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is a quaint city, home to one of India’s biggest military set ups. ‘On the Rocks’
is a lounge — restaurant which is designed and run by the royal family and
is the local favourite. Begin your day at Jodhpur by visiting the historical
Mehrangarh fort. The fort houses beautifully kept royal possessions and offers
splendid views of the blue city. If you’re an adventure freak, don’t miss the
famous ZipLine at the fort. Umaid Bhawan Palace, a part hotel, part museum
is also the residence of the Jodhpur Royal Family. It is a magnificently built
structure, and is tastefully decorated in art deco style!
Mount Abu comes next on the itinerary. Nestled high up in the Aravalis,
Mount Abu is paradise. The Jain temples at Delwada are in fact poetry
carved in marble, so be sure not to miss this. As one begins his journey to
Udaipur from here, a small detour from the national highway, leads you to
another treasure hidden in the forests of Kumbalgarh — the Ranakpur Jain
Temple. Plan to reach here by noon, so that post lunch one can reach Fort
Kumbhalgarh, the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. The mighty 12th century
fortress, has Asia’s longest fortified wall admeasuring 36 km in length, only
second to the great wall in China! The road from Kumbhalharh takes you to
the last stop on your journey — Udaipur, the city of lakes. Udaipur houses a
total of four big lakes, and the city is built around these serene water bodies.
One of the most picturesque locations, Udaipur offers you the most fitting
conclusion to your trip. The city offers the traveller sometime of leisure. The
newly opened cable car allows you to capture a bird’s eye view of the city, that
unravels in front of you in colours of blue, green and white. Chittorgarh, the
capital of Mewad, is just 120 km from Udaipur. It is estimated to be one of
the biggest forts in India and houses some of the most beautiful monuments.
Spend a day at Chittor and return for a cosy candle light dinner by the lake
with your loved ones. Udaipur is a shopper’s paradise, and you can really
get some good deals in the market. Shilpgram, a handicraft village-museum
offers tourists some of the finest collection of local art and culture and one
cannot miss this place.
Rajasthan, stands testimony to the colourful palette that India has
to offer. Adorned with one of the most scenic locations, coupled with
magnanimous history immortalised in its forts, and complemented by an
array of arts, Rajasthan is a must visit by every tourist. Travel often has several
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take homes to each individual, and this
place essentially allows you to enjoy this
very aspect of it. The warm hospitality,
the tasty food leaves a lingering taste in
your mind, one which makes sure you
come back again and again.
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