Delhi Jaipur Udaipur Tour Package: 5-Day Heritage

Q: When is the best time for the Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur trip?

Come between October and March. The days are warm and clear then, just right for the forts, the lake and the bazaars, and the evenings turn cool. April to June is very hot in Rajasthan. The monsoon brings some rain, but also green hills around Udaipur, if you do not mind a shower.

Q: How do you travel between Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur on this tour?

This journey is planned by train between the cities, which is restful and lets you watch the country roll by. In each city a car and driver look after your sightseeing. Tell us your dates early, as the good trains fill fast, and we will confirm every leg of the journey for you.

Q: What are the big sights in each city?

In Delhi you see the old and the new capital. In Jaipur you climb to Amber Fort, visit the City Palace and the Hawa Mahal, and stop at Jantar Mantar. In Udaipur you take a sunset boat on Lake Pichola, past the island palaces. It is the memory most travellers carry home.

Q: How much is the elephant ride at Amber Fort?

The elephant ride up to Amber Fort is about 2,500 rupees per elephant for up to two people, paid at the counter. The rides run in the cooler morning hours and stop once the daily limit is reached. If you would rather not, a jeep takes you up just as easily. Your guide will help you choose.

Q: Where should we shop in Jaipur and Udaipur?

In Jaipur, Johari Bazaar is the place for jewellery and cloth, and Bapu Bazaar for juttis and handicrafts. In Udaipur, Hathi Pol and the lanes near the City Palace are full of local art and miniature paintings. Buy where your driver sends his own family, not at the first big showroom you pass.

Q: Is this trip good for elders and families?

Yes, the pace is gentle and the drives between sights are short. Amber Fort and some palaces have steps and slopes, so we build in rest and go slowly. Tell us the ages in your group and we will pitch the day to suit everyone, with cool breaks kept for the afternoon.

Q: We are an NRI or OCI family. Anything to know before we come?

This is an easy first trip back, all within short reach of Delhi. Carry your OCI card, as it usually gives you the Indian entry rate at monuments. Fly in to Delhi and out of Udaipur to save backtracking. Tell us if family will join for part of the trip and we will fit them in.

Q: What is not included in the package?

The package leaves out your air or rail fare to reach Delhi and to leave Udaipur, camera fees at monuments, the Amber Light and Sound show, tips, guide charges and personal shopping. We are glad to arrange any of these for you. Please read the full list of exclusions on this page before you travel.

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Overview

Tour overview

The Delhi Jaipur Udaipur tour package is a five-day heritage journey through two of Rajasthan's most loved cities, linked from Delhi by comfortable trains. You begin in Delhi, the gateway, and take the morning train to Jaipur, the Pink City. Here you spend your time among the great forts and palaces: the honey-coloured ramparts of Amber Fort, the sturdy Jaigarh and Nahargarh above the city, the royal City Palace, the observatory of Jantar Mantar and the lattice screen of Hawa Mahal, with time to wander the famous bazaars. An overnight train then carries you south to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Udaipur is gentler and more romantic, set around Lake Pichola with the sprawling City Palace on its shore, the Jagdish Temple close by and the cool fountain garden of Saheliyon ki Bari. A sunset boat on the lake is the memory most travellers carry home. Your train tickets are included in the package, and because two of the journeys are overnight, you travel while you sleep and keep your days free for the cities. It is a relaxed, well-paced route for first-time visitors, couples and families, and an easy first taste of India for NRI and overseas travellers arriving through Delhi.

The Delhi Jaipur Udaipur tour package gives you the best of royal Rajasthan in five easy days, and it does the hard part for you: the long distances are covered by train, not by tiring road drives. You arrive in Delhi, take a fast morning train to Jaipur, travel overnight from Jaipur to Udaipur, and return to Delhi on a second overnight train. Your rail tickets are part of the package, and our team meets you at each station, so you simply step off and start your day.

