on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden city'. The havelis,
built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden-
yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The fort built by Rawal
Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80 metre high Trikuta hill, with
beautifully carved Jain templesArrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to
relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on
the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding
features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-
Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful
mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy,
Lodurva - A masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8:
No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a visit to the most
picturesque dunes. This day you will visit Sam sand dunes.
The ripples on the wind-caressed dunes create enchanting
mirages. Adventure freaks can go out on a camel
safari- getting the real feel of the desert on the camel back. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 9:
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Today morning drive to Jodhpur.The city is known as the Sun
City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also
referred to as the Blue City due to the blue-painted houses
around the Mehrangarh Fort.The Mehrangarh
Fort lies in the heart of the old city of Jodhpur and is located atop a 125 m
high hill. The magnificent Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur ka kila) is the most
majestic and one of the largest forts in India. It was originally started (c.1459)
by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur. However, most of the extant fort dates
from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638-78). The walls of the fort are up to 36
m high and 21 m wide; they enclose some exquisite structures. The fort
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