Princely Adventures of Marwar & Mewar (Aravali Hills of Rajasthan)

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Overview

Marwar Region

Marwar is a part of the state of Rajasthan located in the northwestern part of India. The literal meaning of Marwar is the region of the desert, in which the word 'Maru' in Sanskrit is a place, and "wad" means a special area. This entire region includes some districts of Jalore, Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur, Pali, and Sikar. The Marwar region is located in the northwest of the Aravalli range, which is a sandy plain, due to which it does not get much moisture even during the monsoon. The normal temperature here during summer ranges from 48 to 50 degrees Celsius. Marwar is full of its historical culture and richness. 

Mewar Region

Mewar is a region located in the south-central region of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It includes Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, and Pirawa tehsils of Jhalawar district, and Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh, Mandsaur, and parts of Gujarat. Mewar has been ruled by Rajputs for centuries. The princely state of Udaipur emerged as an administrative unit during the period when India was ruled by East India and remained so till the end of the British Raj era.

Udaipur: Udaipur is one of the most fascinating cities in Rajasthan. Here are lakes that come as a surprise in sandy Rajasthan, and forested hills where wildlife still abounds. and in the lakes and palaces straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the other. There are rugged fortresses too around like "Chittorgarh" and "Kumbhalgarh" where the history of Udaipur is told as if it were but a page from yesterday. 

Founded in 1599 by Maharana Udai Singh, the house of Mewar, or Udaipur as it is now better known, is surrounded by the Aravalli mountain ranges. Situated on the edge of three lakes, its narrow streets lined with shops and craftsmen?s ateliers encourage hours of window shopping for the avid tourist. The ambiance, climate, and history have combined together to make Udaipur a tourist haven.

Jawai Leopard Safari

The Hills of Jawai in Rajasthan is one of the few places where the leopards and striped hyenas can easily be found. The Jawai hills and the dam are also home to other wild animals and migratory birds. Located in the Pali District of Rajasthan, it is famous for the Jawai dam, grasslands, riverbanks, and grazing grounds. 

The hills of Jawai were formed by the lava millions of years ago and now the natural caves and rock shelters of the Jawai Hills are home to leopards and Indian striped hyenas. The unique behavior of leopards of the Jawai hills will change the opinion of leopards being solitary animals. The leopards live together in peace with humans. 

The scenic beauty of the Jawai hills and the rare footage of leopards living like a family on the temple stairs is a rare sight to behold. Jawai is the only place in India with the highest density of leopards.

The region hosts a crocodile sanctuary and Kambeshwar Ji leopard sanctuary both located in and around Jawai. The Jawai Dam built across the Jawai River in the Pali district houses Indian Mogar crocodiles and crocodiles for migratory birds including crocodiles cranes and flamingos. 

The picturesque location around the Jawai hills and the dam is home to a number of wild animals such as wolf, chinkara, jackal, and jungle cats. Jawai's wildlife sanctuaries are home to extraordinary wildlife and wild predators such as the Indian wolf, striped hyena, wild cat, panther, and Indian leopard. 

Jawai Leopard Safari Timings:   Morning 06:00 am to 09:30 am, and Evening 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm. The timing changes as per month. Due to heavy rainfall, the camp closes for a short period of time. 
           

Best Time To Visit Udaipur, Jodhpur

In Winters (November - February)

Winter is the peak season to visit Udaipur, Jodhpur, and the Marwar and Mewar regions in Rajasthan. The temperature in this season ranges from 5 ?C to 20 ?C. 

Pushkar Summer (March - June)

The summer season lasts from the months of March to June. This month is the least good for traveling as the day temperature remains at 45 degrees Celsius. 

In Monsoon (July-September)

The monsoon season extends from the months of July to September. Monsoon is also like summer where it rains intermittently during this season. Monsoon season is also off-season, and it is better for budget travelers

How to Reach Udaipur.

By Air - Udaipur is well connected to all the major cities of India, due to which it is very easy to reach Udaipur. The main airport here is "Maharana Pratap International Airport". This airport is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. It is just 22 km away from Udaipur. You can take your flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, etc. to reach Udaipur by air.

By Train - You can come to Udaipur railway station to come by Udaipur train. Udaipur Railway Station is located at a distance of 3 km from the city, and 20 km from the airport. This railway session is well connected to many major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. Regular trains are available from here to Udaipur.

By Road - You can easily reach Udaipur by road. It is well connected to all the neighboring states of Rajasthan. You can opt for Rajasthan Roadways Bus to reach Udaipur.

Highlights

UDAIPUR
  • Look at Lake Pichola, which turns completely orange when it is sunset in the evening.
  • Visit the City Palace on a high plateau.
  • Vintage Car Museum
  • Mewar Evening Light and Sound Show
  • Bagore Ki Haveli Museum
  • The wonderful architecture of Saas Bahu Temple and Hathi Pol Bazaar.

