Exotic Rajasthan Tour

(Total Tour - 15 Days)

Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Deogarh - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

Day 08

Udaipur:

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.

Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 09

Udaipur - Mount Abu:

By Road : 180 km/4 hr

Proceed to Mount Abu after breakfast.

A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills. Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren dessert that's Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravalli range, the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mt. Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds.

The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more that just a summer retreat. It is a stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, going back 11th -13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre. 'Abu' according to a legend, stands for the son of Himalayan, deriving its name from Arbuada, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm. Mount Abu has been home to many sages and saints. Most famous of them was Sage Vashishtha who is believed to have created four Agnikula Rajput clans from a fire-pit by performing a 'yagna' or fire sacrifice, to protect the earth from the demons. The yagna was performed beside the natural springs situated below Abu, emerging from a rock shaped like a cow's head and hence the site was called Gaumukh.

A natural spring flowing through a sculpted cow's head gives the shrine its name. The famous 'yagna' of Sage Vashishtha was performed here. A beautifully sculpted hill temple of Arbuada - the mighty serpent, stands against the beautiful backdrop. Nearby is the magnificent marble image of Nandi, the celestial bull rescued by Arbuada.

Relax in the evening or take a boat ride in Nakki Lake.

Overnight will be at Mount Abu.

Day 10

Mount Abu:

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing of the Dilwara Temples.

These beautifully carved temples built between 11th and 13th century AD are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankaras. Built in 1031 A.D. (by Vimal Shah - a merchant and representative of the then Gujarat ruler), it is a superb example of temple architecture. The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines, each housing a beautiful statue of tirthankaras with 48 elegantly carved pillars form the entrance to the courtyard. The Lun Vasahi Temple, dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankaras - Neminath, was built in 1231 A.D. by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal, Ministers of Raja Vir Dhawal, a ruler of Gujarat - belonging to the Porwal Jain community. With door casings, pillars, architraves, and sculptures on porticos, the temple is a fine specimen of craftsmanship.

Relax in the evening or explore other places in Mount Abu. Overnight will be in Mount Abu.

Day 11

Mount Abu - Jodhpur:

By Road : 240 km/6 hr

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.

Reach Jodhpur after lunch at Pali.

Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall - 10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace. Spend the night at Jodhpur.