Heritage Tour of Rajasthan

Pickup by 9.00 am from Airport by placard carrying driver and drive straight to Jaipur and transfer to Hotel Chomu Palace - A 5 star Heritage Hotel. Check into hotel. After Lunch, visit to the fabled Pink City, the old Jaipur. Drive through the Johari Bazaar to the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Fort Amer & Jal Mahal. Visit the various museums inside the City Palace and the ancient observatory, Jantar Mantar. Pay a visit to the Govind Deoji Temple, housing the patron deity of Jaipur. Evening free for your own activities like shopping etc. Dinner

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed towards Darshan of Khatushyamji. In Hinduism, KhatuShyam is a name and manifestation of Barbarika, son of Ghatotkacha. This manifestation is especially popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan, haryana. The original Sanskrit name Barbarika is often replaced in Rajasthan by the Hindi version, Barbarik, often written as Barbareek. Barbarika had obtained a boon from Krishna to the effect that he would be known by Krishna's own name (Shyam) in the Kaliyugaera (presently ongoing) and worshiped. Krishna had declared that Barbarika's devotees would be blessed just by pronouncing his name from the bottom of their hearts. Their wishes would be granted and troubles removed if they worship Shyamji (Barbarika) with a true piety. Afternoon check in to hotel & enjoy your stay like a Maharaja - Maharani status.

After breakfast, proceed towards Pushkar (A sacred town for the Hindus & also one of the old historical and religious town nestled in the Aravalis). Check in to hotel. After lunch & sometime for relaxation, proceed towards desert on a Camel ride, wear Rajasthani traditional wear & enjoy Rajasthani folk dance at the Desert. Dinner at Desert.

Early morning, visit Pushkar lake for an Aarti and later visit Lord Bramha temple, Lord Brahma is supposed to have performed sacrifice at this lake. Sacred to Lord Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. After Darshan, we will take you for dip in Pushkar Lake. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at the temple ensure salvation. Dinner.

After breakfast, check out from hotel. Drive towards Jodhpur. Reach by early afternoon at hotel Bijolai Palace & check in hotel. Visit to Mehrangarh Fort.This sun citadel has never been conquered in battle and was recently voted 'Asia's best fortress' by Time magazine. It takes its name from the union of two Sanskrit words, 'Mihir' meaning sun or sun deity and 'Garh' meaning fort. Return by evening. Dinner

After breakfast proceed to Kaylana Lake and Garden, 8 km west of Jodhpur Constructed in 1872, this artificial lake is situated in between igneous rock land formations and surrounded by a natural vegetation of babool trees. The lake receives water from Hati Nehar (elephant canal) which further connects to the Indira Gandhi canal. The city of Jodhpur and all the surrounding towns and villages depend upon Kaylana lake as a source of drinking water. Then proceed towards Clock tower & Sardar market. The Clock Tower built by Maharaja Sardar Singh (1880-1911), towers over one of Jodhpurs oldest markets. This imposing structure easily dominates and signals Sardar market that has thousands of tiny shops bang in the city centre. Narrow alleys suddenly dart into exotic bazaars and almost every bye-lane has its own specialty. Sardar market is known for its tie and dye textiles and also offers leather shoes, lacquerware, antiques, carpets and rugs, quilts and blankets, Rajasthani puppets (Kathputli), filigreed miniatures, marble inlay work and old-age silver jewellery. Dinner.

After breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed towards Udaipur. Check in hotel at Udaipur Proceed to visit the City Palace. The City Palace in Udaipur was built in a flamboyant style and is considered the largest of its type in Rajasthan, a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, and was built on a hill top that gives a panoramic view of the city and its surrounding, including several historic monuments such as the Lake Palace in Lake Pichola, the Jag Mandir on another island in the lake, the Jagdish Temple close to the palace, the Monsoon Palace on top of an overlooking hillock nearby and the Neemach Mata temple. Dinner.

After breakfast proceed to see The Monsoon Palace. It is formerly known as the Sajjan Garh Palace, is a hilltop palatial residence in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan in India, overlooking the lake Fateh Sagar. It is named as Sajjangarh after Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874-1884) of the Mewar Dynasty, who built it in 1884. It offers a panoramic view of the city's lakes, palaces and surrounding countryside. Then proceed to see Crystal Gallery which has been hailed as probably the single largest private collection of crystal anywhere in the world. The visitors here are privy to one of the most exclusive and exquisite crystal collections. It was in 1877 that Maharana Sajjan Singh (period of reign: 1874-1884) ordered the crystal collection from the Birmingham-based F&C Osler company.Then proceed to see Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens) is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies in northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Saheliyon ki Bari means Garden of the Maidens. There is also a small museum here. Then visit Shilpgram which is a Rural Arts and Crafts Complex conceived as a living enthnographic museum to depict the lifestyles of the folk and tribal people of the West Zone. Within this complex, huts of the member states are constructed incorporating traditional architectural features of different geographical and ethnic groups residing within the West Zone of India comprising of five Federal States. Return to hotel in evening. Dinner

After breakfast proceed to Udaipur airport for return journey.