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TABLE OF CONTENTS
•JODHPUR , RAJASTHAN​
•WARANGAL , TELUNGANA
•CHAMPANER , GUJARAT
•SIBSAGAR , ASSAM
•MANDU , MADHYA PRADESH

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1.JODHPUR , RAJASTHAN
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of
Rajasthan. ITt is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is popularly
known as the Blue City. The name is clearly befitting as most of the
architecture – forts, palaces, temples, havelis and even houses are built
in vivid shades of blue.
Jodhpur has a vibrant history attached to its origin. It is said that the
city was founded by Rao Jodha, the Rajput chief of the Rathore clan in
1459. Initially, it was known as Marwar which means "the land of death,"
but the name was later changed to Jodhpur in honor of its founder.
It is divided into two parts - the old city and the new city. The old city is
separated by a10 km long wall surrounding it. Also it has eight Gates
leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled city.
Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City, an apt name as most houses in
the old city are shades of blue. This is particularly noticeable on the
north side of the town, known as Brahmpuri for the many Brahmins
that live there.
The forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices
and fabrics, colour and texture, a booming handicrafts industry, all add
up to make this historic city worth a visit.

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major tourist attaractions
MEHRANGARH FORT
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
MANDORE GARDENS
BLUE CITY WALK
JASWANT THADA
CHAMPING IN OSIAN
JODHPUR STEPWELL (TOORJI-KA-JHALARA)
GHANTA GHAR (CLOCK TOWER)
SARDAR MARKET
BALSAMAND LAKE
BISHNOI VILLAGE
RAO JODHA DESERT ROCK PARK

mehrangarh fort
Mehrangarh is a historic fort located in
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It stands on a
hilltop, rising about 122 meters above the
surrounding plains. The complex spans 1,200
acres. It was initially built around 1459 by the
Rajput ruler of Rathore clan, though most of
the existing structure is from the 17th century.
The fort has seven gates, which includes main
entrance Jai Pol (meaning 'victory gate'), built
by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his
victories over the Jaipur and Bikaner armies in
1806.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of India's last
remaining grand palaces and one of the
largest in the world. It is globally renowned for
its historical significance and architecture. The
Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur is an
iconic building built by Maharaja Umaid
Singh, the king of the Rathore kingdom.

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 Mandore Gardens
Mandore Gardens is a small and abandoned
town, lying 9 kilometres from Jodhpur. The
place is home to many ancient buildings like -
Madore Fort and Palace, Ravana Temple, and
lush, manicured gardens that are a real show-
stealers. The extensive Mandore Garden has
high rock hill terrace, making it a popular
local attraction. The Mandore Gardens also
houses a government museum which
exhibits an exquisite ensemble of various
artifacts belonging to the bygone era.

Blue city walk

Jodhpur is also known as Blue City because of
the magnificent sea of indigo coloured
houses that stretch for more than 10
kilometers along the walls of the historic
walled old city. Capture the hues of the blue
city; it’s winding streets, ancient buildings,
markets, houses, forts and friendly local
people who make it all so colourful and
vibrant.

Jaswant Thada
The monument was commissioned by his son
Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in 1899 to
commemorate his father’s memories and
legacy. The mausoleum was designed with
meticulous detailing and made using white
marble, and the site still serves as the
cremation ground for the Royal family.

Champing in osian
Famous for its sandy terrains and wide
deserts, the Osian region is a famous camping
site and attracts flocks of tourists. From camel
safaris to jeep rides, one can enjoy various
thrilling and adventurous activities here.This is
one of the popular pilgrimage sites in
Rajasthan and also one of the top places to
visit as part of Jodhpur tour.

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 Jodhpur Stepwell (Toorji-Ka-Jhalara)
Toorji Ka Jhalara is a historic stepwell located
in the heart of Jodhpur. Built in the 18th
century by Queen Toorji, the stepwell is a fine
example of traditional Rajasthani architecture
and is known for its ornate carvings and
design. Toorji Ka Jhalara offers a serene oasis
amidst the bustling city and is a popular spot
for locals and tourists alike.

Ghanta ghar (Clock Tower)

The Ghanta Ghar in Jodhpur is a magnificent
clock tower in the centre of the city, built by
Maharaja Sardar Singh about 200 years
ago.The monument was commissioned by his
son Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in 1899
to commemorate his father’s memories and
legacy. The mausoleum was designed with
meticulous detailing and made using white
marble, and the site still serves as the
cremation ground for the Royal family.

