Jaipur Trip Overview
Jaipur to Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh & Udaipur – Authentic Rajasthan Tour will begin with pick up from Jaipur airport. Explore the pick city Jaipur, fort, palaces, museum & market then drive to Bundi a charismatic medieval town dotted with certain Cenotaphs, Step Wells and Havelis. Next head to Kota famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums. Continue to Jhalawar a varied cultural heritage town known for its forts, palaces & large numbers of religious sites. Next drive to visit imposing Chittorgarh Fort which stands atop a 180 metre high hill and is spread across 700 acres a site of courage & sacrifice. Tour will end in Udaipur with visit to fort, palace, museum & temples & boating on Lake.
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Jaipur to Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Chittorgarh & Udaipur – Authentic Rajasthan Tour will begin with pick up from Jaipur airport. Explore the pick city Jaipur, fort, palaces, museum & market then drive to Bundi a charismatic medieval town dotted with certain Cenotaphs, Step Wells and Havelis. Next head to Kota famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums. Continue to Jhalawar a varied cultural heritage town known for its forts, palaces & large numbers of religious sites. Next drive to visit imposing Chittorgarh Fort which stands atop a 180 metre high hill and is spread across 700 acres a site of courage & sacrifice. Tour will end in Udaipur with visit to fort, palace, museum & temples & boating on Lake.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
On arrival at Jaipur airport assistance and transfer to hotel & check in.
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
Rest time free and easy to relax. You can visit Albert Hall Museum, the building gets inspiration for its design & name from The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The exquisitely built Albert Hall is housed in the centre of Ram Niwas Garden. Sir Swinton Jacob (who is also the mastermind behind many other palaces in Rajasthan) conceptualised and designed it using styles from the Indo-Sarcenic architecture and the Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone of the building in 1876. The museum displays a wide range of metal objects, wood crafts, carpets, stone and metal sculptures, arms and weapons, natural stones and ivory goods. It also houses a large collection of miniatures from Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Udaipur and Jaipur schools of art.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Jaipur. Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colour of hospitality to welcome him. The pink that colours the city makes for a marvellous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
In morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort & Sisodia Rani Garden. Afternoon city tour visit City Palace, Observatory & Hawa Mahal. Further explore local market the famous bazaars of Pink City. In the evening attend Aarti Ceremony at Birla temple.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur – Bundi (220kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Bundi, Bundi, Bundi District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Bundi check in at hotel. Later city tour of Bundi, a magnificent town dotted with fairy tale quality palaces and forts.
Pass By: Bundi, Bundi, Bundi District, Rajasthan
Bundi was once ruled by the Hada Chauhans. Many historians claim that it was once the capital of the great Hadoti Kingdom, which was renowned for its art and sculpture. However, in 1624, Kota separated and became an independent state and this marked the beginning of the downfall of Bundi. Whether that may be, Bundi still retains its charismatic medieval grandeur. And just like Jodhpur and Rajput, the architecture of Bundi also possesses a noticeable bluish hue, designed to keep houses cool during hot summer, in the intricately carved brackets and pillars.
Stop At: Bundi, Bundi, Bundi District, Rajasthan
Visit Garadia Mahadev Temple, Sukh Mahal, Rani Ji Ki Baori, Phool Sagar, Taragarh Fort, certain Cenotaphs & Step Wells and the royal site of the frescoes & paintings in Braj Bhushan Ji Ki Haveli.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Bundi – Kota – Jhalawar (125kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Kota, Kota, Kota District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jhalawar enroute visit Kota.
Stop At: Kota, Kota, Kota District, Rajasthan
Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, Kota is famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums, and places of worship. The city is known for gold jewellery, Doria sarees, silk sarees and the famous Kota stone. The history of Kota dates back to the 12th century when Rao Deva conquered the territory and founded Hadoti. The independent Rajput state of Kota was carved out of Bundi in 1631. The kingdom of Kota had a turbulent history as it was raided by various Mughal rulers, Maharajas of Jaipur and even the Maratha warlords. Visit Garh Palace, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Jagmandir Palace, Abheda Mahal and Seven Wonder Park.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Kota, Kota, Kota District, Rajasthan
Continue drive to Jhalawar check in at hotel.
