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Jodhpur - Jaipur Break with Pushkar(5 Nights)

Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur

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Holiday Overview

Amer Fort
Jantar Mantar Observatory (Photo Courtesy: Knowledge Seeker)
Hawa Mahal (Photo Courtesy: Firoze Edassery)
City Palace Jaipur (Photo Courtesy: Miya.m)
The lower tank of the temple
Overview of the temple (Photo Courtesy: China Crisis)
Jaigarh Fort (Photo Courtesy: Matthew Laird Acred)
Nahargarh Fort (Photo Courtesy: Acred99)
Amphitheatre at Jawahar Kala Kendra (Photo Courtesy: Sanyambahga)
Jal Mahal (Photo Courtesy: Jal Mahal Project)
Pushkar Lake (Nivalink Trip Dated - 19 March 2011)
Pushkar Lake
Bishnoi Village
Mehrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada (Photo Courtesy: Flying Pharmacist)

Jodhpur - Jaipur Break with Pushkar is a short break itinerary that combines popular destinations of Jodhpur and Jaipur alongwith getaway destination / Pilgrimage of Pushkar.

Route

Jodhpur(2) - Pushkar(1) - Jaipur(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Jodhpur. Mandore Garden Visit
  • Day-2 Sightseeing in and around Jodhpur.
  • Day-3 Jodhpur - Pushkar. Visit Pushkar Lake and Ghat Areas
  • Day-4 Travel to Jaipur. Local sightseeing.
  • Day-5 Local Sightseeing in and around Jaipur.
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Jaipur - Ladli Vocational Training Centre for Street Children (4.00 kms), Jantar Mantar Observatory (5.00 kms), Hawa Mahal (5.00 kms), City Palace Jaipur (5.00 kms), Albert Hall Museum (5.00 kms), Amer Fort (12.00 kms), Anokhi Museum (12.00 kms)

Jodhpur - Mehrangarh Fort (9.00 kms), Jaswant Thada (10.00 kms), Mandore Gardens (12.00 kms), Bishnoi Village (20.00 kms), Shri Osiya Mataji (60.00 kms), Osiyan Jain Temples (60.00 kms), Osian Desert Experience (60.00 kms)

Pushkar - Brahma Temple Pushkar (1.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Jodhpur Departure - Jaipur
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Additional night at Jaipur would allow guests to make excursions around Jaipur (Jaipur has several renowned temples around it such as Khatu Shyamji Temple and Balaji Temple Salasar).

Distances
  • Jodhpur to Pushkar -215 kms (5 hrs)
  • Pushkar to Jaipur -142 kms (2.5 hrs)
Route

Jodhpur(2) - Pushkar(1) - Jaipur(2)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Jodhpur. Mandore Garden Visit Arrival at Jodhpur. Jodhpur is an access point to Desert circuit Areas and a major tourist destination known for its Mehrangarh Fort, handicrafts and craft villages around. Evening visit to Mandore Gardens and explore the local market.

Day-2 Sightseeing in and around Jodhpur. Visit Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. Do shopping in Jodhpur for textiles and handicrafts. Late afternoon visit to Osiyan (60 kms) to Osiya Mata Temple, Jain Temples and Sand Dunes. Evening dinner by the Dunes with traditional dance performance. Alternatively one can do an excursion to Bishnoi village (20 kms) near Jodhpur. At Bishnoi Village experience rural communities of potters and weavers, spot Black Bucks / Blue bulls / Migratory Birds and spend evening at Bishnoi Village for Dinner alongwith a traditional dance performance.

Day-3 Jodhpur - Pushkar. Visit Pushkar Lake and Ghat Areas Jodhpur to Pushkar (210 kms - 4.5 hours). Pushkar is a renowned lakeside destination visited for its lakefront temples and spirituality experience it offers. Visit Pushkar Lake, Ghat areas in and around the lake.

Day-4 Travel to Jaipur. Local sightseeing. Travel to Jaipur (142 kms - 2.5 hours). Jaipur is a major destination in Rajasthan visited for its heritage experience. Afternoon visit to Jantar Mantar (Observatory), City Palace and Hawa Mahal. Evening Visit to Markets for shopping. Dinner at Chokhi Dhani (Ethnic village experience serving Vegetarian Rajasthani Cuisine) is popular.

Day-5 Local Sightseeing in and around Jaipur. Visit to Amer Fort (Elephant ride possible, requires planning in advance)), Hawa Mahal, Anokhi Textile Museum and Albert Hall Museum. Experiential travellers may visit Ladli, a Vocational training centre for street children.

