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Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan was given a color coat of pink a century ago
in honor of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this
color. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city
is 260 years old. Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Maharaja's City
Palace, The observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past and through
the pink rose residential and business areas.
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if you get some free time (Which we doubt)
Mount
Abu
Visit to Dilwara Temples consisting of five Jain Temples built by
beginning of the 11th century onwards with intricate ornamental
carvings represent the climax in the art of decoration in stone. Visit
also the Achalgarh Fort famous for its Shiva Temple. Before returning
to your hotel, enjoy a boat-ride on the placid water of Nakki Lake
studded with little islets.
Ajmer
& Pushkar
Visit the Tomb of the Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the Dargah
Sharif. The city was founded by the Chauhan ruler, Aiaipal, during the
11th century and is dominated by the Taragarh Fort built by
Prithiviraj Chauhan. Some 800 years ago, a splendid embankment was
built by Anjali by the lovely lake, Ana Sagar and some 500 years later
Shahjahan erected 5 beautiful marble pavilions. 11 Kms West of Ajmer,
along the picturesque Pushkar Lake lies the tranquil town with deep
religious significance. An important pilgrimage centre of Hindus
flourishing with 400 temples and a lake encircles by 52 ghats. The
biggest attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma. Pushkar is also
the site for one of the largest and most colorful cattle fairs in the
world.
Bikaner
The city is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort
housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh,
the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of
balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched
doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir
where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.

Jaisalmer
Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, in burnished sandstone, is an
intricately molded wonderland - a city of gilded magic. As the sun
sets, the sky goes up in flames and night descends softly, creating a
new monument every evening. People still live in these ancient
buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite
carvings and filigreed work. Visit the different Havelis.

Jodhpur & Mandore
Visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill,
including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an
imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the
Umaid Public Gardens. Mandore, the ancient capital of Marwar (8 kms
from Jodhpur) was abandoned for strategic reasons. At the foot of the
hills amidst gardens, commemorative cenotaphs line the silent city. A
shrine reputedly of 300 million Gods, contains the life size statues
of local deities and heroes.
Ranthambore
National Park
This is Rajasthan's first Project Tiger reserve & named after a 1000
year old fort which stands in the park.It has an congenial habitat for
the stately sambar, the largest of all Asiatic deer. Tigers, cital,
wild boar and other animals are also found here. Woodland, ground and
water-birds abound the park including the uncommon red jungle fowl and
varieties of eagles. Water tank harbours marsh crocodile and python.

Udaipur
Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake,
Sahelion ki bari (Queen's Resort for Her Friends) and Bhartiya Lok
Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum).
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