Palace on Wheels Day-04 (Saturday)
Next
morning the Palace-on-Wheels is in Jodhpur at 0800 hrs - a city ringed
by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This second
largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known
for its rock-solid
Mehrangarh
Fort. The grand palaces within - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool
Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of
architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies
Jaswant
Thada and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
After lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, return to the Palace on Wheels.
While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handicrafted articles including the
famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings
and tie and dye fabrics. Departure for Sawai Madhopur at 1530 hrs.
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