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Durations: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destination Covered: Jaipur, Udaipur, Mt. Abu

Day 01: JAIPUR

Arrive in the Pink city of Jaipur. Check into hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. After rest & relaxation, we explore the unending shopping options of Jaipur along with our Guide. An essential starting point for Rajasthan craftwork is block making and block printing and we will be exploring the process from start to finish in some of the popular stores here. The opportunity also exists here to tailor make outfits to your design and size.

We also explore one of the chief attractions of Jaipur - its jewelry, which offers a variety that ranges from chunky tribal jewelry to enameled gold to modern diamond jewelry. Kundan (art of stone setting) and enamel jewelry has been a specialty of Rajasthan, particularly that of Jaipur. The stones are embossed into decorative shapes & patterns and embellished with delicate enamel ornamentation in the champeve (raised field) technique. Jaipur is well known for its gold and silver enameling. Colorful bangles made of lac and set with semiprecious stones make an inexpensive buy. The craftsmen take great pains to embed the hundreds of stones into the lac. The skilled gem-cutters of Jaipur carve enchanting little animals and birds from rock, crystal, jade, smoky topaz and amethyst. Intaglio beads & buttons and crystal scent bottles are also available. Overnight at the hotel

Day 02: JAIPUR:

This morning visit the Amber fort, built in 16th century; enjoy an elephant ride at Amber. Amber (pronounced Amer) is situated about 11 kms from Jaipur and was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachwahas of Amber, before the capital was shifted to the plains, the present day Jaipur, set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble

Drive past the Hawa Mahal, a Palace of winds. In the afternoon you will visit the city palace and museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory. Rest of the evening is at leisure.

Day 03: JAIPUR – UDAIPUR (399 Kms / 8 Hrs)

After an early breakfast depart for Udaipur - also known as the City of Lakes, is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. The Guhils (Sisodia) clan ruled the Mewar and its capital was shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur after founding city of Udaipur by Maharana Uday Singh. The Mewar province became part of Rajasthan after India became independent. Arrive Udaipur and check - in at hotel Later in the evening you can take a walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur up to the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: UDAIPUR

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Pratap Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple which was built in 1651 AD. Saheliyon Ki Bari is a small ornamental garden. Late afternoon enjoy a two hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc and enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City Palace. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: UDAIPUR – MOUNT ABU (185 Kms / 4 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and drive to Mount Abu - situated at a average height of 1,219 mtr's above sea level is the oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan and posses the honor of being the only hill-station in Rajasthan as well as north-west India, The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over, situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan, home to lakes, waterfalls and green forests, the hill retreat, has a very cool and soothing climate thanks to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs Arrive Mount Abu and check - in at hotel.

Day 06: Mount Abu:

Morning sightseeing tour includes visit Dilwara Jain Temples - one of the finest Jain temple known world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings, some experts also consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal. Gaumukh Temple, Achalgarh Fort, Toad's Rock, Sunset Point, Trevor's Tank; Nakki Lake - the mythological lake with a very interesting story behind its creation is the heart of Mount Abu, the legend has it that this lake was dugg by Gods or Devtas using their nails or nakh that's why the name Nakki Lake - few sections of local tribes also consider Nakki Lake as a holy lake and worship it, Nakki lake is also the only Indian artificial lake situated at a height of 1200 Mtr's above sea level. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel

Day 07: MOUNT ABU – UDAIPUR

After breakfast drive to Udiapur airport to board your onward flight

Prices starting from: INR 28000.00 Per person on twin sharing basis

Notes

Kindly note the above package is flexible and can be customized as per your requirement.

You can have a choice of 5 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 3 star hotels.
The above tour will be organized with a "chauffeur driven" car / private coach.
The trip can be organized for singles, families, couples, groups.
The package will commence on a date convenient to travelers.

Kindly contact us for further information & Costs.

Mr Neeraj Desai
Holidays@leisure
49, Bhulabhai Desai Road
Mumbai 400026

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Email: ndesai@holidaysatleisurec.com

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