Rajasthan is the most lively and colourful state of India.
Rich in history and painted with culture, this place is full of Forts, Palaces,
Folklores and mouth watering food. Rajasthan is the ideal mix of heritage and
valour. The illustrious havelis, royal palaces, beautiful roads amidst desert -
Rajasthan roadtrip is definitely something that every traveller must have in
his 'To-do list'
Day 1: Delhi to Jaipur
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Finish Point
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Delhi
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Jaipur
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Bhangarh
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We started our journey from Delhi at 6am in the morning. Delhi
to Bhangarh is a 282 kilometers trip. Bhangarh Fort is known as the “ Most
haunted place in India”. It is situated at the border of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
". On account of the various spooky encounters in the fort, villagers
consider it to be haunted. Various interesting stories exist regarding the
place. A few legends have validated paranormal happenings inside the fortress.
Legends have it that the fortress and the encompassing foundations around it
once hummed with life. At that point, something happened along with a series of
other shocking occurrences which prompted to the fate of the place within a
very short time. Even the Archaeological
Survey of India has forbidden the tourists from entering at
night.
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| Bhangarh Fort |
Jaipur is the capital and the biggest city in Rajasthan. The
city was founded in 1726 by the then king of Amer,Jai Singh II who ruled from
1688 to 1758. He wanted to move his capital from Amer to oblige the needs of
the expansion of the kingdom and address shortage of water. During Sawai Ram
Singh's rule, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, later
Edward VII. Many of the roads stayed painted in pink, giving Jaipur an
unmistakable appearance. Hence, Jaipiur came to be known as the 'Pink city'.
The city has its own charm with disorderly roads having a
recurring pattern. The streets are full of camels and carts amidst cycle
rickshaws, two wheelers and four wheelers.
At the city's heart, the City Palace keeps on lodging the previous royal
family; as the sturdy Hawa Mahal stares at the bazaar underneath.
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| Nahargarh Fort |
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Finish Point
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Places visited in between
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Jaipur
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Bikaner
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Fatehpur, Mandawa
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Jaipur to Fatehpur Shekhawati is a 166 kilometer route on
the Jaipur- Bikaner highway, NH 52. Fatehpur is a town halfway in the
middle of Jaipur and Bikaner in the Sikar region of Rajasthan. It is known for
excellent havelis with frescos, which are huge architectural structures of the
Shekhawati district. A large number of wells and springs known as bawdis are
also there in Fatehpur. The history of this place is mentioned in the below
link:
http://desolate-expression.blogspot.in/2016/02/fatehpur-tale-of-french-heritage.html
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| Fatehpur Shekhawati |
Fatehpur Shekhawati to Bikaner is a drive of 171 kilometer
on NH 11 ( takes approximately 3 hours).
The city is known for the sixteenth century Junagarh Fort,
an enormous complex of halls and corridors. A few places to visit in Bikaner
are Junagarh Fort, Laxmi Niwas Palace, and Karni Mata Temple. Some of the best
places to eat in Bikaner are Bhikharam Chandmal Bhujiawala, Chhotu Motu Joshi
sweet shop, Sankhla’s Kesar Kulfi. The best place for food remains Laxmi Niwas
Palace.
Day 3: Bikaner to Pokhran
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Finish Point
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Bikaner
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Pokhran
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Deshnok, Gajner
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Bikaner to Gajner is a 45 minutes ride (33 kilometers). Gajner
Palace is a gem in the Thar Desert. It was developed by HH Maharaja Sir Ganga
Singh of Bikaner on the edge of a lake. Travellers are generally not allowed
inside unless they intend to stay in this sprawling superb royal residence,
with its unmistakable patios and galleries.
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| Gajner Lake |
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| Gajner Palace |
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Finish Point
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Places visited in between
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Pokhran
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Jaisalmer
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Sam Sand Dunes, Laungewala Post
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Pokhran to Laungewala is a 232 kilometer journey that approximately takes 4 hours as the road is extremely good. Laungewala is a border town in western Thar known for the ' Battle of Laungewala', the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Laungewala to Jaisalmer is another 120 kilometers which takes roughly 2 hours.
Jaisalmer known as the "The Golden
city" is a town 575 kilometrers west of Jaipur. It's a
World Heritage web site. The city stands on a ridge
of yellowstone, topped by a fort, that contains the
palace and a number of other ornate Jain temples. The Jaisalmer
fort is a colossal sandcastle rising from the sandy plains.
Jaisalmer is city that has come alive
virtually from the dead.It is certainly one of Rajasthan’s biggest travel
destinations. No place higher evokes exotic camel-train trade routes
and desert mystery.
Every city in the world has
a distinctive tale to tell, and Jaisalmer is one
such town that has various stories.
Other than the royal fort, Jaisalmer is home to unequal beauty and valour that keeps the town alive and engaging to the travellers. Jaisalmer is truly the Gateway to the great Indian desert.
Other than the royal fort, Jaisalmer is home to unequal beauty and valour that keeps the town alive and engaging to the travellers. Jaisalmer is truly the Gateway to the great Indian desert.
