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Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved
balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening
camel ride to visit Sam Dunes. Night stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 9:
Jaisalmer
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Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Later city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder
Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade
center on the caravan routes from Africa and
West Asia. Bikaner'\s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant
sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which
can be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and
has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded
by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a
line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh
Palace, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Night stay in Bikaner.
Day 10:
Bikaner
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Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to the hotel.
Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 11:
Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the
fort.
Day 12:
Jaipur
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Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son
and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the
remains, it fortifications within the city including
Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On
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