Rajasthan Cultural Tour

Once you arrive at your hotel, check in and unload your bags. You can freshen up and have lunch in the hotel, or you can get started on the tour right away. Located among the scenic Aravalli ranges below the Jaigarh Fort, the Amber Fort will be your first stop on your tour in Rajasthan. Walk into the fort compound through the main entrance, Suraj Pol. You can spend time exploring the fort’s courtyard, Jaleb Chowk, and later in the evening, enjoy the light and sound cultural show. The tickets are available on the official website, and the show begins at 7:30 pm. After the show, you can have dinner in the Fort restaurant or in your hotel and then retire for the night.

On your second day, you can indulge in some sightseeing along with a light shopping experience. You can first visit Hawa Mahal and take photographs of the beautiful sights visible from the palace. Stroll through the Johari Bazaar, located just 10 minutes away from Hawa Mahal. You can find traditional Rajasthani clothing, locally made souvenirs, and other goods on the market. Later, you can also visit the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar nearby. Once you are done with your shopping and sightseeing expedition, you can head over to Jal Mahal to witness a beautiful sunset and relax by the relaxing Man Sagar Lake.

On the third day, embark on a journey to Bikaner from Jaipur. On the way, you can stop by at Junagarh Fort. The fort, made of red and gold sandstone, has several palaces, temples and pavilions. Some of the famous locations to explore in the fort are Karan Mahal, Phool Mahal, Anup Mahal and Chandra Mahal. About 30 km away from the fort, you can also visit the Karni Mata Mandir, which is famous for its rats, who roam freely around the temple premises. When in Bikaner, you can also visit the Lalgarh Palace and nearby attractions.

After a short visit to popular tourist destinations in Bikaner, head over to Jaisalmer. After a brief rest, you can head out to see tourist attractions like the Jaisalmer Fort. There are several things for you to see in the Jaisalmer Fort, like the Maharawal in Chauhata Square, Raj Mahal (Main Palace), Jain Temples, Laxminath Temple, Tazia Tower and Jawahar Palace. You can also visit the Desert Cultural Centre for traditional puppet shows that are entertaining for children.

On your second day in Jaisalmer, you can explore some more attractions like Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli. While sightseeing is culturally enriching, you can go camel riding and overnight desert camping. Some desert camp organizers also organize folk dances and music performances in the evening that you can enjoy while camping.

After your overnight camping experience, get ready to leave for Jodhpur in the morning after a hearty breakfast. After a 5-6 hourtrip to Jodhpur, freshen up and head out for Mehrangarh Fort. The Mehrangarh Fort is a vast destination consisting of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesha Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. After a few hours of exploration, choose a restaurant or cafe located on the fort’s compound to have lunch. Afterwards, you can continue exploring the fort and the small shops located inside. Finally, head back to your hotel for a restful night.

In the morning, you can head out early to visit the Jaswant Thada and the Ghanta Ghar, which are located close to each other. Afterwards, set off for your trip to Udaipur. Once you reach your accommodation destination in Udaipur get plenty of rest for a day full of activity ahead.

Udaipur has many things for you to see, like the City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli Museum and Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace. You can take a short break from sightseeing in Lake Pichola, where you can go boating or just stroll through the tranquil gardens of Jagmandir. In the evening,you can head over to Ambrai Ghat to view the evening aarti.

After an eventful day in Udaipur, you are ready to head back to Jaipur. In Jaipur, you can go shopping in Tripolia Bazar and Chandpole Bazar for a local shopping experience. This is the best time to buy local handicrafts for gifting.

On the final day of your journey, you can indulge in some light sightseeing, like visiting the Albert Hall Museum and the Jaipur Zoo, before preparing to embark on your journey back home.

A Rajasthan cultural tour of 10 days can cover the best of Rajasthan. There are several packages that are just right for an immersive Rajasthani cultural tour.