25 Dec 2017
I was sitting in my place reading an article about Rajasthan and thinking how three years back I had nearly missed being made to the land of Maharajas, Rajasthan.
23 Jan 2018
I am sitting in the airport looking at the tripod and backpack, again dreaming about Rajasthan. But this time, I am going to live this dream.
When the land of royalty finally called us to its solace, we couldn't be more happy. That was a music to the long waited ear. Wasn't it?
I am sitting in the airport looking at the tripod and backpack, again dreaming about Rajasthan. But this time, I am going to live this dream.
When the land of royalty finally called us to its solace, we couldn't be more happy. That was a music to the long waited ear. Wasn't it?
But there was a constraint! We had only five days in hand and we had planned Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer(I know! I know! It's a hectic plan). But travelling with a full time job would come with this constraint called time right?
Curious to know how I planned my trip to the Land of Maharajas in the measly 5 days.
Here's the itinerary for you!
Day 0 : Chennai to Jaipur
Fly into Jaipur from Chennai(Night flight to save the day)
Day 1 : Jaipur
Short itinerary for the day : City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amer fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Johari bazaar
Short itinerary for the day : City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amer fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Johari bazaar
Our trip kick-started with the famed city palace, a photographers paradise and a place to learn more about the culture of Rajasthan. But the special fee of INR 2000 for visiting the second floor was way too much we felt.
Our next stop was Jantar Mantar, which was just opposite to City palace. I would recommend hiring guide to know the astronomical excellence of our ancestors.
We headed next to the famed Amer fort. Timeless beauty of Amer fort can't be described in words.
On our way back from Amer fort, we saw the surreal Jal Mahal basking in it's night glow.
And our final stop for the day was Hawa Mahal and Johari bazaar.
We boarded our train to Jodhpur from Jaipur around 10 pm.
We boarded our train to Jodhpur from Jaipur around 10 pm.
Stay at "Hotel Pearl Palace" was a pleasant one. Room was neat with a touch of Rajasthan. All at a quite reasonable price(INR 1680 for three adults)
Day 2 : Jodhpur
Short Itinerary for the day : Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan palace, Clock tower market
Short Itinerary for the day : Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan palace, Clock tower market
We started our day with the mighty Mehrangarh fort. Built by the Rajputs, Mehrangarh fort is a testimony of the former times. This fort, being one of the best preserved forts of India, cannot be missed in your Rajasthan itinerary.
Our next stop was Jaswant Thada, The Taj Mahal of Mewar. Away from the hubub of the city, this milky-white marble cenotaph is sure to make any visitor stunned with it's beauty.
We headed next to the spellbinding Umaid Bhavan palace. From the majestic sight of palace to the accomplishments of Umaid Singh mentioned in the musuem, everything was so breathtakingly crafted.
Our next stop was Jaswant Thada, The Taj Mahal of Mewar. Away from the hubub of the city, this milky-white marble cenotaph is sure to make any visitor stunned with it's beauty.
We winded the day walking the bazaar and chilling at the Cafe Royale near clock tower.
We boarded our train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer around 11 pm.
Stay at "Hare krishna" was really bad. We regretted the decision of booking this. Cab couldn't drop us till the stay as the path to the stay was narrow and also deserted with street dogs chasing us away. Not to mention the stinky smell of open sewage killing our senses.
When we somehow made it to the stay, we found that there seemed no reception. After a few calls, the owner opened the doors and showed us the room to be again disappointed by the poor maintenance.
When we somehow made it to the stay, we found that there seemed no reception. After a few calls, the owner opened the doors and showed us the room to be again disappointed by the poor maintenance.
Day 3 - Jaisalmer
Short itinerary for the day - Jaisalmer fort, Sunset Desert Safari, Desert camping
Our first stop for the day was Jaisalmer fort. Having seen Amer fort and Mehrangarh fort, we thought of not visiting this fort. Thank goodness we didn't skip this fort.
Short itinerary for the day - Jaisalmer fort, Sunset Desert Safari, Desert camping
Our first stop for the day was Jaisalmer fort. Having seen Amer fort and Mehrangarh fort, we thought of not visiting this fort. Thank goodness we didn't skip this fort.
If not for the fort, where else would we have got to know about the Rajasthani culture?
After exploring the fort premises, we headed to the Desert camping and sunset desert safari.
Want to know what all we did in desert? Head here.
Stay at "Desert gateway resort" was overall good. Food and Folk dance needs to be improved. Price : INR 5100 for 3 adults including a camel safari.
Want to know what all we did in desert? Head here.
Stay at "Desert gateway resort" was overall good. Food and Folk dance needs to be improved. Price : INR 5100 for 3 adults including a camel safari.
Day 4 : Jaisalmer
Short itinerary for the day : Sunrise camel safari, Patwon ki haveli, Jaisalmer fort, Gadisar lake, Bada bagh
Short itinerary for the day : Sunrise camel safari, Patwon ki haveli, Jaisalmer fort, Gadisar lake, Bada bagh
We woke up to a beautiful sunrise from our camp and headed for a camel safari. We spent sometime walking in the endless sand dunes.
After breakfast, we checked out and headed to Patwon ki haveli in fort complex. This haveli indeed stole our hearts with it's intricate carvings.
After shopping in Jaisalmer fort, we went to Gadisar lake and finally ended our day with a nearly missed Sunset in Bada bagh.
Hopped on to our train for a long journey from Jaisalmer to Jaipur.
For knowing detailed things to do in Jaisalmer, head here.
Stay at "Hotel Mehrangarh" was very much good. Loved the extra bed arrangements in the window sill. Price was just 700 INR for three adults.
Stay at "Hotel Mehrangarh" was very much good. Loved the extra bed arrangements in the window sill. Price was just 700 INR for three adults.
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Day 5 : Jaipur
Short itinerary for the day - Jal Mahal
We have reached Jaipur around 1 pm. We checked into our hotel, refreshed and went to savour the Rajasthani Thali.
Having seen the beauty of Jal Mahal in night on day 1, we headed there in the evening to see the spectacular palace in the day light. Unfortunately plastic covers were floating on the water surface. We were heart broken to see the sad state of it. Hope we Indians become more responsible towards all this.
Short itinerary for the day - Jal Mahal
We have reached Jaipur around 1 pm. We checked into our hotel, refreshed and went to savour the Rajasthani Thali.
Having seen the beauty of Jal Mahal in night on day 1, we headed there in the evening to see the spectacular palace in the day light. Unfortunately plastic covers were floating on the water surface. We were heart broken to see the sad state of it. Hope we Indians become more responsible towards all this.
Stay at "Hotel Vinayak" was good too. The owner would itself act as your guide, giving you a insider's view about Jaipur.
Whether it is the unflinching beauty of forts or famed havelis or dreamy sunsets in lakes or spectacular Thar desert, Rajasthan has a mixed bag of things which would make your holiday unforgettable.
May be that's why maximum number of foreign tourists like to visit this culturally rich part of India.
May be that's why maximum number of foreign tourists like to visit this culturally rich part of India.
What are you waiting for? Go book your flight to Rajasthan!
No of days : 5
Month of Trip : January'18
Overall cost of trip : INR 18000
No of days : 5
Month of Trip : January'18
Overall cost of trip : INR 18000
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