Heritage of Rajasthan

Today is scheduled for a city tour of Udaipur. Some of the popular attractions that you will be going to visit today include City Palace Museum- built over a span of 400 years, this palace museum is stocked with several royal offerings; Vintage Car Museum- owned by Rana Sriji Arvind Singh Mewar. It has a number of rare vintage and classic car collections, and Jagdish temple- Also known as Jagannath Rai temple or Jagdish-ji temple, was built in 1651. Next visit is to Mansapurna Karni Mata Temple through Ropeway. Savor the wonderful views from the top. After sightseeing, head to the local bazaars for shopping. In the evening, visit Sajjan Garh (11 km). Hike up to the hilltop to treat your eyes to the breathtaking views of the Udaipur city. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Today is set for half-day excursions of Udaipur. There are a number of options- you can pick. Two of the options are day's excursion to Ranakpur Jain Temples and Kumbhalgarh Fort (110 km - 2.5 hours - one way) OR Nathdwara (Krishna temple - 42 km - 1 hr) on the way visit Eklingji and Haldighati Museum (Maharana Pratap memorial). In the evening, you have the option of Visiting Shilpgram Craft Gallery near Fatehsagar Lake for getting your hands on some wonderful handicraft items OR enjoying another heritage walk and boat ride Lake Pichola. Overnight in Udaipur.

After having breakfast check out from the hotel and travel to the peaceful town Bundi by road (via Chittorgarh). Bundi is an erstwhile princely state with a rich collection of heritage monuments. Embark on a heritage walk, exploring wonders like Sukh Mahal- lying on the banks of Jai Sagar Lake, it has beautifully carved Chhatris; Maharao Raja Bahadur Singh Museum- placed in Moti Mahal, it houses royal weapons, stuffed wildlife and royal portraits; Bundi Palace- built during the reign of Rao Raja Ratan Singh, it was home to the royal family of Bundi till 1948, and Chitrashala Art Gallery- an 18th century structure with wonderful paintings. Stay overnight in a hotel at Bundi.

Post breakfast check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to the 'Pink City', as Jaipur is lovingly called. As you reach, check into the hotel. After relaxing for a while, get ready for sightseeing in Jaipur. First, you visit the royal observatory of Jantar Mantar - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, you visit the City Palace complex- housing several palaces along with Chandra Mahal where the royal family still resides and Hawa Mahal- built for the women of the royal household, it has around 953 jharokhas. In the evening, indulge in shopping for handicrafts, imitation jewelry, precious stones, traditional clothes and much more. Later, head to Chokhi Dhani, a recreation of a traditional village. Enjoy games, bullock cart rides, dinner etc. Stay overnight in Jaipur.

Post breakfast visit the magnificent Amer Fort. Opt for an elephant ride up to the gate of this hill fort. Visit Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Sila Devi temple, Sheesh Mahal and other delights. The next attraction is the well-stocked Albert Hall Museum- The oldest museum of Rajasthan. It has toys, wood craft, metal objects, carpets, an Egyptian mummy, weapons etc. Later, visit Anokhi Textile Museum of hand printing. At the end, you can either relax for the day or can visit a vocational training centre for street children, Ladli. Children here make cards, bags, jewelry and other kinds of handicrafts.

Post your breakfast check out from the hotel after that you will be transferred to the airport / railway station for your onward journey. TOUR AND SERVICES ENDS.