Arrive Udaipur and transfer to your hotel. Set on the shores of
Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur grew in complete contrast to the
harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. As capital of the old Mewar State it
was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of
Muslim invasion. This fairy – tale city, with its marble palaces and lakes
surrounded by a ring of hills, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559. The
city is dominated by massive City Palace, which overlooks Lake Pichola with its
romantic island palaces. Picturesque havelis, ghats and temples line the lake
front, with the lively bazaars of the old walled city stretching behind them.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Udaipur –
visiting the City Palace and Museum. The largest palace complex in India, it is
a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences. Also see the 17th century Jagdish
temple, drive around the Fatehsagar Lake, and visit the Sahelion ki Bari (the
Garden for the Maids of Honour), an ornamental pleasure garden with fountains
and marble kiosks. Later visit the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir or the Folk-Art
Museum.
Later in the evening take a boat ride (On direct payment) on the 4 km long and 3 km wide Lake Pichola, which is fringed with
hills, palaces, havelis, ghats, embankments and temples and offers spectacular
views of the city. Visit the Jag Mandir Island with its exquisite Gul Mahal
Pavilion.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast drive to Mount Abu; Arrive Mount Abu and transfer
to your hotel. At 1200 meters, Mt. Abu is the highest point of the Aravalli
Range passing through Rajasthan. The only hill resort of Rajasthan, it is built
around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. According to a legend, the
place derives its name from Arbuda, a serpent who descended to the spot to
rescue Shiva’s bull, Nandi. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill
resort, Mount Abu is also a centre of pilgrimage for Jains on account of the
famous Dilwara Temples. There are interesting treks and picnic spots, romantic
royal retreats of various erstwhile royal families, and some relics of the Raj
period.
Later proceed for city
tour of Mount Abu. Visit the breath taking Dilwara temples, among the finest
examples of Jain architecture with their superb marble carving. The complex
consists of five temples built between the eleventh and thirteenth century. The
intricate ornamental carvings here represent the great heights reached in stone
decoration. Also visit Nakki Lake and see the strange rock formations around it
including Toad Rock. The Achalgarh fort has the famous Achaleshwar temple and
provides superb views of the area.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur;
arrive and in time transfer to Jodhpur Airport / Railway Station to board your
flight / train for onward journey to your next destination.
