Rajasthan Private Tour with Guide & Car: Jaipur to Udaipur

Summary

Private Rajasthan journey from Jaipur to Udaipur with local guide

You’ll travel across Rajasthan by private car with a local guide, exploring Jaipur’s palaces, Mandawa’s painted havelis, Jaisalmer’s golden fort and desert dunes, Jodhpur’s mighty Mehrangarh Fort, and Udaipur’s lakeside serenity. Expect real conversations, spicy meals, and moments you’ll remember long after the trip ends.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it feels like to wake up in Jaipur and end up drifting on a boat in Udaipur ten days later? I didn’t really know what to expect from a private Rajasthan tour — I just knew I wanted more than snapshots of palaces. Our driver, Rakesh, met us at the airport with this easy smile and a bottle of cold water (which honestly felt like gold after the flight). The first evening, we found ourselves eating dal baati at Chokhi Dhani while dancers spun so fast their anklets sounded like rain. My partner tried to clap along but got completely lost in the rhythm — even the waiter laughed.

The days blurred into each other in the best way. In Mandawa, our guide pointed out faded frescoes on old havelis that looked almost alive when the sun hit them sideways. Bikaner was drier than I expected; dust clung to my shoes after wandering Junagarh Fort’s courtyards. There was this moment at Karni Mata Temple where I hesitated at the entrance (so many rats!), but a local woman smiled and said something reassuring in Hindi — I still have no idea what she said but it helped me step inside.

Jaisalmer’s fort glowed yellow under the late afternoon sun, and inside it felt like a living maze — kids playing cricket near ancient walls, shopkeepers calling out chai offers. The camel ride out by Sam Sand Dunes was bumpier than I’d imagined (my back still remembers), but watching dusk settle over the desert made it worth every awkward bounce. Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort was massive; our guide shared stories about battles and ghosts as we climbed endless stone steps. By Udaipur, we were ready for something softer — floating past palaces on Lake Pichola as kites wheeled overhead. Lunches were always spicy, sometimes too spicy for me if I’m honest, but every meal came with stories from drivers or waiters about their families or cricket teams.

I keep thinking about those small moments — the sound of temple bells echoing through narrow streets in Udaipur, or how our driver always had fresh water waiting after each stop. This Rajasthan private tour wasn’t just about seeing places; it felt like being gently nudged into someone else’s story for a while. Hard to explain exactly why that sticks with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and Jaipur Tour

• Welcome and hotel transfer
• Visit Birla Temple
• Chokhi Dhani Village Resort: Rajasthani food, camel ride, dance

Day 2 — Jaipur Full Day Sightseeing

• Explore Albert Hall Museum
• Visit Hawa Mahal
• Tour City Palace
• Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
• Visit Galtaji Temple

Day 3 — Transfer to Mandawa and Sightseeing

• Drive Jaipur to Mandawa
• Visit Mandawa Fort and Havelis

Day 4 — Bikaner Transfer and Tour

• Drive Mandawa to Bikaner
• Visit Junagarh Fort
• Visit Karni Mata Temple

Day 5 — Transfer to Jaisalmer and Evening Walk

• Drive Bikaner to Jaisalmer
• Evening at Gadisar Lake

Day 6 — Jaisalmer Sightseeing and Desert Safari

• Visit Jaisalmer Fort
• Tour Patwon ki Haveli
• Visit Salim Singh ki Haveli
• Jeep and camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes

Day 7 — Transfer to Jodhpur and Fort Visit

• Drive Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
• Visit Mehrangarh Fort

Day 8 — Jodhpur to Udaipur via Sightseeing

• Visit Jaswant Thada
• Tour Mandore Garden
• Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum
• Drive Jodhpur to Udaipur

Day 9 — Udaipur Full Day Sightseeing

• Visit Jagdish Temple
• Tour Udaipur City Palace
• Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari Garden
• Visit Fateh Sagar Lake
• Boat trip to Jag Mandir Palace
• Visit Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace)
• Tour Bagore Ki Haveli

Day 10 — Return to Jaipur via Chittorgarh Fort

• Visit Chittorgarh Fort
• Transfer to Jaipur airport/bus/railway station

Top questions

How many days is the Rajasthan private tour?

The tour lasts 10 days and 9 nights from Jaipur to Udaipur.

Is hotel pickup included in this Rajasthan itinerary?

Yes, hotel pickup is included at your arrival in Jaipur and throughout the trip.

Which cities are visited during this Rajasthan tour?

The route covers Jaipur, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.

Are entry fees included in the price?

Yes, all entry fees and taxes are included during guided sightseeing.

Is there a local guide or just a driver?

You’ll have a professional private tour guide who also drives for all excursions.

Are meals provided during the trip?

Breakfasts are included; lunches and dinners are available at local restaurants (not included).

What kind of vehicle is used for transfers?

An air-conditioned private car is provided for all transfers between cities and sights.

Is this Rajasthan tour suitable for families?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and families with children or infants.

What’s included

Your journey includes hotel pickup on arrival in Jaipur and throughout your stay; an air-conditioned private car at your disposal for 10 days; all entry fees and taxes covered; bottled water along the way; plus friendly local guides who double as drivers for every excursion—so you can just focus on soaking up each city without worrying about logistics.