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RAJASTHAN INTENSIVE: FORTS, TIGERS AND TAJ MAJESTY

Fortresses crowning desert ridges, tigers prowling through tall grass, temples glowing by oil lamp. Rajasthan, intense.

≈ 16
Days
1862
Km
10
Stops
📖 8 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Wander around Udaipur's lakes, trace history at Chittorgarh and admire Bundi's painted havelis. Roam Ranthambore's wild lands, experience Jaipur's intensity and Amber Fort, find Pushkar and Jodhpur again before approaching Agra then Delhi, a capital of many faces.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Udaipur

romantic palace lakes crown jewel

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Day 1
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Discover

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Old town of Udaipur: alleyways, ghats of Lake Pichola and markets (clothing, jewelry, spices)
2
Shree Jagdish Temple (architecture and local fervor)
3
City Palace of Udaipur (exteriors and courtyards)
4
Lake Palace (view from the lake)
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Guided warm-up tour in the old city (English)
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Dharohar Folk Dance show (dance and puppets)
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Boat ride on Lake Pichola (views of the city and City Palace)
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Next stop
Distance: 115 km
Travel time: 2h30
2
Day

Chittorgarh

hilltop fortress historical testament

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Chittorgarh Fort: ramparts and panoramas
2
Rana Kumbha Palace
3
Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) and surrounding temples
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Activities

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Tuk-tuk or vehicle loop within the fort enclosure (extensive site)
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Sunset from the ramparts
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Next stop
Distance: 155 km
Travel time: 3h
3
Day

Bundi

intricately painted haveli realm

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Raniji-ki-Baori (grand stepwell)
2
Bundi Markets (vegetables market, etc.)
3
Garh Palace (frescoes, royal halls, views over the city)
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Activities

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Discovery of the other baoris/stepwells of the city (exteriors)
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Next stop
Distance: 125 km
Travel time: 3h
4
Day

Ranthambore Sawai Madhopur

tiger safari wild majesty

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Day 4
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Discover

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Ranthambore Fort (viewpoints over the park and buildings)
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Next stop
Distance: 180 km
Travel time: 4h
5
Day

Jaipur

holi celebration colorful soul

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Day 5
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Discover

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Wildlife observation in Ranthambore (crocodiles, deer, monkeys, birds)
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Activities

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Gypsy safari (4x4, dawn) at Ranthambore National Park
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Next stop
Distance: 12 km
Travel time: 30min
6
Day

Amber Amer

royal fort shadow heritage

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds, iconic facade)
2
Old bazaars of Jaipur (chai and flower/vegetable stalls)
3
City Palace and gardens (exteriors, local life)
4
Galtaji (Monkey Temple)
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Activities

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Guided bicycle tour at dawn in Jaipur (Cyclin Jaipur)
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Breakfast with locals (local experience)
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Next stop
Distance: 145 km
Travel time: 3h
7
Day

Pushkar

holy lake festival sacred

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Nahargarh Fort (view of Jaipur at dawn)
2
Jal Mahal (Water Palace, photo stop)
3
Gaitore (cenotaphs of the maharajahs)
4
Amer Fort (palace, courtyards and ramparts)
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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Athletic bicycle climb to Nahargarh (Cyclin Jaipur)
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Sunset over the ramparts of Amer
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Next stop
Distance: 190 km
Travel time: 4h30
8
Day

Jodhpur

indigo fortress drama desert

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Day 8
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Discover

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Pushkar Lake and ghats (rituals, Holi atmosphere)
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Activities

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Supervised participation in Holi celebrations (colored powders)
9
Day

Jodhpur

indigo fortress drama desert

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Day 9
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Discover

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Mandore Garden: cenotaphs and park
10
Day

Jodhpur

indigo fortress drama desert

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Mehrangarh Fort (French audioguide, history and panoramas)
2
Blue old town (alleys and viewpoints)
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Activities

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Zipline above the ramparts and lakes of Mehrangarh
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Next stop
✈️ Flight / transfer day
Distance: 710 km
Travel time: 5h
11
Day

Agra

marble splendor eternal love

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Day 11
12
Day

Agra

marble splendor eternal love

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Day 12
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Discover

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Taj Mahal at dawn (exterior and gardens)
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Activities

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Guided bicycle tour in the Agra countryside (viewpoints of the Taj)
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Next stop
Distance: 230 km
Travel time: 4h30
13
Day

Delhi

multi-layered capital historic soul

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Day 13
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Discover

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Red Fort of Delhi
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Old Delhi: Chandni Chowk and large spice market
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Sikh temple (Gurdwara): discovery of rituals
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Activities

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Guided tour of Delhi (old city and iconic places)

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