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Udaipur - Jaipur Break with Bundi(6 Nights)

Udaipur, Bundi, Jaipur

for Off-Beat Traveller, Inbound Traveller, Getaway Seeker, Heritage Traveller

Holiday Overview

Amer Fort
Hawa Mahal (Photo Courtesy: Firoze Edassery)
City Palace Jaipur (Photo Courtesy: Miya.m)
Jal Mahal (Photo Courtesy: Jal Mahal Project)
Walking around Bundi (Nivalink Trip Dated - 8 March 2008)
View from Sajjangarh Fort
City Palace
Fatehsagar Lake
Lake Palace with City Palace on Lake Pichola

Udaipur - Jaipur Break with Bundi is a heritage traveller break where guests explores heritage character of two most renowned destinations in Rajasthan (Udaipur and Jaipur) alongwith an off-beat destination (Bundi)

Route

Udaipur(3) - Bundi(1) - Jaipur(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Udaipur. Evening Boatride at Pichola.
  • Day-2 Sightseeing in Udaipur
  • Day-3 Udaipur Exursions
  • Day-4 Travel to Bundi via Chittaurgarh. Heritage walk around Bundi Town.
  • Day-5 Travel to Jaipur. Local sightseeing and Shopping in Jaipur.
  • Day-6 Local Sightseeing in and around Jaipur.
  • Day-7 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Bundi - Bundi Heritage Walk (3.00 kms)

Jaipur - Ladli Vocational Training Centre for Street Children (4.00 kms), Jantar Mantar Observatory (5.00 kms), Hawa Mahal (5.00 kms), City Palace Jaipur (5.00 kms), Albert Hall Museum (5.00 kms), Amer Fort (12.00 kms), Anokhi Museum (12.00 kms)

Udaipur - Jagdish Temple (2.00 kms), Mansapurna Karni Mata Ropeway (2.00 kms), Vintage Car Museum (3.00 kms), Shilpgram (3.00 kms), Bagore Ki Haveli (4.00 kms), City Palace (4.00 kms), Lake Pichola (4.00 kms), Fatehsagar Lake (5.00 kms), Sajjan Garh (9.00 kms), Eklingji Temples (25.00 kms), Haldighati Museum (50.00 kms), Kumbhalgarh Fort (55.00 kms), Ranakpur Jain Temple (80.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Udaipur Departure - Jaipur
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests can spend additional night in Jaipur further exploring heritage character of the area.

Distances
  • Udaipur to Bundi -261 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Bundi to Jaipur -210 kms (4.5 hrs)
Route

Udaipur(3) - Bundi(1) - Jaipur(2)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Udaipur. Evening Boatride at Pichola. Arrival at Udaipur. Udaipur in South Rajasthan is a destination renowned for its lakeside character and a base point to visit Temples and Forts around the area. Guests may enjoy evening boat ride at Lake Pichola and take a walk around old city areas around the lake. Visit Bagore Ki haveli in the evening for the Cultural Show.

Day-2 Sightseeing in Udaipur Proceed for full day sightseeing. Areas to visit include Citi Palace Museum (near Lake Pichola), Vintage Car Museum, Jagdish temple, Karni Mata Temple (Ropeway). Visit local markets for shopping. Evening visit to Sajjan Garh (11 kms) is recommended which offers stunning views of the Udaipur and its lakes from a hilltop.

Day-3 Udaipur Exursions Guests have options for half day excursions from Udaipur. Options here include Nathdwara (Krishna temple - 42 kms - 1 hr) enroute visit Eklingji and Haldighati Museum (Maharana Pratap memorial) OR day excursion to Ranakpur Jain Temples and Kumbhalgarh Fort (110 kms - 2.5 hours - one way). Evening guests have option to return to Lake Pichola for another heritage walk and boat ride OR Visit Shilpgram (Craft Gallery) near Fatehsagar Lake.

