Mountain Tour of Rajasthan- (Udaipur – Mount Abu – Jodhpur)

The Mountain Tour of Rajasthan will take you to Udaipur, the lake city and Mount Abu, the famous and only hill resort in Rajasthan and to Jodhpur, the Golden City. A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mount Abu is a green oasis in the barren desertscape of Rajasthan. Mountain Tour of Rajasthan covers 6 days and 5 nights. The tour to Udaipur, Mount Abu and Jodhpur is like the tales of the thousand and one nights and it will make your tour an unforgettable memory.

Day 1: Udaipur
Day 2: Udaipur
Day 3: Udaipur – Mount Abu
Day 4: Mount Abu – Jodhpur
Day 5: Jodhpur
Day 6: Jodhpur

Day 1: Udaipur:
In the morning arrive at the Udaipur airport or railway station. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. This city is built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2: Udaipur:
Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a folk art museum. This museum has a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards we visit the City Palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the evening we have a boat ride on the lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in the west.

Day 3: Udaipur – Mount Abu:
After having breakfast drive to Mount Abu. Arrive in Mount Abu by the afternoon. After a break we visit the Dilwara Jain temples. Dilwara Jain Temples were constructed between 11th and 13th centuries. After visiting the Jain Temples we will have a walk to the focal point of the town, Nakki Lake. This artificial lake is ringed by hills and overhung by the enormous Toad Rock. We will walk through the Bazaar up to Sunset Point from where the best mountain view can be savoured and we enjoy the sunset as the sun gradually drowns itself in the azure sky between two mountain peaks.

Day 4: Mount Abu – Jodhpur:
In the morning drive to Jodhpur. Earlier Jodhpur was the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. Evening free for leisure in Jodhpur.

Day 5: Jodhpur
Today we will visit the Mehrangarh Fort. Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.

Day 6: Jodhpur
After having breakfast drive to airport or railway station for the onwards journey.