Travelling by train. The trains are the quiet strength of this trip. The first leg from Delhi to Jaipur is a daytime run of roughly four to five hours, so you reach the Pink City in time for an afternoon of sightseeing. The two onward legs, Jaipur to Udaipur and Udaipur back to Delhi, are overnight. On an air-conditioned coach you get a made berth with clean linen, so you rest as you travel and save a hotel night each time. Carry a light shawl, as the air-conditioned coaches run cold after dark, keep a small overnight bag with your medicines, charger and a change of clothes within reach, and lock your main suitcase under the lower berth. If you are travelling with elders or want more privacy, ask us about the roomier two-tier air-conditioned coach with curtained berths.

Jaipur, the Pink City. Your first stop is Jaipur, the walled capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs and a UNESCO World Heritage city. The signature morning is at Amber Fort, the honey-coloured hill fort a short drive from the centre, with its mirror hall and painted gates. Above the city stand Jaigarh and Nahargarh, the watch forts that guarded the old kingdom, and in the heart of the walled town are the City Palace, the star-charts of the Jantar Mantar observatory and the famous five-storey screen of Hawa Mahal. In between there is time for the bazaars, where Johari Bazaar is known for jewellery and Bapu Bazaar for textiles and the soft leather mojari slippers. An evening at Chokhi Dhani, the village-style resort on the edge of the city, rounds off the Rajasthani flavour with folk music, food and colour.

Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The overnight train brings you to Udaipur, the most romantic city in Rajasthan, founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559. It is built around Lake Pichola, and the huge City Palace rises straight from the water's edge. You visit the palace, the nearby Jagdish Temple with its tall carved tower, and the fountain garden of Saheliyon ki Bari, and you drive around the lakeside heart of the old city. The experience travellers remember most is a boat on Lake Pichola in the late afternoon, gliding past the island Lake Palace as the light turns gold. Udaipur is calmer than Jaipur, and it is a lovely place to slow down before the journey home.

Who this trip suits. The package is a comfortable choice for first-time visitors to Rajasthan, for couples wanting a short romantic break, and for families who would rather let the train handle the overnight travel. It is also an easy route for NRI and overseas travellers, who arrive through Delhi and begin gently with a train rather than a long first-day drive. The best months are October to March, when the days are pleasant and the fort courtyards and the lake are at their finest; the desert summer from April to June is hot and better avoided.

Every detail of hotels, train class and sightseeing can be tailored to you. Tell us your dates and how you like to travel, and we will shape the Delhi Jaipur Udaipur tour around you.

Tour highlights

Visit City Palace

Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple

Visit Jagdish Temple

Enjoy Boat Ride at Lake Pichola

Destinations covered

Delhi Jaipur Udaipur

Best Time

Oct–Mar

Ideal For

Culture/History Lovers, Families, Couples, Seniors, Photographers

Day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

A carefully paced plan, day by day. Tap any day for the stay, meals and altitude detail.

Early morning pick up from hotel/ home and drop to the New Delhi Station for your journey to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur, meet & transfer to the hotel. Check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visitingHawa Mahal,Albert Museumand theCity Palace, see theJantar Mantar, built in the 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh,Ram Niwas Garden, Jal Mahaletc. After your sightseeing trip spend the rest of the time shopping in the vibrant markets of Jaipur such as theJohari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar.

After breakfast, on time check-out from the hotel and proceed for excursion to theElephant ride at Amber Fort. Later visitJaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Laxmi Narayan Temple. In the evening enjoyChokhi Dhani(optional). Later, on time transfer to the railway station to board the train for Udaipur.

As a part of this Udaipur Tour Package, arrive Udaipur in the morning. Meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. After some relax proceed for city sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting theCity Palace museum,Jagdish temple,Sahelion Ki Bari(Queen's resort for their friends)Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir(Folk art museum) and thePratap Memorial. In the evening enjoyboat ride at Lake Pichola(optional).

After a leisure breakfast, on this date of your Udaipur tour package, check-out from the hotel and explore the local market of Udaipur. In the evening on time transfer to the railway station to board the train for Delhi.

On arrival at Delhi Railway station, meet & transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey.

UNESCO World Heritage

World Heritage Sites on this journey

This tour takes you close to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India. These are places the world has recognised as our shared treasure. Below you can see each one and how far it is from where you stay, so you can plan your darshan and sightseeing with time to spare.

