Exciting Rajasthan

DAY 1: ARRIVE AT JAIPUR

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel, relax and then in the afternoon, proceed to visit the City Palace, which still is the formal residence of the royal family. Also visit Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deo Temple and the City Palace Museum that has the private collection of Jaipur Maharajas. Also visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, which is the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

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DAY 2: JAIPUR

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route, visit the Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort. In the afternoon, take a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is a specialty of Jaipur. In the evening, drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir - a Hindu temple built in white marble. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

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DAY 3: JAIPUR - PUSHKAR

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Pushkar, which is one of the most important pilgrimage places of Hindus, famous for having the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world. Visit Dargah Sharif at Ajmer on the way to Pushkar. At Pushkar, visit the famous Brahma Temple and if visiting during season, you may be able to witness the famous camel fair of Pushkar too. Take a holy dip in the Pushkar Lake and visit its 52 bathing Ghats and more than 500 temples, each with its own legends of miraculous powers of healing and displaying variety of architectural styles. Pushkar is also known all over the world for its beautiful roses and rose essence and you can visit the Rose Garden too in the evening. Stay overnight stay at the hotel in Pushkar.

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DAY 4: PUSHKAR - UDAIPUR

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Udaipur in the morning.Check in and stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.

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DAY 5: UDAIPUR

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to the Museum of Folk Art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards, visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You must also visit the museum of the palace which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at hotel in Udaipur.

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DAY 6: UDAIPUR - MOUNT ABU

After breakfast, check out of the hotel & drive to Mount Abu which is the only hill station in Rajasthan nestling in picturesque Aravalli hills. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Take a short break and then visit the famous Dilwara Jain Temples. Dilwara Jain Temples were constructed between 11th and 13th centuries. After visiting the temple, proceed to Nakki Lake. This artificial lake is ringed by hills. In the evening, wnjoy a stroll down the bazaar up to Sunset Point from where you get a wonderful view of the setting sun. Stay overnight at hotel in Mount Abu.

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DAY 7: MOUNT ABU - RANAKPUR - JODHPUR

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Jodhpur, visiting the Jain Temple of Ranakpur enroute. This temple is unique as it has 200 pillars, each one carved differently and 29 halls adorned with beautiful carvings and sculptures. Check in o the hotel and stay overnight at the hotel in Jodhpur.

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DAY 8: JODHPUR

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is also known as the 'Blue City' as most of the houses of the old city are painted in blue. The old city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall, which has 101 bastions and 7 gates. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built on a steep hill. The fort is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential complexes. Later proceed to visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. You also stroll down the markets of Jodhpur. Late in the evening, drive through the desert and proceed to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havelis (grand mansions). Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and the city is one of the most exotic cities in India. Upon reaching Jaisalmer, check in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

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DAY 9: JAISALMER

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of the city. The stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake form the main attractions of the city. Late in the evening, drive about40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam Dunes & enjoy the camel cart ride to the Sunset Point and Sam sand dunes (DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS) Take the camel safari (DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS) and explore the true life and delights of the desert. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaisalmer.

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DAY 10: JAISALMER - BIKANER

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Bikaner. Check in to the hotel in Bikaner for overnight stay. Visit Junagarh Fort, Bhandasar Jain Temples and enjoy sunset views of the desert and taste the camel's milk and ride on its back at the world-famous National Camel Breeding Farm. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bikaner.

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DAY 11: BIKANER - JAIPUR

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave for Jaipur, from you will where take a transfer to the airport to board your flight to your onward destination.

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RISING SUN RETREAT

City: Mount Abu

Surrounded by lush landscaped garden, the Rising Sun Retreat offers an eco- friendly environment offering the best of accommodation and facilities.

Rooms
The resort offers 12 spacious and comfortable AC and non AC rooms including 11 double and one family room, which can house at least 5 persons. Every room is well decorated with facilities like satellite television, telephone (intercom) and an attached washroom with hot and cold water. The retreat also offers room service to the guests.

Facilities
The facilities offered in the hotel include laundry service, doctor on call, travel assistance, car parking area, recreational activities like folk dance or bonfire on request and outdoor facilities like trekking, bird watching or rock climbing.

Location
The Rising Sun Retreat is located near the Municipal Check Post in Mount Abu in Rajasthan.

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.

