By:

Deepak SadotraNaresh Kumar Arora

Tarun Chauhan

A Journey to

Madhya Pradesh &

Rajasthan

Sketch Day 01: Delhi -Khajuraho (Overnight Train)Day 02: Khajuraho-Panna- KhajurahoDay 03: Khajuraho- OrchhaDay 04: Orchha- Datia – Gwalior- DholpurDay 05: Dholpur-Talaabshai-Karauli-RanthamboreDay 06: Ranthambore- JaipurDay 07: JaipurDay 08: Jaipur-Fort BarliDay 09: Fort Barli-Bijainagar-Nimaj-DeogarhDay 10: Deogarh – Jojawar- UdaipurDay 11: UdaipurDay 12: Udaipur-Ranakpur-Rohetgarh-Luni- JodhpurDay 13: Jodhpur-Fort Khejarla-Chandelao-JodhpurDay 14: Jodhpur-Khimsar-Nagaur- Deshnoke-BikanerDay 15: Bikaner- Gajner- Nawalgarh- ChuruDay 16: Churu- Mandawa- Alsisar- Home.

Saturday 02nd May 15 – We took the overnight train from Delhi, to Khajuraho (UP Sampark kranti)Sunday 03rd May 15 – Early morning arrived at Khajuraho, visited Hotels in Panna, afternoon inspected hotels in Khajuraho and in the evening witnessed the Sound and light show at Western temples, overnight was in Khajuraho itself.Monday 04th May 15 – Early morning went for the sightseeing of eastern & western temples later drove to Orchha, inspected hotels in Orchha along with sightseeing of Orchha fort & cenotaphs, late evening witnessed the Aarti ceremony at ram raja temples, overnight was in Orchha only.Tuesday 05th May 15 – Early morning drove to Datia and visited the Datia fort, later drove to Gwalior and inspected Hotels in Gwalior along with the sightseeing of Gwalior fort, Sas bahu temples & Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum later drove to Dholpur for overnight stay. Wednesday 06th May 15 – Started early morning with a jeep excursion to the Machkund temples (mini Pushkar) and later went for the inspection of the Boats used in Chambal river safaris, inspected the Dholpur palace and drove to Karauli, on the way visited the Talabshahi (a lake and the abandoned palace besides it) continued the drive to Karauli and inspected the Bhanwar Vilas Palace later drove past the old town to visit the city palace and Shri Madan Mohanji temple, continued the drive to Ranthambore, in the evening inspected few hotels in Ranthambore , overnight was in Ranthambore only.Thursday 07th May 15 – Went for the early morning Jeep safari into the Rantha1mbore Tiger reserve, post breakfast inspected hotels in Ranthambore and drove to Jaipur, late evening inspected the Oberoi Rajvilas, overnight was in Jaipur only.Friday 08th May 15 – Early morning onwards Inspected hotels in Jaipur city and in late afternoon drove to Dera Amer, on the way had a Photo stop at Jal Mahal and Amer Fort, evening inspected the Elephant activities at Dera Amer including a short elephant ride further in the evening visited the hotels on Delhi / Jaipur road. Overnight was in Jaipur only.Saturday 09th May 15 – Visited rest of the hotels in Jaipur, including Spice Court & Surbhi restaurant with photo stop at Hawa Mahal. In the afternoon drove towards Fort Barli for overnight stay.Sunday 10th May 15 – Early morning had a village walk of Barli village, later inspected the fort and drove to Bijayniwas palace, inspected the hotel and drove towards Nimaj palace while on the way went to see the chatra Sagar camps (which were closed so could not see the camps) later after inspecting the Nimaj palace we drove towards Deogarh Mahal, on the way went to see the railway station at Khamlighat, in the evening we went on the Jeep to inspect the Khayyam Camp setting, on the way passing by the villages, late in the evening went to see the fort seengh Sagar. overnight was in Deogarh Mahal only.Monday 11th May 15 – Early morning inspected the Deogarh Mahal and later enjoyed the Adventure train journey on hilly tract of British – time from Khamlighat to Phulad, later continued and inspected the Rawla Jojhawar and later inspected the Luxury Kesar Bagh which is owned by the Rawla Jojhawar family only. Post that we drove towards Udaipur and on the way visited the Eklingji temple, upon arrival in Udaipur inspected some of the hotels in Old town including a quick peak into the Rajasthani traditional dance and music in the Bagore Ki haveli along with some glimpses of the interiors of the Haveli later we also had a look at the famous Ambrai restaurant of Amet Haveli, overnight was at Udaipur only.Tuesday 12th May 15 – From early morning onwards we began the hotel inspection, including visit to Sahelion Ki bari, Apna Jatan and inspection of the boats of Udai Kothi overnight was in Udaipur only.Wednesday 13th May 15 – Early morning we saw the cycling pathway and then drove towards Ranakpur, visited Ranakpur temples along with the inspection of hotels, later continued our drive and inspected fort Chanwa, Rohetgarh And Mihirgarh, overnight was in Jodhpur. Thursday 14th May 15 – Early morning visited Fort Khajerla and later on the way back to Jodhpur inspected the Chandelao Garh, later in the day inspected the hotels and sightseeing points of Jodhpur, overnight was in jodhpur only. Friday 15th May 15 – Early morning drove and inspected the Khimsar Fort and sand dunes, continued our drive and visited the Gaushala just before Nagaur later inspected the Nagaur fort and Hotel drove further and visited the Karni Mata temple, in the evening inspected the route for Camel safari also saw the Raisar camp site, later inspected some of the hotels in Bikaner, overnight was in Bikaner only Saturday 16th May 15 – Early morning went to see the Gajner palace, later inspected the hotels in Bikaner along with the sightseeing points in the noon drove towards Mandawa via Fatehpur later visited some of the hotels in Mandawa and enjoyed the sightseeing of Havelis in Nawalgarh, overnight was in Churu.Sunday 17th May 15 – Early morning inspected the sand dunes in Churu later visited the Havelis and market of Churu, in the noon drove towards Mandawa and visited the remaining hotels and Havelis in Mandawa, afternoon drove towards Alsisar and visited the Alsisar Mahal and Inder villas in Alsisar late in the afternoon we drove back to Delhi.

