Day by Day itineraryDay 1: Udaipur - Mount AbuOn Arrival at Udaipur Airport/ Railway Station, meet our representative and drive to Mount Abu. On arrival check in at hotel and relax for some hours. In the evening time visit to Nakki Lake and Sunset Point. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2: Mount AbuAfter a leisure breakfast in the hotel proceed for full day Sightseeing of Mount Abu including Nakki Lake /Guru Shikar, Visit the famous Jain Temple, Dilwara Temple. Return back to hotel in the evening for dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Mount Abu
Must See Places in Mount Abu on Your Rajasthan Holiday Package:
- Trevor’s Tank: This is a famous man-made crocodile park. It is 5 kilometers away from Mount Abu. Best time to visit this place is from November to December. You will find a lot of crocodiles, black bear, and natural greenery at this place.
- Achalgarh Village: This is a small but picturesque village in Mount Abu. It is 11 kilometers away from Mount Abu. This village is famous for Achalgarh Fort and Achleshwar temple. Fort is located at the peak of the mountain. The unique thing about the temple is the Nandi which is made of five metals, i.e. silver, gold, brass, copper, and zinc. It is built right in the middle of temple premises.
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: This is a must visit place on your Mount Abu tour. It is spread over an area of 290 square km. Here you will get to see leopard, sloth bear, sambhar, jungle cat, wolf, hyena, Indian fox, langur, Indian civet, hedgehog, wild boar, pangolin, mongoose, jackal, Indian hare, porcupine, etc. If you love bird watching, you can spot more than 250 species of birds at this place. (Timings: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, open all days, free entry, time required 1.5 to 2 hours)
- Nakki Lake: This beautiful place is surrounded by hills. To enjoy the Best of Mount Abu Tour, you must have a blissful experience of boating at this place. The boat ride costs Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 per person for 30 minutes. (Timing: 9.30 am to 6 pm, open all days)
Best Time to Visit: September to November is the perfect time for your Best of Mount Abu tour. You will experience pleasant climate with frequent showers. Also, a lot of cultural and religious programs are organized during this period.
Climatic Conditions: During summers, temperate never goes beyond 30 degrees. Monsoon season is from July to September. During winters, temperature ranges between 20 degrees and 4 degrees Celsius. You will experience milder cold days but nights here get really chilly.
Day 3: Mount Abu - Udaipur After a refreshment transfer to Udaipur. On arrival, check in at Hotel. In the afternoon visit Lake Pichola and drive round Sukadia Circle. Enjoy dinner & Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Udaipur After enjoying breakfast in the hotel proceed for full day Sightseeing of Udaipur including Jagdish Temple/ City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Pratap Samark / Nehru Garde. Afternoon visit Nathdwara Temples, Sas Bahu Temple and return back to hotel for dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Udaipur
All You Need to Know About Nathdwara Temple:
Location: Nathdwara, 48 km's ahead of Udaipur
Build In: 17th century
Primary Deity: Shrinathji (form of Lord Krishna)
Darshan Timings: Darshan can be sought 8 times in the day. Mangla: 05:20 am to 06:15 am, Shringar: 07:10 am to 07:35 am, Gwal 09:15 am to 09:30 am, Rajbhog 11:15 am to 12:05 pm, Uthapan 03:35 pm to 03:55 pm, Bhog 04:40 pm to 04:55 pm, Aarti 05:10 pm to 06:00 pm, Shayan 06:55 pm to 07:30 pm.
Tips:
- Photography is strictly prohibited in the main temple premises
- Avoid falling into the trap of VIP darshan for minimum extra fees as you will find more than 2000 people standing even in VIP darshan line
Fine Dining Places in Udaipur:
For romantic, candlelight dinner visit Ambrai restaurant (Gogawat Wadi, Average cost for two people Rs. 1700, Recommended dishes: Lal maas, Chicken fried rice, 093255 13231); For royal fine dining visit, Sunset View Terrace (City Palace complex, Average cost for two people Rs. 3000, 0294 2528016, Recommended dishes: delectable Rajasthani cuisine)
Famous Shopping Items from Udaipur:
Clothes: Buy vibrant and colourful mirror work or bandhani sarees, kurti, lehenga, chunri, etc. from Lake Palace road, Chetak Circle.
