India - Extension 1: Colors of Rajasthan
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**PLEASE NOTE: To do this trip you must also book the "Ultimate India - in Style", "Taste of India" or "Sunderbans Smiles" trip
Trip Highlights
- Jodhpur’s countless bazaars and the remarkable Bishnoi people
- Meherangarh Fort
- Jain temples of Ranakpur
- The lake city of Udaipur’s white marble palaces
- Romantic Udaipur’s miniature paintings, ethnic tribal jewellery and rooftop cafes
Trip Summary
From Jaipur you fly to Jodhpur, home of the Meherangarh Fort, and a great place to shop for antiques, browse countless bazaars and explore winding streets.
You will also encounter the Bishnoi people - the indigenous people of Rajasthan and learn the 29 principles of their prophet, Lord Jhambheshwar which enable them to live in harmony with each other and the environment. Drive through the magnificent Jain temples of Ranakpur to the stunning lake city of Udaipur, with palaces of white marble.
Udaipur is renowned for its miniature paintings, ethnic tribal jewellery and rooftop cafes, and is arguably the most romantic place in India.
After two glorious nights in Udaipur, you fly back to Delhi, where your Indian adventure ends the following day.
* Comfort Level: Your ccommodation is in a 4* hotel in Jodhpur, and high quality Heritage hotels and palaces elsewhere. These hotels are not graded, but are considered to be 4-5*.
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Other Fantastic Extension Trips
India - Extension 2: Rajasthan Adventure
India - Extension 3: Ganges & Temples
India - Extension 4: Chillin in Goa
India - Extension 5: Kerala Kruising
India - Extension 6: Nepalese Encounter
Feel free to contact us if you have any enquiries about this trip.
