Marwad & Mewar With Jaipur & Mt. Abu Tour

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we head out exploring Jaipur. We’ll get ready for a full-day sightseeing around Jaipur, starting with Amer Fort. About 11km from the city, also known as the Amber Fort, there are four levels that you can explore here. Visitors can pay for an Elephant ride experience, a unique way to explore the place. One can also see the Maota Lake from the fort. On the lake is the Kesar Kyari Garden which was created in the 1600 for the harem to enjoy the view a pulley system that transports the ladies safely here without having to meet men.
• We’ll head out to visit the Shila Devi Temple, housing an idol of Durga brought here in the early 1600s. Raja Man Singh I had brought the statue in as a promise for winning against King Kedar and it is now in the sanctum.
• There’s also the gorgeous Sheesh Mahal, also known as the Mirror Palace, where you can see the beautifully carved marble panel on a pillar in the shape of a “magic flower.” One can see seven beautiful forms carved: a lotus, a lion’s tail, a scorpion, a hooded cobra, a fishtail, a cob or corn, and an elephant trunk.
• The Panna Meena Bawri is a stepwell meant as a bathing place for Indian Queens and you can see what would’ve been a very exclusive site back in the days. Visit the Man Sagar Lake, a manmade lake which was created by raja Man Singh in 1610 after a dam was created on the Dravyavati river.
• Additionally, if we weren’t able to explore these places, we’ll also head to the City Palace. Today, it is still the home of Jaipur royal family and has an iconic pink façade and was built in 1732, or nearly 300 years ago after Jaipur became the capital city. There’s also Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Breeze, which is built at the edge of the City Palace where the royal ladies typically reside for “pardah” where they can observe street processions and other activities without revealing their face to the public.
• We’ll ride back in the evening to your hotel for your overnight stay in Jaipur.

NOTE :

• Elephant Ride at Amer Fort is available only from 9:30AM to 1PM
• Laxmi Narayan Temple is closed from 12PM to 4PM everyday
• City Palace Museum & Jantar Mantar timings are 9.30AM to 5PM. Last entry closes at 4PM
• City Palace Museum a vast complex and takes around 2-3Hours to complete. So good walking shoes or flat footwear are preferred.
• Entry Charges for City Palace Museum - Indian National Adult - Rs 130/- ; Child - Rs 50/-
• Entry Charges for Jantar Mantar - Indian National Adult - Rs 50/- ; Child - Rs 15/-
• Entry Charges for Hawa Mahal - Indian National Adult - Rs 50/- ; Child - Rs 5/-
• Entry Charges for Amer Fort - Indian National Adult - Rs 100/- ; Child - Rs 10/-

• After an early breakfast, we drive for Jodhpur. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival before we go on a half-day sightseeing around the city.
• The Mandore Gardens, a beautiful heritage destination of the Blue City, famously known as the abandoned garden where you can see a collection of memorials and temples from Marwar dynasty, most prominently the Royal cenotaphs. Another very popular cenotaph is the Jaswant Thada, built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh.
• We go back to the hotel in the evening to spend an overnight.

• After breakfast at the hotel, we check out from the hotel and visit the Mehrangarh Fort. This famous tourist spot covers over 1,200 acres of land in Jodhpur, a huge complex constructed in 1459 and continued to be developed with most of the prominent features we see now originating from the 17th century. Located on a hilltop, this formidable fortress look absolutely magnificent from afar as the red sandstone wall gets reflected against the sun.
• We head out of Jodhpur to Udaipur, but not forgetting our stop at the Jain Temples of Ranakpur. This famous temple is dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha and finished its construction in the 15th century as the largest known temples of Jain.
• Upon arrival in Udaipur, we check in at the hotel and rest up at night.

• Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we head out. Get ready for a full-day sightseeing around Udaipur to get a taste of the legacy and history of this city. We’ll start from the City Palace of Udaipur, Rajasthan’s largest royal complex where Kings used to call home. Visitors can explore the various mahals, courtyards and pavilions built in this complex. Up at the highest point of the complex is the Amar Vilas that’s known for the beautiful hanging gardens. We’ll then visit Fateh Prakash Palace as well, a breathtaking site with an amazing view. Check out the inside of the Krishna Vilas chamber that houses a collection of miniature paintings. The elegant Manak Mahal lives up to its name, adorned with many red colored glass and mosaic. The Mor Chowk is a beautiful court that was built during the reign of Rana Karan Singhji. The Sheesh Mahal is a luxurious hotel that’s a pride of Udaipur. Near the edge of the City Palace is the Zenana Mahal which has been restored as a hotel. It used to serve as the palace for the royal ladies. We also won’t miss out on Sheesh Mahal and Rang Bhawan that brags exquisite view.
• Then we’ll head over to the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, a Hindu temple that’s been worshipped since 1651. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu who’s also known as the preserver of the universe. It is a Mewar dynasty’s architectural achievement as the 79-feet tall structure adorn the skyline of Udaipur.
• Then visit Vintage Car Museum where any vintage car enthusiasts will love to check out their antique car collection. There are around 20 of them with 4 Rolls-Royce’s, 2 Cadillacs, and a lot of convertibles.
• We’ll make a photo stop at Nehru Garden which is located on an island within Fateh Sagar Lake. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the artificial lake surrounded by Aravalli Hills and the calming ride to the island in the middle. Nehru Garden is a floating restaurant with garden in the shape of a boat. Then we head to the gardens on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, the Courtyard of Maiden. These gardens are built under the embankment of the lake and has beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephants, built in 1734 for the royal ladies. It was a present from Maharana Sangram Singh for his queen and her 48 maids.
• Visit the craftsmen of Shilpgram where you can watch men at work, demonstrating their dexterity in handcrafting. This heritage village was established in 1989 has audio-visual centers with documentaries on the history and tradition of Indian art and craft. You can also bring home with your something to remember the trip by here!
• Prepare for an evening trip to Lake Pichola and at an extra cost, you can even boat through the waters to enjoy the view. As the sun slowly sinks in the horizon, it turns the lakeside buildings and your surrounding golden. You can see the City Palace in the east and the gardens in the south. Head back to the hotel afterward for your overnight stay in Udaipur.

NOTE :

• Entry charges for City Palace & Museum (9:30am to 5:30pm) - Adult Rs 300/- ; Child Rs 100/-
• Entry charges for Vintage Car Museum (9am to 9pm) - Adult Rs 250/- ; Child Rs 150/-
• Entry charges for Crystal Gallery (9:30am to 6:30pm) - Adult Rs 300/- ; Child Rs 100/-
• Entry charges for Bagore ki Haveli (9:30am to 5:30pm) - Adult Rs 50/- ; Child Rs 25/-
• Puppet Show Charges at Lok Kala Mandal - Adult Rs 40/- & Child Rs 20/-

After breakfast, drive to Mount Abu en-route visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur built in white marble. Its 29 halls spread over 40,000 sq.ft. and consisting of 1,444 pillars, not one of which is alike in its carving at Ranakpur . After visit continue drive to Mount Abu and check into hotel. Later visit Dilwara Jain temples, evening visit Nakki lake and Sun set point. (Overnight at hotel)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check-out. Our representatives will help with your transfer to Ahmedabad’s Railway Station or Airport for your departure back home. We bid you farewell with gorgeous memories from the trip.