Rajasthan

7N/8D · India

Rajasthan

Jaipur → Jodhpur → Ranakpur → Udaipur

Two nights in Jaipur, two in Jodhpur and three in Udaipur, with a stop at the Ranakpur Jain temple on the way south. Stays range from heritage havelis to palace hotels.

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Duration
7N/8D
Stops
4 places
Best time
Oct – Mar
Price
Price on enquiry

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur

    Arrive in Jaipur and transfer to your hotel. Late afternoon at Hawa Mahal and the bazaars of the old walled city around Johari Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Jaipur.

    Stay: Samode Haveli or similar

  2. Day 2: Amer Fort & the Pink City

    Start early at Amer Fort, 11 km north of the city, before the tour groups arrive. Afternoon at City Palace and Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century observatory beside it. Rajasthani thali for dinner. Overnight in Jaipur.

    Stay: Samode Haveli or similar

  3. Day 3: Jaipur → Jodhpur

    Drive west to Jodhpur, about 340 km and 6 hours. Evening walk around the clock tower and Sardar Market in the old city, below the fort. Overnight in Jodhpur.

    Stay: RAAS Jodhpur or similar

  4. Day 4: Mehrangarh & the Blue City

    Morning at Mehrangarh Fort, on its rock about 120 metres above the blue-washed old town, then Jaswant Thada, the white marble cenotaph just below it. Afternoon at the Umaid Bhawan Palace museum. Overnight in Jodhpur.

    Stay: RAAS Jodhpur or similar

  5. Day 5: Jodhpur → Ranakpur → Udaipur

    Drive to Udaipur, about 250 km and 6 hours with stops. Break the journey at Ranakpur for the 15th-century Jain temple and its 1,444 carved marble pillars. Arrive in Udaipur by early evening. Overnight in Udaipur.

    Stay: Trident Udaipur or similar

  6. Day 6: City Palace & Lake Pichola

    City Palace on the east bank of Lake Pichola, then Jagdish Temple and the Saheliyon-ki-Bari gardens. Late afternoon boat ride on Lake Pichola as the sun goes down behind the hills. Overnight in Udaipur.

    Stay: Trident Udaipur or similar

  7. Day 7: Udaipur at Your Pace

    A slower day. Bagore Ki Haveli museum by Gangaur Ghat, and the Dharohar folk dance show held there in the evening. Optional drive up to Sajjangarh, the Monsoon Palace, for the view over the lakes. Overnight in Udaipur.

    Stay: Trident Udaipur or similar

  8. Day 8: Departure

    Check out and transfer to Udaipur airport, about 25 km and 40 minutes from the city.

What’s included

Included

  • Hand-picked hotels (Comfort or Premium tier — your choice)
  • Daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing, monuments, and activities listed
  • Private AC vehicle with experienced driver
  • Airport / station transfers
  • Local English-speaking guides at key sights
  • WhatsApp support from our team throughout the trip

Not included

  • Flight or train tickets
  • Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (international journeys)
  • Anything not explicitly listed in inclusions

Hotels

Two budgets. We confirm the exact hotels, or similar, when you book.

Comfort

  • Samode Haveli
  • RAAS Jodhpur
  • Trident Udaipur

Premium

  • Rambagh Palace
  • Umaid Bhawan Palace
  • Taj Lake Palace

Upgrades you can add

  • Vintage Car Day

    Drive Jaipur in a restored 1950s Ambassador.

  • Business-class flights

    Lie-flat seats on every long sector. We can book through your preferred airline alliance.

  • Luxury car upgrade

    Mercedes E-Class, Toyota Vellfire, or Innova Crysta — depending on destination.

When to go

Oct – Mar
Cool and dry. The main travel season; December and January nights can be cold
Apr – Jun
Very hot. Possible with early-morning sightseeing and afternoons indoors
Jul – Sep
Monsoon. Udaipur is at its greenest and the lakes fill up

Things to do

  • Amer Fort

    The hilltop fort-palace 11 km north of Jaipur. Arrive at opening time for the courtyards without the crowds.

  • Mehrangarh Fort

    Jodhpur's fort on its rock above the blue old town, with a museum of palanquins, arms and miniature paintings.

  • Lake Pichola at Dusk

    A boat ride on Udaipur's main lake past the City Palace and Jag Mandir as the lights come on.

  • Ranakpur Jain Temple

    A 15th-century marble temple with 1,444 carved pillars, on the drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur.

  • Jantar Mantar

    Jaipur's 18th-century astronomical observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site next to the City Palace.

Photos

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