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inquest Sep 21st, 2011 12:47 AM

Jaipur in Jan'12
 
Post the Jaipur Lit Fest (20th-24th Jan'12),planning a drive(breeze) thru Rajasthan.Here it goes:

Day 1.
Set off from Jaipur.Visit Bikaner palace and sight seeing in the morning. Go to Gajner and stop by for a 10'O clock tea by the lake side restaurant. Leave NH15 and
route along the Indira Gandhi Canal. Go up to Vajju Fanta and then
turn towards Phalodi. Stay night here at Old havelli in middle of city.

Day 2.
Early morning visit to Keechan to see migratory birds come in for
morning feed. Drive to Ramdeora and see the temple. Stop at the near by
Fort Pokharan for Lunch. Then drive to Jaisalmer. Go for sunset view
to Sand dunes. Probably try the 'Bhang Lassi' at the fort gate
before retiring for the night.

Day 3.
Hopefully no hangover,visit Jaisalmer fort in the morning, Drive to Dechu post lunch. Stay
night at sand dune camps. Go for night camel safari.

Day 4 & 5.
Go to Jodhpur. See old Jain temples.Stay at Khimsar.

Day 6.
Back to Jaipur and fly out.

Microscopic scrutiny solicited.Suggestion for addition or deletion of places welcome.May be able to squeeze in another day by cutting a day at the Lit Fest.Comments please.Thx

rhkkmk Sep 21st, 2011 07:10 AM

looks busy and fun...

Amresh Sep 29th, 2011 02:05 AM

yeah jaipur is nice city and hopefully you enjoy there and you can also enjoy the camel safari and much more ..

galactus Sep 29th, 2011 05:12 AM

Try the Bhaang Lassi with caution, the hangovers are not pretty. You might miss your fort visit next morning, but then again some (read few) people have no problems having it.

jamescruz Sep 29th, 2011 05:37 AM

Its a very beautiful city of India... Lots of forts are over there.... Camel riding is also available....

indianapearl Oct 2nd, 2011 10:08 AM

Are you planning to write a trip report about the Jaipur literature festival??

inquest Oct 2nd, 2011 10:02 PM

Indianapearl,most certainly would report in detail.Thx for the warning galactus.Will be careful with the lassi:)More for the taste than for the kick.


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