Travelogue!

KHAJURAHO Accessibility

Air DelhiVaranasiAgra

TrainDelhiAgra

SurfaceGwalior: 297 KmsOrchha: 172 KmsPanna: 25 Kms

KHAJURAHO City Info

• Situated along a lake Known as Khajuraho Sagar

• Derived its name from ‘KHAJOORS (Date palm)• 60 Water Tanks in ancient times

• Remaining 03 are-KHAJUR SAGAR, PREM SAGAR, SHIV SAGAR….used for ceremonies and domestic purposes

• Narmada, Chambal River and Vindyachal mountain ranges on the country side of Khajuraho.

• Mahoba Trees’ flowers used to make local liquor

KHAJURAHO Traces to History

• Built between 09th & 11th century by Chandela Dynasty• All the temples are alike as built by same prince• Indo Aryan architecture• Legend• Lost by 16th Century• Re-discovered by Captain T.S Burt in 1838• Out of 85 Temples, only 25 temples are remaining in varying

degrees of preservation.• Except 64 Yogini Temple, all other temples are built of fine

grained sand stone brought fm quarries of River Ken• Big stones were carved, transported to site and assembled.• Interlocking system was followed in the construction of these

temples.• Seven days dance festival every spring season

KHAJURAHO Eastern ,Western & Southern group

WESTERN GROUP

Kandariya Mahadev Temple Lakshman Temple Devi Jagdamba Temple Chitragupta Temple Chaunsath Jogini temple Lalguan-Mahadeva Temple Parvati Temple Vishwanath Temple Nandi Temple Varaha Temple Ruined Shiva Temple Matangeshwara Temple (Living Temple)