Leather Items: Buy leather purses, wallets, juttis or jackets from Hathipol.
Paintings: Change the whole vibe of your room with traditional paintings of Rajasthan like phad paintings, pichwai paintings and Rajasthan miniature paintings from Lake Palace road.
Handicrafts: Buy beautiful wall-hangings, hanging puppets, lantern, wooden toys, recycled greetings cards, etc. from Haathipol, Chetak Circle, Bada Bazaar, Rajasthali.
Jewelry: You will get a variety of gold, silver, polki, kundan, meenakari jewelry from Palace Road, Bada Bazar
Day 5: Udaipur - Jodhpur After breakfast drive to Jodhpur via Ranakpur Temples World Famous Jain Temple. Arrive Jodhpur and check in at hotel, later visit Mandore Gardens the Old Capital of Jodhpur and The Clock Tower. Dinner & Overnight stay at The Hotel.
Jodhpur
Lakes to Visit in Jodhpur: Enjoy the lakeside view atBalsammand Lake, Kaylana Lake, Sardar Samand Lake.
Temples to Visit in Jodhpur: Some of the famous temples in Jodhpur are Chamundaji Temple, Raj Ranchhodji Temple, Achal Nath Shivalaya, Siddhanth Shiv Temple, Rasik Bihari Temple, Baba Ramdeo Temple, Udai Mandir, Kunj Bihari Temple.
Gardens to Visit in Jodhpur: These scenic natural gardens give you a break from the desert landscape. So give your eyes a visual treat at Mandore Garden, Umed Garden, Nehru Park.
Forts and Monuments in Jodhpur: During your Rajasthan tour, you must visit Jodhpur forts. They are worth seeing and have some history attached to them. Don’t miss to see Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rai ka Baag Palace.
Fairs and Festivals of Jodhpur: On your Rajasthan tour, you must explore the fairs and festivals of Jodhpur which showcase rich culture and traditions of Rajasthan. Most popular is Marwar Festival (Held every year in between September and October in the memory of heroes of Rajasthan. There are other cultural performances in the form of folk dance, folk music, camel tattoo show and polo, etc.); Jodhpur International Desert Kite Festival (Held every year during Makar Sankranti, It is a must see festival where people show off their kite flying skills. The sky gets filled up with colourful flying kites of various designs); Nagaur Fair (Eight-day festival organized by Animal Husbandry Department, held every year during the month of January – February, Animals like camels, horses and bullocks are traded in this fair. You can also buy items like camel leather accessories, local handicrafts, spices, wooden items, etc.)
Where to do Shopping in Jodhpur: Visit Sojati Gate and Nai Sarak for buying dye sarees, dresses and tie; at Station Road you will find embroidered juttis, utensils, and leather items; Tripolia Bazaar is well known for local handicrafts and textiles; Clock Tower is famous for spices specially Mathaniya's red chillies, other handicrafts and textiles; if you love lac bangles, you should visit Mochi Bazaar.
Day 6: Jodhpur - Ajmer - PushkarAfter a healthy breakfast, visit Meharangarh Fort / Jaswant Thada and the local bazaars. Later drive leave for Pushkar, en-route visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah and continue drive to Pushkar. After settling into the hotel, visit The Temple of Brahma The Creator of the World Wander around The Town of Pushkar, In Evening watch Sunset. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Pushkar
Tips for Visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah
- Cameras are prohibited, so avoid carrying
- Beware of pickpocketers and carry minimum cash as you will not need more than Rs. 2000 for offerings, guide, etc.