Day-4 Travel to Bundi via Chittaurgarh. Heritage walk around Bundi Town. Travel to Bundi (260 kms - 6 hrs). Bundi is a heritage town full of charming heritage monuments. Undertake a heritage walk to explore heritage character of the area. Visit Monuments such as Sukh Mahal (Small palace) , Maharao Raja Bahadur Singh Museum (Part of Moti Mahal full of stuffed wildlife, royal portraits and royal weapons on display) Chitrasala (18th century monument covered in beautiful paintings), Bundi Palace etc.

Day-5 Travel to Jaipur. Local sightseeing and Shopping in Jaipur.  Travel to Jaipur (210 kms - 4.5 hrs). Jaipur is a major destination in Rajasthan visited for its heritage experience. Afternoon visit to Jantar Mantar (Observatory), City Palace and Hawa Mahal. Evening Visit to Markets for shopping. Dinner at Chokhi Dhani (Ethnic village experience serving Vegetarian Rajasthani Cuisine) is popular

Day-6 Local Sightseeing in and around Jaipur. Visit to Amer Fort (Elephant ride possible, requires planning in advance)), Hawa Mahal, Anokhi Textile Museum and Albert Hall Museum. Experiential travellers may visit Ladli, a Vocational training centre for street children.

Day-7 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Bundi :

  • Bundi Heritage Walk - Bundi is a heritage town living in its royal past even today. The area is full of charming heritage monuments that give an insight in to royal past. These can be covered on a walk within a day. Sukh Mahal - Small palace closer to town, on the edge of the Jait Sagar. Maharao Raja Bahadur Singh Museum - Part of Moti Mahal full of stuffed wildlife, royal portraits and royal weapons on display. Chitrasala - 18th century monument covered in beautiful paintings. There is even a not so maintained Sheesh Mahal. Bundi Palace - This palace is now open to public and can offer interesting insights into history of Bundi.

Jaipur :

  • Ladli Vocational Training Centre for Street Children - Ladli is a Vocational school for rescued street chidren. They welcome visitors and sell the jewelry the children have made. Its one of a kind project and excellent place to arrive for souvenir shopping. Experiential travellers and those interested in arts and crafts can spend more time volunteering. Ladli is a project of the small, independent, non-profit organisation I-India. It relies entirely on the generous support of customers, volunteers and donors.

  • Jantar Mantar Observatory - The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built in 18th century. The Jaipur observatory is the largest and best preserved of few such other built in that period and is considered one of the world heritage site.

  • Hawa Mahal - Hawa Mahal is a unique five-storey building built in 1799 akin to the honeycomb of the beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas. The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah". Its a popular monument to visit for guests arriving at Jaipur for its unique architecture and views around the area.

  • City Palace Jaipur - City Palace is a palace complex in Jaipur which was the seat of the royal family of Jaipur. The Chandra Mahal palace now houses a museum (Sawai Mansingh Museum) but the greatest part of it is still a royal residence. The palace complex incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings.

  • Albert Hall Museum - Albert Hall Museum is a state museum built in late 19th century having a rich collection of artefacts like paintings, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, colourful crystal works etc

  • Amer Fort - Amer Fort is located in Amer, 12 kilometres from Jaipur. It is one of the principal tourist attractions of Jaipur, located high on a hill. Amer Fort was built in 18th century and is known for its artistic style. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront. The fort is a must for its different areas, its spread over 4 levels and its aesthetic ambiance. The areas comprise Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. There is also a stepwell nearby that could be an interesting visit for any traveller.

  • Anokhi Museum - The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of block printed cloth. Exhibits and educational programming highlight various aspects of this ancient craft in order to strengthen appreciation for a living art form.

Udaipur :

  • Jagdish Temple - Jagdish temple is a 400 year old Lord Krishna Temple with impressive architecture. It is situated right in middle of Udaipur old city and a popular visit for all guests arriving here.

  • Mansapurna Karni Mata Ropeway - Mansapurna Karni Mata Ropeway is a popular ride up the hill to the Karni Mata temple and enroute offers views of the area around. It can get crowded during season.

