Updated: 6/May/24- Rajasthan is considered to be the true epitome of royalty, as the Rajput rulers have reigned the state for generations. This land of camels has an intricately woven patchwork of forts, palaces, culture, architecture, lakes, fairs and festivals, and of course, lots of history related to battles, safeguarding glory, and many other incidents. The forts of Rajasthan are the real gems of the state treasured with archived backstories. Other than the forts, lakes, and so on, there is a wild side of Rajasthan that never fails to enthuse tourists. Ranthambore National Park is the best instance, where, the Royal Bengals Tigers and the Ranthambore Fort co-exist in nature’s bounty.
Mapping Out the True Essence of Rajasthan across the Significant Cities
Traverse across the popular cities of Rajasthan to acknowledge the noteworthy portion of Indian history and culture. The tour begins and ends at Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’, and the capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur has its own railway station and airport connected to all major cities of India, thereby making the conveyance simple and easy. The Rajasthan tour of 12 days will take you through a miraculous journey of history and traditions, halting at Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Ranthambore National Park.
Day 1. Arrival at Jaipur
The trip begins with reaching Jaipur early in the morning. After checking into a pre-booked hotel, get some rest and breakfast and set out for sightseeing in the Pink City. Begin with the iconic Hawa Mahal and proceed to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Have lunch and visit the Albert Hall Museum and return to the hotel to relax for some time. In the evening visit Chokhi Dhani, a unique village-themed resort and enjoy authentic Rajasthani cuisine for dinner. Return to your hotel to mark the end of day 1.
Day 2. Sightseeing and Jaipur
Sightseeing for the day includes Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort, erected side by side. The fort sightings are preceded by a delicious breakfast. En route to these massive forts, halt to visit the Jal Mahal, located at the centre of Mansarovar Lake. Return to the hotel in the evening and unwind to relax in the room after dinner.
Day 3. Bikaner from Jaipur
The distance to be covered to reach Bikaner from Jaipur is approximately 334 km, taking the duration around 6 hours. Therefore, it is better to begin the journey as early as possible. Reaching Bikaner, check into a hotel, and set out for sightseeing after freshening up. Visit the Karni Mata Temple and Junagarh Fort. Have lunch and visit the Bhandasar Jain Temple in the evening.
Day 4. Jaisalmer from Bikaner
Check out from the hotel early in the morning and visit the Rampuriya Haveli. Have breakfast and start your journey towards Jaisalmer, the ‘Golden City’. The distance between Bikaner and Jaisalmer is approximately 331 km with an estimated traveling duration of 5 hours. Try reaching Jaisalmer by 12:00 pm. Reaching Jaisalmer, check into the hotel and have lunch. Get some rest and then visit the Golden Fort or Jaisalmer Fort. Watch the magical moment of sunset at the fort. Return to the hotel and relax to erase the day’s exhaustion.
Day 5. Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After a sumptuous breakfast, head out from the hotel to the day’s outing. Visit Bada Bagh, Patwon ki Haveli, Moti Mahal and Boating at Gadisar Lake. Have lunch and then transfer to Sam Sand dunes to enjoy a thrilling desert safari. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 6. Jodhpur from Jaisalmer
Check out from the hotel at Jaisalmer and visit Kuldhara Village. Spending some time in the area, head towards Jodhpur, the ‘Blue City’. Reach Jodhpur, covering a distance of about 266 km. Check into the hotel, and then head out to visit the Mehrangarh Fort. Have lunch and proceed with Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Mandore Garden.
Day 7. Mount Abu from Jodhpur
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and head towards Mount Abu, located about 260 km away. Among the various destinations in Rajasthan, Mount Abu stands out as the only hill station in the state. Reaching there, check into a hotel and unwind for some time. Thereafter, visit Achalgarh Fort, Trevor’s Tank and Dilwara Temple. After lunch, visit Toad Rock and engage in boating at Nakki Lake in the evening.
Day 8. Udaipur from Mount Abu
The itinerary will take you to the ‘City of Lakes’ from Mount Abu, after traveling for 3 hours. Visit the City Palace, and then in the evening, embark on a boat ride at Pichola Lake. While on the boat ride, enjoy the views of the Jagmandir Palace, located at the centre of the lake.
Day 9. Udaipur Sightseeing
Enjoy the day at leisure. Head towards Bagore ki Haveli, followed by Saheliyon ki Bari and Fatehsagar Lake. Get proper rest in the hotel and prepare for the next level of excitement at Ranthambore National Park.
Day 10. Ranthambore National Park from Udaipur
Make an early checkout from Udaipur to cover 396 km to reach Ranthambore National Park, the tiger kingdom. Since the duration is almost 7 hours, get proper rest on reaching Ranthambore National Park, located in the Sawai Madhopur district. Spend the rest of the day at leisure inside the accommodation in Ranthambore.
Day 11. Tiger Safari at Ranthambore
Safaris at Ranthambore are conducted in morning and evening shifts. Opt for the early morning jeep safari, as the chances of spotting tigers are elevated during the early hours of the day. Safaris are operated for 3&½ hours, both during the morning and evening shifts. Return from the morning safari and have breakfast. After lunch, embark on a second round of jungle safari and return to the accommodation in the evening.
Day 12. Return to Jaipur from Ranthambore
The trip ends today with the transfer to Jaipur Railway Station or Airport from Ranthambore National Park. Get on board to a train or flight for scheduled departure from Jaipur.