Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

Air ticket: SGD$337 Malaysia Airlines (KL transfer)

Hotel: SGD$40/room/night (Approximately)

Transport (India): SGD$800 Car Rental (8 person for the whole trip, approximately 4000km)

Desert Camel Safari: SGD$70+/person (accommodation, meals and safari tour included)

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Planned Route

1. Mumbai
2. Bharuch
3. Vadodara
4. Ahmedabad
5. Mount Abu (Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary)
6. Jodhpur
7. Desert Camel Safari

Itinerary
Day 1
1725hrs: Departs from Singapore Changi International Airport
2240hrs: Arrive Mumbai International Airport
2400Hrs: Check-in Hotel

Day 2
0830hrs: Mumbai city tour
1800hrs: Head to Bharuch
2200hrs: Patel Raju house visiting

Day 3
0600hrs: Good morning
0900hrs: Vadodara Palace
1030hrs: Head to Ahmedabad
1400hrs: Check-in hotel in Ahmedabad
1600hrs: City tour

Day 4
0700hrs: Morning call
1400hrs: Mount Abu - Delwara Jain Temples, Adhar Devi Temple, Sunset Point
2000hrs: Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary (night)

Day 5
0800hrs: Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary (day)
1500hrs: Head to Jodhpur
2100hrs: Check-in Jodhpur Resort

Day 6
0800hrs: Desert Camel Safari

Day 7
1430hrs: Jodhpur Airport (depart)
1655hrs: Arrive Mumbai Airport (Mumbai city last minute shopping)
2255hrs: Departure from Mumbai

Day 8
1020hrs: Arrive Singapore Changi International Airport

Transport
Charges: every 5km/SGD$1 (driver and fuels included)

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Mumbai
Earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay.

Carvings at the Elephanta Caves	Street food	Landmark of Mumbai city ~ Gateway of India

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Bharuch
Bharuch in Gujarat is an ancient town with a 2000 year history located at the mouth of River Narmada. It is acclaimed to be the oldest seaports which prospered in the 1st century AD. As per the history, Bharuch came under the rule of the Solanki rajputs much later. The city got its name 'Bhrigukachba' from the Temple of Bhrigu Rishi, the name later shortened to Bharuch. Today the city is well known for its textile mills and long staple cotton.

Lotus Temple in Bharuch	Temple

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Vadodara
Vadodara, a city with a history of over 2000 years, is a pleasant and medium sized city of Gujarat having rich cultural heritage and historical background. This cultural capital of Gujarat, formerly capital of Gaekwad State, has large parks, impressive palaces, museums and picture galleries.

Vadodara is situated on the banks of the river Vishwamitri (whose name is derived from the great saint Rishi Vishwamitra). The city was once called Vadpatra because of the abundance of banyan trees. From Vadaptra it derived its present name Vadodara.

Vadodara Palace

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Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and one of the largest urban agglomerations in India. Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, the city is the administrative centre of Ahmedabad district and was the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970.
　

Akshardham Temple	Ahmedabad City

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Mount Abu (Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary)
The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest parts of the Mount Abu mountain ranges. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many sightseeing points offering fantastic views. Many people visit the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary just for the sightseeing and views, but most visit The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary for the animals and birds. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is about 7 kilometres long and only 300 metres wide.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

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Jodhpur
Jodhpur "The Sun City" was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. It is named after him only. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India was previously known as Marwar. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. 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 a very popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur include Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden. The city is known as the "Sun City" because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the year.

Jodhpur Palace

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Desert Camel Safari
Jodhpur in the north Indian state of Rajasthan is especially known for its shopping and its wholesale and export operations. Jodhpur, the heart of Rajasthan and the glittering jewel of her eternal crown, bedazzle the Thar, enriching the desert with entrepreneurship, scholarship and art. It is an island of marble palaces, separated from the desert by an immense wall, with eight gates facing different directions. Popularly known as the blue city, Jodhpur appeals every tourist from various edges of the world.

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If time permits maybe here......
The Karni Mata Rat Temple, thousands of rats occupy the temple and worshipers come there to feed them. Visitors or tourists are told to watch out as not to step on any of the holy rats, and it is considered good luck if one crosses over your feet. Bare foot only allowed to entering the temple!

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Essentials

1. Sun block/cream

2. LED torch Light

3. Water bottle

4. Insect repellent

5. Sun shades

6. Long sleeves t-shirt (as required)

7. General medication (travel packs)

8. Universal traveler adaptor

9. Towel

10. Wash kit (shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush & etc)

Universal Traveler Adaptor

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