The Royal Circle

Start point atA - Jaipur International Airport,Jaipur, RJ

End point at1 - Jaipur International Airport,Jaipur, RJ

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Day : 1 - To Pushkar

On day 1 depending on the time you are arriving at Jaipur, we can plan the day and accordingly include some sight seeing in Jaipur, before heading out of the city towards Pushkar. Pushkar is famous for its annual fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) featuring a trading fete of cattle, horses and camels. However through out the year the desert in Pushkar remain beautiful and we shall do a camel safari into the desert in Pushkar. Pushkar look like a town that is straight out of a fairy tale. Set by the Pushkar lake the buildings and structures of Pushkar town looks very surreal.

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View of Pushkar town
Desert views in Pushkar
View of Pushkar town
Pushkar lake

Day : 2 - Jodhpur the blue city

On day 2 we set out from Pushkar to Jodhpur, a 200 km drive that should take slightly more than 4 hours. Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the "Blue City", because the buildings of the city are painted in Blue color. The city has a lot to see, so we shall spend 2 nights here.

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Jodhpur city view from the fort
The Blue buildings of Jodhpur
The city views
The city views

Day : 3 - The Mehrangarh fort

Halt D1 - Mehrangarh Fort and Museum, Fort Road, Sodagaran Mohalla, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -6 Kms.

Activities - Visit Mehrangarh Fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

Halt E2 - Jaswant Thada, Lawaran, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -7 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jaswant Thada Fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

Halt F3 - Umaid Bhawan Palace, Circuit House Road, Cantt Area, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -5 Kms.

Activities - Visit Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History.

Mehrangarh Fort is the biggest fort in India, and covers an area of 1,200 acres (486 hectares) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The complex is located on a hilltop around 122 metres above the surrounding plain, and was constructed circa 1459 by Rajput ruler Rao Jodha. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards, as well as a museum housing various relics.

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Mehrangarh fort
Mehrangarh fort
Mehrangarh fort
Umaid Bhavan Palace
Umaid Bhavan Palace

Day : 4 - Drive to Jaisalmer

Jodhpur to Jaisalmer is a long 5 hour drive. Jaisalmer is in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the Golden City, its distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind its massive walls stand the ornate Maharajas Palace and intricately carved Jain temples. The city is lovely to explore especially the street food options and for shopping the traditional Rajasthani handicrafts, attires and footwear.

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Jaisalmer city
The sandstone buildings of Jaisalmer city
Bada Bagh Masoleum
Lovely monuments everywhere

Day : 5 - Day in Jaisalmer

Halt I1 - Jaisalmer Fort, near Gopa CHOCK, Dhibba Para, Manak Chowk, Amar Sagar Pol, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -0 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jaisalmer Fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments,UNESCO Heritage Site.

The most imposing structure that overlooks the city is Jaisalmer Fort. So we can start the day with a visit to Jaisalmer fort. It is believed to be one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one-fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. For the better part of its 800-year history, the fort was the city of Jaisalmer. The first settlements outside the fort walls, to accommodate the growing population of Jaisalmer, are said to have come up in the 17th century. So needless to say the Jaisalmer fort is bustling with life and activities with the people living within it and with the visitors to the fort. The fort's massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort. The fort stands amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert on Trikuta Hill. It is today located along the southern edge of the city that bears its name; its dominant hilltop location making the sprawling towers of its fortifications visible for many miles around. After visiting the Jaisalmer fort we can visit the Moti Mahal also known as the Salaam Singh Ki Haweli. The Palace was built in 1815 by Salam Singh, the prime minister of the kingdom when Jaisalmer was the capital. This mansion is famous for its distinctive architecture as it constitutes 38 gracefully carved balconies. The architecture of this mansion is inspired by dancing peacocks. Another notable Haveli or Palace to visit while in Jaisalmer is the Patwon Ki Haveli. Patwon Ki Haveli is a cluster of five large Havelis in Jaisalmer. Built-in 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa, it took the workers almost 55 years to complete the first haveli. With an interesting history, Patwon Ki Haveli is actually the first and the largest haveli to be constructed in Jaisalmer. History says that Patwa was an extremely wealthy man and a well-known trader of his time. Due to his riches, he could afford to build a luxurious palace and thus ordered the construction of separate stories – one for each of his five sons. The interiors of the palace are exquisitely adorned with a mix of Mughal and Rajput-styled decor. There is a museum operating in the Haveli which is well worth a visit to get an insight into the life of the rich during the era. The late afternoon can be spent in the deserts of Jaisalmer in the San region. The desert safari on a camel is a unique experience where you can head to view the glorious views of the sun setting behind the golden dunes of the Thar Desert. The San region is full of activities at the time of sunset with camping out there in the Thar desert with traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music.

