Incredible Rajasthan

Upon your arrival in Jaipur, your driver will greet you at Jaipur Airport/Railway Station and transfer you to your Hotel. Check in and after some rest, if time permits,proceed to visit Chokhi Dhani-the traditional ethnic village. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ranthambore- finest tiger reserves of India, pretty popular among wildlife photographers. On arrival, check in to your hotel and after some rest, proceed to visit the ganesh Temple and famous Ranthambore Fort. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Chittorgarh. On arrival check in to hotel. Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput (Warrior caste) pride, romance and spirit, for people of Chittor always chose death before surrendering against anyone. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice that is evident from the tales still sung by the bards of Rajasthan. The major attraction here is the massive hilltop fort, that is a symbol of all that was brave, true and noble in the glorious Rajput tradition. The Chittorgarh Fort seated on a 180 metre high hill, covers an expanse of 700 acres and rises rapidly from the plains. Fiercely independent, the fort was under siege thrice and each time they fought bravely and thrice Jauhar(massive suicide) was committed by the ladies and children, first led by Rani Padmini, and later by Rani Karnavati. The imposing Fort boasts of well-designed palaces, magnificent cenotaphs and huge towers. The Fort of Chittorgarh has a colossal structure that is secured by its several strong gateways. After visiting the fort, return back to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to Udaipur by road. Udaipur is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar. Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes and the Venice of the East. On Arrival, check in to your hotel. In the evening, explore the countryside on wheels, feet or horse and take a breathtaking boat ride over the lake (at your own cost) admiring the perfect sunset view. Overnight stay at Udaipur.

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour. Begin your tour with a visit to the City Palace. Once here, marvel the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, windows with colored glasses, the beautiful marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Then visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) gardens, Jagdish Temple built by Maharana Jagat Singh and dedicated to Lord Vishnu & Gulab Bagh. Then visit Bhartiya Lok kala Museum - a museum of folk and art that displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks and dolls. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive from Udaipur to Jodhpur (259 kms/6 hours) en route visiting Ranakpur. Visit the very popular Jain temple dedicated to Lord Adinatha. Its 29 halls are supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are alike. The temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. You can also visit Sun temple just opposite. Later continue your drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Jodhpur was the capital of the state of Marwar during the rule of the Rathor clan. Set at the edge of Thar Desert, Jodhpur is strewn with forts and palaces that date as back as the 15th century, all vividly testifying to the history of the princely state. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. The tour begins from the Mehrangarh Fort, a formidable and impressive hilltop fort. A series of gates lead to the Fort ""Jayapol"" built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806 and the ""Fatehpol"" or 'Victory Gate', erected by Maharaja Ajit Singh to celebrate his victory over the Mughals. The main gate is the ""Lahapol"", an iron gate besides which there are 15 hand prints which are the 'Sati Marks' of Maharaja Man Singh's widows who threw themselves upon his funeral pyre in 1843. Inside the fort, visit the palaces ""Moti Mahal"" or 'Pearl Palace', the ""Sukh Mahal"" or 'Pleasure Palace' and the ""Phool Mahal"" or 'Flower Palace'. Continue the tour to visit the 'Jaswant Thada', a marble cenotaph built in 1899 as a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later after lunch, transfers to the Golden city of Jaisalmer. On arrival check-in to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast visit the Jaisalmer Fort which is made by unique Golden Lime stone, hence also known as Golden Fort or Sonar Qilla. After that visit Patwon-ki-haveli, Nathmal-ki-haveli. Salim singh-ki-Haveli. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings. In the evening, proceed for camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes. Take the camel safari and immerse in the spirit of Rajasthan all through the night by staying in the mud-huts, meeting warm and rustic people of Rajasthan and have a touch of their culture with their lively music, folk dance, singing performances and other cultural programs. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to Railway Station for your onwards journey with memories of Your Festigo Journey.