands his vehicle garuda, a mythical bird. Usually in the afternoon one can find group of ladies singing devotional songs on the beats of dholak (Indian version of drum) and manjira. Outside the temple there are plenty of handicraft shops lining the street.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lake Pichola, Udaipur India
Enjoy a boat ride in Lake Pichola over sunset.

Adjacent to the city palace, it has now become the hallmark of this city of lakes. An hour's boat ride here, especially when the sun goes down for the day is really a delight. In the lake are two islands - one is Jag Niwas, one of the world's great hotels, and the other is Jag Mandir, a beautiful sandstone pavilion where once Shah Jahan (who built Taj Mahal) took refuge when he rebelled against his father.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Amar Kothi or similar, 3 star hotel

Day 6: Departure with good memories

Stop At: Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum, at the Garden Hotel, Sajjan Niwas Garden, Udaipur 313001 India
Visit the Vintage Car gallery before we drop you at Udaipur airport, railway station, city center.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.