MANDIRAM PALACE - HERITAGE BOUTIQUE HOTEL

City: Udaipur

Location
Mandiram Palace is located on the banks of Pichola Lake, in Panchdevri, outside Chandpol, near Ramdwara Chowk. It is approximately 24 km from the airport, 3.5 km from the railway station, and 3 km from the bus stand.

Mandiram Palace is a quality property that offers visitors to Udaipur a sense of grandeur along with comfortable accommodation, as well as a variety of efficient services and modern facilities.

Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at Mandiram Palace are comfortable and spacious, complete with modern amenities. Rooms are divided into the following categories: Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe. In-room amenities include: cable television, telephone, balcony/sit out, mineral water, room heater, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, and an attached bathroom with hot/cold water. Room service is also available.

Dining
Mandiram Palace has an excellent multi-cuisine rooftop restaurant called Acme, that serves a wide variety of delicious and wholesome dishes, and offers patrons a spectacular view of the city.

Facilities
Mandiram Palace offers a range of facilities and services to its guests, including: travel desk, taxi services, library, doctor on call, currency exchange, laundry service, and ayurvedic body massage. The hotel can also arrange village excursions, and horse/elephant riding. The hotel accepts 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.

JAISAL CASTLE

City: Jaisalmer

Location
Located in a narrow alley within the Jaisalmer Fort, the hotel enjoys proximity to all places of tourist interest within the city. While the airport, railway station and bus stand are within a 3 km radius of the hotel, the main market is just a kilometre away. Please note, the airport is operational from October to March only.

An elaborate 500-year-old heritage haveli, the Jaisal Castle was converted into a hotel 38 years ago. It is spread over a relatively large area and comprises of numerous storeys. Located within the Jaisalmer Fort, the heritage hotel's courtyard is flanked by the fortress wall on one side, with a terrace dining area on top of the battlements.

Rooms
The 12 rooms at this highly ornate mansion are adorned with ethnic furnishings while one of its rooms boasts of exquisite murals. The haveli has been renovated to add all modern luxuries including air conditioner and cushioned chairs besides attached bath with hot and cold running water in all rooms. No room has a television or telephone, however, the telephone at the reception can be used by guests to make local/STD/ISD calls (on chargeable basis).

Dining
Jaisal Castle has a covered dining area adjoining the central courtyard besides a roof top dining area. In the evenings, the central courtyard is also used for alfresco dining. The hotel serves delectable Indian, Chinese, Continental and Rajasthani fare from 7 am to 12 midnight. For the convenience of guests, room service is also available.

Services & Facilities
Besides offering the regular facilities, the hotel organises sightseeing tours and gala dinner with folk dance and music performances on request. Other services available at Jaisal Castle include a car rental service, doctor on call and airport/railway transfers at an extra charge.

Don't Miss
The splendid view of the Jaisalmer City from the terrace on top of the Fort wall. Unlike most hotels in Jaisalmer, which offer a view of the Fort, enjoy a different experience looking down at the magnificent beauty of the 'Golden City' from top of the Jaisalmer Fort. A view of the city on moonlit nights is a special unparalleled treat.

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.

HOTEL MASTER'S PARADISE

City: Pushkar

Surrounded by the Naag Pahar on one side and the holy town of Pushkar on the other, Hotel Master's Paradise offers comfort and convenience besides a panoramic view of the surroundings.

Rooms
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation in elegantly decorated rooms that are divided into 11 Deluxe rooms, 23 Super Deluxe rooms, 8 Deluxe Cottages and 1 Master Suite. The spacious rooms are aesthetically decorated with antique furniture. Each room is equipped with an air conditioner, colour television, telephone and mini bar. The attached washrooms receive a continuous supply of hot and cold water.

Dining
The Master's Choice Restaurant serves delectable vegetarian fare from Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. During season, gala dinner is organised on the rooftop or by the poolside, followed by folk dance performance. The hotel also offers the convenience of room service.

Services & Facilities
Chander Vatika, the lush garden at the hotel is ideal for organising parties and functions. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and ayurvedic massage room. Leisure activities organised by the hotel include camel cart ride, safaris, sightseeing tours and camping.

Other facilities available at the hotel include a travel desk, car rental service, currency exchange, internet access, doctor on call, laundry service and spacious parking. For the convenience of guests, the hotel accepts payment through all major credit cards.

Location
Conveniently located at just a few minutes walk from the center of the town, Hotel Master's Paradise enjoys proximity to all places of tourist and commercial interest in and around Pushkar.

The majestic Amber Fort in Jaipur