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Today we explore Ummaid Bhavan Palace Musuem – almost 75 years old architectural marvel now turned into museum showcasing artistic murals, opulent miniature paintings, vintage clocks and unusual household paraphernalia. In the afternoon, we visit the Mehrangarh Fort – which stands four hundred feet above the skyline of Jodhpur. The fort is burnished in Red Sandstone and its colossal structure is surely impressive in all manner. Here we will see Moti Mahal – largest room in fort whose ceiling is decorated with Gold Leaves, Sea Shells and Mirrors, Phool Mahal – Pleasure dome of the Maharajas, Sheesh Mahal – Decorative mirror palace with brightly coloured paintings, Silah Khana – place where weapons were stored, Daulat Khana – treasure vault and Rang Mahal. Later we visit Jaswant Thada – a royal cenotaph built in the white marble also known as Taj Mahal of Marwar. We then see the Sanganeri Block Prints Demonstration – a hand-block printing technique originating from Sanganer. In the evening we have free time for shopping.

Today we proceed to Kumbhalgarh – one of the most exotic Fort cities of India. Upon arrival we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings.

Today we visit the mighty Kumbhalgarh Fort – the pride of the Mewar Empire. The fort offers a superb bird’s eye view of the surroundings. The Fort’s thick wall stretches 36 kms and many call this fort as the Indian equivalent to the Great Wall of China. Later we proceed to Udaipur – former capital and crown jewel of Mewar Kingdom also famous as City of Lakes.

Today we explore Udaipur City, we visit Moti Magri – also known as Pearl hill which overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake. It’s time to explore Udaipur city, we visit City Palace – an architectural marvel. Then we enjoy boat ride to reach Jag Mandir – palace built on island in Lake Pichola. Later we have free time for shopping. In the evening we enjoy a traditional music and dance show.

Today we visit Chittorgarh Fort – symbol of bravery of Rajputs also an UNESCO world heritage site. Here we will see Ranakumbha Palace – place where founder of Udaipur Maharana Udai Singh was born, Meera Mandir – was once the home of famous bhakti poetess Meerabai, Vijay Stambha – victory monument constructed by Mewar king to commemorate victory over Mahmud Khilji and Queen Padmini’s Palace – located amidst water bodies, this is the place where Aladdin Khilji was permitted to see the mirror image of Queen Padmini. Later we proceed to Pushkar – one of the oldest cities with heritage, culture, and warmth rolled into one panoramic landscape.

Today we visit Brahma Mandir – one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma built in 14th century, followed by visit to Pushkar Tirth. Later we proceed to Jaipur – capital city of Rajasthan and also known as ‘Pink City’ of India. Upon arrival we visit Birla Temple – originally known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi, the grand temple is located on an elevated ground at the base of Moti Dungari hill.

Today we explore Jaipur City. We visit Hawa Mahal – the palace of winds, Jantar Mantar – A UNESCO World Heritage site also an astronomical marvel, and City Palace – the royal residence, known for its architectural blend of Indian, Mughal, Rajput and European styles. Later we visit Panna Meena ka Kund and Amer Fort – known for its Mughal influenced artistic style. Followed by shopping at Sanganer fabric printing shop. In the evening we enjoy sound and light show at Amer Fort. We then experience Jaipur city by night.