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5-Day Mount Abu and Ranakpur Escape

The one hill station in Rajasthan, paired with the two finest Jain temple complexes in the state. Cooler than everywhere else on this list, and green in a way the rest of Rajasthan is not.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Udaipur to Ranakpur
Pick up at Udaipur and drive to Ranakpur. The temple in the afternoon light.
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Ranakpur
Day 2: Kumbhalgarh
The fort and the wall, then the drive on to Mount Abu.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Mount Abu
Day 3: Mount Abu
Dilwara temples, Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar and Sunset Point.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Mount Abu
Day 4: Mount Abu to Udaipur
Achalgarh fort in the morning, then back down to Udaipur.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Udaipur
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Udaipur airport.
Meals
Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Dilwara temples — marble carved thin enough to glow
Ranakpur Jain temple and its 1,444 pillars
Nakki Lake and Sunset Point at Mount Abu
Kumbhalgarh — the second longest wall in the world
Guru Shikhar, the highest point in the Aravallis

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast and dinner
All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and interstate taxes
One camel or jeep ride in the dunes where the itinerary names it

What's not included

Airfare or train fare to Rajasthan
Lunch throughout
Monument entry tickets and camera fees
Guide charges at forts and palaces, unless stated
Elephant ride at Amer and boat rides at Udaipur

Pickup point

Jaipur Airport or Jaipur Junction (Udaipur or Jodhpur where the itinerary says so)

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Heritage hotels booked over Diwali, Christmas, New Year and the Pushkar fair are on non-refundable rates; we will tell you at booking when a date falls in that window.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rajasthan?

October to March. November to February is the sweet spot — daytime around 22–27°C, cold desert nights. April to June routinely crosses 45°C in Jaisalmer and Bikaner, which makes fort sightseeing genuinely unpleasant.

How much time does the whole state need?

Ten days for the four cities done properly — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer. Seven days works if you drop one. Anything shorter and you are spending the trip in the car; that is why the shorter packages here pick two cities, not four.

Is the desert camp at Sam worth it?

Yes, if you pick the right one. The dunes at Sam get crowded with day-trippers and loud camps; we book the quieter Khuri side or a camp set back from the main dune, with attached bathrooms and proper beds rather than a tent on sand.

Are the forts and palaces wheelchair accessible?

Mostly not. Amer, Mehrangarh and Jaisalmer Fort are steep, cobbled and stepped. City Palace Udaipur has a lift on part of the route. Tell us at booking and we will plan around what is realistic rather than promising access that is not there.

What should I actually buy, and where?

Blue pottery and block prints in Jaipur, bandhani and mojris in Jodhpur, miniature painting in Udaipur, camel leather in Bikaner. Our drivers are not paid commission by shops, so nobody will steer you into an emporium you did not ask for.

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Runs on any date you choose — tell us when and we will confirm availability.

Tour Option

Twin Sharing₹18,499

Rajasthan

Forts, palaces and the Thar under the stars.

Know Before You Go

When is the best time to visit Rajasthan?October to March. November to February is the sweet spot — daytime around 22–27°C, cold desert nights. April to June routinely crosses 45°C in Jaisalmer and Bikaner, which makes fort sightseeing genuinely unpleasant.
How much time does the whole state need?Ten days for the four cities done properly — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer. Seven days works if you drop one. Anything shorter and you are spending the trip in the car; that is why the shorter packages here pick two cities, not four.
Is the desert camp at Sam worth it?Yes, if you pick the right one. The dunes at Sam get crowded with day-trippers and loud camps; we book the quieter Khuri side or a camp set back from the main dune, with attached bathrooms and proper beds rather than a tent on sand.

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