ON THE ROUTE
  • Visit Eklingji Temple and Dilwara Temple.
  • Visit Nathdwara temples

JODHPUR
  • Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which is one of the largest forts in India.
  • Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace
  • The colorful market of Jodhpur

KUMBHALGARH & JAWAI
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort also known as the Great Wall of India, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Leopards & Hyenas of Jawai

Notes:
  • Leopard and other wildlife sighting is a matter of luck, so enjoy the forest with other mammals and birds.
  • Pricing may increase at the last minute if there are any changes made in the Fee structure by the Forest department

Itinerary

Day

1

Arrive Udaipur / Half Day City Experience
Udaipur

UDAIPUR: - The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of the poets, painters and writers.

Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour of heroic past, epitomising valour and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of Lake Pichola is an enticing sight.

Arrive in Udaipur and transfer from the airport to the hotel for check-in post 2 p.m.

Post-check-in, visit the famous City Palace complex - The City Palace is a masterpiece, the construction of which was started by Maharana Udai Singh II. This Palace Udaipur is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola, which is the largest palace complex of Rajasthan. It is a combination of Rajasthani, Mughal, Mediaeval, European and Eastern architecture.

The palace museum displays the 25 kg formidable armour of Maharana Udai Singh and displays the range of artillery. The palace consists of sections such as Rai Aangan (Royal Courtyard), Krishna Vilas, Badi Mahal, Mor Chowk, and Sheesh Mahal (a magnificent collection of mirror-filled spaces), Zenana Mahal (Ladies Chamber) and its central courtyard ? Laxmi Chowk.

Descendants of the royal family show a taste of royal life through its commercial properties such as the Fateh Prakash Palace and the Shiv Niwas Palace (within the City Palace Complex) overlooking the famous Lake Palace Hotel, to keep their rich heritage alive.

Take a Guided Ghat Tour and Enjoy a Boat Ride - Enjoy your splendid boat ride on Lake Pichola in the evening. Explore the famous ghats of the lake with your storyteller, and enjoy the beautiful view. Your storyteller will tell you stories about the rich royal history, culture and life of Udaipur.


Enjoy stunning views of the Sunset Terrace Bar Lake and the Taj Hotel to end a wonderful day. Sunset Terrace has a wonderful location, romantic and dramatic. All-day views of Udaipur's palaces, gleaming like gems in the sun-soaked waters of Lake Pichola and top-notch cuisine have consistently made it to the list of top restaurants in India.

The taste of Mewari cuisine attracts the guests, making them mesmerised. Before a leisurely Maharaja-sized meal featuring dishes from the royal kitchen to champagne and four-course dinner aperitifs, Sunset Terrace sets the mood for many memories.

A great recommendation for dinner could be (at an additional cost) at Charcoal By Carlson is a perfect choice for you. The meat and vegetables are cooked on a charcoal grill with a picturesque view at this stylish BBQ eatery.

Overnight at the hotel in UdaipurOvernight at the Hotel in Udaipur.
Meals: NIL


Day

2

Experiences in Udaipur
Udaipur

After a delicious breakfast in the morning visit the Vintage Car Museum and witness the classical beauties

After this, enjoy traditional shopping at Hathi Pol Bazaar.

Later in the evening visit the Bagore Ki Haveli Museum - celebrate the legacy of a cultural show in Rajasthan in the evening with this immersive experience. Watch folk dances invented by the local people, and admire their dance performances and colorful costumes. Get to know the local lifestyle closely.

In the evening enjoy the Mewar Evening Light and Sound Show - The show was created to spread awareness and interest in the 1500 years old history of Mewar. Known as "The Legacy of Honour", the 1-hour hi-tech show in English begins at 07:00 PM at the spectacular Manek Chowk in the City Palace complex.

It is the deep, middle voice of Udaipur's Arvind Singh Mewar (the current custodian of Mewar's house) who welcomes the guests at the start of the show and sets the mood of the evening.

The 12 episodes in the show revisit the devotion of the dynasty's founding father Bapa Rawal, the glory of Rani Padmini and Chittorgarh, and the sacrifice of Panna Dhai before presenting the establishment of Udaipur in the 16th century.

A great recommendation for dinner could be (at an additional cost) ? Amber Restaurant at Amet Mansion, by the lake, is the perfect choice for a meal. The place is completely naturally themed, with the blue and white furniture reflecting the sky and water theme.

Also, there is their own kitchen garden where they grow Mexican tomatillos, bell peppers, and other vegetables and on the other side, there is a unique barbecue unit that adds to the sense of place.

Drive back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Udaipur

Meals - Breakfast only


Day

3

Drive to Udaipur - Eklingji - Dilwara - Kumbhalgarh (391 Km/7 Hours)
Kumbhalgarh

This morning after breakfast, depart from Udaipur for Eklingji and Dilwara temples.