Right where you stay

Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi

Cultural · Inscribed 1993 · Delhi

While you stay at Delhi, you can visit Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Cultural · Inscribed 1993 · Delhi

While you stay at Delhi, you can visit Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Red Fort Complex

Cultural · Inscribed 2007 · Delhi

While you stay at Delhi, you can visit Red Fort Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Cultural · Inscribed 2010 · Rajasthan

While you stay at Jaipur, you can visit The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jaipur City, Rajasthan

Cultural · Inscribed 2019 · Rajasthan

While you stay at Jaipur, you can visit Jaipur City, Rajasthan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Want to plan your trip around India’s World Heritage Sites? See all UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India.

Travel tips

A Rajasthan-by-rail guide for first-time and NRI travellers

Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur by train

The pink forts of Jaipur and the lake palaces of Udaipur, linked from Delhi by comfortable trains. Here is what to know before you travel and while you are on the route.

OCTOBER TO MARCHPINK CITY TO LAKE CITYFORTS, PALACES, LAKESLINKED BY TRAIN

01Season

When to make this Delhi to Udaipur rail loop

The comfortable months are October to March, the cool dry season across Rajasthan. Avoid the fierce desert summer of April to June, when open forts give little shade.

October to March is the windowPleasant days and cool nights make this the right season for open forts, palace courtyards and a sunset boat on Lake Pichola. December and January nights are genuinely cold in Jaipur and Udaipur, so carry a warm layer, which you will also want on the overnight trains.
Avoid April to JuneDesert summer climbs past 40 degrees and the ramparts of Amber and the terraces of the City Palace give little shade. If you travel then, do the forts early, rest at midday and save the evening for the lit monuments and the lake.
The monsoon has its own charmJuly to September brings some rain and green hills around Udaipur, and the lakes fill up, which many travellers love. Showers are usually short, but keep a light rain layer and expect the odd wet afternoon.

Plan around the travel days

This is a moving tour. Two of your nights are on the train, so pack a small overnight bag you can reach easily and keep your main luggage locked.

02The train route

How the train route works, city to city

This tour is built around trains: a fast morning run from Delhi to Jaipur, then two overnight journeys, Jaipur to Udaipur and Udaipur back to Delhi. Your train tickets are included in the package.

Delhi to Jaipur, a morning runThe first leg is a daytime train of roughly four to five hours, so you reach Jaipur in time for an afternoon of sightseeing. Have a light breakfast before you board, as pantry service on Indian trains is basic.
The two overnight legsJaipur to Udaipur and Udaipur back to Delhi are overnight journeys. A sleeper berth on an air-conditioned coach gives you a made bed with clean linen, so you rest as you travel and save a hotel night. Carry a light shawl, as the air-conditioned coaches run cold at night.
What to keep with youKeep your phone, charger, medicines, a water bottle and a change of clothes in a small bag by your berth. Lock your main suitcase and, if you like, chain it to the luggage rail under the lower berth, which is normal practice on Indian trains.
Class and comfortThe class of travel is set by the package you choose. If you want more privacy or you are travelling with elders, ask us about the two-tier air-conditioned coach, which has curtained berths and more space than the three-tier.

Carry a photo ID on the train

Indian Railways requires every passenger to carry the original photo identity used for the booking. For overseas visitors that is the passport; for Indian travellers an Aadhaar or similar works.

03What to see

The forts, palaces and the UNESCO Pink City

Jaipur is Amber Fort on its hill, the City Palace and observatory in the walled town, and the painted Pink City around them. Here is how to see the big sights in the right order and the right light.

