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Rajasthan Courtyards and Lake Evenings

Explore three cities, with longer stays and time to enjoy each hotel.

  1. 1Jaipur
  2. 2Jodhpur
  3. 3Udaipur

From, per person~US$1,040

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Best Oct to Mar

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend eight nights exploring Jaipur's courtyards, Jodhpur's old lanes and Udaipur's lakeside terraces. Stay in hotels with historic character, explore with private guides and try block printing with an artisan.

Length
8 nights
Route
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
Best time
Oct to Mar
Ideal for
Travellers who love architecture, crafts and hotels with character

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Amber Fort with a private guide
  2. Try block printing with an artisan
  3. Visit Mehrangarh Fort and walk through old-city lanes
  4. See Ranakpur's carved marble temple
  5. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Jaipur

    Meet your driver at Jaipur airport and settle into your hotel. Enjoy the courtyard and an easy dinner in the evening.

    • Stay: Premium heritage hotel in Jaipur
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 30–60 minutes
  2. Day 2

    Amber Fort and Free Time

    Visit Amber Fort with a private guide before the day gets warmer. Return after lunch for a free afternoon at your hotel.

    • Stay: Premium heritage hotel in Jaipur
    • Getting there: Private car, 1.5–2 hours total; fort visit on foot
  3. Day 3

    City Palace and Block Printing

    Explore the City Palace with your guide, then meet a block-printing artisan. Try printing your own cloth and keep the evening free.

    • Stay: Premium heritage hotel in Jaipur
    • Getting there: Private car between visits, 1–1.5 hours total
  4. Day 4

    Drive to Jodhpur

    Leave after breakfast for Jodhpur, stopping for lunch along the way. Settle into your heritage hotel, with no sightseeing planned after the drive.

    • Stay: Boutique heritage hotel in Jodhpur
    • Getting there: Private car, 6–7 hours including a meal break
  5. Day 5

    Mehrangarh Fort and Blue Lanes

    Visit Mehrangarh Fort with a private guide in the morning. Rest at midday, then walk through a short stretch of the old city and try local snacks.

    • Stay: Boutique heritage hotel in Jodhpur
    • Getting there: Private car, 45–75 minutes total; guided walking
  6. Day 6

    Ranakpur Temple to Udaipur

    Drive towards Udaipur, stopping at Ranakpur's Jain temple during visitor hours. Continue after lunch and arrive with time to settle in before dinner.

    • Stay: 4–5 star heritage-style hotel near Udaipur's lakes
    • Getting there: Private car, 5–6 hours driving; allow 7–8 hours with visits and lunch
  7. Day 7

    City Palace and Lake Pichola

    Explore Udaipur's City Palace with your guide, taking your time. Rest after lunch before an afternoon boat ride on Lake Pichola.

    • Stay: 4–5 star heritage-style hotel near Udaipur's lakes
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, 30–60 minutes total; shared boat, 45–60 minutes
  8. Day 8

    A Free Day in Udaipur

    Take your time over breakfast and enjoy the hotel during the warmer hours. Browse nearby shops or sit by the lake in the afternoon.

    • Stay: 4–5 star heritage-style hotel near Udaipur's lakes
  9. Day 9

    Leave from Udaipur

    Enjoy breakfast before checking out. Your driver takes you to Udaipur airport for your next flight.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 45–60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 3Premium heritage hotel in Jaipur
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 5Boutique heritage hotel in Jodhpur
  3. 3 nights · days 6 to 84–5 star heritage-style hotel near Udaipur's lakes

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Decgood time to go

Best from Oct to Mar. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in premium heritage and 4–5 star hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned car for transfers and planned visits
  • Private guides on planned city sightseeing days
  • Entry fees for listed monuments
  • Block-printing session
  • Guided snack tasting in Jodhpur
  • Shared boat ride on Lake Pichola
  • Applicable hotel and transport taxes

Not included

  • Flights into Jaipur and out of Udaipur
  • Meals other than breakfast and listed tastings
  • Optional activities
  • Personal purchases and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room; palace suites cost extra.
  • Fly into Jaipur and out of Udaipur to avoid repeating the journey.
  • Heritage hotels and forts may have stairs; ask early for rooms with easier access.

Before you go to India

Capital:
New Delhi
Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency:
INR

Questions

How many days is the Rajasthan Courtyards and Lake Evenings trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur.

How much does it cost?

From ₹98,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Oct to Mar.

What is included?

Eight nights in premium heritage and 4–5 star hotels, Daily breakfast, Private air-conditioned car for transfers and planned visits, Private guides on planned city sightseeing days, Entry fees for listed monuments, Block-printing session, Guided snack tasting in Jodhpur, Shared boat ride on Lake Pichola, Applicable hotel and transport taxes.

What is not included?

Flights into Jaipur and out of Udaipur, Meals other than breakfast and listed tastings, Optional activities, Personal purchases and tips, Travel insurance.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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