Rajasthan Tour — forts, palaces and desert heritage

Rajasthan Tour

Places Covered: 2 Nights Jaipur, 1 Night Pushkar, 2 Nights Udaipur | Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Tour Overview

Rajasthan Tour

Experience the royal heart of Rajasthan — the Pink City of Jaipur, sacred Pushkar on the holy lake, and romantic Udaipur with its lakeside palaces, forts and timeless Rajput heritage.

Places Covered

Jaipur – Pushkar – Udaipur

Duration

5 nights / 6 days

Tour Type

Heritage / Forts & Palaces

Destination

Rajasthan, India

Day Wise Plan

Itinerary

Day 01
Jaipur Pink City arrival

Jaipur Arrival

On your arrival to the charming Pink City of India, check in at your hotel. In the evening enjoy a Rajasthani village theme restaurant (optional) where you will get an idea of village life of Rajasthan — traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities (optional).

Overnight Stay: Jaipur

Day 02

Jaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur including Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Birla Temple and an excursion to the old capital Amber. At Amber Fort, ascend till the gates of the majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. In the evening take a rickshaw tour (optional) of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most common places such as its squares and lanes.

Overnight Stay: Jaipur

Day 03

Jaipur to Pushkar

Est. Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Pushkar (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes). Visit Ajmer-e-Sharief Dargah, Ana Sagar Lake and drive to Pushkar (20 minutes). On arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit various temples and ghats and holy Pushkar Lake. There are more than 400 temples in Pushkar but the main attraction is the temple of Lord Brahma — the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. Free time to explore the colorful bazaar.

Overnight Stay: Pushkar

Day 04

Pushkar to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort

Est. Travel Time: 5 hours

After a leisurely breakfast, check out from the hotel in Pushkar and drive to Udaipur enroute visiting Chittorgarh Fort — the largest fort in India and the pride of Rajasthan State. Believed to have been built by the Mauryans in the 7th century and further added to by successive Mewar rulers. Visit Rana Kumbha Palace, Meera Mandir, Kali Mata Mandir, Padmini Palace and Vijay Stambh within the fort. Later drive to Udaipur — the beautiful lake city and most romantic city of Rajasthan. On arrival check in at your hotel. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour over picturesque Lake Pichola to admire the royal buildings around the lake and enjoy the scenic sunset view. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside.

Overnight Stay: Udaipur

Day 05

Udaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city including City Palace (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace covers), City Palace museum, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial.

Overnight Stay: Udaipur

Day 06

Udaipur Departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Udaipur Domestic Airport to board the flight back home with sweet memories, a bundle of souvenirs and an address book full of friends.

Package Details

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary (2 nights Jaipur, 1 night Pushkar, 2 nights Udaipur)
  • Daily breakfast at hotels
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per program
  • Swosti Travels travel assistance throughout the tour

Package Details

Exclusions

  • Any meals other than breakfast unless specified
  • Airfare / train fare to and from Jaipur or Udaipur
  • Optional Rajasthani village theme dinner, rickshaw tour, elephant ride at Amber and Lake Pichola boat ride
  • Entry fees, monument tickets and camera charges
  • Personal expenses, tips, porterage, laundry, telephone and insurance
  • Any item not mentioned under inclusions

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