Vibrant Rajasthan

DAY 1: JAIPUR

On arrival at the Jaipur airport or railway station (on your own), get assistance and take a transfer to the hotel. Check into your hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure to explore this vibrant colourful city. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

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DAY 2: JAIPUR

After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride or jeep ride (on direct payment basis). Enroute enjoy a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal - the palace of wind. Later, visit the City Palace and finally visit Jantar-Mantar, the observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh - II. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

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DAY 3: JAIPUR - BIKANER (310 KM / 7 HOUR DRIVE APPROX.)

Today after breakfast, enjoy a drive from the lush green Aravalli plains to the rugged desert city of Bikaner. On arrival in Bikaner, check into your hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore the bustling local markets. Overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner.

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DAY 4: BIKANER

This morning after breakfast, visit the magnificent Junagarh fort, built of red sandstone. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the famous Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke, the only temple in India where rats are worshipped. Overnight stay at hotel in Bikaner.

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DAY 5: BIKANER - JAISALMER (335 KM/ 7 HOUR DRIVE APPROX.)

Today after breakfast, your journey continues further to the heart of the Thar Desert, to the citadel of Jaisalmer. On arrival, check into your hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaisalmer.

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DAY 6: JAISALMER

After breakfast, you will visit the impregnable Jaisalmer Fort situated atop the Trikuta Hill, enclosed by 99 bastions. In the evening, you will drive to Sam to visit the Sand Dunes. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaisalmer.

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DAY 7: JAISALMER - JODHPUR (325 KM/ 7 HOUR DRIVE APPROX.)

Today morning, drive to the Marwar capital city of Jodhpur, sprawled around the impressive cliff top Meherangarh Fort. On arrival, check into your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure to explore the textile and antique markets. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.

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DAY 8: JODHPUR

After breakfast, visit the imposing Meherangarh Fort. Explore the various museums that house the finest artefacts of the royal family of Jodhpur. Spend thr rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.

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DAY 9: JODHPUR DEPARTURE

Today, take a transfer to the Jodhpur airport or railway station for your onward journey.

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RAJPUTANA PALACE

City: Jodhpur

Location
Rajputana Palace is located a kilometre and half away from the airport while the railway station, bus stand and Clock Tower are approximately 3 kms away. The Mehrangarh Fort is 7 kms away while Umaid Bhawan Palace is just 2 kms away.

Set away from the hustle bustle of the city's market area, Rajputana Palace is a unique place geared to provide all modern conveniences and is known for its traditional hospitality. This government approved 2 star property promises, tourists as well as business travellers, a highly satisfying and enjoyable stay.

Rooms
Rajputana Palace offers comfortable accommodation in 48 well furnished rooms that are divided into 21 Deluxe rooms, 24 Super Deluxe rooms and 2 Suites. The rooms cater to range of budgets and are simple yet comfortable. The common room amenities include cable television, telephone, luggage rack, cupboard and cushioned chairs with a centre table. The attached washrooms receive hot water supply every morning (5 am - 11 am) and evening (6 pm - 11 pm) and are appointed with soap, shampoo, shower cap and linen. The Suites are larger in size, featuring separate living room and bedroom, with additional amenities like study table and three-piece sofa set.

Dining
Toran, the hotel's restaurant, offers multi cuisine fare prepared by some of the most skilled chefs in the area. The hotel also boasts of a well stocked bar, Somras, which serves a range of liquor brands.

Conferences & Banquets
Darikhana, the fully equipped multi functional hall at Rajputana Palace, can be used for formal conferences as well as informal gatherings. It can accommodate 200 persons. There are three other air conditioned conference halls for business meetings. The hotel also has a business centre and offers efficient secretarial services.

Services & Facilities
The hotel organises sightseeing tours and village safaris on request. Airport transfers can arranged on request at a charge of Rs. 300 each way. Other facilities available at Rajputana Palace include a car rental service, doctor on call, safe deposit lockers, laundry service and car parking. For the convenience of guests, the hotel accepts payment through all major credit cards.

KHANDWA HAVELI

City: Jaipur

A heritage property that was originally constructed in 1946, Khandwa Haveli was renovated and converted into a hotel in 1989. With an exterior quite unlike that of a hotel, Khandwa Haveli welcomes guests into a serene environment that is relaxing and intoxicating at the same time. The highest levels of hospitality along with efficient and prompt service make it an ideal retreat for leisure as well as corporate travellers.

The entrance to the hotel is through an open corridor that leads down to the reception cum lobby, which is tastefully furnished. Even before entering the reception you can catch glimpses of the hotel's interiors as you walk along the corridor, past the restaurant and lawns on either side.

Rooms
Khandwa Haveli offers comfortable accommodation in 20 elegantly furnished rooms that are divided into 3 Deluxe rooms and 17 Luxury rooms. While the Deluxe rooms are single seaters, the Luxury rooms are furnished with a double bed. Each room is well appointed with modern amenities like sofa, air conditioner, flat screen television, direct dial telephone and a study table. With the guests' comfort in mind, each room is also equipped with a mosquito repellent and shoe shine mitts.

While the room amenities remain the same across categories, the Deluxe rooms are smaller in size and are furnished with a single bed and wooden chairs. The attached washrooms are large and spacious and are equipped with soap, shampoo, moisturiser, shower cap and linen. Hot and cold water is available round the clock.

