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Stopping at Chittorgarh And Ajmer Sharif en route to Pushkar- My Budget Travel Plan to Rajasthan

Stopping at Chittorgarh And Ajmer Sharif en route to Pushkar- My Budget Travel Plan to Rajasthan

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On the way to Pushkar from Udaipur, there are two places to stop by, and both are quite a distance away from each other. So in order to cover both in one day, you have to start earlier than usual in the morning, 7 am will be a good choice. Undeniably it’s going to be a by default tiring day , but it’s no loss.

Once started the engine, the first stop would be Chittorgarh, which is about 2 hours distance from Udaipur, unless you are taking a small break for the first major meal of the day which is also quite important.

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Udaipur Travel guide on a Budget – @ Rajasthan Tour

Udaipur Travel guide on a Budget – @ Rajasthan Tour

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The distance between Mt Abu to Udaipur is about 3-3:30 hours, but this will take longer, when making an en-route stop at  Haldighati, which is a not to be missed from the itinerary.

Haldighati, Rajasthan

Udaipur is the vibrant and elan city of Rajasthan, it has the biggest and the magnifique palace of this state. The lake city of Rajasthan, built in the mid of Aravalli hills, is a rich flamboyant town; especially for women, because there are loads to shop. Lets quickly finish up the sightseeing first:

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Brief Stop at Haldighati En Route to Udaipur: My Budget Travel Plan to Rajasthan

Brief Stop at Haldighati En Route to Udaipur: My Budget Travel Plan to Rajasthan

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On the way to Udaipur from Mount Abu, an en route stop at Haldighati should not be missed and overlooked. Considering the long told saga this historical place is carrying till date, a visit here is worth one’s time and every bit of interest.

Haldighati Museum:

Haldighati is a legendary place and no way to be given any second thought while planning an itinerary. Haldighati has its glorious milestone in Indian History. This was the native land of the Maharanas. Though history proudly remembers Maharana Pratap Singh, but the story begins from Maharana Udai Singh II, father of Pratap Singh. After the unexpected assassination of Ratan Singh II, by his brother; infant Udai Singh, the son of Late Ratan Singh II, was sent to Bundi with utter secrecy and safety without anyone’s notice, as the nurse in charge of Maharana Udai Singh II diverted the attention of the enemy by sacrificing her own new born, letting him get slaughtered by the killers and made them believe that Udai Singh II was dead, just to protect the future of Mewar.

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Mount Abu Travel guide on a Budget- @ Rajasthan Tour

Mount Abu Travel guide on a Budget- @ Rajasthan Tour

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The journey from Jodhpur to Mt. Abu is about 5 hours by road. Mt. Abu is the cooling (in my case icing) comfort in the middle of the warm Royal trip to Rajasthan. Of course another aspect is, it’s the popular hill station of Rajasthan and tightly packed on the weekends being very close to Gujarat as well. People of this state or neighboring state along with long haul tourists from and out of India, often prefer to spend their weekends here.

Carrying thick warm clothes, especially November onward (which should also include gloves, woolen cap, muffler, socks etc) is very important otherwise one can opt for becoming a frozen Rabdi in that bone prickling cold. Though to break the monotony of regularly becoming sweating wax, a change of spending 1-2 nights under the cozy blanket is quite comforting. Where the mornings are good to soak in the Vitamin D with a pair of light warm clothes to warn you, evenings are better to be under those solid heavy jackets and sweaters, and looking for hot smoking coffee. Mt. Abu is also a place for cheap yet chic shopping, be it junk jewelries, warm clothes, souvenirs, gifts and many more. Don’t miss the evening shopping here.

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Jodhpur Travel guide on a Budget- @ Rajasthan Tour

Jodhpur Travel guide on a Budget- @ Rajasthan Tour

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The road journey from Jaisalmer to Jodhour may take around 6 hours; however this journey can be stretched to an entire day if you want to stop by to some places en route. The list is given below, but before that, I should mention, how are these long and I wish never to end road journeys of Rajasthan from one city to another feels like?

The glazing, polished smooth roads are long, straight and going beyond in between the dijon yellow barren land stretched across both the horizons. At places the dusty land is changing into clay brown, on it dabbed some dark bushy green which haven’t bathed for months. But these half dead land seems suddenly gleeful when a berry blue peacock is spotted or may be a peafowl at times, even it’s excited (but less, when the camera isn’t ready) if one or two or may be a small group of dim yam brown Deer are spotted while the car runs ahead. The highways are mucky graphic and shadowy during sunset. So the point is, this long road journeys in Rajasthan are a very fond part of the entire tour.

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