Rajputana-Discovery- R52 Pushkar      Latest change on 25.07.2005 11:54
This is the latest Itinerary for your Rajputana Discovery. It includes all requested changes. It is developed in English for your host-family who will provide all reservations in advance. The host has confirmed this schedule before it is given to the guests. From reception at Arrival Airport (Delhi) to Departure Airport (Delhi), Maharaj Chandrashekhar Singh and his family/friends will escort and assist on all days: Thakur Pradyuman Singh of Chandelao, Commander "Chou" Chouhan, Jaideep Singh or "Raggie" Raghuveer - one of them will always be at your side - This timetable is to change according to the facilities in India or according to guest’s request - all vehicles/rooms/meals are prepaid for all events shown below. For extra tours guests may pay vehicle charge to the host. Alternate services to pay extra are marked “not included” or “optional”. Be sure to hold the latest edition. (Accommodation: Indrashan (Jodhpur), Nachana Haveli Jaisalmer, Chandelao Garh, Bhenswara, KK=Kankarwa Haveli or Pahuna House, Udaipur, Madhuban Jaipur, Roop Niwas Palace Nawalgarh Peharsar Chandra Mahal Haveli - full meals AP on all stations – drinks and Entrance fees to monuments not included.

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Program & remarks for Guide

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TK Flight Germany-Delhi - on arrival at Delhi International Airport you find several Airline- and Exchange Counters. Try to get reconfirmation of return flights. Change Traveller’s Cheques (Note: next exchange facility in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur or Jaipur - but procedure needs more time)

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Delhi Reception at the Terminal exit by Chandra's cousin Yoginder "Yogi" Singh or Sudarshan Soni & Family (acc. to availability - identify them  by his "Rajputana Discovery" sign). They will assist and escort you to their Krishna Niwas (or a hotel if more than 3 couples) . For Delhi-sightseeing you meet as you like: Red Fort, Bazaar, Mosc., and in the evening they will guide you to the Jodhpur-Train (the ticket reservation is done in advance) at 20:30 h board Mandore Express to Jodhpur (A/C 3tier Sleeper), arrival 07:50 h (Krishna Niwas, Yoginder Singh, mobile 9811004966, phone 0124-5044657/2385184 )

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Jodhpur Reception at Railway station by Chandra and family i.e. Chandraveer - proceed to the Indrashan residence (unconfirmed tickets to Chandra for reconfirmation) Breakfast with the family and relax as you will be tired of jetlag & o/n train journey.

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Blue City Jodhpur: City tour full day: Meherangarh Fort, Bazaar, Jaswant Thada in the morning and Mandore Gardens and Clock Tower with vegetable market in the evening.  Lunch & dinner with Chandra & family.

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After B/F excursion to Mathania & Osian to see the Sacchiamata and Jain Temples, 10TH century Harihara temples, Baori, chilli fields etc.  Lunch, if possible, with Chandra's paternal grandmother's family.  Return and PM take the o/n train to Jaisalmer at 23:15 hrs after dinner in A/c sleeper 3-tier.

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Golden City Jaisalmer: Early morning you are received by Divya/Vikram/Shakti or friends and transferred to their Nachna Haveli.  After B/F and freshening up, s/s of Jaisalmer which will be the Jain Temple, the Fort, Amarsagar and Gadisagar lakes in the morning and the Havelis, the Chhattris  etc in the evening.  Dinner

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Jaisalmer: Daytime at leisure and you have the time to explore the old city while walking.  PM proceed to Sam or Khuri to see the sand dunes and have a camel ride after seeing the sunset.  Return, dinner

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Jaisalmer to discover on your own - optional full day camel safari

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Jaisalmer again to explore the city (check out noon, Nachana provides one room for luggage, shower) and in the evening take the o/n train to Jodhpur (here I have a suggestion : the o/n train reaches Jodh at 0520 hrs and you may be really fagged and drowsy and can do little.  Or take another train leaving Jsl. at 1530 hrs and reaches Jodh. at 2230 hrs. Then you can have a good night's sleep at Indrashan and be fresh next morning.).

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Jodhpur leisure and you are at your own to do whatever you feel like in conjunction with Chandra & Bhavna. 

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Jodhpur leisure - discover the old city - shopping in the bazaar lanes - Lunch is at Indrashan and dinner on the Terrace of the Meherangadh Fort with a beautiful view of the lit up city.

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Morning Village safari ending Chandelao for Lunch – take small bag only (Suitcase brought to Chandelao separately); Afternoon Village&Desert Walk; Rooftop Dinner every evening

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Chandelao Camel cart safari with picnic lunch, Potters, Cobblers, Weavers, Bhils, Gypsies, Raikas, Silver smiths

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Chandelao Visit Bala Sati Mataji & Kaparda Jain Temples,

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Khejarla to stay in the beautiful Fort/Castle of Thakur Durga Das of Khejarla and his son Kanwar Kishen Singh

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Pushkar Mela (12-15November 2005): drive to Pushkar, overnight at Exotic Tent Resorts'  in comfortable tents (6x6m, separate beds, attached bath, ), S/S Pushkar Brahma Temple & Mela - continue discovery of biggest Camel Fair tomorrow morning

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On the way to Udaipur visit Ranakpur; lunch at Roopam Restaurant on the way, afternoon to Udaipur at Kankarwa Haveli or Pahuna house

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Udaipur: City Palace, Temple, Lanes  (in Udaipur no meals included)

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Udaipur - Pichola boating, leisure, shopping, Dinner at Lake Palace optional

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Udaipur – excursion to Nagda and Egklingi - optional if missed on day 15 Ranakpur

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(b) Udaipur; leisure, 2nd class A/C sleeper CHETAK EXPR. UDR 18:15 - JAI 06:00 – (23dayers proceed to Delhi arrival 13:04 h)

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(b) 30days-travellers only: Jaipur Arrival relax at Jaideep Singh's family who are Chauhan Rajputs staying as a joint family in Jaipur's posh Khatipura area, sight seeing to City Palace,  Bazaar, Hawa Mahal

23dayers 13:04 h arrival in Delhi, Yogi or Soni  receives at Delhi central and provides Airport transfer at night

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(b)  Nawalgarh Drive, o/n Castle Roop Niwas

23dayers flight DEL-Germany

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S/S Mandawa, Fatehpur & Nawalgarh Havelies; and others; horse safari/ride optional  return to Jaipur & o/n Jaideep's house

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Jaipur s/s after Breakf. + Elephant Ride to Amber Fort, city walk, shopping

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Jaipur,leisure in the morning PM proceed to Chandra Mahal, Peharsar, Village Walk

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Car to Fathepur Sikri / Agra for Taj Mahal & Fort(if Friday adjust event because Taj is closed)

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Visit Keoladeo Birds Sanctuary (bycicle-riksha – or try to rent a bike, it could be more effective)

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Delhi afternoon s/s - night Transfer to Delhi-Airport

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Escorting: Chandra, Raggie, Chou, Jaideep or Pradyuman required ; Udaipur: Kankarwa bed & breakfast booked only