After breakfast we continue our drive towards
Rohetgarh . Rohetgarh is an old family property
of the Thakur of Rohet, and now converted into
Hotel . The Garh is walled all around and set
within a village in the semi-desert country. Afternoon
Ride 12 Km through scrubland to visit the hamlets
of the Bishnoi tribe. You will see herds of Blackbuck
& Chinkara. Overnight at Hotel .
After Breakfast we drive towards Jodhpur . Jodhpur
the gateway to the Thar desert , the city is known
for its striking forts, stately palaces and gracious
building. Arrive Jodhpur, The second largest city
in Rajasthan, standing on the edge of the Thar
Desert. The old city was founded by Rao Jodha,
its walls with seven gates and countless bastions
and towers were built by Rao Maldeo in the 16th
Century when Jodhpur was a booming trading town.
. Jodhpur is called the "Blue City"
for the characteristic plea indigo color of its
traditional homes.
There are many great fortresses throughout Rajasthan,
but non compare with the majestic Mehrangarh Fort,
built atop a 400 ft. promontory. Within this invisible
citadel are magnificent palaces with marvelously
carved panels, latticed windows and evocative
names. These palaces houses a fabulous collection
of possessions of Indian royalty, including a
superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs,
miniature paintings of various schools, musical
instruments, costumes and furniture. Below the
fort, visit the Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble
cenotaph built 1899 for Mahrajaha Jaswant Singh
II, and monuments to other Maharajahs of Jodhpur.
Proceed into the heart of the bazaars for a view
of local artisans at work as well as locals shopping
of their wares. Overnight at the hotel .
After breakfast we leave for Bundi is a dream
remembered - named after Bunda, a Meena chieftan.
A Rajput town so ancient that one gets the feeling
of having stumbled upon a page of history. Bundi
town nestles in a narrow valley, enclosed by huge
walls and fortified by four gateways. In the centre
of the township lies a lake. Places of interest
are Chattar Mahal or palace of towers, eighty
four pillored cenotaph, the palace and Naval Sagar.
Overnight at Hotel .
After Breakfast Today we drive towards Jaipur
popularly known as the Pink City, was built in
1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed
in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient
Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows
a grid system. Upon arrival check in your Hotel.
Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory.
The City Palace in the heart of the old city is
a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture.
The Palace of winds - a five storied structure
of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street
of the old city. It was originally built to enable
the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday
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