EASTERN GROUP

Brahma Temple Vamna Temple Javari Temple Parsavanath Temple Adinatha Temple Ghantai Temple Shantinatha Temple

SOUTHERN GRP

Duladeo Temple

Chaturbhuja Temple

KHAJURAHO TEMPLES

KHAJURAHO TEMPLES

KHAJURAHO TEMPLES

KHAJURAHO TEMPLES

KHAJURAHO TEMPLES

KHAJURAHOSound & Light Show

KHAJURAHOCity layout

PANNA

• Approx. 25 kms from Khajuraho• Famous for Diamond and wildlife Reserve• Declared in 1994 as 22nd Tiger Reserve of India & 5th in M.P• Awarded as Best maintained Park in 2007 by MoT, India.

SARAI AT TORIA

• Approx. 27 kms from Khajuraho• 08 Cottages

SARAI AT TORIA

KEN RIVER LODGE

• Approx. 27 kms from Khajuraho• 06 A.C Hut rooms & 06 Non A.C Cottages

KEN RIVER LODGE

PASHANGARH

• Approx. 49 kms from Khajuraho• 12 Luxury Cottages

PASHANGARH

ORCHHA• Means ‘Hidden’ • Jhansi (15 Kms), Khajuraho (172 Kms), Gwalior (125 kms)• Built during 16th Century by Bundelas Chieftain RUDRAPRATAP (1501-1531)• Raja Madhukar Shah I (1554-1592)• Maharaja Bir Singh Deo I (1605-1627)• Indramani Singh (1672-75)

ORCHHA

• Raja Mahal (17th Century by Raja Madhukar)• Jehangir Mahal (17th Century by Bir Singh Deo)• Rai Praveen Mahal (Raja Indramani:1672-76)• RamRaja Temple• Chatarbhuj Temple• Chattris

Raja Mahal (17th Century by Raja Madhukar)

Jehangir Mahal (17th Century by Bir Singh Deo)

Jehangir Mahal (17th Century by Bir Singh Deo)

RAMRAJA TEMPLE

• 14 Chhatris along Kanchan Ghat

ORCHHA

Hotel Rajmahal (Orchha)

• 40 Deluxe Rooms• 14 Super Deluxe Rooms• 03 suites

Hotel Bundelkhand Riverside (Orchha)

• 23 A.C Deluxe Rooms

Hotel Amarmahal (Orchha)

• 42 Deluxe Rooms• 08 Super Deluxe Rooms• 04 suites

Hotel The Orchha Resort

• 27 Standard Rooms• 06 Deluxe Rooms

DATIA

• State founded in 1549• In 1626, Rao Bhagwan Rao received Datia from his father Raj Bir Singh Deo• Accessibility: Orchha (52),Jhansi(34) , Sonagiri (15), Gwalior (76)

DATIA

• 130 feet fort build on Rock• 07 stories with 12 courtyards• Constructed using stone & Bricks. No

use of Cement and Iron

• Rajput & Mughal Architecture• Eastward Facing• Overlooking Karan Sagar Lake

DATIA

DATIA

• Sir Edward Lutyens got inspired• Incorporated aspects of Mahal in interior designs of North &

South block of New Delhi

• Built in design of SWASTIK

GWALIOR

• Agra (119), Orchha (125), Khajuraho (282)

GWALIOR fort

• Founded by Suraj Sen in 08th Century• Suraj Sen cured of Leprosy by Hermitage saint

Gwalipa• Pearl in the Necklace of Castles in India

Ruled by 5 dynasties:• Kachhawaha (10th Century)• Tomar (15th Century & First Quarter of 16th Century)• Lodi• Mughal & Scindia

• Annual Music Festival is organized (Tansen Sangeet Samaroh)

• Outer wall is 3.2 kms in Length & 35 meters high• 100 meters high from the city

GWALIOR fort

GWALIOR fort

GWALIOR fort

GWALIOR fort

21 colossal Jain sculptures carved in Rock face depicting Tirthankaras dating frm 7-15 centuries