Sardar Market
Sardar Market, is a marketplace offering a
wide array of goods, from textiles and
handicrafts to spices and jewellery. The
market is a vibrant hub of activity, providing a
glimpse into the everyday life of the locals and
the cultural heritage of Jodhpur. Sardar
Market is a must-visit destination for shoppers
and those seeking an authentic Jodhpur
experience.
Balsamand Lake
Balsamand Lake was built in 1159 AD by
Gurjara-Pratihara rulers as a reservoir to
supply water in the Mandore region. The lake
has a length of one km, breadth of 50 m and a
depth of 15 m. An artificial cascading waterfall
brings water from the reservoir to the
gardens. In the banks of the lake is the
Balsamand Palace that was built by Maharaja
Sur Singh in the 1936.

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 Bishnoi Village TOUR
Bishnoi Village Tours offer visitors a unique
opportunity to experience the traditional
lifestyle and customs of the Bishnoi
community, known for their strong
commitment to environmental conservation
and sustainable living. These tours provide a
glimpse into the daily lives of the Bishnoi
people and their harmonious relationship
with nature. Bishnoi Village Tours are
perfectfor those seeking an authentic cultural
experience and a deeper understanding of
Rajasthan's rich heritage.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park lies at the foot of
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan.
The Park extends across 70 hectares about
200 acres of rocky land surrounding the fort. It
was created in 2006 for restoration of natural
ecology of rocky wasteland and was opened
to the public in 2011. This sandy desert park
has rock loving plants which adapts to the
arid surroundings.

ITINEraRY FOR JODHPUR

DAY 1 DAY 4
1. Mehrangarh Fort 1. Balsamand Lake
2. Mandore Gardens 2. Bishnoi Village Tour
3. Jaswant Thada
4. Clock Tower
5. Sardar Market

DAY 2
1. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
2. Umaid Bhawan Palace
3. Heritage Walk in the Old City:

DAY 3
1. Camping in Osian
2. Desert Safari

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2.WARANGAL , TELUNGANA
Warangal is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and it is the second
largest city in Telangana. Its old name was Orugallu where Oru means
one and Kallu means stone. The entire city was reportedly carved using a
single rock
Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was
established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include
fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present,
helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala
Thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state
government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of
Telangana.
Warangal presents a beautiful blend of history, cultural vibrancy,
architectural masterpieces and mesmerizing nature. Warangal presents
a beautiful blend of history, cultural vibrancy, architectural masterpieces
and mesmerizing nature.

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major tourist attaractions
THOUSAND PILLAR TEMPLE
WARANGAL FORT
BHADRAKALI TEMPLE
RAMAPPA TEMPLE.
PAKHAL LAKE.
KAKATIYA KALA THORANAM
SIDDESHWARA TEMPLE

Thousand Pillar Temple

Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the finest
examples of Kakatiya architecture. Rudra
Deva built this temple in 1163 AD in the style of
star shaped Chalukyan temples and named
after him as Sri Rudreshwara Swamy Temple,
it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Separate shires
for Lord Surya & Lord Vishnu in the temple are
connected to main shrine by a square
mandap in the centre. The exterior wall of the
temple, the ceiling slabs and the four central
pillars of the mandap are decorated with
finely carved sculptures. The actual thousand
pillar hall situated behind Nandi in the temple
complex is currently being renovated by the
archelogical department and closed for
visitors.

WARANGAL FORT
The historic Warangal Fort was built by
Kakatiyas in 12th Century AD. Most of the fort
is filled with settlements and small area in the
center of fort has Open Air Museum with
architectural remains of Kakatiyas. The
famous stone gateways (called Kirti Toranas)
are situated here, about 30 feet high and still
standing, a masterpiece carved from a single
rock. The Warangal fort is most famous for its
graceful and finitely carved arches and pillars.

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 Bhadrakali Temple
The Bhadra Kali Temple is situated on top a
hillock towards Hanamkonda. This temple is
famous for 2.7 meter stone idol of the deity
with eight arms and a weapon in each hand,
in sitting posture. This deity is believed to be
worshipped by the Chalukyan ruler Pulakesin-
II in the year 625 AD. The temple is dedicated
to Goddess Kali, found in peaceful mood. This
temple is located on the banks of Bhadrakali
Lake.

