OVERVIEW
Udaipur and MountAbu
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Udaipur
Arrive Udaipur. Met on arrival Udaipur airport and transfer to hotel.
Udaipur : Udaipur, literally meaning “the city of Sunrise”, was established by a Rajput King, Maharana Uday Singh, in 1567, and this city is now also known as the “City of Lakes” and also the “Venice of the East”
Udaipur is a moony lake city with its marble whims, attractive hibiscus-covered gardens and elegant fountain porches, which symbolize the glory of Rajput era. Like many other cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is the heirloom of an honor-bound race that loved the good things in life and often gave up their lives protecting them.
Overnight stay in Udaipur
Meal inclusions: None
Day 2: In Udaipur
After breakfast, the guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Tour includes following places of interest:
City Palace: The biggest palace complex in Rajasthan is the grand City Palace towering above the lake. The major parts of the palace are now well-maintained as a museum with an enormous collection of glass, ceramic figures and small canvases.
Jagdish Temple: The famous Jagdish Temple is situated 150 mts from the City Palace. This fine Indo-Aryan Temple was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651. This temple treasures a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the universe. A brass image of Garuda the Hindu divinity is in a monument in front of the temple.
Saheliyon Ki Bari:The Saheliyon ki Bari or the garden of the Maids of Honor is situated in the north of the city. It is a small exquisite garden with fountains, stone elephants and a beautiful lotus pond.
In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The Lake Pichola: Lake Pichola derives its name from Pichali village. This lake is fenced by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and ridges. There are two island palaces in the Lake Pichola, the Jag Niwas and the Jag Mandir. Jag Niwas was built as the summer residence of Prince of Mewar and is now the famous Lake Palace hotel. The Jag Mandir is built of red sandstone with a marble ceiling. An enchanting way to end your day in Udaipur is by taking a beautiful boat ride in the evening when the City palace in the background unites with the sparkling lake water.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 3: Drive Udaipur-Mount Abu (170kms / approx. 3 hrs)
This morning you will drive to Mount Abu . Upon arrival check in at your hotel.
Evening enjoy local market
Overnight in Mount Abu
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 4: In Mount Abu
Today enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Mount Abu this includes visit the Dilwara Temples, Adhar Devi Temple, Guru Shikar Peak, Guru Dattayreya Temple. Later, visit Madhuban, visit to Achalgarh Fort, surrounded by massive battlement.
Overnight in Mount Abu
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 5 : Drive Mount Abu – Udaipur airport (170 kms/approx. 5 hrs)
Have a relaxed morning at your hotel and then you will drive to Udaipur airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
Meal inclusions: Breakfast