Mumbai → Udaipur → Mount Abu → Jodhpur → Jaisalmer → Bikaner → Jaipur → Mumbai

Tour Overview

Rajasthan does not simply show itself to a traveller, it unfolds slowly, one fort, one lake, one dune at a time. This twelve-day journey with Garhwal Himalayan Expedition has been built around that rhythm, pairing overnight train travel with private road transfers so you spend less time in transit and more time actually standing inside the history.This Rajasthan Tour Package from Mumbai 12 Days carries you from the mirror-still waters of Udaipur to the wind-carved dunes near Jaisalmer, from the sandstone battlements of Jodhpur to the pine-scented heights of Mount Abu, then onwards through Bikaner's dusty old quarters and into Jaipur's rose-pink avenues. Expect palaces that still smell of old stone, bazaars that hum from sunrise to well past dark, and a desert night you will find yourself describing to people for years.

Day 1: Departure from Mumbai by Overnight Train

Your journey begins at Mumbai's railway station, where you will board a reserved overnight train bound for Udaipur, the first leg of a Rajasthan Train Tour that lets you cover long distances in comfort while you sleep. As the city's lights thin out into open countryside, settle into your berth with a book or simply watch the landscape change through the window. Meals and rest come easily on board, and by the time you wake, Rajasthan's dry plains will already be sliding past.

Overnight: Onboard train

Day 2: Welcome to Udaipur, the City of Lakes

Arrival in Udaipur feels like stepping into a painting that somehow has weather and traffic. Your driver will be waiting to take you to the hotel, after which the afternoon opens into the city's best-known landmarks.

• City Palace, a sprawling complex of courtyards, balconies and mirrored halls built up over nearly four centuries by successive Mewar rulers
• Jagdish Temple, an intricately carved Indo-Aryan shrine just steps from the palace gates
• A boat ride across Lake Pichola, gliding past Jag Mandir and the floating silhouette of the Lake Palace
• Bagore Ki Haveli, a restored eighteenth-century mansion on the water's edge, now a museum of Mewari costume and daily life
• Gangaur Ghat, where locals still come to bathe and pray as the sun drops
• Handicraft markets threading through the old city lanes, thick with silver jewellery, miniature paintings and block-printed textiles

The evening closes with a cultural performance staged against the glow of the lake, folk music and dance carrying easily over the water.

Overnight: Udaipur

Day 3: Udaipur Exploration

A second day in Udaipur allows for a slower, more textured look at the city beyond its obvious postcards.

• Sajjangarh, the Monsoon Palace, perched on a forested hilltop with sweeping views over the lakes and the Aravalli range beyond
• Saheliyon Ki Bari, ornamental gardens built for royal handmaidens, with lotus pools, marble kiosks and fountains that once ran on natural pressure alone
• Fateh Sagar Lake, quieter and greener than Pichola, ringed by hills and dotted with small islands
• The Vintage Car Museum, home to a collection of beautifully preserved royal automobiles including Rolls-Royces once used in Mewar wedding processions
• Shilpgram, a rural arts village recreating traditional homes and craft practices from across the region
• Pratap Memorial, a tribute to Maharana Pratap and his loyal horse Chetak, set on a ridge above the city

Overnight: Udaipur

Day 4: Onward through Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh to Mount Abu

Leaving Udaipur, the road climbs gently into the folds of the Aravalli hills, one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth.

• Ranakpur Jain Temples, a marble masterpiece of over fourteen hundred intricately carved pillars, no two exactly alike
• Kumbhalgarh Fort, its walls stretching across the hilltops for many kilometres, second in length only to the Great Wall of China among the world's fortifications
• A scenic drive through the wildlife sanctuary surrounding the fort, home to leopards, wolves and a wide range of bird life, best appreciated from the window as forest closes in on either side

By evening you will reach Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, where the air turns noticeably cooler.

• Nakki Lake, a small sacred lake ringed by hills and said to have been dug out by the nails of the gods
• Sunset Point, where locals and travellers alike gather to watch the sky change colour over the valley

Overnight: Mount Abu

Day 5: Mount Abu to Jodhpur

The morning belongs to Mount Abu's quieter corners before the descent back to the plains.

• Dilwara Jain Temples, renowned for ceiling and pillar carvings in white marble so fine they appear almost translucent
• Guru Shikhar, the highest point in the Aravalli range, reached by a short climb rewarded with panoramic views
• Honeymoon Point, a popular lookout framing the valley below

From here the road drops down towards Jodhpur, arriving in time for the evening market to come alive with spice stalls, textile shops and the smell of street food drifting through Sardar Market.