Ramappa Temple.
Ramappa Temple is a historical temple
situated at Palampet village in the Warangal
Ramappa Temple is constructed in the South
Indian architectural style. Stands on a 6 feet
high star-shaped platform, the sandstone
temple is crowned with a grand sikhara and is
surrounded by a pradakshina path. The hall in
front of the sanctum is filled with exquisitely
carved pillars. The walls of the temple exhibit
carvings depicting stories from the
Mahabharata and the Ramayana.Ramappa
Temple is known for its architectural brilliance
that gives us a glimpse of the technical
innovations in the form of floating bricks,
sand-box foundations, selection of building
material, and masterful stone sculpting

Pakhal Lake.
Pakhal Lake is a man-made lake in the Pakhal
Wildlife Sanctuary in the Warangal district of
Telangana. Phakal Lake is constructed by
Ganapathi Deva in 1213 AD by harnessing a
small tributary of the Krishna River. This lake is
spread over an area of 30 Sq. Kms. Adjacent to
the lake, Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is spread
over 839 sq. kms. The sanctuary presents a
beautiful landscape with a dense and a rich
store of animals. it is indeed a delight for the
tourists to see so many animals amidst a
wonderful backdrop.

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 Kakatiya Kala Thoranam
Kakatiya Kala Thoranam is a historical arch in
the Warangal district, of the Indian state of
Telangana. The Warangal Fort has four
ornamental gates which originally formed the
gates to the destroyed great Shiva temple
which are known as Kakatiya Kala Thoranam
or Warangal Gates. The Kakatiya Kala
Thoranam was built by Ganapati Deva during
the 12th century. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam
is an important symbol of Telangana's rich
cultural heritage and is recognized as a
national monument by the Indian
government. It is a testament to the skill and
craftsmanship of the Kakatiya artisans and is a
reminder of the region's glorious past.

Siddeshwara TemplE
Siddeshwara Temple is an ancient temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva.The temple
architecture is marvelous and is similar to
Chalukyan style of architecture. The temple as
whole is decorated amazingly with intricately
carved pillars. This is an important shivaite
temple in Warangal. Devotees throng to this
holy temple during the Maha Shivarathry
festival. The temple has a majestic look and
the surroundings are serene and peaceful.

ITINEraRY FOR JODHPUR

DAY 1
1. Warangal Fort
2. Kakatiya Kala Thoranam
3. Thousand Pillar Temple
4. Bhadrakali Temple
5. Warangal Musical Garden

DAY 2
1. Ramappa Temple
2. Siddeshwara Temple
3. Pakhal Lake

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3.CHAMPANER , GUJARAT
Champaner is a historical city in the state of Gujarat, in western India. It is
located in Panchmahal district, 47 kilometres from the city of Vadodara.
The city was briefly the capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat.At an early
period Chámpáner was the seat of a Bhil dynasty.[1] Champaner was
founded by King Champa Bhil.
Champaner's importance as a capital and residence of a sultan are best
illustrated in the Great Mosque (Jama Masjid), which became a model for
later mosque architecture in India. At Champaner, the land, the people,
and the built heritage are each components of a complex, and dynamic
process.
Champaner-Pavagadh is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site located
in Gujarat. The archaeological park is home to 114 monuments of which
the Jami Masjid is the most famous. The Pavagadh hill is an important
Hindu pilgrimage site.
Champaner named after king’s close friend Champaraj, was a bustling
town, established by Vanraj Chavda in 8th century. The Pavagarh hill has
the Kalika Goddess temple and ruins of forts. The region having changed
many a hands came under Sultan Begada’s rule in 1484. It was renamed
‘Muhmudabad-Champaner’.

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major tourist attaractions
CHAMPANER-PAVAGADH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
JAMI MASJID
CHAMPANER FORT
KALIKA TEMPLE
HELICAL STEPWELL
KEVDA MASJID AND CENOTAPH
JAIN TEMPLE IN PAVAGADH
LAKULISA TEMPLE
LILA GUMBAJ KI MASJID

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in
Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. It is located around the historical city of
Champaner, a city which was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the
Chavda Dynasty, in the eighth century. He named it after the name of his friend and
general Champa, also known later as Champaraj.
There are eleven different types of buildings at Champaner-Pavagadh, including
mosques, temples, granaries, tombs, wells, walls, and terraces. The monuments are
situated at the foot of and around the Pavagadh hill. The Heritage Trust of Baroda lists 114
monuments in the area, of which only 39 monuments are maintained by the
Archaeological Survey of India, due to limited funding. On the southern side near the foot
of the hill some dilapidated houses and the foundations of Jain temples can also be seen.
The transition between Hindu and Muslim culture and architecture in the late 15th to
early 16th century is documented in the park, particularly the early Islamic and pre-
Mughal city that has remained without any change.[4] It was inscribed by UNESCO as a
World Heritage Site in 2004.

