The essence of Rajasthan

A cordial welcome by a representative of Indian Experience at the airport. Drive to a land of royalty, grandeur and opulent architecture - Jaipur, a city from colonial India. The city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, by King Sawai Ram Singh I Which still gives Jaipur a distinctive appearance and the epithet “Pink city”. Jaipur since then has become a symbol of hospitality. Nestled in Aravalli hills, Jaipur is the capital city and pink paradise of Rajasthan. From Forts to floating palaces, From towering monuments to ancient stepwells this UNESCO World Heritage site has a lot to offer.

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Discover the royal city with our local tour guide, who will assist you first to - 
Amber Fort (Amer Fort) perched high on top of a craggy hill with a splendid view of the city and Maota lake. Its magnificent courtyards, manicured grounds and intricate carvings are greatly influenced by Hindu and Mughal architecture. Next on the card would be - Hawa Mahal, (The palace of winds), built-in pink sandstone, Giving a rich look Rajputana and Islamic architecture., brings the gust of fresh air and was a summer retreat for the kings. Moving ahead to the City Palace, a melange of Mughal and Rajput architecture consists of vast courtyards with beautiful paintings, temples and museums displaying Rajputana glory. Witness the magnificence of the Jantar Mantar which can measure time, track celestial bodies.
The evening is at leisure. You might like to explore the old city on foot or by local rickshaw.Don’t forget to pick a unique souvenir - black metal jewellery, a lehriya dupatta (scarf) or jutti (leather slippers).

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Next-Day after breakfast, we will take you to a truly authentic and off-beat experience of the rural side of Rajasthan. Deogarh - a small village sitting proudly on the border of Marwar, surrounded by Old fold mountains of Aravalli. One will remain spellbound by the beauty of landscapes and lakes that surrounds the village. We take you through pastoral grounds where one explores the native people in their fields with cattle and living in complete harmony with nature. Our guide escorts you to small villages around where one can meet locals who are engaged in making miniature paintings and stone polishing.

Enjoy your stay in Rajasthan’s the best homestay with a Royal twist

Watch the crimson sun setting behind the Aravalli, finish your day with a scrumptious local and seasonal home-cooked meal with not to miss lahsuniya chutney (spicy garlic-onion sauce) and palak halwa (a dessert made up of mawa sugar and spinach).

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This morning, you’ll travel to Chandelao, a tiny village lost in the desert wilderness, to savour the essence of Rajasthan
Chandelao Garh will be your home for two nights.
Majestic Chandelao Garh is the fortress-style home of a clan of the landowners of the area and has been tastefully converted to a modern homestay. Carved in Jodhpur sandstone, built in the 18th century, with a touch of Roman architecture.
Relax and pick a book of your choice from the library or Let yourself loose in a cane chair on the terrace with a magnificent view of the city lights of jodhpur against the star-studded sky.
Finish your day with the home-cooked dinner from Marwari Cuisine and don’t forget to tickle your taste buds with rabaddi-ghewar.

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With the first light of the morning, Open your eyes to the chirping and fluttering of birds, Chandelao being home to many migratory birds. Enter the twisting lanes of the village, comprising mud houses - decorated in white and pink limestone powder. Walls painted with the mandala art form. Meet local artisans. Spend your day with the typical ethnic Marwari and Bishnoi communities. (localites) . 
Take a stroll near Olvi lake, where you can see varied varieties of common crane, sarus crane, peafowl, herons.
More inquisitive ones can ask for binoculars and a bird identification guide.
Overnight stay in your hotel.

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The day starts with a journey to Ranakpur.
A picturesque town, stationed amid Aravali ranges. The place has lush green Tropical Deciduous forests and gushing streams of water and is called “The Oasis of the Thar”. Ranakpur is also a pilgrimage centre of the Jain community. Appreciate the beauty of the temple having domes and pillars with figures of dancing goddesses, where no carving of any pillar matches the other.
Here you can pick a trekking expedition to enjoy the wild natural beauty of the dense forest, giving thrill. Else, you can indulge yourself in activities like camel safari or exciting jeep safari to the wildlife sanctuary where different species of wild animals, birds, leopards can be spotted easily. Overnight in Ranakpur.

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Morning tour to Udaipur- “City of Lakes”. This Venice of the East is one of the most romantic cities of India. The city is a blend of culture, architecture, heritage Havelis, fountains and lakes. Your eyes can easily meet decorated elephants, camels or horses on the jagged streets of the city. One can explore the city on foot or on tuk-tuk .
Spend your day getting a glimpse of local life by browsing the bustling vibrant markets like Hathi pol bazaar, Bappu bazaar to buy artisanal products. To catch the sight of a splendid sunset, sit around Hanuman Ghat. 
Get a whiff of Rajasthani cuisine- Laal maas (red meat), Dal bati churma or Gatte ki sabji.

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Kick start your city tour with the visit to the majestic City Palace, an assortment of large numbers of buildings, towers and canopies standing firmly on the bank of Lake Pichola.
Visit Jagdish Temple, devoted to Lord Vishnu, raised on a tall terrace. The elaborate Hindu temple showcases Indo- Aryan architecture having white columns with a large number of statues and carvings, airy halls and convolutedly decorated walls. 
Next get escorted to The City Palace Museum - exhibiting the exquisite artistry, royalty and history of Mewar. The museum is a symbol of Rajasthani, Mughal, European and Chinese architecture. Advancing to Saheliyon ki Bari or “Garden of maids”, which has majestic green lawns offering a mesmerizing view of carved marble canopies, fountains and kiosks.
In the evening, sail for a romantic boat ride at Lake Pichhola to see the beautiful view of the City Palace and the setting sun reflecting rainbow colours on the water.

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After breakfast, Setout for Bijapur via Chittorgarh. The Fort of Chittorgarh is one of the UNESCO heritage sites, built-in 7th Century AD during the Mauryan Empire. Fort reverberates with tales of heroism and sacrifice and displays the Rajputic valour in the real sense. The culinary masterpieces of the citadel are two stambhs (towers) and Meera temple. Imprints of purely Rajputana and Sisodia dynasties can be seen in the Fort’s architecture.
Drive ahead to Bijaipur. 
Experience a grand stay and the warm hospitality of living in a castle.

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If there ever was a way to experience living like a maharajah, it is in Rajasthan’s Palace Hotels. Live in the royal ambience and enjoy the Rajputana hospitality in the Castle of Bijaipur. The 350 years old castle is perched high on the hills of the Vindhyanchal Ranges, overlooking the farmlands in the valley.
Wake up to a peacock dancing on lawns outside your room. Hear songs of birds during sun salutation. Pick a book and laze around on a reclining chair or let a new body awake from a rejuvenating massage by the pool.
Dine on elaborate meals cooked from royal recipes, in royal kitchens. Turbaned staff will anticipate your every need, fulfilling each tiny wish.

Transfer to Udaipur Airport for your flight to Delhi.
A representative from Indian Experience will receive you outside the airport’s arrival door to transfer you to your abode for the night.
The evening is at leisure.

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Our representative will drop you at the Delhi International Airport.
Catch your homebound fight.
Bid adieu to the enchanted land of India, 
With your camera full of pictures, bag with artefacts and heart full of memories of unbelievable beauty and aesthetics of Rajasthan!!