Urwahi GateTeli Ka Mandir

Saas Bahu Temple

•Shahstrabahu (Kacchawa)•11th Century Vishnu & Shiva Temples•Interiors covered with superb sculptures of dancing girls & deities

Gujari Mahal

•Built by Mansingh for queen Mriganayana•Presently Arch museum-Jain & Hindu Sculptures

DholpurRaj Niwas Palace

•Dholpur Palace was built to welcome HRH Albert Edward, who visited in 1876•08 royal Rooms & 20 Luxury pool Villas•Accessibility: Gwalior(65), Agra (56), Ranthambore (209)

Raj Niwas Palace (Dholpur)

Raj Niwas Palace (Dholpur)

Chambal Safari (Dholpur)

•Sanctuary founded 1978•Approx. 400 Kms river is within the reserve

•Maggars, Crocodiles, Gharials•Dolphins, Migratory birds

Part of the large area co-administered by Rajasthan, U.P & M.P

Chambal Safari

•04 Kms from town•Named after Raja Machkund

Machkund (Dholpur)

TALAB-e-SHAHI

•The Lake & Khanpur Mahal was built in 1617 A.D•Built for Shahjahan as a shooting Lodge but never occupied•Use of Red Sandstone

•27 Kms from Dholpur•Dholpur famous for Natural Beauty, dense forests, ample games to attract Royal princess

TALAB-e-SHAHI

•Species like Fish, snakes, water birds.

TALAB-e-SHAHI

KARAULI

• Karauli was founded by Arjun Pal in 14th Century.

• Red sandstone wall surrounds the Old City.• Having around 300 temples makes it a holy

town.• Rajputs who ruled Karauli are descendants

of Krishna• Lac (Resin) Bangles• Famous for Red Sand stone quarries,

Kaila Devi Temple (23 Kms),Kaila Devi Sanctuary(25 Kms)

City Palace (KARAULI)

•Erected by Raja Gopal Singh in 18th Century.

Till 1938, the palace remained as Royal Residence of the Royal family.

•Diwan E aam

City Palace (KARAULI)

Famous for Paintings, Jali work and Colored Glass Jahrokhas.

City Palace (KARAULI)

City Palace (KARAULI)

City Palace (KARAULI)

City Palace (KARAULI)

•Evening aarti at Madan •Mohanji temple

City Palace (KARAULI)

Hotel Bhanwar Vilas PalaceKarauli

• 35 Deluxe Rooms• 08 Luxury Suites

•Built in 1938•Designed in Colonial Style

Hotel Bhanwar Vilas PalaceKarauli

Hotel Bhanwar Vilas PalaceKarauli

RANTHAMBORE

• Aravalli & Vindhya Mountains• Got its name frm 1000 year old Rajput

Fort• Hunting Ground became project Tiger

Reserve in 1973

RANTHAMBORE

RANTHAMBORE

DASTKAARRanthambore

Ranthambore

Route Map

JAIPUR

• Founded in 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

• Designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya

JAIPURAccessibility

Air Sanganer Airport, Jaipur located at a distance of around 13 kms from city centre is well Connected by Air to:

Delhi Mumbai Jodhpur Udaipur Kolkata etc. International flights also use the same airport to fly to Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok.

Train The Jaipur Railway Station, located west of the Old City, has trains plying regularly to: Delhi Agra Mumbai Chennai Bikaner Jodhpur Udaipur Ahmedabad and so on.