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 Jami Masjid
ami Masjid, also known as Jama Masjid of
Champaner is located about 150 feet (46 m)
east of the city walls. Dating back to the 15th
century, it is widely considered as one of the
finest mosques in western India. The building
is two-storied with both Islamic and Hindu
styles of decoration.The plan is similar to that
of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad; it
is rectangular with the entrance on the east
side. There is a portico which has a large
dome built over a podium.

Champaner Fort
Laid by the Mughal ruler, Mahmud Begda in
the 10th century, the ancient fort of Pavgadha
is the oldest piece of architecture in
Champaner. This fort is situated atop the
Pavagadh hill and is an integral part of the
Pavagadh hill landscape. Inside this
outstanding fort lay many religious structures
and one of them being the very famous
Lakulish Temple in the Mauliya plateau. The
temples are built in ancient Nagara style and
date back to the 13th century. This is now a
preserved site under the Archaeological Dept
of India.

Kalika Temple
Built between the 900 and 1000s, the Kalika
Mata Tempe is the oldest and the most
celebrated temple in the vicinity of the
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.
This hilltop temple of Kalika Mata is dedicated
to the Hindu goddess, Maa Kali, also known as
the Great Black Mother. A part of the
Champaner-Pavagadh UNESCO World
Heritage Site, the Kalila Mata Temple is listed
amongst the 52 Shaktipeethas in India. The
idol of Kalika Mata painted in red is at the
centre with Kali and Bahuchara Mata on her
right and left respectively. The marble flooring
used here is said to date back to the 1850s.

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 helical Stepwell
The Helical Stepwell is a 50 feet deep well
that winds down a spiral staircase and is a
quirky structure, surrounded by a scenic
garden with the Pavagadh Hills in the
backdrop. Its a 16th century well which has a
1.2m-wide staircase that spirals down along
the wall of the well shaft, making it quite
unusual in design among stepwells of the
region.
Kevda Masjid and cenotaph
Kevada Masjid was constructed amid a lot of
greenery and open spaces, which is not the
most common thing in Islam. The most
interesting part about this mosque is its
mausoleum and the globe shaped domes.
The entrance of the Kevada Masjid is also
flanked by two tall minarets. It was built under
the regime of Mahmud Begada during the
15th century. It is worth giving a visit, due to
the highly unusual location of the monument.

Jain Temple in Pavagadh

Located en route to the Kalika Mata Temple,
these Jain temples are believed to have been
discovered and revered by Tolemi, the Greek
geographer in 140 AD. Two prominent
temples comprise the elaborate umbrella of
the Pavagadh Tirth. Dedicated to Shri
Parshvanath Bhagwan and Shri Chintamani
Parshvanath Bhagwan, these temples are
located on the hilltop and foothill of Pavagadh
respectively.

Lakulisa temple
Lakulisa temple sits calmly atop the
Pavagadh hill. This temple dates back to the
10th century and was constructed by Lakulisa,
who was the founder of Pashupata Shaivism
Lakulisa temple mainly lies in ruins now, one
can notice how the intricate sculptures of
Dakshinamurthy Shiva, Ganesha and
Gajantaka Shiva

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 Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid
Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid is situated on a high
pedestal and has a facade with a vaulted
entrance at the centre and is accompanied by
two other lateral arches on both its sides. The
central dome is a formation of equispaced
minarets clubbed with horizontal cornices
and mouldings. Of the three domes, the one
in the centre has a fluted design and is
colourful. Initially, three entrances existed on
the east, south, and north sides. On the north-
east corner, there is a rectangular ablution
tank with a deep drain in front

ITINEraRY FOR CHAMPANER

DAY 1
1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

DAY 2
1. Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid
2. Jami Masjid
3. Kevda Masjid and cenotaph

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