century. Outside the Fort is the main market place called Manek Chowk,
which is the center of local activity, From Manek Chowk one can walk into the
lanes where the famous carved havelies are to be found. Patwon-ki-Haveli is
the better known havelies in Jalsalmer.Also, visit Paraswanath Temple, the
oldest and most beautiful of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are
carved with animal and human figures. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7:
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Morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in
at hotel.Jodhpur-a city founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is
today one of the leading centres for wood, cattle, camels, salt
and agriculture crops. Jodhpur is surrounded
by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions. The second
largest city of Rajasthan is famous for the impregnable Meharangarh Fort.
Also visit Jaswant Thada, a collection of royal cenotaphs built in white marble,
Mandore Gardens.Evening Jeep safari to visit Bishnoi Village. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 8:
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Morning after breakfast half day city tour of Jodhpur visiting
Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada and later drive down
to Mount Abu.On arrival check in at Hotel Cama Rajputana
Palace or Similar.
Day 9:
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Mount Abu is the only hill station in this rugged and desert
state of Rajsthan. Morning after breakfast visit the temples of
Mount Abu and proceed to Uda i pur enroute v i s i t
Ranakpur.Ranakpur - The Jain community, like several
others, had always enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and
quite a few important positions were held by the Jains. In 15th century, Rana
Kumbha of Mewar gave a large stretch of land in a quiet and picturesque
valley deep in the Aravallis, to the Jains. This area came to be known as
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