Discover The Royalty In The Beautiful Rajasthan Heritage Circuit with the Best Tour Packages from Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and rest of the world
Places Covered: Jaipur (2nights) – Udaipur (2nights) – Jodhpur (1night) – Jaisalmer (1night) – Jodhpur (1night) – Onward destination
No. of days: 7nights/8days
Some Useful Information About Rajasthan:
Capital of Rajasthan: Jaipur
Population of Rajasthan: 8.36 crore (83.6 million)
Best Time to Visit Rajasthan: The best time to visit Rajasthan is typically during the winter months, from October to March. During this period, the weather is relatively mild and pleasant, with daytime temperatures range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Some cities in Rajasthan, like Jaipur and Udaipur, have become all weather tourist destination. People visit these cities even in the peak of summer.
Mount Abu, at an altitude of 1220 meters (4003 feet), is a hill station in Rajasthan which is visited during summer and monsoon in big number. It is at a distance of around 165km from Udaipur.
Best Places to visit in Rajasthan with the best tour packages:
Rajasthan is famous for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. It offers a plethora of fascinating places to visit. Some of the best places to explore in Rajasthan with the best tour packages are: –
Jaipur with the best tour packages:
Epithet for Jaipur is Pink City. Jaipur is famous for its historic forts, palaces, and vibrant markets. Key attractions include the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amber Fort, and Jantar Mantar.
Udaipur with the best tour packages:
The City of Lakes, Udaipur, is famous world over for its picturesque lakes, romantic palaces, and colorful bazaars. The City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, and Jagdish Temple are must-visit landmarks.
Jodhpur with the best tour packages:
The Blue City, Jodhpur, is dominated by the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, which offers stunning panoramic views of the city. Other attractions include Jaswant Thada and Toorji Ka Jhalra.
Jaisalmer with the best tour packages:
Jaisalmer is home to Jaisalmer Fort, often referred to as the Golden Fort. The city is also famous for its intricate havelis, like Patwon Ki Haveli. It is also famous for desert safari experience at Sam Dunes and other places.
Pushkar with the best tour packages:
Pushkar is a sacred city – sacred for its Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Puskar is the center of an annual camel fair. Its vibrant markets have huge appeal among foreign tourists.
Ranthambore National Park with the best tour packages:
Ranthambore National Park is one of the best forest parks to spot the majestic Bengal tigers in their natural habitat. The national park is also home to a variety of other wildlife species and historic ruins.
Shekhawati with the best tour packages:
The Shekhawati region is known for its beautifully painted havelis. It has small towns like Mandawa, Nawalgarh, and Fatehpur. These havelis provide a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Bikaner with the best tour packages:
Known for its well-preserved forts and palaces, Bikaner boasts attractions like Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Rat Temple.
Detailed Itinerary with the Best Tour Package:
Day 1: Jaipur with the best tour packages:
Arrive in Jaipur with the best tour packages and check into a hotel. After settling down at the hotel set out to explore Jaipur.
Begin the city tour with a visit to City Palace, which has served as the royal residence and capital from 1727 onwards. Descendants of Royal family still live here. There is a big museum which is open for public viewing.
Visit City Palace afterwards and then move to Jantar Mantar, a collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. Go for a walk to the markets in Jaipur – Chhoti Chaupar and Badi Chaupar. Feel free to do shopping in these markets.
Return to the hotel and have dinner. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 2: Jaipur with the best tour packages:
Finishing breakfast at the hotel embark on a full day city tour with the best tour packages. Start the day with a tour to Amber Fort, the earlier capital of Jaipur Royal Family. Guests have the option to take an elephant ride to reach the top of the hillock, location of Amber Fort. Enjoy a full tour of the Fort, made in red sandstone. Take a look at Diwan-i-Am Hall, Sheesh Mahal, Jas Mahal, the Queen’s chambers, King’s place, courtyard, and the hidden passage.
After completing the tour you should go to Jaigarh Fort, seen as one complex with Amber Fort. A hidden passage or subterranean passage connects the two. This is located on a hillock, referred to as Cheel ka Teela, and overlooks Amber Fort and Maota Lake. Afterwards visit Nahargarh Fort. Sawai Jai Singh II got this built in 1734.
Post lunch, go for a tour of Albert Museum, which functions as the state museum. This opened to the public in 1887, is named after King Edward VII. It has a huge collection of coins, paintings, arts and crafts, international art works and many more. Later, if time permits, go on to explore Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds. This palace was specifically for women from royal family. They could see the activities in the market and on the road.
You are free to explore the markets again in Jaipur. You can also go back to Amber Fort to enjoy light and sound there.