SURFACEDistance from Major Cities

Agra 232 kmBharatpur 176 kmBikaner 321 kmBundi 215 kmChittaurgarh 320 kmDelhi 262 kmDeogarh 280 kmJodhpur 340 kmKarauli 185 kmKhimsar 330 kmKota 260 kmMandawa 165 kmNagaur 290 kmPushkar 145 kmRanthambhore 180 kmUdaipur 407 km

JAIPUR Places of Interest

• Amber Fort• Hawa Mahal• City Palace• Jantar mantar • Jal Mahal

AMBER FORT

Constructed in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I

Completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh

HAWA MAHAL (Palace of Wind)

Built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799

05 Storey building with 953 windows (Jharokhas)

CITY PALACE

Atish Pol

Mubarak Mahal

Diwan-i-Khas

Diwan-i-Aam

Pritam Niwas Chowk

Chandra Mahal

JANTAR MANTAR

Built to measure the altitudes and eclipses of the sun, moon and

other planets at different times of the

year

JAL MAHAL

Built by Maharaja Madho Singh I in 1750 AD as a Duck hunting Spot

DERA AMER

ACTIVITIES

Elephant Ride

Lunch/Dinner at a Forest Venue

Rhythm with Elephants

Camel Safari

Camel Polo

FORT BARLI

• The Rathore dynasty of Barli traces its descent from Rao Maldeo of Marwar (Jodhpur).

• Erstwhile Darbar Devi Das ji founded Barli in 1675 A.D.

FORT BARLIAccessibility

Accessibility

Cities Kms

Jaipur 180

Ajmer 76

Udaipur 250

Jodhpur 205

Ranthambore 240

FORT BARLI Activities

• Fort Tour• Folk Shows• Village Walk• Bullock Cart Safari• Royal Dressing• Star Gazing• Cycling• Swimming Pool

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village WalkBarli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village WalkBarli

Glimpses of Village WalkBarli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village WalkBarli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Glimpses of Village Walk Barli

Royal Cenotaphs Barli

Glimpses of Village WalkBarli

Hotel Fort Barli

• Total Rooms: 08• Super Deluxe: 05• Royal Suite: 02• 01 Family Room with 02 Double Beds

Hotel Fort Barli

Hotel Fort Barli

Hotel Fort Barli

Bijay Niwas Palace (WelcomHeritage)

• 50 Acres of Orchard• Built almost a 100 years ago by Rao Bijay Singh• Total Rooms: 20 • Garden Rooms: 12• Heritage Superior: 04• Suite : 02

Accessibility

Cities Kms

Jaipur 180

Ajmer 66

Udaipur 257

Jodhpur 211

Ranthambore 236

Bijay Niwas PalaceActivities

• Village Walk• Bullock Cart Safari• Cycling

Bijay Niwas Palace

Bijay Niwas Palace

Bijay Niwas Palace

Bijay Niwas Palace

Nimaj Palace

• Total Rooms: 43• Suites: 05• Royal Suites: 38

Accessibility

Cities KmsJODHPUR 110 KM

AJMER 92 KM

UDAIPUR 250 KM

JAIPUR 222 KM

PUSHKAR 105 KM

RANAKPUR 174 KM

Nimaj PalaceActivities

• Kabila Safari• Village Walk/Jeep Safari• Dinner & Dances on Roof Top

Nimaj Palace

Nimaj Palace

Nimaj Palace

DEOGARH MAHAL(Built in 1670)

• Total Rooms: 50• Deluxe Rooms: 22• Deluxe Suites: 23• Studio Suites: 02• Royal Suites: 03

The Rawats of Deogarh at a glance

• Sanga (1521-1574)Duda (1574-1611)Isardas (1611-1641)Gokuldas I (1641-1669)Dwarkadas (1669-1706)Sangram Singh I (1706-1737)Jaswant Singh (1737-1776)Raghodas (1776-1786)Gokuldas II (1786-1821)Nahar Singh I (1821-1847)Ranjit Singh (1847-1867)Kishan Singh (1867-1900)Bijay Singh (1900-1943)Sangram Singh II (1943-1965)Nahar Singh II (1965-2013 )Veerbhadra Singh ( 2013- )

Accessibility

Cities Kms

Jaipur 275

Udaipur 135

Jodhpur 150

Ranthambore 320

DEOGARH Activities

• Mahal Tour• Folk Shows• Village Walk• Rural Train Ride• Village Safari by Jeep

Rural Train RideDeogarh

Deogarh

Deogarh

Deogarh

Deogarh

Deogarh

Deogarh

Deogarh Khayyams

Deogarh Khayyams

Fort Seengh SagarDeogarh

Fort Seengh sagar Deogarh

Rawla Jojawar

• Built in 1780• Heritage Hotel since 2001• Total Rooms: 35• Deluxe Rooms: 24• Super Deluxe Rooms: 11