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Jaisalmer fort
Jaisalmer fort
Inside Jaisalmer fort
The desert safari
Camping out in the desert
Salaam Singh Ki Haveli
Salam Singh Ki Haveli or Moti Mahal Palace
Patwon Ki Haveli
Interiors of Patwon Ki Haveli
Interiors of Patwon Ki Haveli
Sand dunes of San Desert
Camps in the San desert
Performances and Activities in the San desert in the evening

Day : 6 - A long drive to Jalore

On day 6 we set out on a long drive to Jalore. It is about 320 kms and should take about 6 hours to reach Jalore. Jalore is called the granite city of India. The only place for us to visit here would be the Jalore fort, which is perched atop a steep and perpendicular hill. It commands the town from a rocky outcrop 1200 ft high fortified with a wall and bastions with cannon mounted upon them. The fort has four gigantic gates however it is approachable only from one side, after a two-mile-long serpentine ascent. The approach to the fort is from the north, up a steep, slippery road through three rows of fortification to a single rampart wall 20ft high. It takes an hour to climb up. The fort is built on the lines of traditional Hindu architecture. The mahal or "the residential palace" inside the fort is now desolated, and what is left of it are the ruined symmetrical walls with huge rock formations around it. The cut-stone walls of the fort are still intact at many places. There are some drinking water tanks in the fort. Interestingly there are Hindu temples, Islamic Mosques as well as a couple of Jain temples within the fort complex.

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Jalore fort
Jalore fort
Jalore fort again

Day : 7 - To Mount Abu

Halt L1 - Jalore Fort, Jalore, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -1 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jalore fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

On day 7 we shall head to the only hill station in Rajasthan, which is Mount Abu. The drive to Mount Abu should take about 3 and half hours from Jalore. Set on a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a relatively cool climate and views over the arid plains below. The drive offers a slight change in the entire trip with being a hill variant.

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Mount Abu
Nakki Lake in Mount Abu
Mount Abu views

Day : 8 - The spectacular Udaipur

Halt N1 - Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -215 Kms.

Activities - Visit Kumbalgarh fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments,UNESCO Heritage Site.

Udaipur city in Rajasthan is called the abode of the Royalty. It’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics. The city has enough to explore so we shall spend 2 nights in this amazing city.

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Udaipur city view
Udaipur
Udaipur city views
Udaipur lake
Udaipur lake views
Kumbalgarh fort
Kumbalgarh fort
The great walls of Kumbalgarh fort
Kumbalgarh fort from inside

Day : 9 - The palaces of Udaipur

Halt P1 - Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Sajjan Garh Road, near Mewar Garh hotel, Eklavya Colony, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -7 Kms.

Activities - Visit Sajjangarh fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

Halt Q2 - Lake Pichola, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Distance from days start -3 Kms.

Activities - Boating in Lake Pichola

Factors at the Halt include : Small Boats / Canoes.

Udaipur is a city of palaces and lakes. This day we shall explore the palaces of this lovely lake city. While most of them have been converted into Luxury hotels where visitors are not permitted, we shall definitely be able to have a look at the Udaipur city palace atleast.

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The city palace
The city palace
Night view of the city palace
Taj lake palace
Sajjangarh Monsoon palace
Sajjangarh Monsoon palace

Day : 10 - The Chittorgarh fort

Halt S1 - Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -100 Kms.

Activities - Visit Chittorgarh Fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments,UNESCO Heritage Site.

On day 10 we shall head out east to see the famous Chittorgarh fort. It is about 120 kms drive to reach Chittorgarh from Udaipur and we should be able to make it in 2.5 hours. The fort is an amazing imposing structure and it is a UNESCO heritage site. To explore the fort we require a substantial amount of time as its huge. After Chittorgarh we shall head towards the closest city, which is Bhilwara for our night break.

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Chittorgarh fort
Chittorgarh fort
Chittorgarh fort
Chittorgarh fort from inside
Bhilwara city

Day : 11 - To Jaipur the Pink city

Halt U1 - Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -216 Kms.

Activities - Visit around Jalmahal

Factors at the Halt include : Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

Halt V2 - Hawa Mahal, Hawa Mahal Road, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -212 Kms.

Activities - Visit Hawa Mahal

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

And on the 11th day we finally head back to Jaipur, the largest and the capital city of Rajasthan. This time we intend to tour around the city a bit as it is full of sights and palaces. The drive from Bhilwara to Jaipur takes about 6 hours so we should be on it for almost the whole day. On reaching Jaipur we still should be able to catch up with viewing the Jal Mahal from outside and visiting inside the famous Hawa Mahal. Both these palaces are inside the city itself.

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Jaipur city view from the fort
Jaipur city view
Jal Mahal
Hawa Mahal palace
A closer look at the Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal palace inside views
Hawa Mahal palace inside views

Day : 12 - The last day of the tour

Halt Y1 - Jaigarh Fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -12 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jaigarh fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

Halt Z2 - Amber Fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Distance from days start -13 Kms.

Activities - Visit Amber fort

Factors at the Halt include : Cultural / History,Forts, Palaces & Monuments.

And the last day of the tour we have reserved for the magnificent Amer fort of Jaipur. After a thorough visit of the fort and more city tour and shopping, we shall be ready to drop you to the airport to catch your return flights.

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Amer fort
Amer fort
A magnificent view of Amer fort
Amer fort inside views
Amer fort inside views