Pass By: Kota, Kota, Kota District, Rajasthan
Later city tour of Jhalawar. Like other cities of Rajasthan Jhalawar has a rocky but water-laden verdant landscape known for its rich natural wealth of vibrant flora and fauna. Red poppy fields and orange laden orchards are strewn across Jhalawar, lending it a colourful look. This place has a varied cultural heritage that includes many forts and palaces from the Rajput & Mughal periods and large numbers of temples and religious sites.
Stop At: Kota, Kota, Kota District, Rajasthan
Visit Jhalawar Fort, Government Museum, The Bhawani Natyashala, Gagron Fort, Chandrabhaga Temple.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Jhalawar – Chittorgarh – Udaipur (350kms/ 7hrs approx)
Pass By: Chittorgarh District, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Udaipur en-route visit Chittorgarh.
Pass By: Chittaurgarh, Chittaurgarh, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan
Chittorgarh resonates with stories of Rajputana bravery, pride and passion. The bards of Rajasthan sing tales of courage and sacrifice recounting stories that are known to every child and adult in the city. Chittorgarh is named after its most imposing structure, the Chittorgarh Fort which stands atop a 180 metre high hill and is spread across 700 acres.
Chittorgarh Fort has had a tumultuous past. This bastion of the Rajputs has faced violent attacks thrice in its entire history. The first was in 1303 when the Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji, who was enamoured by Queen Padmini, launched an attack to abduct her. More than two centuries later, in 1533, it was Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, who caused immense destruction.
Stop At: Chittorgarh Fort, Chittor Fort Road, Chittaurgarh 312001 India
Visit to Chittorgarh Fort, Rani Padmini’s Palace, Vijay Stambh (the Tower of Victory), Kirti Stambh, Jain temples, etc.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Dharohar Folk Dance, Bagore Ki Haveli Gangaur Ghat, Udaipur 313001 India
Continue drive to Udaipur check in at hotel. In the evening watch “Dharohar” folk dance show at Bagore-ki-Haveli. A gorgeous 18th century haveli that has been converted into a museum showcasing Mewar art and architecture. The haveli puts on one of the best Rajasthani folk dance shows in Rajasthan. For an hour, performers dance to Rajasthani folk music wearing bright coloured ethnic dresses. The dances are varied and demonstrate the tradition and culture of Rajasthani folklore.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Udaipur
Pass By: Udaipur, Udaipur, Udaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Udaipur. The city of lakes is located around azure water lakes and is hemmed in by lush green hills of Aravallis. The famous Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful sights of Udaipur. It is also home to Jaisamand Lake, claimed to be the second largest man-made sweet water lake in Asia. The beautiful City Palace and Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) add to the architectural beauty and grandeur of the city. The city is also known for its profusion of zinc and marble. Solar observatory in Lake Fateh Sagar is the only observatory in India located on an island and has been made on the pattern of Big Bear Lake in Southern California.
Stop At: Udaipur, Udaipur, Udaipur District, Rajasthan
Visit City Palace, Museum, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Eklingji & Nagda Temple. Evening Boat Ride at Lake Pichola
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Lake Pichola, Udaipur India
Evening enjoy boat cruise on Lake Pichola, see the ghats along the lake and the interesting buildings on the banks. The view of the city palace from the lake is spectacular. Lake Pichola, is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, named after the nearby Picholi village. It is one of the several contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around the famous Udaipur city. The lakes around Udaipur were primarily created by building dams to meet the drinking water and irrigation needs of the city and its neighborhood. Two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are located within Pichola Lake, and have been developed with several palaces to provide views of the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Udaipur – Departure (flight)
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