Dining
The restaurant Chamber of Princes located on the ground floor offers multi cuisine fare from 11 am to 11 pm while Dagla, the rooftop restaurant serves dinner and snacks accompanied by drinks from 7 pm to 11 pm. Folk dance performances and gala dinners are organised for groups on the rooftop on request. The bar is open from 11 am to 11 pm.

Conferences & Banquets
With a conference hall that can accommodate 50 guests and banquet lawns that can host events for upto 250 guests, Khandwa Haveli offers numerous options for conferences and banquets of all sizes.

The hotel also boasts of numerous open spaces and courtyards dotted with wrought iron tables and chairs. These spaces are ideal for guests to sit and enjoy beverages as well as snacks besides also serving as perfect venues for small gatherings and private parties.

Services & Facilities
Other facilities available at the hotel include a car rental service, safe deposit lockers, doctor on call, laundry service and spacious parking.

Don't Miss
The hotel boasts of numerous open spaces and courtyards that are ideal isolated nooks where one can spend a quiet winter afternoon reading a book or enjoy evening tea, during summers, with a cool breeze blowing through the open corridors.

Location
Located on Sikar Road in the Amba Bari area of Jaipur, Khandwa Haveli enjoys proximity to all places of tourist as well as commercial interest within the city. It is within a 4 kilometre radius of M I Road, Sindhi Camp Bus Stand and Jaipur Railway Station, while the airport is 16 kilometres away. The Vishwakarma Industrial Area is 3 kilometres away from the hotel.

JAISALGARH HOTEL

City: Jaisalmer

Location
Located at Shilpgram on the Ramgarh Bypass of the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Road, Jaisalgarh Hotel lies approximately 4 kilometres away from the Jaisalmer Fort, bus stand and the main market. It is 2 kilometres away from the railway station and approximately 6 kms away from the airport. Please note, the airport is operational from October to March only.

A beautiful property created to offer a heritage ambience, Jaisalgarh Hotel is spread across a plot of 5100 square metres and offers all modern comforts to it guests. The hotel has a unique architectural layout and is the only building in Jaisalmer to have projected chhatris (balconies), giving its exterior a fortress-like appearance. Huge porch arches of the yester year Hindu tradition are carved in Indo-Islamic style, an evidence of the cultural and architectural richness of the place.

Rooms
Jaisalgarh Hotel offers comfortable accommodation in 49 well furnished rooms that are divided into 12 Suites, 13 Super Deluxe rooms and 24 Deluxe rooms. The facilities in the rooms include air conditioner, cable television, telephone, cushioned chairs, luggage rack and cupboard. While the telephone in each room offers intercom facility, local/STD/ISD calls can be routed through the reception. Each room has an attached washroom that is equipped with soap, shampoo, moisturiser, foam bath gel, shower cap, comb, linen, toilet roll and geyser. While few Deluxe rooms have bathtubs and other have shower areas, all Super Deluxe rooms and Suites feature bathtub. In addition, Suites also have shower areas.

The Suites are housed in the four circular corners of the building and have an extension that serves as the sitting area. Additional accommodation options are Swiss Tents, which are available during season time only. Few rooms on the second and third floor of the hotel offer a clear and splendid view of the Jaisalmer Fort.

Dining
Jaisalgarh Hotel has a multi cuisine restaurant that serves North Indian fare besides select Chinese, Continental and local Rajasthani delicacies. During season, buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant from 8 am to 10 am. For the convenience of guests, the restaurant has baby chairs for infants and room service is available round the clock at no additional charge. Guests can also enjoy alfresco dining on the sprawling lawn adjoining the main building.

Services & Facilities
Facilities at Jaisalgarh Hotel include complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity, car parking area, currency exchange, doctor on call and laundry service. Recreational facilities include bonfire evenings and folk dance and music performances that are organised on request. The hotel also has a travel desk that arranges camel safaris and sightseeing tours. Airport/railway station/bus stand transfers can be arranged at an extra charge.

Don't Miss
Dining on the lawns in the evenings or on cold winter mornings when you can enjoy the warmth of the sunrays. Besides enjoying a meal, one can just lounge around the lawns and relax.

HOTEL SAGAR

City: Bikaner

Hotel Sagar offers its guests all modern amenities while at the same time giving a taste of real Bikaner hospitality. The hotel is a peach structure and is a quaint building which exudes an old world charm.

Rooms
The rooms in the hotel are divided into various categories of Standard rooms which are the lowest category, Super Deluxe rooms and Suites which is the highest category. The Standard and Super Deluxe rooms come in single and double bed categories while the Suites come as Family rooms too. The facilities common to all the rooms are cable television, refrigerators, direct dial telephones and 24 hours room service.

Services & Facilities
Other services offered by the hotel include Currency exchange, doctor on call, laundry service, safe deposit lockers, travel assistance, conferencing facilities, bar, parking space and acceptance of credit cards. The hotel's restaurant is a charming, spacious and inviting space where you will experience great service and savour delightfully delicious food.

This is a simple and delightful property that should definitely be experienced with family, friends and even colleagues.

The majestic Amber Fort in Jaipur