Have a nice dinner. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur – Udaipur with the best tour packages:
Check out after breakfast and start for Udaipur with the best tour packages. Udaipur is a long drive of over seven hours from Jaipur. On the route stop at Chittorgarh, a historical place famous for its association with Maharana Pratap.
One of the largest forts of India is in Chittorgarh. Have a tour of this fort after a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Look at how massive the fort looks and try to gauge how the Mughals tried to take over it.
Later, move to Udaipur, some two hours journey from Chittorgarh. Check into a hotel on arrival in Udaipur. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Option is to have walks in the hotel campus or go on to the local markets.
Have a nice dinner. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 4: Udaipur with the best tour packages:
After breakfast embark on a full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Start the day with a tour of the City Palace of Udaipur. It gives a great insight into the historical facts of the Udaipur ruling family. Give some time to explore Government Museum located close to City palace. Thereafter, take a boat and go or boating in the Lake Picchola. Also enjoy boating in Lake Fatehsagar. Jag Mandir is a nice place to rest for some time.
After a nice lunch go on to visit Eklingi Temple, temple of the Maharanas. Set on the banks of Lake Bagela near the Eklingi Temple is the small hamlet of Nagda, one of the earliest capitals of Mewar. The twin temple complex, though in ruins now and often referred to as Saas Bahu Temple, is a charming place to visit for tourists.
Afterwards, go and visit Saheliyon ki Bari which was once used by women of royal family for their leisure and entertainment purposes. Towards the evening go and enjoy Bagore Ki Haveli light and sound show.
Have a nice dinner at one the restaurants. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 5: Udaipur – Jodhpur with the best tour packages:
Check out after breakfast from the hotel and transfer to Jodhpur, a drive of around 3.5 hours. Settle in your room and get refreshed to start a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
Start with a visit to Mehrangarh Fort. Set on a rocky outcrop, Mehrangarh Fort, built in the 15th Century, overlooks the walled city where most of the buildings are painted in blue, giving Jodhpur the iconic name ‘Blue City’.
The fort has now been turned into a museum where lots of paintings, artworks, weapons, cannons and royal belongings can be seen.
Opposite to the fort, at a walking distance of hardly 10 minutes, is Jaswant Thada, a cenotaph built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in memory of his father. This is a beautiful monument built in white marble with a peaceful ambiance and a nice garden.
After a well deserved lunch resume the sightseeing of the city. Go on to explore Rao Jodha Desert Park. This lies at the foot of Mehrangarh Fort and is spread over 70 hectares. You can enter the Park from close to the main Fort gate. There are well laid pathways to trek the entire area of the Park. You must enjoy a tour of the zip lines, called Fly Fox.
Finally before you head to the hotel, go and visit Clock Tower, locally called Ghanta Ghar. This is one of the oldest markets of Jodhpur. After a tour of the market and an exhausting day out, return to the hotel. Have a nice dinner. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 6: Jodhpur – Jaisalmer with the best tour packages:
Start for Jaisalmer after an early breakfast at Jodhpur hotel. It takes a little more than five hours to reach the desert city of Jaisalmer. Just before Jaisalmer stop and visit Jaisalmer War Memorial. You can get a lot of information on the Indian Army. There is a lot of information about the Indo-Pak wars.
Check into a hotel on arrival in Jaislamer. Have a nice lunch and relax for some time.
In the afternoon start for Sam Sand Dune. On the way, stop at Kuldhara Abandoned village. This village is often referred to as ghost village. It is said this village became deserted all of a sudden. Enjoy Sam Sand Dune desert and enjoy camel ride. Sunset from the dune looks amazing.
Attend cultural show in the evening organized at various camps. Have your dinner there. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 7: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur with the best tour packages:
After breakfast visit Jaisalmer Fort, locally known by the name ‘Sonar Quila’. Located on Trikuta Hill; Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage listed monument, was built by Rawal Jaisal in 1156. There is a museum and Jainese temples in the Fort. Have a comprehensive tour of the Fort.
Afterwards, go on to visit Patwon Ki Haveli, the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer. It is actually a cluster of five small havelis. The first among these havelis was commissioned and constructed in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa and is the biggest and the most ostentatious. A number of paintings and mirror works can be seen on the walls of these havelis.
Visit Vyas Chhatri, the cenotaphs, located at the edge of the town. Go on to visit Gadsisar Sagar Lake. Have lunch and leave for Jodhpur. This is a five hour drive. Check into a hotel on arrival in Jodhupur. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 8: Jodhpur – New Delhi – Onward destination:
Check out after breakfast. Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the largest royal residences in the world. It was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in Chittar Sandstone with the intention of providing public relief and employment during a long period of drought.Drop at Jodhpur airport for afternoon flight to Delhi from where you catch flight for your desired onward destination.
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