Overview
Experience the best of the abode of Kings, Rajasthan, on this 7-day private tour that will take you into the heart of four of its most beautiful cities. Visit the gorgeous Palace, Fort and Garden at Udaipur; explore the massive, awe-inspiring fortress in Chittorgarh; pay your respects at the shrine at Ajmer and the temple and lake at Pushkar, and amble along the amazing forts and palaces at the state capital in Jaipur. Lean more about the cultural heritage of these cities from your professional local guide and feel the kingliness of these parts wash over you.
Itinerary
Pick up from Udaipur Airport / Railway Station / Bus stand by a placard-carrying driver and transfer to your hotel.
Check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.
You may opt for an evening boat ride at Lake Pichhola, or pay a visit to the beautiful Jag Mandir.
Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.
Set out in the morning for a visit to the City Palace of Udaipur, famous for its vast and intricately decorated complex that was built over a period of nearly 400 years with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar dynasty.
Take a stroll in Saheliyon Ki Bari, a sprawling garden located on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake. It was built from 1710 to 1734 by Maharana Sangram Singh and dedicated to the 48 royal ladies of the house.
Visit the world-renowned Jagdish Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This three-storeyed and 79 feet high temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singhji in 1651, and is today owned and managed by the royal family of Udaipur.
In the evening, watch the "Dharohar" folk dance show at Bagore-ki-Haveli, a gorgeous 18th-century haveli that has been converted into a museum showcasing Mewar art and architecture.
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Check out of your hotel in Udaipur early in the morning and drive 113 kilometres towards Chittor, the site of the famous Chittorgarh Fort that is said to have been originally built by the mighty Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata.
Also visit the Vijay Stambh; a 9-storeyed and 37-metres-high marker built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440; and the Kirti Stambh, the 22-metres-high "tower of fame" 22 covered with figures from the Jain Pantheon.
Next, visit the Chittorgarh Town Market, which is well-known for its shopping destinations and promises an interesting shopping experience to every visitor. The main shopping centres of the city are Sadar Bazaar, Gandhi Chowk, Rana Sanga Market, New Cloth Market, Fort Road Market and Station Circle. Here, you may shop for items varying between handicrafts and dress materials to furnishings. Camel leather products, wooden antiques, colourful bangles, miniature paintings and duplicates are some popular products to watch out for.
Overnight stay at hotel in Chittorgarh.
Drive for 3 hours in the morning to reach Pushkar, the famous city and site of the only temple dedicated to the memory of Lprd Brahma. At the Brahma Temple, learn about the story of the god's appearance here how various aspects of the temple architecture, such as a silver turtle at the entrance of the marble temple, act as symbols of his comings and goings.
Visit the Pushkar Lake, an artificial lake credited to the 12th century when a dam was built across the headwaters of the Luni River. The 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), is said to have recited the Sikh sacred text Guru Granth Sahib on the banks of the lake.
Overnight stay at hotel in Pushkar.
Check out of your hotel in Pushkar and drive towards Jaipur.
En route Jaipur, stop at the Amber fort, built by Raja Man Singh I and located in Amer. The Maota Lake located in front of the monument acts as a source of water for the fort.
Reach Jaipur and pay a visit to Chokhi Dhani, an authentic Rajasthani village resort where you can watch traditional folk dance performances, sample authentic Rajasthani cuisine, and shop for a wide range of handicraft products.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Set out in the morning for an hour-long visit to the City Palace of Jaipur, which was constructed in 1721 as the administrative and ceremonial seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur and also served as the site of various religious and cultural events at the time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Drive for 6 kilometres to see the Jal Mahal, a small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
Visit the Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1734 that is famous for its 19 architectural astronomical instruments that allow the observation of celestial bodies with the naked eye. It was built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur.
Explore the Albert Hall Museum, which happens to be the oldest museum in all of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall opposite the new gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is also called the Government Central Museum.
Set out for a visit to Hawa Hamal, the famous "Palace of Winds" or "Palace of Breeze". The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and was inspired by the unique structure of Khetri Mahal. Its five-floor exterior is akin to honeycomb and features 953 Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework.
Spend the rest of the evening at leisure and explore the city.
Return to the hotel for a good night's sleep.
Drop off to Jaipur Airport, Jaipur Railway station, or your desired location in Jaipur, marking the end of this tour.
Include
- Breakfast
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing
- Pick and drop from the airport
- Toll tax, parking, fuel etc.
- Hotel accommodation
Excludes
- Lunch/Dinner
- Monuments charges
- Personal expenses
- Drinks and beverages
- Tips and gratuities