Royale Adventures of Rajasthan

• Arrive at Jaipur Airport/Railway Station and transfer to your hotel. • Jaipur is unique as the first planned city in India, designed according to the principles of the Shilpa Shastra, and is recognized globally for its distinct nine-sector layout. • The remainder of the day is at leisure. • Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• After breakfast, proceed for a full day of sightseeing: o Excursion to Amber Fort, including visits to Jag Mandir and the mirrored Sheesh Mahal. o Tour the City Palace complex, including the notable Armoury Museum. o Explore the astronomical instruments at Jantar Mantar. o View the iconic façade of Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds). • Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• After breakfast, check out and drive to Bikaner (approx. $350 \text{ km}$). • Bikaner was historically significant as a major trading post connecting Africa, West Asia, and the Far East. It is famous for its Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple), a major tourist draw. • Overnight stay in Bikaner

• After breakfast, check out and proceed to Jaisalmer (approx. $350 \text{ km}$), a fairytale town set in the Thar Desert. • Jaisalmer is renowned for its golden sandstone architecture and vibrant atmosphere, particularly during the annual Desert Festival (Jan/Feb). • Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. • Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

• After breakfast, explore the city's architectural gems: o Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their elaborate frescoes, particularly Patwon Ki Haveli and its minute carvings. • Evening Excursion: Drive to Sam Sand Dunes, the closest point to witness the pure sandy desert. Enjoy an unforgettable Camel Ride and the magnificent sunset over the dunes. • Overnight stay at the hotel/resort in Jaisalmer/Sodakore.

• After breakfast, check out and drive to Jodhpur (approx. $300 \text{ km}$). • Jodhpur is visually dominated by the massive 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort, sprawling across a $125 \text{ meter}$ high hill. • Visit Jaswant Thada (a marble cenotaph), and explore the bustling local markets around Sardar Bazaar and the Clock Tower. • Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

• After breakfast, check out and drive towards Mount Abu (approx. $300 \text{ km}$), the only hill station in Rajasthan. • En Route Stop: Visit the exquisite Ranakpur Jain Temples, hidden within the dense Aravalli hills and famed for their detailed architecture. • Upon arrival at Mount Abu, visit the Dilwara Temples, considered among the finest examples of Jain temple architecture. • Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Nakki Lake (legendarily carved by the Gods). • Overnight stay in Mt. Abu.

• After breakfast, check out and proceed to Udaipur (approx. $200 \text{ km}$), driving through the Aravalli valleys. • Udaipur, the "City of Sunrise," is often dubbed the "Venice of the East" for its stunning setting on the banks of Lake Pichola. • Evening Highlight: Enjoy a serene boat ride on Lake Pichola to take in the views of Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and Jag Mandir. • Overnight stay in Udaipur.

• After breakfast, proceed for a comprehensive city tour: o Visit the grand City Palace (completed in 1725). o Explore the Jagdish Temple (built in 1651). o Relax at Saheliyon ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens). o Tour the Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum. o Excursion to the sacred Eklingji and Nagda Temples. • Overnight stay in Udaipur.

• After breakfast, check out and drive towards Ranthambhore (approx. $450 \text{ km}$). • En Route Stop: Visit the majestic Chittorgarh Fort, a colossal structure of historical importance. Be sure to see the ruins of Rana Kumbha Palace. • Continue the drive to Ranthambhore, a region covered in $400 \text{ sq. km}$ of dry deciduous forest, internationally famous for its Royal Bengal Tigers. • Check into the hotel upon arrival. Overnight stay in Ranthambhore.

• Enjoy both morning and evening game drives in an open bus (Canter) within Ranthambhore National Park. • Ranthambhore is considered one of the world's best locations to view wild tigers in their natural habitat and is unique as a dry deciduous tiger habitat. • Overnight stay in Ranthambhore.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel. • Drive back to Jaipur (approx. $200 \text{ km}$). • You will be transferred to Jaipur Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.