Accessibility

Rawla JojawarActivities

• Town Walk• Jeep Safari• Train Safaris• Horse Rides

Rawla Jojawar

Rawla Jojawar

Rawla Jojawar

Rawla Jojawar

Kesar Bagh

• Total Rooms: 12• Deluxe Rooms: 10• Suite: 02

Kesar Bagh

Kesar Bagh

Kesar Bagh

UDAIPUR

• Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559• Became the princely state of British India in 1818

UDAIPURAccessibility

Air Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur located at a distance of around 20 kms from city centre is Connected by Air to:

Delhi Mumbai Kolkata Jaipur

Train The Udaipur Railway Station, has trains plying regularly to: Delhi Jaipur Kolkata Mumbai Ahmedabad Kota etc.

SURFACEDistance from Major Cities

Ajmer 288 km

Bundi 312 km

Chittorgarh 168 km

Jaipur 405 km

Jodhpur 265 km

Mt. Abu 185 km

Deogarh 135 km

Ranakpur 90 km

Eklingji Temple

• Originally built in 734 by Bappa Rawal• Rebuilt in 15th Century by Maharana Raimal

CITY PALACE

• Began in 16th Century• Conglomeration of Palace built over 400 years• 22 Maharajas of Udaipur Contributed

SAHELIYON KI BARI

Laid out by Maharana Sangram Singh II between 1710-1734

LAKE PICHOLA

UDAI KOTHI BOATS

UDAI KOTHI BOATS

UDAI KOTHI BOATS

Local Restaurants

Bagore/Karohi ki Haveli Ambrai Restaurant

Folk Dance at Bagore Ki Haveli

Ananta Spa & Resort

• 75 Acres Land• 157 Cottages are operational• Deluxe Cottages: 140• Junior Suites: 10• Grand Suite: 07

Ananta Spa & Resort

Ananta Spa & Resort

Ananta Spa & Resort

Ananta Spa & Resort

‘TatSaraasa’ Resort & Spa (Tree of Life)

• Luxury Lake View Rooms • 24 Operational/14 Under Construction

‘TatSaraasa’ Resort & Spa

‘TatSaraasa’ Resort & Spa

‘TatSaraasa’ Resort & Spa

‘TatSaraasa’ Resort & Spa

‘TatSaraasa’ Resort & Spa

Route Map - from Udaipur to Delhi

RohetgarhMihirgarh

Chandelao Garh

1.Ranakpur town / village2.Chaumukha Temple / Adinath temple3.Parsavanath Temple4.Neminath Temple5.Sun Temple 6.Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary & Kumbhalgarh

Fort

Ranakpur

Chaumukha / Adinath Temple

A - Assembly hall "Ranga-mandapas" B - high hall "Meghanada-mandapa"

A view of the Neminath Temple, Ranakpur

Place DistanceUdaipur 91 Kms Jodhpur 172 KmsDeogarh 91 KmsMt. Abu 162 KmsNearest Airport is at Udaipur around 106 km away and second major airport is Jodhpur around 170 km away.

Nearest major railway station is In Falna around 28 Kms

Accessibility to Ranakpur

Rohetgarh

Heritage 1642 building spread across 14 hectares

Restaurant (multi cuisine)

48 covers – Open courtyard is also there to serve the meals

Deluxe 26

Suite 06 (size difference only)

Total rooms 32

Swimming pool Nice pool Yes, without temp controlled

WI - FI Yes and free of charge

Rohetgarh

Activities in Rohetgarh

Village safaris royal picnicsHorse ridingShikar DinnersBird / wildlife viewingCulinary workshops