Eklingji is situated at a distance of 22 km from Udaipur to the North. Visit the Eklingji Temple here, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The architecture of this temple attracts tourists. This temple is two-storeyed,

which looks very attractive and magnificent with a pyramidal style roof. After seeing the Eklingji temple, we will proceed toward Delwara.

Dilwara has located a short distance from Eklingji, which is a small town near Udaipur. The architecture and temple of Dilwara are very famous. But mainly this city is known as the "Town of the Gods"

Check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kumbhalgarh

Meals - Breakfast only


Day

4

Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur Temples - Drive to Jawai Bandh (80 Km/ 02 Hours 22 Minute)
Jawai Bandh

Post breakfast, explore Kumbhalgarh Fort - Kumbhalgarh also known as the Great Wall of India is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India. It is the third-longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China and the Great Wall of Gorgan of Iran.

Drive to Jawai Bandh known for easy leopard spotting

Enroute visit the beautiful Ranakpur Jain Temple- Ranakpur Jain temple or Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara is a ?v?t?mbara Jain temple at Ranakpur dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. The temple is located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan.

Check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in jawai bandh

Meals - Breakfast only


Day

5

Jawai Bandh Leopard Safari - Drive to Jodhpur (147 Km/ 2 Hours 29 Minutes)
Jodhpur

Early Morning go out on a hunt at 5.30 am. In the early lovely morning light, there are more chances of spotting the wildlife. We return to the resort for breakfast and proceed to the lion's major rock area to photograph crocodiles and water birds.

Jawai Leopard Safari Timings: Morning 05:30 am to 09:30 am, and Evening 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm. The timing changes as per months. Due to heavy rainfall the camp closes for a short period of time.
Notes:

Leopard and other wildlife sightings are a matter of luck, so enjoy the forest with other mammals and birds.

Pricing may increase at last minute if there are any changes made in the Fee structure by the Forest department.

Jawai Bandh in Rajasthan is one of the few places in which leopards and striped hyenas can easily be found. The Jawai hills and the dam are also home to other wild animals and migratory birds. Located in the Pali District of Rajasthan, it is famous for the Jawai dam, grasslands, river banks, and grazing grounds.

The hills of Jawai were formed by the lava millions of years ago and now the natural caves and rock shelters of the Jawai Hills are home to leopards and Indian striped hyenas. The unique behavior of leopards in the Jawai hills will change the opinion of leopards being solitary animals.

The leopards live together in peace with humans. The scenic beauty of the Jawai hills and the rare footage of leopards living like a family on the temple stairs is a rare sight to behold. Jawai is the only place in India with the highest density of leopards.

The region hosts a crocodile sanctuary and a Kambeshwar Ji leopard sanctuary both located in and around Jawai. The Jawai Dam built across the Jawai River in the Pali district houses Indian Mogar crocodiles and crocodiles for migratory birds including crocodiles, cranes, and flamingos.

The picturesque location around the Jawai hills and the dam is home to a number of wild animals such as wolf, chinkara, jackal, and jungle cats. Jawai's wildlife sanctuaries are home to extraordinary wildlife and wild predators such as the Indian wolf, striped hyena, wild cat, panther, and Indian leopard.

Check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Jodhpur

Meals - Breakfast only


Day

6

In Jodhpur
Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that?s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings, and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city?s iconic shade of blue.

Visit Jaswant Thada
Visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort set, traditionally set on a sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. From the top of the fort, you have a bird?s eye view of the old city to the Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph built in 1899 for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and smaller memorials to other Maharajas of Jodhpur. At the end of the tour enjoy a short walk through the local and vibrant bazaar of Jodhpur.

Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace - One of the largest royal residences in the world, the golden-yellow sandstone Umaid Bhawan Palace is a monument to Jodhpur gallantry and romance.

In the evening we will head to the colorful market of Jodhpur, where you can shop for some classic handicraft items.

In the season time, there is a light & sound show in the evening at Mehrangarh fort (Transport & Entrance At Extra Cost ). Check out timings and availability.

Overnight at Jodhpur
Meals - Breakfast only


Day

7

Departure from Jodhpur
Jodhpur

Early morning transfer to the airport for onward journey.


Inclusions

  • All accommodation on double sharing 
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • All transfers & city tours in AC private vehicles.
  • One Mineral Water Bottle every day
  • GST5%


Exclusions

  • Extra Meals  if any
  • Camera charges
  • Any personal orders, laundry, phone calls.
  • Any porter charges, tips and gratitude
  • Anything other than mentioned above
  • The difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities or sudden changes in forest fees, permits etc.
  • GST5% Taxes as applicable.

Proposed Accommodation/ Similar

Udaipur - 2 Nights

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