Rajasthan Tour with Ranthambore from Bangalore

Destinations Covered: Bangalore - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bangalore

Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur from Bangalore

Take a morning flight from Kempegowda International, Bangalore, to Jaipur International Airport. Upon arrival in Jaipur, a representative from Shakti India Tours will receive you with a warm welcome and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Check into your hotel, freshen up, and relax. Later, visit the Hawa Mahal—the Crown of Jaipur—a unique five-storey building with 953 Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework—through which royal ladies used to observe daily life and festivals celebrated below without being seen from outside. If time permits, you can also explore local bazaars or enjoy your own independent activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur, the Pink City.

Day 2: Jaipur Sightseeing

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a delightful sightseeing tour in Jaipur, the Pink City—the capital and largest city of Rajasthan. Proceed to visit Amer Fort situated atop a hill on the outskirts of Jaipur city. Enjoy an elephant ride to ascend the fort complex. The Amer Fort is a part of Hill Forts of Rajasthan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the fort’s architecture which is a great example of Rajput architecture with some influences of Mughal Architecture.

After exploring the architectural brilliance of Amer Fort, return to the city to explore other attractions. Visit the Jal Mahal (Water Palace), a beautiful palace situated in the middle of a beautiful lake—Man Sagar Lake. Next, visit the City Palace and marvel at its beautiful structures. The palace was constructed following the Vastu Shastra which combines elements of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. This beautiful complex has many beautiful structures and attractions. The main attractions include Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Pritam Niwas Chowk, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and Govind Devji Temple.

After exploring the City Palace and marveling at its beautiful structures, proceed to visit the Jantar Mantar which is a royal observatory and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The observatory has a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh.

In the evening, explore the local bazaars like Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar. Return to your hotel on time. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 3: Jaipur - Ranthambore National Park

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and drive to Ranthambore National Park. It will take around 3 to 4 hours to reach Ranthambore. Upon arrival, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later, proceed for a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park to enjoy wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Return to the hotel on time. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel in Ranthambore.

Day 4: Ranthambore National Park

In the early morning, take a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park for wildlife viewing and spotting tigers. Ranthambore is best known for its Bengal tiger population. As of 2022, there were 80 tigers in the park.

Apart from tigers, other animals that you can spot in Ranthambore National Park include leopards, striped hyenas, jungle cats, sambar deer, chitals (spotted deer), nilgais (blue cows), Indian flying foxes, chinkaras, hanuman langurs, common langurs, desert cats, common palm civets, Indian mole rats, small Indian mongoose, small Indian civets, common mongoose, blackbucks, sloth bears, Indian wild boars, jackals, etc.

During your safari, you will also have an opportunity to watch various species of birds. The park is home to over 270 species of birds, including the crested serpent eagles, painted francolins, Indian paradise flycatchers, common kingfishers, cuckoos, woodpeckers, Indian gray hornbills, owls, nightjars, doves, herons, egrets, crows, bulbuls, falcons, parakeets, etc.

Return to the hotel and have your breakfast. Later, visit the Ranthambore Fort, a 10th-century fort, which lies within Ranthambore National Park. Visit the red stone temples devoted to Ganesh, Shiva, and Ramlalaji with the fort complex.

In the evening relax at your hotel or explore the nearby villages and attractions. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Ranthambore.

Day 5: Ranthambore - Udaipur

Enjoy tea/coffee in your hotel room followed by breakfast. Later, check out from the hotel in Ranthambore and drive to Udaipur, the City of Lakes, one of the most beautiful cities in Rajasthan. The journey from Ranthambore to Udaipur will take approximately 7 to 8 hours. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Day 6: Udaipur Sightseeing

Take a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for the Udaipur sightseeing tour. Visit the City Palace (Raj Mahal), a palatial palace complex, built over a period of 400 years, with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar dynasty. Built in a flamboyant style, the City Palace is the largest of its type in the state of Rajasthan. Explore the complex and marvel at its architectural brilliance and several elegant palaces and temples. Thereafter, visit the Saheliyon-Ki-Bari (Gardens of Maidens) and Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal. Then, visit the Jag Mandir (a beautiful palace built on an island in Lake Pichola), Lake Palace (formerly known as Jag Niwas Palace—a beautiful palace and hotel located on Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Lake Pichola), and Jagdish Temple (a large Hindu temple located just outside the City Palace). Enjoy a boat ride in Lake Pichola in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 7: Udaipur - Jodhpur

Take your breakfast and then check out from the hotel in Udaipur. Drive towards Jodhpur en route visiting the Ranakpur Jain Temple, also known as Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara. It is a worldwide famous Jain temple dedicated to Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. Known for its intricate carvings and unique architecture, the Ranakpur temple is a grand white marble structure spread over 48,000 square feet with 1444 marble pillars carved in exquisite detail, supporting the temple. Interestingly each pillar is unique and different from others. On arrival in Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan, check in at your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Depending on the time, you can also explore local bazaars in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 8: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a very exciting sightseeing tour in Jodhpur, the Blue City. First, visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort and see several palaces which are known for intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. Explore the fort museum (Mehrangarh Fort Museum) which includes various galleries like Elephant’s Howdahs, Palanquins, Daulat Khana, Armory, Paintings, and Turban Gallery. Then, visit the Chamunda Mataji Temple. See the wonderful view of the blue city from the fort’s ramparts. Return and check out from the hotel in Jodhpur. Then, drive to Jaisalmer, the Golden City. On arrival in Jaisalmer, check in at your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Day 9: Jaisalmer Sightseeing

Enjoy your tea/coffee at your hotel room followed by a sumptuous breakfast. Later, proceed for a sightseeing tour in Jaisalmer, the Golden City. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort. The walls of the fort, built with massive yellow sandstone, look tawny bright color during the day and honey-gold during the sunset. This is why, Jaisalmer Fort is also called the Sonar Quila, Golden Fort, or Swarn Durg.

The fort is one of the largest living forts in the world and one of the main attractions of your Rajasthan tour with Ranthambore from Bangalore. Most attractions of the city lie within the fort complex. When exploring the fort complex, you will see various painted havelis and ornate Jain temples. The major attractions to explore include the Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmal-Ji-Ki-Haveli, Jain Temples, and bazaars.

In the afternoon, take an excursion to nearby Sam Village known for its sand dunes. Enjoy an exciting camel ride to explore the charm of rippling sand dunes and desert landscapes, and to meet the local people. Witness the beautiful sunset over the dunes. Return to the hotel by late evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

Check out from the hotel in Jodhpur post breakfast. Drive back to Jodhpur and check in at your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later, proceed to explore Jodhpur’s attractions. Visit to the Jaswant Thada, a stunning memorial cenotaph built out of intricately carved sheets of Makrana marble. Thereafter, visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace—one of the world’s largest private residences. Set in an area of 26 acres, the palace also includes “Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace” and “The Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum”. The palace museum focuses on the 20th-century history of the Jodhpur Royal Family. In the evening, explore Jodhpur’s local bazaars. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 11: Jodhpur - Bangalore

Take morning breakfast and check out from the hotel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. A representative from Shakti India Tours will transfer you to Jodhpur Airport for your flight back to Bangalore. The tour ends with an unforgettable experience of the Rajasthan Tour with Ranthambore.