Mihirgarh

Luxury boutique 2009 building Restaurant (multi cuisine) 20 covers Alishan suite 05 (01 twn 04 dbl) Plunge poolShandaar suite 03 (01 twn 02 dbl) JacuzziTotal rooms 08Swimming pool Nice pool Yes, without temp controlledWI - FI Yes and free of charge

Mihirgarh

Fort Chanwa

Luni

Heritage

Restaurant (multi cuisine)

48 covers inside, 48 outside

Heritage deluxe 29

Deluxe 36

Total rooms 65

Swimming pool Nice pool Yes, without temp controlled

WI - FI Yes in public areal only and free of charge

Fort Chanwa Luni

Bishnoi Village safaris / Walks

Fort KhejarlaHeritage 400 year old fortRestaurant (multi cuisine)

75 covers inside in the Marwar restaurant, and 100 outside open dining

Royal chambers 21Regal room 12

Suites06 (in one of the suite washroom was upstairs)

Total rooms 40 (39 operation)Swimming pool Yes, without temp controlledWI - FI Yes and chargeableJacuzzi, Jim etc Nearest railway stn Bhawi

Fort Khejarla

Fort Khejarla

Fort Khejarla

Activities from - Fort Khejarla

1. Heritage Temple walk2. Jeep safaris to the surrounding village3. Camel cart rides to the villages

Chandelao GarhHeritage Home stay

Restaurant (multi cuisine) 01 Indoor (40 covers) 01 roof top (40 covers)Standard 23 (14 twin bedded)Total rooms 23Swimming pool Yes, without temp control WI - FI Yes and free available everywherePipad village for block paintings etc Women crafts centre called sunder rang

Chandelao Garh

Chandelao Garh

Activities

1. Village Walks2. Visit to Local Craft Centre3. Volunteer Work4. Bird watching5. Sundowners & barbeque6. Pipad Bazaar visit7. Camel cart rides

Chandelao Garh

Jodhpu

r

1.Jodhpur city 1459, Rao jodha2.Mehrangarh fort3.Jaswant Thada4.Mandore gardens 5.Umaid Bhawan palace

Jodhpur.. the blue city

Mehrangarh Fort1.Jai pol2.Museum, sangar

chowki courtyard3.Moti Mahal (Pearl

Hall). 4.Sheesh

Mahal (Mirror Hall).

5.Phool Mahal (Flower Hall). And Zenana Deodi.

6.Chamunda Mataji Temple.

Jaswant Thada

Sardar singhji (in memory of jaswant singh 2)

Mandore Garden

Hanwant Mahal, Jodhpur

Darbar hall (Indian speciality) 84 covers and set menu for European meals

Roof top dining 100

Wifi Is there and free of charge

Hanwant Mahal, Jodhpur

Nahar Niwas,

Jodhpur

Cookery demoLunches and dinners along with interaction with local familyHoli and Diwali celebrationsSafa Turban and Saree tyingViewing of “Poshaks” vintage textiles

Accessibility to Jodhpur

Place Distance

Bikaner 250 Kms

Jaipur 340 Kms

Udaipur 255 Kms

Mt. Abu 270 Kms

Jaisalmer 285 KmsJodhpur railway station is connected with all the major destinations of India. Jodhpur airport has regular flights to Delhi and Mumbai

A Traditional dance performance in Jodhpur

Khimsar fort1979 hotel 15th Century building

Roof top dining hall / lounge (80 covers) ramparts dining (20 - 100 covers)

Turret (tea pot 15 covers) Fateh Mahal (multi cuisine 90 covers)

Standard

Superior

Preferred

19

29

19Total rooms 67Swimming pool YesWI - FI Yes and chargeable

Khimsar fort

Khimsar fort

Khimsar Dunes

Khimsar Dunes

Accessibility to Khimsar

Place Distance

Jodhpur 100 Kms

Jaipur 294 Kms

Jaisalmer 294 Kms

Bikaner 155 Kms

Ajmer 196 KmsNearest railway station is Nagaur situated at around 42 Kms which is well connected with all the major destinations of India. Nearest airport is Jodhpur at around 100 Kms which has regular flights to Delhi and Mumbai

