Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city has been named. The city today has a population of 3.1 million. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India. The city is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets, which are laid out into six sectors separated by broad streets 34 m (111 ft) wide. The urban quarters are further divided by networks of gridded streets. Five quarters wrap around the east, south, and west sides of a central palace quarter, with a sixth quarter immediately to the east.
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Udaipur
Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Corporation and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is located 403 kilometers (250 mi) southwest of the state capital, Jaipur, 248 km (154 mi) west of Kota, and 250 km (155 mi) northeast from Ahmedabad. Udaipur is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. The Guhils (Sisodia) clan ruled the Mewar and its capital were 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.
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Jodhpur
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second ‘Metropolitan City’ of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. The city is known as the “Sun City” for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year round. It is also referred to as the “Blue City” due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.
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Arrive in Jaipur. After meeting and greeting, transfer to the pre-arranged hotel. The rest of the day is for leisure and shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart for a city sightseeing tour of Jaipur. After a morning excursion to Amber/Amer Fort, make your ascent to the Palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant back (on your own); later on, visit the City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory—”The Palace of Winds.”. In the evening, visit the colourful market to collect souvenirs. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Jodhpur (7 hours drive, approx.). Arrive at Jodhpur; check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a local city sightseeing tour covering Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Also visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, if time permits. Later on, drive to Udaipur (4 hours drive, approx.). Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for a Udaipur local sightseeing, covering the City Palace Museum, the Crystal Gallery, the Vintage and Classic Car Collection, Sheliyon ki Bari, and Gulab Baugh, and enjoy your evening boat ride on Lake Pichola (on your own). Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and proceed to the railway station / airport to board the train / flight for further destinations. The tour is complete.