Amber (Amer) FortThe grand hilltop fort-palace about 11 km out, with mirror halls and courtyards over Maota Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site open roughly 8 am to 5:30 pm. Go early to beat the heat and the crowds, and drive or take a jeep right up to the top, so there is no need to climb or take an elephant. The evening Light and Sound show is a separate ticket, covered below.
City Palace and Jantar MantarIn the heart of the walled city, the living City Palace blends Rajput, Mughal and European styles around its courtyards, and the adjacent Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO-listed royal observatory of giant stone instruments built by Jai Singh II that still tell the time and track the stars. The two sit a short walk apart and make a natural morning.
Hawa Mahal, the photo and the climbThe five-storey Palace of Winds with its 953 jharokha windows is best photographed from the cafe terraces directly across the street in the soft morning light. You enter from behind through the City Palace complex; the climb inside is gentle and the breeze and the street views are the reward.
Nahargarh, Jaigarh and the city viewNahargarh Fort on the ridge is loveliest at sunset for the view over the whole city, and Jaigarh just above Amber holds one of the world's largest wheeled cannons. The Jal Mahal water palace, best seen from the lakeside causeway, is a classic photo stop on the way to Amber.

A UNESCO Pink City

The walled old city, painted its famous pink, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2019 for its remarkable 1727 grid plan. Patrika Gate, the bazaars around the City Palace and the painted gates are the heart of it, and a delight to wander on foot in the cool of the morning before the traffic builds. The Pink Line metro drops you right inside the walls at Badi Chaupar.

04The honest answer

Elephant rides at Amber: the welfare question, and your kinder options

The elephant ride up Amber's ramp is the one ethical decision most Jaipur visitors face. Here is the honest picture, the welfare concerns, the rules, and the gentler ways to enjoy elephants and reach the fort.

The welfare concern, plainlyAnimal-welfare groups including PETA and World Animal Protection have long campaigned against the Amber rides, documenting bull-hook control, heavy saddles and long working hours on hard ramps. Many travellers now skip the ride for these reasons, and several major travel platforms have stopped selling elephant-ride tickets. We think this is a decision worth making with eyes open.
If you are still weighing it upRides run only in the morning, roughly 7:30 to 11:30 am, each elephant is legally capped at about five trips a day, and the official rate is around 2,500 rupees per elephant for up to two people, paid at the counter. They often sell out by mid-morning in peak season. There is no genuine online booking, so ignore agents claiming otherwise.
Reach the top without the rideYou can drive a car or take a jeep right up to the Jaleb Chowk courtyard, which is also the comfortable choice for seniors and anyone who cannot manage the cobbled climb. This is the simplest, kindest way up and costs far less than a ride.
Meet elephants kindly insteadIf you want time with elephants, choose a no-rides experience such as Elefantastic, where you feed and walk with them, or visit Hathi Gaon, the elephant village on the city edge spread over about 30 hectares. Both are warmer experiences and easy on the conscience.

The simplest steer

If the welfare question matters to you, and for many travellers it now does, simply drive or take a jeep to the top of Amber and spend your time and money on a guide, the Light and Sound show or a craft workshop instead. You lose nothing of the fort and gain a clear conscience, and a senior or anyone with limited mobility reaches the courtyards in comfort either way.

05The ticket maze, solved

The composite ticket, City Palace and the fees that confuse everyone

Jaipur's tickets trip up almost every first-timer. There is a government composite ticket, a separate royal-trust City Palace ticket, and a separate Amber Light show. Here is the whole map, current and hedged.

The government composite ticketOne ticket, valid two consecutive days, covers the government-run sites, commonly Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh, Albert Hall, Isarlat and two gardens. Reported 2026 prices range from about 200 to 450 rupees for Indians and about 1,000 to 1,700 rupees for foreign nationals, so check the printed price at the counter. If you will see three or more of these, it is far better value than separate entries.
City Palace is separate, and royal-runCity Palace is run by the royal family trust and is not in the government composite ticket. Museum entry is around 400 rupees for Indian adults (a higher foreign rate), open 9:30 am to 6:30 pm with last tickets by about 6 pm. It also sells its own composite of around 500 rupees that adds Jaigarh and the Royal Cenotaphs, so do not assume your government ticket gets you in.
The Chandra Mahal Royal TourIf it is in budget, the Chandra Mahal Royal Tour walks you through the private royal floors, Sri Niwas, Chhavi Niwas and Pritam Niwas, with a personal guide and refreshments, at around 4,000 rupees a head. It is a treat, and tickets for it are sold only at the City Palace counter, not online.
Standalone fees, if you skip the compositeBought singly, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Nahargarh are each around 100 rupees for Indians and 600 rupees for foreign nationals, and Albert Hall around 50 and 300. Amber Fort alone is around 200 and 1,000. Add two or three of these and the composite ticket pays for itself.

