Rajputana-Discovery- R48 Muster                   Latest change on 20.12.2004 10:23

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 - 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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Frankfurt-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 21:00 h board Mandore Express to Jodhpur (A/C 3tier Sleeper), arrival 08:00 h (Krishna Niwas, Yoginder Singh, mobile 9811004966, phone 0124-5044657/2385184 ) (Soni's phone 26893137 home.  26257551 )

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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.

4

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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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130

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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286

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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90

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

8

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286

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.  There is another train leaving Jsl. at 1530 hrs and reaches Jodh. at 2230 hrs.  If they take this, then they can have a good night's sleep at Indrashan and be fresh the next morning.  This is an option and give it a thought).

9

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Jodhpur leisure and you are at your own to do whatever you feel like in conjunction with Chandra & Bhavna.  Lunch is at Indrashan and dinner on the Terrace of the Meherangadh Fort with a beautiful view of the lit up city.

10

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40

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

11

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

12

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Chandelao Visit Bala Sati Mataji & Kaparda Jain Temples,

13

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85

After Breakfast drive to Jojawar, be guest of the Rao Maharaj Singhji & Rani Sahiba Pushpendra Kumari at Rawla Jojawar - evening jeep safari, birdwatching & wildlife - chance to spot a leopard, Rabari and village life

14

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140

Jojawar, Village walk & relax, riders can experience the scenery on the back of the famous Marwari horses – we can do the safari again. Narrow gauge Train safari in the Aravallis optional.

15

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85

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

16

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

17

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

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140

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

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Caution railway track Udaipur-Delhi under construction - no train Oct-Apr. Drive to Bijaipur via s/s of Chittorgarho/n Castle Bijaipur.

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After walk in Bijaipur village drive to Kota or Bundi. Here you may stay at Hitendra Singh's house in Kota or Ishwari Bhawan in Bundi, a guest house run by the Bundi Maharaja's uncle.  I would suggest the latter in Bundi as Bundi comes before Kota on the drive.  Please decide or keep the options open.

21

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165

Kota / Bundi s/s

22dayers drive to Delhi, Yogi or Soni  receives and provides Airport transfer at night

22

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165

Drive to Alwar - here you are near the Sariska National Park, staying with the Family of Colonel  Rajendra Singh Naruka and his sons ;Luv & Kush.  They will take you to their farms for dinner as well apart from entertaining you at their guesthouse

22dayers flight DEL-FRA

23

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Morning safari at Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary which is famous for Tiger, Sambar, Nilgai, Four-horned Antelope, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Cheetal, Leopard Caracal, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Langur, A rich bird life includes Peacock. Another safari on different route will be arranged after lunch. (Safari = about 3 hours)

24

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167

Morning safari at Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hrs) After lunch drive to Madhogarh Madhogarh is an interesting gadh (Fort) on top of a hillock in the village, 40 kms from Jaipur. Your host is Shivpratap Singh of Madhogarh which is a relative of our friends in Bhenswara. A very nice village and place to relax. It will be a good change between the Sariska & R'bhore safaris.

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70

Madhogarh: Have a walk in the village and relax

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25

Drive to Ranthambhore National Park. You stay at Ranthambhore Bagh in Sawai Madhopur and the host Aditya Singh will guide the 3 safaris. Aditya and his wife Poonam accommodate you in their guest rooms. All meals will be taken in Aditya's house.

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Morning safari and afternoon safari at Ranthambhore which is famous for Tiger, Leopard, Nilgai, Chinkara, Sambar, Cheeta, Common Langur, Crocodile, Numerous water fowl.

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270

Early morning safari Ranthambhore. Proceed to Delhi, overnight at the house of Yoginder & Family

29

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Early morning Transfer to Delhi-Airport; flight - International flight back to Frankfurt

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