Rajasthan at a glance- Mount Abu | Jodhpur | Jaisalmer | Udaipur: Bucket list 2020

खम्मा घणी । Rajasthan, a beautiful Indian state which is famous for not only its rich tradition and culture but also for its natural charisma spread from golden sand dunes to the heights of Aravali range. It attracts all kinds of tourists across the globe for maximum time of the year(except summer). Weather you want to indulge in ancient Indian history Or you want to soak scenic beauty on the hills and lakes, this place promises you to serve every taste of travel in a single dish. So next time when you listen to ‘पधारो म्हारे देस’, take it seriously friends.

Almost all major tourist places and cities are connected with railway network. You can also take flights from/to cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

Let’s see what all places deserve to be on your bucket list this season just to kick’em off in style.

1.Jodhpur – Blue City

Time to visit: November to March

Duration: 1-2 days

Intercity travel: Hire a taxi. App based cab options like Ola and Uber are also easily available.

Places to stay: Book your hotel near main market i.e. Ghantaghar (clock tower).

Places to visit:

Mehrangarh fort
Jaswant Thada
Mandore gardens
Kaylana lake
Toorji step well

Traveler tip: Trip to Jodhpur can easily be clubbed with Jaisalmer. Number of direct trains are available between these two cities to cover the distance of 280 km. approx

2.Jaisalmer – The Golden City

Time to visit: November to March

Duration: 2-3 days (including Sam)

Intercity travel: Hire a taxi. Unlike Jodhpur, app based cabs are not available. Though public transport is easily available.

Places to stay: One night in Jaisalmer city + One night camp stay at Sam.

Places to visit:

Jaisalmer Fort: One of the very few living forts. You will find all kinds of shops, cafes and roof top restaurants within the premises of the fort.

Gadisagar Lake
Patwon ki Haweli
Bada Bagh

Traveler tip: Checkout from Jaisalmer city hotel and cover following place en route Sam.

Amar Sagar
Kuldhara
Sam (night stay)

Check in the camps and get ready for camel ride to sand dunes around 5 pm. Come back and enjoy cultural activities and folk dance performance with dinner. Also, you might want to go on a night desert safari before going to bed. All these activities come as perks with your camp stay at Sam(except night safari).

3.Udaipur – The City of Lakes

Time to visit: Monsoon and November to March. Udaipur can be seen at its best during monsoon season.

Duration: 2-3 days

Intercity travel: Hire a taxi. Public transport is also easily available.

Places to stay: Plan your stay near Lake Pichola Or Fatehsagar Lake. There is no dearth of hotels in Udaipur.

Places to visit:
City Palace
Jag Mandir
Monsoon Palace/Sajjangarh
Sajjangarh Wild Life Sanctuary
Lake Pichola
Fatehsagar Lake
Badi Lake
Karni Mata Temple
Gulab Bagh
Saheliyon ki Badi
Bagore ki Haveli
Fish Aquarium near Fatehsagar Lake

Don’t forget to visit street food hub at Sukhodia Circle.

Traveler tip: Udaipur can be clubbed with Mount Abu which is at a distance of 160 km approx.

4.Mount Abu – Shimla of Rajasthan

Time to visit: Monsoon & November to March.

Duration: 2 days

Intercity travel: Hire a taxi.

Places to visit:

Dilwara Temple
Nakki Lake
Peace Park & Om Shanti Bhawan
Guru Shikhar Peak
Achalgarh Temple
Toad Rock
Honeymoon Point
Universal Peace Halls
Adhar Devi Temple
Shankar Math Temple