temple) Humayun''s Tomb- built of red sandstone and is a first substantial
example of the Mughal architecture, Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern
Hindu temple built by the Birlas, leading Indian industrialist. After dinner back
to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3:
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Morning after breakfast drive to Mandawa.On arrival check in
hotel. Afternoon half day local tour of Mandawa.Mandawa is
renowned for its innumerable painted havelies(mansions),
which were the homes of the Marwari trading
community.These handsome havelies, adorned with elaborate and intricate
frescoes, are over a hundred years old, and have withstood the ravages of
time. The grand havelies of the Goenkas, Ladia, Sarafs and the Chokhanis, in
Mandawa are fine examples of the famous Shekhawati workmanship.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4:
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Post breakfast visit Saraf Haveli with scenes of erotica, train,
women at the wel l and the Ladia Havel is showing
contemporary scenes as well as mirror work and Ludlow
Castle famous for murals including hunting scenes, women
musicians.Afternoon drive down to Khimsar.Upon arrival check in Hotel,
perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desertis this unique 16th century fort.
Rao Jodha - the founder Maharaja of Jodhpur successfully launched the royal
dynasty at Khimsar. Currently, the 18th, 19th and 20th generations of the
royal lineage still reside in this historic fort. Originally, the fort walls were built
in 16th century. Subsequently, by mid 18th century, the royal family moved in
and a new ladies residence was erected with finely carved windows in stone.
Thakur Onkar Singh, the present Chief built himself a regal additional wing in
the 1940''s. Today, it is one of the finest heritage hotels in India. Take dinner
at hotel, over night stay at hotel.
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