A note on closures and price changes

Rajasthan revised monument fees from early 2026 and the figures above are approximate and move with government updates, so treat them as a planning guide and confirm at the counter on the day. At City Palace, the Textile Gallery in Mubarak Mahal closed from 27 March 2026 for restoration, and the Museum at Night slot has been temporarily suspended, so check the City Palace site before counting on either.

06Palace and lakes

The City Palace, the lakes and the old city

Udaipur is the great City Palace on Lake Pichola, the island palaces on the water, the Jagdish Temple and ghats of the old city, and the gardens and hilltop sunsets around them.

The City PalaceThe largest palace complex in Rajasthan, a maze of courtyards, balconies, mirror-work and zigzag corridors above Lake Pichola, built by 22 generations of the Mewar house from 1559. Allow a few hours and a guide to read the Mewar story. The complex entry, the City Palace Museum and the Crystal Gallery are separate tickets, set out in the costs section below.
Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir and the Lake PalaceA boat from the City Palace jetty glides past the white Lake Palace hotel and stops at the Jag Mandir island palace, where Shah Jahan once took refuge. Time it for the late afternoon or sunset for the classic golden view of the city rising from the water.
The old city, Jagdish Temple and ghatsThe lanes around the towering Jagdish Temple, Gangaur Ghat and Hanuman Ghat are made for a slow wander, past miniature-painting studios, silver and craft shops, and rooftop cafes looking over the water to the palace.
Gardens, Fateh Sagar and the Monsoon PalaceThe Saheliyon ki Bari fountain garden, the broad Fateh Sagar lake with its island Nehru Garden, and, for the finest sunset of all, the hilltop Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) over the lakes and the Aravallis. The vintage and classic car collection near the palace is a fun, easy stop.

The Lake Palace is a hotel, not a sight

The dreamlike white palace in the middle of Lake Pichola is the Taj Lake Palace, a luxury heritage hotel on Jag Niwas island, so you cannot simply visit it. Admire it from the shore or the boat, or come as a dining or staying guest. The same is true of the Jagmandir island restaurant, which is for guests and diners. Plan a sunset boat for the view rather than a visit inside, and note the Taj has flagged guest rooms under renovation from about late April to late September 2026.

07The lake at golden hour

A sunset boat on Lake Pichola, then a folk-dance evening

The defining Udaipur experience is a sunset boat on Lake Pichola, the palaces glowing gold on the water, followed by the Dharohar folk-dance show. Get the timing right and it is unforgettable.

Take the boat at sunsetThe Lake Pichola boat leaves from the Rameshwar Ghat jetty inside the City Palace and cruises past the Lake Palace to Jag Mandir island, where you step off for about half an hour. The sunset ride is the one to book, dearer than the daytime ride; buy it at the City Palace counter and confirm the sunset slot, as the whole excursion runs about two hours.
Pick the right evening showTwo shows are easy to confuse: the City Palace Mewar Sound and Light Show in its courtyard, and the one-hour Dharohar folk-dance show at Bagore ki Haveli on Gangaur Ghat, daily about 7 pm to 8 pm. The Dharohar dance, with its Rajasthani folk and the famous balancing act, is the local favourite, and the cheaper, warmer of the two.
Or take the sunset highOn another evening, swap the lake for the hill: drive up to the Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) for a sweeping sunset over the lakes and Aravallis, or take the Karni Mata ropeway from Doodh Talai up to the Machla Magra hilltop for a quick aerial view. Both are covered in the costs section.
Dine by the waterEnd with dinner at a lakeside rooftop looking across to the lit City Palace, a simple, magical Udaipur evening. The old city around Lal Ghat and Hanuman Ghat is full of rooftops, and a kulhad rabdi or a Rajasthani thali by the lake is the easy, lovely choice.