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| Jaisalmer Fort |
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| Sunset from Jaisalmer Fort |
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Finish Point
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Jaisalmer
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Sam Sand Dunes
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Sam Sand dunes is a must-visit place from Jaisalmer. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the base from Jaisalmer from where travellers travel for the Desert Safari. A lot of tourists go for desert safaris owing to the adventure related to it and the popularity it has gained over the years. The best time to visit the dunes is either sunrise or sunset. The tourists can avail Desert Safari packages which includes pick up and drop from the hotel, travelling to the dunes on the back of the camel, desert cooked lunch and dinner; and tents in the desert for night stay. Some of the packages don't even feature a tent for overnight stay in the desert; and the tourists can spend the night sleeping directly under the sky. The tour packages start at INR1000 per person and may go upto 5000 or even more depending upon the facilities availed. The luxurious tents, live barbeque, low sitting entertainment and folk dances alongwith beverages are some features included in the expensive packages.
Day 6: Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
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Jaisalmer
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Jodhpur
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Gadsisar Lake
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Jaisalmer to Jodhpur is a 286 kilometer ride on NH 11 and NH 125. It takes roughly 6 hours to reach Jodhpur. While leaving Jaisalmer, tourists visit Gadhsisar Lake. It is a beautiful lake where tourists pedal boat and shop traditional items.
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| Gadhsisar Lake |
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| Gadhsisar Lake |
Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. It was the
capital of the erstwhile Marwar kingdom. Most of the houses in the old city are
coloured blue because of which Jodhpur is known as the ‘Blue city’. It is also
known as the ‘Sun city’ because of the sunny and bright weather throughout the
year. Some of the best places to visit in Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid
Bhavan Palace Museum, Jaswant Thada, clock tower and Mandore Gardens.
Jodhpur is extremely popular for food. Some of the best
places to eat in Jodhpur are Gypsy restaurant, The White house cafe, The Curry’s
and Indique. A very popular tourist destination is Shri Mishrilal Hotel near
the clock tower. It is famous for its delicious malai lassi. Another very
popular street food place is the Omelette Shop.
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| View of the Blue City from Mehrangarh Fort |
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| Mehrangarh Fort |
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| Umaid Bhavan Palace |
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Finish Point
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Places visited in between
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Jodhpur
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Udaipur
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Mandore Garden
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Jodhpur to Udaipur is a 265 kilometers ride on NH58 and takes approximately 5 hours. Udaipur is the historic capital of the Kingdom of Mewar. Known as 'The city of lakes', the city has amazing lakes such as Lake Pichola, Fatehsagar Lake, Doodh Talai Lake, Lake Badi and Swaroop sagar. Some of the enchanting places to visit in Udaipur are City Palace of Udaipur, Bagore ki Haveli and Jagdish Temple.
Some of the best places to eat in Udaipur are Grasswood cafe, Jaivana Haveli roof top restaurant, Aravalli Lakeview by Radisson Blu Udaipur.
In the affordable range, Krishna Dal Bati and Lala ki Kachori offers amazing food at a very reasonable price.
Day 8: Udaipur Sightseeing
Day 9: Udaipur to Pushkar
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Finish Point
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Udaipur
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Pushkar
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Chittorgarh
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Udaipur to Chittorgarh is a 118 kilometers ride on NH 27 and udaipur- Chittorgarh Road. It takes roughly two and a half hours to reach Chittorgarh because of the traffic.
Chittorgarh is famous for Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in Asia. Chittorgarh is a symbol of pride, heroism and sacrifice. People of Chittorgarh always chose death before surrender to the enemy.
Some of the places to visit in Chittorgarh are the Chittorgarh Fort, Vijay Stambha, Kirti Stambha, Meera Temple, Gaumukh Reservoir, Padmini's Palace and Rana Kumbha Palace.
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| Chittoragarh Fort |
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| Chittorgarh Fort |
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| Pushkar |
Day 10: Pushkar to Jaipur
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Finish Point
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Places visited in between
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Pushkar
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Jaipur
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Ajmer
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Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India, in Ajmer district. It is very popular for the Brahma Temple. Legend says that Lord Brahma was searching for a place for Mahayagna when he found this place. Pushkar Lake, Brahma temple and Savitri Temple are a few places to visit in Pushkar. Pushkar is extremely popular in tourists because of Pushkar Cam fair.
Some of the good places to eat in Pushkar are Cafe Lake view, Cafe Nature's blessings, The Laughing Buddha Cafe,Funky Monkey Cafe and Baba Restaurant. A lot of hostels are available for travellers.
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| Pushkar |
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| Pushkar |
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| Ajmer Sharif Dargah |
Day 11: Jaipur to New Delhi
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Finish Point
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Places visited in between
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Jaipur
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New Delhi
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Amer Fort
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Amer Fort is 11 kilometers from Jaipur. It is a huge fort built of red sandstone and marble.
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| Amer Fort |
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| Amer Fort |
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and
narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.
Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by
vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime." – Mark
Twain
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