Book a 15-day private Rajasthan forts & palaces tour. Explore UNESCO hill forts in Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, & Ranthambore with private car & guide.
Few places in the world have as many great forts as Rajasthan. Six of its hill forts, at Amber, Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron and Jaisalmer, are inscribed together on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This fifteen-day journey is built around those citadels and the palaces that grew up beside them.
You travel by private car with a driver, beginning and ending in Jaipur. On the way you see the ridge-top strongholds of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Kumbhalgarh, the flat-ground fort of Bikaner, the vast complex at Chittorgarh and the lakeside palaces of Udaipur.
It suits travellers with a particular interest in history, architecture and photography, who prefer a deeper, longer route to a quick survey.
You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Nahargarh Fort at sunset is a good first fort to visit if you feel energetic.
Amber Fort opens the day, followed by Jaigarh Fort on the ridge above it. In the city you visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal, and stop at Jal Mahal for photographs.
You drive about 170 km to Mandawa, in the Shekhawati region, to see the painted havelis, whose frescoes cover gateways and courtyards.
After breakfast you continue about 195 km to Bikaner, a drive of around 4 hours. In the afternoon Junagarh Fort is visited, and Lalgarh Palace and the Camel Breeding Farm can follow.
The drive across the desert to Jaisalmer covers about 330 km and takes 5 to 7 hours. An early start is recommended. On arrival the late afternoon is free, and views of the fort at dusk are a good introduction.
In the morning you explore Jaisalmer Fort, its Jain temples and the palace, then the havelis including Patwon Ki Haveli. In the afternoon you ride a camel at Sam Sand Dunes, and dinner with folk music completes the day.
You drive about 285 km, around 5 to 6 hours, to Jodhpur. The afternoon is free to rest or to walk in the old city.
Mehrangarh Fort is best visited in the morning, when crowds are lighter. Jaswant Thada, the white marble cenotaph, and the museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace follow. The blue-painted old city and the Clock Tower market complete the day.
You travel towards the Aravalli hills, stopping at Ranakpur, whose marble Jain temple has 1,444 carved pillars and opens to non-Jain visitors from around midday. You continue to Kumbhalgarh for the night.
In the morning you visit Kumbhalgarh Fort and walk along part of its wall, which runs for about 36 km. In the afternoon you drive to Udaipur, and the evening is free.
The City Palace and its museums are the focus of the day, and Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari complete the sightseeing. In the late afternoon an optional boat ride on Lake Pichola offers views of Jag Mandir and the palace walls.
After breakfast you leave for Chittorgarh, about 110 km away, and spend the morning at its fort, one of the largest in India. You then drive on to Bundi, about three hours further.
You climb to Taragarh Fort for views over Bundi’s blue houses and the hills. Garh Palace, known for its Rajput murals, and Raniji Ki Baori, the carved stepwell, fill the rest of the day. In the afternoon you drive to Ranthambore.
In the morning you visit Ranthambore Fort, which stands inside the national park; your guide confirms access and timings. You then drive about 180 km to Jaipur and check in for your last night.
After breakfast you are transferred to Jaipur airport or railway station. If you prefer, a drive to Delhi can be arranged.
Amber, Jaigarh, Junagarh, Jaisalmer, Mehrangarh, Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Taragarh and Ranthambore, along with palaces in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Bundi.
Amber, Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore and Jaisalmer are among six Rajasthan hill forts jointly inscribed by UNESCO. Gagron, the sixth, is not visited.
Yes, for children who enjoy fort exploring. The long drives can be tiring, so ask about adjusting the pace.
October to March is the most comfortable season for Rajasthan, with warm to mild days and cool evenings; desert nights can be cold in December and January. April to June is very hot, with temperatures often above 40°C in the desert cities, and July to September is monsoon season, when the landscape is green but travel can be slower. Book early for October to February, the busiest months.
Yes. Hotels, pace, extra nights and optional stops can all be adjusted. Speak to your travel consultant before booking.
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