  • Vintage Car Museum - Vintage Car Museum has number of vintage classic cars on display from Royal family garages. Cars are maintained well and therefore a popular tourist visit place.

  • Shilpgram - Shilpgram is 3 kms west of Udaipur and is a Rural Arts and Crafts Complex spread over 70 acressurrounded by hills. the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex that depicts lifestyles the rural folk. Shilpdarshan is where performing artists and craftsmen are used to draw from the interior villages of the member states. They are regularly invited to exhibit their skill and to demonstrate their crafts, and sell their masterpieces in order to have direct access to the buyers.

  • Bagore Ki Haveli - Bagore Ki Haveli offers a cultural show by the Lake Pichola between 7 and 8 PM that is recommended for all travellers to the area for a bit of experience and a bit of photo opportunity of capturing the area in the evening.

  • City Palace - City Palace is a very popular sightseeing area offering multiple galleries, rooms and antiques on display. Guests looking at deeper insights must opt for a guide.

  • Lake Pichola - Pichola Lake is one of the most beautiful and picturesque lakes of Rajasthan, India. It is located in the heart of the city around which City Palace, Shivniwas and Fateh Prakash palace are situated. Pichola is also renowned for having the Lake Palace, the famous heritage hotel in the centre of the lake. Boating here is nothing short of experience.

  • Fatehsagar Lake - Fatehsagar lake is a quieter and less happening lake in Udaipur as compared to Lake Pichola. There are number of hotels around it but otherwise its not much of a destination except a few photo ops in evenings.

  • Sajjan Garh - Its a 9 km excursion up a hill where excellent views of the countryside, udaipur city and its lakes can be captured. Excellent option for an evening visit. The area also doubles up as an option for local picnickers. The reserve forest area is home to wildlife and is demarcated as Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Eklingji Temples - Eklingji Temple (25 kms from Udaipur) is dedicated to Lord Ekling (Shiva) and was founded by Acharya Viswaroopa contemporary of Adi Sankaracharya. There is another temple called Nathon Ka Mandir in the temple complex with inscriptions dating back to the 10th century CE. There are two more temples are that are visited in Eklingji Sas Bahu Temple - built in the 10th century; this temple is dedicated to the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and has intricate carvings including some erotic figures. Adbudji Jain temple is a temple in ruins dating back to the 17th century and houses a black marble statue of Shanti Nath

  • Haldighati Museum - The Haldighati Museum (50 kms from Udaipur) opened up in its current avataar in 2003. It depics story of Maharana Pratap and his battles with the Mughal.

  • Kumbhalgarh Fort - Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress built during 15th century and enlarged through the 19th century. The fort is now open to the general public as a museum and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening.

  • Ranakpur Jain Temple - Ranakpur is renowned for Jain Temple Complex. This is white marble temple with 1444 pillars and intricate carving. Three Jain Temples to Rishabhadeva, Neminath and Parsvanath, and the dharamshalas, stand close to each other in a walled enclosure. It is one of the "Luncheon" sectors of Rajasthan where guests on the Udaipur-Jodhpur Route stop over for lunch and marvel at the Ranakpur temple Complex.

Destination Overview

Udaipur - Udaipur is the Lake city of Rajasthan. Udaipur has now become an ex-Ahmedabad getaway and a destination where guests arrive to experience romance of the lake city and a bit of rajasthan.

Bundi - Bundi is a laidback heritage town at 40 kms from Kota.

Jaipur - Jaipur is capital of Rajasthan and one of the major tourist destinations of India and part of the famed “Golden Triangle” itinerary route along with Delhi and Agra. Jaipur has now evolved into a major business center with all requisites of a metropolitan city.

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Distances
  • Udaipur to Bundi -261 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Bundi to Jaipur -210 kms (4.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Udaipur to Bundi -261 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Bundi to Jaipur -210 kms (4.5 hrs)

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