The one evening not to rush

If you do only one thing slowly in Udaipur, make it the sunset on the water and the show that follows. The light going gold on the City Palace from a boat on Lake Pichola, then the lamp-lit Dharohar dance an hour later, is what people remember long after the museum and the shopping fade. Give yourself an unhurried late afternoon and evening, confirm the sunset boat slot earlier in the day, and the city opens up in a way a quick stop never allows.

08What it costs

Jaipur costs and a realistic daily budget

Jaipur can be done cheaply or in palace-hotel style. Here is what the main things cost, so you can plan and avoid being overcharged.

A rough daily budgetExcluding your room and long-distance transport, plan on about 1,500 to 2,500 rupees a day as a backpacker, about 4,000 to 7,000 rupees mid-range, and more for a comfortable day with a car, a guide and some shopping. The monuments and a meal out are the main fixed costs.
The monument costs to budgetBudget around 200 to 450 rupees for the government composite ticket if Indian, more if foreign, plus around 400 rupees for City Palace, and around 295 rupees for the Amber Light and Sound show if you want it. A half-day guide is a worthwhile add-on at the bigger sites.
The negotiable thingsAuto fares, bazaar goods and a guide's rate are all negotiable; agree them before you commit. App-cabs like Ola and Uber take the haggling out of getting around, and the metro is fixed-price into the old city. Settle prices first and the city's only real friction disappears.
Cash, cards and UPICards and UPI work in hotels, cafes and bigger shops, but the bazaars, autos and small eateries run on cash, and the elephant counter and some monument windows are cash-friendly. Draw cash at ATMs in the main markets and keep small notes for autos and tips.

The money habit that saves the day

Almost everything in Jaipur outside the monuments is negotiable, so the single habit that saves money and stress is to agree the price before anything begins, whether that is an auto ride, a bazaar purchase or a guide. Quotes to visitors start high and come down without drama, and using app-cabs and the metro for the bulk of your movement removes the haggling entirely.

09NRI and foreign travellers

Arriving in India through Delhi

For most overseas visitors Delhi is the first taste of India, and the start of the Golden Triangle. A calm arrival and a couple of pointers make it smooth.

Land at T3 and keep it simpleInternational flights arrive at Terminal 3. Get a SIM in the arrivals hall, then take the Airport Express metro or the prepaid taxi counter into the city, not a tout outside, and you will start the trip calm and unhassled. The 24-hour tourist helpline is 1363 if you ever need it.
Carry your OCI card, and reconfirm the feeIf you hold an OCI card, carry the physical card together with the passport it is linked to. OCI holders have generally been given the Indian rate at ASI monuments, so at sites like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb you would pay roughly 35 to 40 rupees rather than the 500 to 600 rupee foreign fee. The position has been under review, so reconfirm at the ticket counter for your travel dates.
Delhi is the start of the Golden TriangleFrom Delhi the classic loop runs to Agra and Jaipur, an easy 5 to 6 day journey by fast train or car. It is the most rewarding first taste of India, and Delhi anchors it, so give the capital a couple of days before you move on.
A gentle, welcoming first stopIf you would like a calm introduction, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, with its great tank and free community kitchen, moves almost everyone who visits. Take the first day slowly, especially for parents and grandparents, before the touring begins.

10NRI and foreign travellers

Planning this rail loop from abroad

Jaipur and Udaipur are a rewarding first taste of India for overseas and NRI travellers, and a train tour keeps the long desert distances easy and comfortable.

Arrive through DelhiDelhi is the gateway. You land at the international terminal, and the tour begins with the train to Jaipur, so you do not have to face a long first-day drive after a night flight. If your flight lands late, tell us and we will keep the first morning gentle.
Carry your OCI card at the monumentsAn OCI cardholder has generally paid the Indian rate rather than the higher foreign fee at government monuments, so carry the physical OCI card with its linked passport and reconfirm at the ticket counter.
Comfortable pacing for eldersThe forts involve ramps, steps and walking, and Amber in particular is a climb. We keep the daily count gentle, use the jeep up to Amber where you prefer, and book the more spacious two-tier air-conditioned train coach for senior travellers who want a curtained berth.

