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Jaipur and Udaipur over seven nights

Three nights in Jaipur for the forts, four in Udaipur for the lanes and the lake, and the road between them.

These two cities are the usual pairing in Rajasthan and they work because they are unalike. Jaipur is big, spread out and impressive and asks for early starts; Udaipur is compact, walkable and better suited to drifting.

The road between them takes six to seven hours with a stop, and we treat it as a day rather than pretending it fits around sightseeing. Doing Jaipur first means the hard work happens while you still have the appetite for it.

Day by day

Indicative from ₹47,500
  1. Arrive in Jaipur

    Met at the airport and driven to the hotel. Nothing arranged for the rest of the day.

    Heritage mansion with a courtyard None

  2. Amber Fort, early

    At the fort for opening time, before the sun and the crowds. The afternoon is free; the stepwell nearby is worth the short detour.

    Heritage mansion with a courtyard Breakfast

  3. The walled city

    The City Palace and the observatory on foot, then the bazaars. Traffic makes this a walking day rather than a driving one.

    Heritage mansion with a courtyard Breakfast

  4. Jaipur to Udaipur

    A long road day, six to seven hours with a stop. Arrive in the late afternoon and go no further than the roof terrace.

    Old-town courtyard haveli Breakfast

  5. The City Palace and the lanes

    An early start at the palace complex, then the lanes between it and the lake for the rest of the day.

    Old-town courtyard haveli Breakfast

  6. On the water

    A boat on Lake Pichola in the morning. The afternoon is open — the temple and the bazaar, or nothing at all.

    Old-town courtyard haveli Breakfast

  7. Out to Ranakpur

    A full day by car to the marble temple at Ranakpur, about two and a half hours each way. Back in Udaipur for the evening.

    Old-town courtyard haveli Breakfast

  8. Departure

    Transfer to Udaipur airport. Allow 45 minutes for the 22 km.

    None Breakfast

What the price includes

  • Seven nights of accommodation as described, three in Jaipur and four in Udaipur
  • Breakfast daily
  • Airport transfers at both ends
  • Car with driver for the Jaipur to Udaipur road transfer
  • Car with driver for the stated full-day excursions
  • Amber Fort and City Palace entrance on the stated days
  • Boat tickets on Lake Pichola
  • An itinerary document with addresses, references and contact numbers
  • A named agent reachable throughout the trip

What it does not include

  • All flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend and do not sell
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Anything charged to your room
  • Camera fees at monuments, and tips

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