Overnight: Jodhpur

Day 6: The Blue City of Jodhpur

Jodhpur rises out of the desert in shades of indigo, its old town spread beneath a fort that seems carved directly out of the rock it stands on.

• Mehrangarh Fort, one of India's largest forts, with museum galleries of royal palanquins, weaponry and textiles, and ramparts offering views across the blue-washed rooftops below
• Jaswant Thada, a milky-white marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, set beside a small tranquil lake
• Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, part functioning royal residence and part Art Deco showpiece, displaying vintage cars, clocks and royal memorabilia
• Clock Tower Market, the beating commercial heart of old Jodhpur
• Sardar Market, dense with spice vendors, tailors and handicraft stalls
• Toorji Ka Jhalra, an eighteenth-century stepwell restored to its original grandeur, now a favoured spot for photographs

In the afternoon, continue by road towards Jaisalmer as the landscape thins into open desert.

Overnight: Jaisalmer

Day 7: Heritage Trail in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer's fort is a living city in itself, one of the few in the world still inhabited within its walls, its golden sandstone glowing warmly at sunrise and sunset alike.

• Jaisalmer Fort, home to narrow lanes, ancient havelis and shops selling everything from leather goods to antiques
• Jain temples inside the fort complex, intricately carved and remarkably well preserved despite their age
• Patwon Ki Haveli, a cluster of five havelis built by a wealthy merchant family, famed for latticed windows and detailed stonework
• Nathmal Ki Haveli, once the residence of the town's prime minister, notable for its asymmetrical facade
• Salim Singh Ki Haveli, topped with a distinctive peacock-shaped roof
• Gadisar Lake, a peaceful reservoir ringed by small temples and chhatris, particularly beautiful in the early morning light

Leave the evening free to wander the fort's lanes at your own pace.

Overnight: Jaisalmer

Day 8: Into the Thar – Desert Safari Day

A day built around the desert itself. The morning takes you to Bada Bagh, a royal cenotaph complex set against golden fields and rows of wind turbines, followed by Amar Sagar with its stepped garden and lake.

By afternoon, you will arrive at the Sam Sand Dunes for the tour's centrepiece experience.

• A camel safari across the rippling dunes as the light softens
• A jeep safari over the open sand for those wanting a faster pace across the terrain
• Sunset over the Thar Desert, the sky turning shades of orange and rose over an endless stretch of sand
• Traditional Rajasthani folk dance performed around the campfire
• Live cultural music carrying into the night
• A traditional dinner served under open skies at the desert camp

Overnight: Luxury desert camp

Day 9: Jaisalmer to Bikaner

The road to Bikaner cuts through more desert scenery before delivering you into a town known for its camel-breeding heritage and old-world charm.

• Junagarh Fort, unusual among Rajasthan's forts for standing on level ground rather than a hilltop, with richly decorated palace interiors
• Lalgarh Palace, built in red sandstone in a blend of Rajput, Mughal and European styles
• The National Camel Research Centre, where you can see camels of various breeds up close and learn about their role in desert life
• A stop at Bikaner's celebrated sweet shops, well known across Rajasthan for bhujia and traditional mithai

Overnight: Bikaner

Day 10: Bikaner to Jaipur

Set out for Jaipur, pausing en route at the striking Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke, famed for the thousands of rats considered sacred within its halls. On arrival in Jaipur, spend the evening viewing the Albert Hall Museum from outside its grand Indo-Saracenic facade before browsing the surrounding bazaars.

Overnight: Jaipur

Day 11: Jaipur, the Pink City

A full day dedicated to Jaipur's landmarks, each one distinct in character and craftsmanship.

• Amber Fort, its honey-coloured ramparts rising above Maota Lake, reached by a scenic approach through the hills
• Panna Meena Ka Kund, a symmetrical stepwell with a striking geometric design
• Jal Mahal, appearing to float at the centre of Man Sagar Lake
• City Palace, still partly home to Jaipur's royal family, with museum wings of costumes, weapons and art
• Jantar Mantar, an eighteenth-century astronomical observatory with giant stone instruments still used to track celestial movements
• Hawa Mahal, the iconic Palace of Winds with its honeycomb facade of small latticed windows
• Birla Temple, a modern marble temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayan
• Patrika Gate, one of the city's most photographed modern landmarks, painted in vivid Rajasthani motifs

The evening is left free for shopping, with Jaipur well known for gemstones, handicrafts, textiles and its distinctive blue pottery.

Overnight: Jaipur

Day 12: Jaipur to Mumbai by Overnight Train

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at leisure before your transfer to Jaipur Junction Railway Station. Board your overnight train back to Mumbai, carrying with you the forts, deserts and colours of a state that rarely leaves a traveller unchanged.

The tour concludes.

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