11Stay safe and well

Safety, the gem scam, and staying well

Jaipur is welcoming and broadly safe, but the gem and emporium commission scam catches many first-timers, and the heat is the real health risk. A little awareness keeps the visit happy.

The gem, carpet and emporium scam, and how to handle itA friendly driver, hotel tout or stranger offers tea or a quick workshop visit that ends at a gem or carpet shop, often with a tale of buying stones to resell abroad at a big profit. The driver earns a large commission and the profit story is false. Buy only what you want for yourself, from a shop you chose, never carry goods for anyone, and a polite, firm no is always enough.
Autos, touts and the airportAgree auto fares before you set off, or use Ola, Uber and the metro to sidestep haggling entirely. At the station and airport, prefer the prepaid taxi counter. Ignore anyone who tells you your hotel is closed or full and offers a better one; it is a standard commission ploy.
Heat, water and healthThe heat is the real risk: drink bottled or filtered water, carry sun protection and water for the open forts, and rest at midday in the warmer months. Take the usual care with very spicy street food. Pharmacies are easy to find, and the bigger hotels can call a doctor.
Solo female travellersMost solo women find Jaipur manageable with standard city precautions. The persistent friction is sales pressure and commission touts rather than violent crime; dress modestly, be firm with touts, use app-cabs after dark and keep to the busier lanes. Many solo travellers rate it one of the easier big Rajasthan cities.

The one rule that prevents most trouble

Almost every Jaipur problem reported on traveller forums starts the same way: someone friendly offers to take you somewhere that earns them a commission, a shop, a hotel, an emporium. Keep your own plan, use app-cabs and the metro, choose your own shops, and decline the tea-and-uncle invitation, and the city is warm, colourful and easy.

For the road

Fort, lake and the night train

Jaipur wakes in pink, Udaipur sleeps by the water, and the train carries you between them.

Travel light, keep a warm layer for the overnight train, and let each city set its own pace. Jaipur is for the forts and bazaars, Udaipur is for the lakes at sunset.

What's included

Included

✓• 03 Nights accommodation in the hotel on twin sharing basis.
✓• Daily breakfast & dinner in the hotel.
✓• Train tickets included in the package (Class as per your choice).
✓• Transport services by an exclusive Car with a tourist driver as per Itinerary.
✓• Driver Expenses, toll tax, parking inclusive.
✓• All present applicable taxes.
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Not included

✕• Any Air fare.
✕• Tips, Camera fees, Laundry and other items of a personal nature.
✕• Any other expenses not mentioned above.
✕• Any guide charges

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Aruna Persand★★★★★

“We have successfully completed the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra, with Waytoindia and it was a truly blessed and unforgettable journey. Every aspect of the tour was well planned and professionally organized, from transportation and accommodations to temple visits and sightseeing. Visiting all twelve sacred Jyotirlingas was a deeply spiritual experience. The itinerary was designed efficiently, allowing us to have darshan at each shrine comfortably while enjoying the cultural and religious significance of every destination. We sincerely appreciate the excellent support and coordination throughout the trip. The team was always available to assist, ensuring a smooth and stress-free pilgrimage. Thank you Waytoindia for making our dream of completing the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra a reality. We highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a well-organized and spiritually enriching pilgrimage experience. Har Har Mahadev! 🙏🕉️”

a month ago · Google

Yash Bhargava★★★★★

“We recently entrusted our honeymoon planning to 'Way to India', and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. From itinerary finalization to on-ground execution, everything was handled with remarkable professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. Every aspect of our trip — flights, hotels, transfers, experiences, and even the small thoughtful touches — was perfectly curated. The itinerary was balanced, well-planned, and tailored exactly to what we wanted. We never had to worry about a single thing; all arrangements were seamless and absolutely hassle-free. What truly stood out was their responsiveness and genuine care. They were always available, always patient, and consistently went the extra mile to ensure our journey was special. Special thanks to Neha Ma'am for planning everything. We are incredibly grateful and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for a stress-free, personalised, and delightful travel experience. Thank you for making our honeymoon truly magical!”

4 months ago · Google

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