9-Day Rajasthan Tour: The Heritage with Wild and Leisure

Our 9-day Rajasthan tour brings together palaces, tigers, temples and lakes at an easy pace. Explore the forts of Jaipur, the Pink City. Look for wild tigers on a jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park. Visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and the holy lake of Pushkar. Then enjoy three nights in Udaipur, the romantic City of Lakes, with a day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Ranakpur Jain temples.

This is a private Rajasthan tour package with your own car, driver and expert guides. Shamrock Journeys, a trusted Rajasthan tour operator, has planned Rajasthan tours since 2002.

Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 9-day Rajasthan tour.

Tour name: The Heritage with Wild and Leisure
Duration: 9 days and 8 nights
Route: Jaipur (2 nights), Ranthambore (2 nights), Pushkar (1 night), Udaipur (3 nights)
Starts: Jaipur. Ends: Udaipur
Tour type: private tour with car, driver and guides
Highlights: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, a Ranthambore tiger safari, Ranthambore Fort, Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Pushkar Lake, City Palace Udaipur, Lake Pichola, Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur
Best time: October to March

Why Choose This Rajasthan Tour

Heritage and wildlife together: royal cities and a tiger reserve in one trip.
Two nights in Ranthambore: time for a jeep safari and for Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Three UNESCO World Heritage forts: Amber, Ranthambore and Kumbhalgarh.
Three nights in Udaipur: time for the city, the lake and a full day trip, with leisure in between.
A good pace: the 9-day Rajasthan tour gives you two or three nights in most places, so it does not feel rushed.
Private and flexible: one of our best Rajasthan tour packages for families, couples and wildlife lovers.

9-Day Rajasthan Tour Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the 9-day Rajasthan tour.

Day 1: Arrive in Jaipur

We meet you at Jaipur airport or railway station and take you to your hotel. The evening is free. Take a first walk through the old Pink City.

Overnight: Jaipur

Day 2: Jaipur, the Pink City

After breakfast, go up to Amber Fort by jeep and walk through its courtyards and mirror palace. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, and the Albert Hall Museum. In the evening, visit an ethnic village for folk dance, puppet shows and a traditional Rajasthani dinner.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Jaipur. Read more in our Jaipur tour packages guide.

Day 3: Jaipur to Ranthambore

After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore, about 180 km and three and a half hours. Check in to your jungle resort. In the afternoon, visit Ranthambore Fort, which stands on a hill inside the park, and the old Trinetra Ganesh Temple.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Ranthambore

Day 4: Tiger Safari in Ranthambore National Park

Day four is a highlight of the 9-day Rajasthan tour. Rise early for a morning jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park with a forest guide. Look for tigers, leopards, sloth bears, deer and crocodiles. The afternoon is free for bird watching, a nature walk or a rest by the pool. You can also add a second safari.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Ranthambore. Read more in our Ranthambore tiger safari guide.

Day 5: Ranthambore to Ajmer and Pushkar

After an early breakfast, drive to Ajmer, about 320 km and six hours. Visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the Sufi shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Then cross the hill to Pushkar. See the Brahma Temple and watch the evening prayer ceremony at Pushkar Lake.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Pushkar. Read more in our Ajmer Pushkar tour package guide.

Day 6: Pushkar to Udaipur

After breakfast, drive through the Aravalli Hills to Udaipur, about 280 km and six hours. Check in to your hotel. In the evening, walk along the ghats and see the palaces light up across the lake.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Udaipur

Day 7: Udaipur, the City of Lakes

After breakfast, explore the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir, with views of the Lake Palace. Later, visit Jagdish Temple and ride the cable car to Karni Mata Temple for a view over the city. End the day with the sunset from the Monsoon Palace at Sajjangarh.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Udaipur. Read more in our Udaipur tour packages guide.

Day 8: Day Trip to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur

After breakfast, drive about 90 km to Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its wall runs for 36 km and is one of the longest in the world. Then visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple, famous for its 1,444 carved marble pillars. Return to Udaipur for a free evening by the lake.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Udaipur

Day 9: Departure from Udaipur

After breakfast, there is time for some last shopping. We then take you to Udaipur airport or railway station. Your 9-day Rajasthan tour ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your 9-day Rajasthan tour includes:

Eight nights in 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels of your choice, on a twin or double sharing basis
Breakfast every day, and dinner on Day 2
Private air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
Licensed English-speaking guide in each city
One jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
Jeep ride at Amber Fort and boat ride on Lake Pichola
Entry tickets to the monuments in the itinerary
All taxes, tolls and parking

What Is Not Included

International and domestic flights
Lunch, and dinner on other days
Extra safaris
Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Camera fees at monuments
Travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

October to March is the best time for a 9-day Rajasthan tour. Days are sunny and pleasant, and mornings on safari are cold. April to June is hot but very good for tiger sightings. The main zones of Ranthambore National Park are closed from July to September, so we do not suggest this tour in those months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 9-day Rajasthan tour private?

Yes. You travel with your own car, driver and guides. It is a private Rajasthan tour, so you set the pace.

Will I see a tiger?

No one can promise a tiger, because the animals are wild. Ranthambore has one of the best records in India, and a second safari improves your chance.

How is the safari booked?

Safari seats are limited and sell out early. We book yours as soon as you confirm the tour. We need the passport or photo ID details of every guest.

Is this tour good for families?

Yes. Children love the safari and the boat ride. It is a favourite among our Rajasthan family tour packages.

Can people of all faiths visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah?

Yes. Everyone is welcome. Please dress modestly and cover your head. If you prefer, you can skip Ajmer and drive straight to Pushkar.

Can I start the tour from Delhi?

Yes. We can add a drive, train or flight from Delhi to Jaipur, and a flight back from Udaipur.

How is this different from the 8-day tour?

The 9-day Rajasthan tour adds a third night in Udaipur and a day trip to Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur. If you have less time, choose our 8-day Jaipur Ranthambore Udaipur tour.

Can I change the 9-day Rajasthan tour to suit me?

Yes. You can upgrade hotels, add a safari, add a day or add places such as Jodhpur or Jaisalmer to your 9-day Rajasthan tour.

How much does the 9-day Rajasthan tour cost?

The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

Extend Your Rajasthan Tour

Many guests add more days or places to their 9-day Rajasthan tour.

8-day Jaipur Ranthambore Udaipur tour: the same route in one day less.
7-day Jaipur Pushkar Udaipur tour: the same route without Ranthambore.
12-day Royal Panorama tour: the full circuit, with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and a tiger safari.

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