Rajasthan is popularly known as the land of Rajputs and Maharajas and is heavily adorned with rich culture and history. This desert state is located in the northwestern part of India and is a popular destination for tourism. Ancient forts, temples and palaces, royal heritage hotels, folk dance and music, delicious cuisines, colourful festivals and wildlife safari form the elegant backdrop of Rajasthan tourism. In order to tour the entire Rajasthan, it will take at least three weeks.
Here is a thoughtfully designed tour plan to wander through the desert land for 10 days, where you can cover three cities and one national park. The expedition marks its starting point from Ranthambore National Park and concludes in Mount Abu. En route the trip, you will also be covering Ajmer and Jodhpur.
Here it goes!
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is a pride of Rajasthan and home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. Tourists from all over the country visit the park and conduct Ranthambore Safari Booking on jeep and canter to encounter these big cats. Visiting the national park you will come across the knowledge of several celebrated tigers of Ranthambore. Safaris are conducted in 10 zones in morning and evening shifts.
The nearest airport to land up to Ranthambore National Park is Jaipur Airport and the nearest railway station is Sawai Madhopur. Roads are also well connected from various parts to drive to Ranthambore. The best time to visit the national park is from October to February, in concern of the favourable weather conditions. However, the park remains open for visitors from 1st October to 30th June.
2 days are enough to visit Ranthambore National Park. One day can be dedicated to enjoying the jungle safari and the other day you can visit the nearby sightseeing spots –
- Ranthambore Fort
- Kachida Valley
- Padam Talao
- Malik Talao
- Raj bagh Ruins
- Jogi Mahal
- Trinetra Ganesh Temple
- Ranthambore School of Art
Ajmer
On the third day morning set out for Ajmer from Ranthambore National Park. the distance between the two places is approx 263 km. You can either drive to Ajmer or board a train from Sawai Madhopur to Ajmer Junction. Ajmer is bordered by the Aravalli mountain range derived its name from ‘Ajay Meru’, which implies invincible hill. Sightseeing in Ajmer consists of beautiful lakes, historical sites, worshipping places of multiple religions, and so on. 2 days will suffice for sightseeing in Ajmer. Popular enthralling spots in Ajmer include
- Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif
- Adhai Din ka Jhopra
- Anasagar Lake
- Akhbari Masjid
- Government Museum
- Ajmer Fort
- Soni Ji ki Nasiya Jain Temple
- Nareli Gyanodyaya digambar Jain Temple
- Prithvi Raj Smarak
- Akhbar’s Palace and Museum
Jodhpur
On the 5th day transfer to Jodhpur from Ajmer either by road or by train. The distance from Ajmer is about 203 km by road to reach Jodhpur. Sobriqueted as the Blue City, Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. The charm of the city emerges from a charismatic blend of rich cultural heritage and colourful and happening streets. Visit the following places in Jodhpur in 2 days –
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Jaswant Thada
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Hike Pachetia Hill
- Jodhpur Stepwell
- Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum
- Mandore Garden
- Kailana Lake
Mount Abu
Head towards Mount Abu on the 7th day. The distance from Jodhpur to Mount Abu is approximately 261 km and the railhead of Mount Abu is Abu Road. Needless to mention it is the only hill station in Rajasthan. Mount Abu is a place of relief during the scorching summers in Rajasthan, as it is located at an elevation of 1220 meters above sea level surrounded by the Aravalli Range. Spend 3 days in Mount Abu to enjoy the picturesque vistas of the place.
- Dilwara Jain Temple
- Nakki Lake
- Guru Shikhar
- Achalgarh Fort
- Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple
- Sunset Point
- Toad Rock
- Peace Park
- Honeymoon Point
- Universal Peace Hall Museum
- Trevor’s Tank
- Brahma Kumaris Ashram
- Tibetan Market
- Mount Abu Bazaar.
On the 10th day bid farewell to the awesome Rajasthan trip and head back home. The nearest railway station is already mentioned (Abu Road). The nearest airport to Mount Abu is Udaipur, with great connectivity of flights with all the major cities of India.