- Remember to carry dupatta or cap to cover your head
All about Brahma Temple in Pushkar:
Location: Brahma Temple Road, Ganahera, Pushkar
Contact Number: +91 145 2627426
Temple timings: Open all days
- Winters: 6:00 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Summers: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Visiting duration: Around one hour
How to reach temple: Prefer traveling by rickshaws, as roads are very narrow for cars or large vehicles
About the temple: Brahma is the creator of this earth and this temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma. Temple is said to be built in the 14th century. It is made of beautiful white marble and decorated with silver coins. It has a huge Chaturmukhi (four faces) idol of Lord Brahma.
Tips:
- Photography is strictly not allowed inside the temple premises.
- Married men and women are not supposed to enter sanctum sanctorum or perform any ritual in that area. They can offer prasad and prayers to a priest, who will offer them to Lord.
Where to eat in Pushkar: Out of the Blue (Sadar Bazaar, Cost per person Rs. 100 to 200, 09784089600) Om Shiva Garden Restaurant (Jaipur Ghat Street, Buffet cost per person Rs. 80, 145 277 2305), Honey & Spice (Laxmi Market, off Sadar Bazaar, Cost per person Rs. 90 to 340, 09413247156), Hotel Pushkar Heritage (Panch Kund Road, 094143 00125)
Day 7: Pushkar - JaipurAfter breakfast leave For Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Hawa Mahal, Albert Museum, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Ram Niwas Garden, Jal Mahal etc. After your sightseeing trip spend the rest of the time shopping in the vibrant markets of Jaipur such as the Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar. Enjoy dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Jaipur
Fast Facts for Your Jaipur Travel:
Population of city: Around 3.5 million in 2016
Area: 111.8 km's
Weather: May is the hottest month with temperature soaring to 33 degree Celsius. January is the coldest month with 15 degree Celsius temperature. You will experience maximum rains during August.
STD Code of City: +91 141
Electrical: 240 Volts at 50 Hertz
Transportation within the city: For short distance travel you can use local rickshaw or taxi which is a cheaper option too. (Tip: Make sure you go by meter, if not, agree on the price beforehand). For budget travelers, you will also find a lot of cycle rickshaws here. Apart from this, Rajasthan State Roadways provides frequent and convenient public transport. State buses schedules are available online, (Non AC buses will cost anywhere from Rs. 100 to 500, AC buses will cost little more)
Must try rides for fun: Make your Rajasthan tour more memorable with joyous rides like Camel ride, Horse ride, Tonga Ride and Elephant ride.
Main attractions in Jaipur: Amer Fort (Timings: 8 am to 5.30 pm, open every day, Entry fees: Indian / Foreigner – Rs. 25 / Rs. 200; Indian student / Foreigner student – Rs. 10 / Rs. 100), Hawa Mahal (Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm, Entry fees: Rs. 5, Contact number: 2618862), City Palace (Timings: 9.30 am to 4.45 pm, Entry fees: Indians Rs. 35; Foreigners Rs.150 inclusive of entry to Jaigarh Fort, Contact number: 2608055), Jantar Mantar (Timings: 9 am to 4.30 pm, Entry fees: Rs. 10, Contact number: 2610494), Jal Mahal (6 kms on the way to Amer Fort), Elefantastic Elephant Farm, Nahargarh Fort (Timings: 10 am to 4 pm, Entry fees: Rs. 5, Contact number: 5148044), Birla Planetarium (Show timings: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, Entry fees: Rs. 20, Contact number: 2381594), Central Museum (Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm, Entry fees: Indians Rs. 5; Foreigners Rs. 30, Contact number: 2570099), Kanak Vrindavan (Timings: 8 am to 5 pm, Entry fees: Rs. 4, Contact number: 2634596)
Day 8: Jaipur DepartureAfter an early breakfast in the hotel, Enjoy the Elephant ride at Amber Fort and later on time transfer to the Airport/ Railway Station to board onward flight/ train towards your destination.