Rajasthan tour itinerary for 5 nights – Explore the cultural side!

Overview

Rajasthan, the land of maharajas houses numerous ancient forts and palaces. This lively palace state of India highlights power, tradition, culture, and flavoursome cuisine. This makes it a charming experience for travellers from across the world. The land has a remarkable past and the architectural wonders of Rajasthan unfold the story of the bygone golden era. Have a detailed look into the Rajasthan tour itinerary to know more.

Rajasthan Tour

This magnificent tourist destination in India has many details that astonish tourists. From geographical richness to man-made spectacles, a trip to Rajasthan is a must-visit. This state has countless admirable deep-rooted cultures giving birth to particular beliefs and attitudes that were ultimately nourished in the societies. You will be able to find these beliefs and integrity even today in Rajasthan and every traveller who wishes to encounter the beautiful experiences of Rajasthan, India must know it!

Day-wise itinerary:

1. 1st Day – Arrival, Jaipur City
2. 2nd Day – Full day city tour of Jaipur
3. 3rd Day – Transfer to Pushkar
4. 4th Day – Transfer to Udaipur
5. 5th Day – Half day city tour of Udaipur
6. 6th Day – Departure

1st Day – Arrival, Jaipur City

In the first day of your Rajasthan tour itinerary, you will arrive at Jaipur and check in to your designated hotel at Jaipur. The capital of Rajasthan Jaipur is popularly known as the “Pink City” as the constructors used Pink sandstone to construct the buildings in the old walled city. This city symbolizes the nine divisions of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. The city was painted pink in the year 1853 in celebration of the visit by Prince Albert. You will be exploring the city on your own to understand its culture and traditions in detail.

2nd Day – Full day city tour of Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Jaipur in the second day of your Rajasthan tour itinerary. Firstly, you will visit Amer Fort which is located 11 kilometres from Jaipur. You will witness this majestic old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber. It used to be the capital, till the capital was moved to Jaipur. You can see the fort built with white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. Do not miss out on this beautiful sight! Once you reach the top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls with a well informed and well-spoken guide who would regale you with tales of yore.

Later visit the City of Jaipur. Do not miss out on the City Palace when you are touring Jaipur’s attractions. You can witness this overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare documents, armoury, dresses, carpets and miniature paintings.

Walk to the neighbouring Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. This was built in the year 1726 and one of the five such astronomical spectacles built by Sawai Jai Singh. It also makes accurate predictions even to this day. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise. Most of the bazaars are in an old city with a wide range of things to buy, from jewellery (precious and semi-precious stones and handcrafted silver) to textiles to handicrafts and antiques. No doubt, for an avid shopper “Jaipur” is the choicest of the city to shop and collect memorabilia.

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3rd Day – Transfer to Pushkar

You will arrive at your designated hotel in Pushkar on the third day of your Rajasthan tour itinerary. You will be able to find 52 ghats around the lake, and numerous temples. The Brahma temple, especially, attracts travellers all year round. Apart from its religious significance, Pushkar attracts people for its Cattle and Camel fair held every year in the month of Kartik (October/November). You can also witness and participate in the evening prayer meetings in the temples.

Being a religious town, alcohol and non-vegetarian food is restricted. Pushkar is separated from Ajmer by Nag Pahar, the snake mountain. This traveller-friendly town sticks to the side of the small Pushkar Lake with its many bathing ghats and temples. For Hindus, do not forget to visit this very important pilgrimage centre as you will see plenty of Sadhus (individuals on a spiritual search). Pushkar boasts temples, the most famous being the Brahma Temple. It is said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity.

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4th Day – Transfer to Udaipur

You will arrive at your designated hotel in Udaipur on the fourth day of the Rajasthan tour itinerary. Set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, Udaipur developed in complete contrast to the harsh deserts of the rest of Rajasthan. As the capital of the old Mewar State, it was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of Muslim invasion. You will see this city dominated by massive City Palace, which overlooks Lake Pichola with its romantic island palaces. Pictorial havelis, ghats and temples line the lakefront, and the energetic bazaars of the old walled city stretch behind them. Explore the city on your own in the evening along with your loved ones.

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5th Day – Half day city tour of Udaipur

In the day 5 of your Rajasthan tour itinerary, you will proceed for half day city tour of Udaipur post breakfast. You will be visiting the City Palace and Museum, the largest palace complex in India. You will be able to see a blend of Mughal and Rajput influences here. Post this, you will visit the 17th century Jagdish temple, a ride around the Fatehsagar Lake, and finally a visit to the Sahelion ki Bari (the Garden for the Maids of Honour), an exquisite pleasure garden with fountains and marble kiosks.

Later in the evening take a boat ride on the 4 km long and 3 km wide Lake Pichola. You will be able to see this lake fringed with hills, palaces, Havelis, ghats, embankments and temples offering spectacular views of the city. Do not forget to visit the Jag Mandir Island with its exquisite Gul Mahal Pavilion.

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6th Day – Departure

With this, we come to the end of 5 nights Rajasthan itinerary. Now its time to transfer to Udaipur Airport / Railway Station to board your flight/train back home with a bucket full of memories.

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