Rajasthan Tour

Destination Covered:
Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

Day 01:- (Jaipur)
Arrive Jaipur. Assistance on arrival by our company representative & transfer to your prebooked hotel. Later day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 02: Jaipur Sightseeing
After b/fast excursion to Amber Fort, the Old capital of Jaipur Rulers. Ride on the back of an elephant from the foots of the hill up to the gates of the fortress. Later after Amber fort visit The Maharaja’s City Palace Museum, Jai Singh’s Astronomical Observatory [Jantar Mantar] and Hawa Mahal. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Jaipur, also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. During the British rule in India, Jaipur was the capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.2 million.
Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present, Jaipur is a major business center with all requisites of a metropolitan city.

Day 03: Jaipur – Bikaner
After B/fast proceed to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner & transfer to your prebooked hotel. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Bikaner is popularly referred to as the camel City of Rajasthan Bikaner lies on the ancient caravan routes that linked Western/Central Asia and North India with the seaports of Gujarat.
Bikaner thus flourished as a major trade center during the medieval period. The kingdom of Bikaner was established by a Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji, son of the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodhaji in 1488 A.D. He was able to carve out a state named after him after hardship of 30 years.

Day 04: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After b/fast day free for sightseeing visiting Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace, Gajner Palace and the Deshnok Temple. Later drive down to Jaisalmer. On arrival transfer to prebooked hotel.Overnight Jaisalmer.
This fort was built by Raja Rai Singhji, the sixth ruler of Bikaner, who ruled form 1571 to 1612 AD. Raja Rai Singhji could Marshal the revenues of a Kingdom increased by the conquest of half Marwar and grant of half Gujarat and made use of ample funds from Jodhpur and Western Deccan for the construction of this fort. A contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar and Emperor Jahangir, he held a very high rank in the Imperial court. As a reward for this services as military commander, he was granted fields of Gujarat and Burhanpur by the Emperor.
During his tenure in imperial service he traveled far and wide which gave him vision and great ideas about art and architecture and we can see how meticulously these ideas were incorporated in the architectural styles of his building in Junagarh fort.

Day 05: Jaisalmer
After b/fast full day free for sightseeing visiting the Golden Fort, Jain Temples in Golden Fort, Gadsisar Lake, Patwoan Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli.
Evening free at leisure to visit Sam Sand Dunes for Camel Ride & Gala Diner. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer is named after its founder Rao Jaisal a Rajput king. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the Golden City of India because the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and its surrounding area.
The golden beauty, etched in yellow sandstone. Perched atop the Trikuta Hill, it stands tall against miles of gleaming sand. Epitomizing the desolate, awesome charm of the desert. Jaisalmer, the city of the golden fort is a fantasy in yellow sandstone in the heart of the Thar Desert. The city was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput King. Legend has it, that Lord Krishna – the head of Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled, when in 1156 AD Rawal Jaisal, a descendant of Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, founded the city of Jaisalmer.
This amber-hued city, in the heart of the desert, dazzles gloriously in the early morning. The sunset has a peculiar glow here. As the night descends, the sky goes up in flames, which fade leaving a few embers, till it becomes black. A breathtaking sight indeed! Jaisalmer is famous for cobbled streets, strewn with palaces, forts, temples and Havelis. Every house, here, is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over. These houses date back to 12th – 15th century. And hence Jaisalmer is called 'the Museum city.
JAISALMER FORT, Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the region. Founded on what was the cross - road of lucrative trade routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by their palaces and havelis.The rich merchants engaged stone - craftsmen who worked delicately on the sandstone mansions they built, filling up facades with sculptural filigree, screen windows, delicate pavilions and beautiful balconies. Today, these veritable arts museums are still inhabited, and their colorful celebrations and festivals have placed Jaisalmer Fort firmly on the world tourism map. The golden - yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old, crowns the Trikuta Hill. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old city, nearly a quarter of modern Jaisalmer. Seen from outside, the sight must be almost identical to what was seen by merchants on their overland camel caravans to central Asia. Once this desert outpost was an important gate for the trade route, and Jaisalmer grew wealthy on the proceeds But the advent of commercial shipping relegated the town to relative obscurity.

Day 06: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After breakfast drive down to Jaisalmer on arrival transfer to hotel. Later sightseeing visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Clock Tower. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Jodhpur historical past orbits about the Rathore Group. Rao Jodha, the main from the Rathore group, is actually acknowledged using the origin associated with Jodhpur within Indian. He or she started Jodhpur in 1459. The actual city is known as following him only. It had been previously known because Marwar. The actual following sentences will let you know more concerning the previous associated with Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Rathores had been powered from their own unique homeland, Kaunaj, by Afghans. These people fled to Pali, near on the existing day Jodhpur. Rathore Siahaji married the actual sister of the local prince. This particular aided the Rathores to determine and strengthen on their own within this area. Within a while these people ousted the actual Pratiharas associated with Mandore, simply Nine kilometers associated with today Jodhpur. In the beginning, Mandore offered his or her money, but, through 1459, Rathores experienced the need for any safe capital. This result in the development of Jodhpur, the sun rays City, by Rao Jodha.
Jodhpur is the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan. Standing as the sentinel of the country western border, Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. It is also called as Sun City & Blue City.

Day 07: Jodhpur drop
After breakfast transfer to Airport/railway station for onward destination.