Day-6 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Jaipur :

  • Ladli Vocational Training Centre for Street Children - Ladli is a Vocational school for rescued street chidren. They welcome visitors and sell the jewelry the children have made. Its one of a kind project and excellent place to arrive for souvenir shopping. Experiential travellers and those interested in arts and crafts can spend more time volunteering. Ladli is a project of the small, independent, non-profit organisation I-India. It relies entirely on the generous support of customers, volunteers and donors.

  • Jantar Mantar Observatory - The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built in 18th century. The Jaipur observatory is the largest and best preserved of few such other built in that period and is considered one of the world heritage site.

  • Hawa Mahal - Hawa Mahal is a unique five-storey building built in 1799 akin to the honeycomb of the beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas. The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah". Its a popular monument to visit for guests arriving at Jaipur for its unique architecture and views around the area.

  • City Palace Jaipur - City Palace is a palace complex in Jaipur which was the seat of the royal family of Jaipur. The Chandra Mahal palace now houses a museum (Sawai Mansingh Museum) but the greatest part of it is still a royal residence. The palace complex incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings.

  • Albert Hall Museum - Albert Hall Museum is a state museum built in late 19th century having a rich collection of artefacts like paintings, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, colourful crystal works etc

  • Amer Fort - Amer Fort is located in Amer, 12 kilometres from Jaipur. It is one of the principal tourist attractions of Jaipur, located high on a hill. Amer Fort was built in 18th century and is known for its artistic style. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront. The fort is a must for its different areas, its spread over 4 levels and its aesthetic ambiance. The areas comprise Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. There is also a stepwell nearby that could be an interesting visit for any traveller.

  • Anokhi Museum - The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of block printed cloth. Exhibits and educational programming highlight various aspects of this ancient craft in order to strengthen appreciation for a living art form.

Jodhpur :

  • Mehrangarh Fort - Mehrangarh Fort is one of its kind fort that stands as the most prominent and visited monument in the city. Its vast, has a number of halls / rooms that are worth a visit and there is even a museum in there which displays weaponary and many artefacts from the royal past. Its a kind of must visit for anyone arriving to Jodhpur for its sheer grandeur.

  • Jaswant Thada - A quiet place and a well kept Royal Cenotaph enroute Mehrangarh Fort and offers excellent views of the fort and area around.

  • Mandore Gardens - The Mandore gardens, with its charming collection of temples, memorials and high rock terraces. The gardens house cenotaphs of many royal family members. The Mandore Gardens also house a government museum, a Hall of Heroes and a temple to 33 crore Gods.

  • Bishnoi Village - Bishnoi Villages around Jodhpur have a mix of craftm culture and wildlife. Guests have option to visit craft centres or just take a drive around and there is a good possibility that one can spot Nilgai, jackal, gazelles, antilopes etc. The area is excellent for bird watching as well in winter. There are ethnic resort around the area that are excellent for a traditional evening Rajasthani dinner over cultural programme.

  • Shri Osiya Mataji - Sachiya Mata Temple (Also known as Shri Osiya Mataji) is a renowned local pilgrimage and considered main deity for some of the local communities of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

  • Osiyan Jain Temples - Osian is famous as home to the cluster of ruined Brahmanical and Jain temples dating from the 8th to 11th centuries. It is an important Jain pilgrimage center for the Oswal Jain community.

  • Osian Desert Experience - For guests arriving at Jodhpur and not having time to drive to Jaisalmer, Osian represents an excellent alternative to experience Thar desert. Sand dunes near Osian are home to several camps who conduct evening entertainment programmes, camel rides and even overnight camping in desert villages.

Pushkar :

  • Brahma Temple Pushkar - Pushkar is home to a rare 14th century Brahma Temple (Creator of Universe), one of the very few Brahma temples around. Ghats around Pushkar lake offer a spiritual experience and is considered a pilgrimage to have visited Pushkar.

Destination Overview

Jodhpur - Jodhpur is the city known for its crafts, Forts, Palaces and Vibrant rural backdrop around it.

Pushkar - Pushkar (12 kms from Ajmer) is home to a rare 14th century Brahma Temple. Ghats around Pushkar lake offer a spiritual experience and has made Pushkar a renowned inbound destination.

Jaipur - Jaipur is capital of Rajasthan and one of the major tourist destinations of India and part of the famed “Golden Triangle” itinerary route along with Delhi and Agra. Jaipur has now evolved into a major business center with all requisites of a metropolitan city.

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Distances
  • Jodhpur to Pushkar -215 kms (5 hrs)
  • Pushkar to Jaipur -142 kms (2.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Jodhpur to Pushkar -215 kms (5 hrs)
  • Pushkar to Jaipur -142 kms (2.5 hrs)

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