What about this tour?

gianni66

Hi all. I am planning my itinerary in Rajasthan for next March; I will spend two full weeks after a first one in Agra and Varanasi, and I was thinking to the following tour (all by train and bus):

- Delhi - Nawalgarh (night train);
- Nawalgarh 2 nights;
- Nawalgarh - Jaipur (bus); Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar (afternoon train);
- Pushkar (2 nights);
- Pushkar - Ajmer - Jodhpur (afternoon train);
- Jodhpur (2 nights);
- Jodhpur - Jaiselmer (night train);
- Jaiselmer (3 nights);
- Jaiselmer - Jodhpur (night train);
- Jodhpur - Udaipur (early morning bus);
- Udaipur (3 nights);
- Udaipur - Mumbai (morning flight);
- back home!

Is Jodhpur worth 2 days and nights? Or should I skip it and spend more time in Pushkar or Udaipur, or better in Nawalgarh and surrounding?
I am very interested in places still not totally turistised, that's why I think to stop in Jaipur just few hours waiting my train. Can you suggest some other off-the-beaten-tracks place in Rajasthan?
Last but not least: what about temperatures in Rajasthan during March? Already very hot, or do I need to bring some warm clothes?
Thanks a lot, I have started by countdown (leave on 7th March)!
Gianni

rashichadha

- Delhi - Mandawa (Bus)
- Mandawa -- 2 nights;
- Mandawa - Jaipur (bus); Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar (afternoon train);
- Pushkar (1 nights);
- Pushkar - Ajmer - Jodhpur (afternoon train);
- Jodhpur (2 nights);
- Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (night train);
- Jaisalmer (3 nights);
- Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (night train);
- Jodhpur - Udaipur (early morning bus);
- Udaipur (3 nights);
- Udaipur - Mumbai (morning flight);
- back home!

* Mandawa: You can stay at Castle Mandawa or Desert Resort Mandawa. They are the best properties there.

Founded in the mid 18th century Manawa skyline today is dominated by an imposing mirage like fort now a heritage hotel that is maintained in the classic medieval theme with the modern luxuries. The painted archway is painted with interesting forms of paintings of Lord Krishna and his cowherds. The sprawling architecture houses a different theme in different wings. The spacious rooms are adorned by intricate interior wall paintings and mirror work with open terrace that offers a panoramic view of the whole town.

The women folks of the Mandawa family who lived in a royal style once used this floor. The ambiences of those years still linger around the rooms. The Mandawa family has a unique collection of their preserved paintings and antiques that adorn the main huge hall in the centre of the castle, originally the durbar hall and now an exotic lounge. The ceremonial costumes of the family collection and the precious arms with handle of jade and beautiful curios brought by the British as a gift for the nobles are well placed like a showcase of a museum. The hotel is well equipped with modern facilities in an ethnic set-up. A night stay is an experience in itself with thematic evenings and oriented and medieval cuisine. The warm hospitality is touching.

Havelis

Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli has a depiction of Indra on an elephant and Shiva on His Nandi Bull. Right across from it is the Goenka Double Haveli with two gates. The haveli has monumental façade of elephants and horses. Some of its frescos are in bad shape. Nearby by is also Murmuria Haveli has train with a crowded level crossing. It also shows a low flying crow above the train. The haveli also has an imposing picture of Nehru on a horseback holding the national flag. The Jhunjhunwala Haveli has impressive gold leaf painted room and charges an admission fee of Rs 10. The Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli has an impressive picture of a Maharaja stroking his moustaches. The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Chokhani Double Haveli are some other havelis in the area.

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Mysterious Girl