Cow hospital / Gaushala on NH

65, in Nagaur

Ahhichatragarh fort Nagaur

1.Amar singh rathore, 1634 (des vatoh)

2.Hadi ranis palaca and zenana deori3.Hawa mahal, diwan e khas, hamams4.Akbari mhal, surrounding water

tanks with a sheesh mahal5.Baradari with big pool6.Nagaur cattle fair

Ahichatragarh fort Nagaur

Ahhichatragarh fort Nagaur

Advanced water systems in Nagaur

fort

Ahhichatragarh fort Nagaur

Ranvas Nagaur

Qeens quartersAmar darbar (multi cuisine 60 covers)

Baradari dining 60 covers

Deluxe qeen

Deluxe king

Royal suites

07

10

10Total rooms 27 (60 Swiss tents within the fort)Swimming pool YesWI - FI Yes

Ranvas nagaurRanvas Nagaur

Accessibility to Nagaur

Place Distance

Jodhpur 140 Kms

Jaipur 252 Kms

Jaisalmer 320 Kms

Bikaner 112 Kms

Ajmer 155 Kms

Mandawa 208 Kms Railway station is well connected with all the major destinations of India. Nearest airport is Jodhpur at around 140 Kms which has regular flights to Delhi and Mumbai

Karni Mata temple, Deshnoke

Bikaner

1.Rao bika in 14862.Karan mahal (diwane i aam)

Anup mahal chowk (balconies) 17th century, badal mahal

3.Gaj mandir (1745 – 87) murals, ivory, mirrors, painted walls

4.Vikram vilas durbar (DH – 9 de haviland)

5.Camel fesitival (Jan late Dec) 6.Bhandasar and sandeshwar jain

temples and havelis

Junagarh fort - Bikaner

Junagarh fort - Bikaner

Devi Kund - Bikaner

Accessibility to

Bikaner

Place Distance

Jodhpur 250 Kms

Jaipur 345 Kms

Jaisalmer 330 Kms

Mt. Abu 245 Kms

Ajmer 268 KmsBikaner railway station is connected with all the major destinations of India. Nearest airport is Jodhpur at around 254 Kms which has regular flights to Delhi and Mumbai

Hotel Narender Bhawan palace -

Bikaner

Hotel Narender Bhawan palace - Bikaner

Ganga Risala Camp, Bikaner

Activities in Bikaner

Camel safaris

Mandawa

1.Bindisar newatia haveli2.Gulab rai ladia haveli

Mandawa

Accessibility to Mandawa

Place Distance

Delhi 256 Kms

Jaipur 176 Kms

Bikaner 194 Kms

Jodhpur 342 KmsJhunjunu railway station is the nearest railway station. Which is connected with all the major destinations of India. It is located around 27 Kms from Mandawa Nearest airport is Jaipur at around 182 Kms which has regular flights to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities.

Nawalgarh

1. Dr ramnath poddar haveli museum, 1902

Nawalgarh

Churu

Accessibility to Churu

Place Distance

Delhi 271 Kms

Jaipur 212 Kms

Bikaner 180 Kms

Ajmer 255 KmsChuru railway station is well connected with all the major destinations of India. Nearest airport is Jaipur at around 212 Kms which has regular flights to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities.

Malji Ka Kamra, Churu

ChuruGround Floor Rooms

Zenana Rooms

Haveli Rooms

Maharaja Room

Heritage Suite

03

03

06

01

01

Total rooms 14

Malji Ka Kamra, Churu

A Halwali working in his shop in Churu

1.Guided heritage walk2.Jeep Safari in rough terrains of

Churu 3.A Lunch or Candle-light Dinner

on Johra

A Haveli in Churu

, Churu

Churu

Glimpses of Dying work in Churu

Alsisar

Haveli in Alsisar

A traditional well in Alsisar

Alsisar mahal

Alsisar Mahal

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