Udaipur to Jodhpur: Kumbhalgarh Fort & Ranakpur Temple

Walk two of Rajasthan's greatest forts and temples in a single day, with the drive and timing handled.

This private day trip from Udaipur to Jodhpur includes pickup from your hotel, a full-day drive in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and stops at Kumbhalgarh Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 15th century) and Ranakpur Jain Temple (a 15th-century complex with over 400 hand-carved pillars). The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or chosen location in Jodhpur. Entrance fees to the fort and temple are not included. You'll pay them on arrival. Choose a sedan for up to three travelers or an SUV for four to six.

Step-by-step itinerary

Udaipur to Jodhpur via Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur

• Pickup from Udaipur hotel or station
• Drive to Kumbhalgarh Fort (3 hours)
• Explore Kumbhalgarh Fort and walls
• Drive to Ranakpur Jain Temple
• Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple and pillars
• Drive to Jodhpur
• Drop off at Jodhpur hotel

The experience

How do you see two of Rajasthan's most important historical sites without renting a car or negotiating with drivers at each stop? This private trip solves that by bundling the route, the vehicle and the timing into one booking. You're picked up from your Udaipur hotel or the railway station at a time you choose, then driven toward Jodhpur in an air-conditioned car with a driver who speaks English. The journey itself is about three hours to the first stop.

Kumbhalgarh Fort arrives first: a 15th-century Mewar fortress built by Rana Sangha and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. What makes it remarkable is the perimeter wall: 36 kilometers of stone running across the ridge, the second longest defensive wall on earth after the Great Wall of China. You'll walk the fort grounds, see the Ganesh Temple and Jain Temple inside the complex, and get a sense of the scale and the views. From there, the drive continues into the Aravalli range to Ranakpur, where the Jain Temple complex waits. This temple took 65 years to complete and houses over 400 pillars, each one carved with intricate detail. The space is large, running across multiple floors, and the atmosphere is quiet and contemplative. You'll see a colony of monkeys living in and around the temple grounds. A priest family manages the site and can walk you through the history and architecture if you want that depth.

After Ranakpur, the drive continues straight to Jodhpur, where you're dropped at your hotel, the train station, bus station or airport: whichever you arrange at booking. The whole day runs about eight hours from start to finish. Bottled water is provided during the drive. Entrance fees to both the fort and the temple are paid separately when you arrive at each site, and meals are on your own. Plan to eat in Ranakpur or carry snacks if you prefer.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Udaipur hotel or railway station at a time you select.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• stops at Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple.
• bottled water during the drive.
• drop-off at your hotel or chosen location in Jodhpur.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sedan vehicle (1-3 passengers)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00Private full-day trip in an air-conditioned Toyota Etios or Dzire car with an English-speaking driver. Includes pickup.

SUV vehicle (4-6 passengers)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00Private day trip in a Toyota Innova SUV with an English-speaking driver. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10.23

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Udaipur Tour And Taxi

Is this one for you?Book the sedan if you're traveling solo or as a couple. Choose the SUV if your group is four to six people and you want more space for the eight-hour drive. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you're not navigating between two major sites on your own or waiting for a driver to negotiate a price at the curb.

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Top questions

What is Kumbhalgarh Fort and why is it called the Great Wall of India?

Kumbhalgarh Fort is a 15th-century Mewar fortress built by Rana Sangha, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's known for its 36-kilometer perimeter wall (the second longest defensive wall in the world after the Great Wall of China), which runs across the ridge and encloses the entire fort complex.

How long does it take to drive from Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh Fort?

The drive from Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh Fort takes around three hours in the air-conditioned vehicle. From there, it's another drive to Ranakpur, and then to Jodhpur, with the full day totaling about eight hours.

What can I expect to see inside Ranakpur Jain Temple?

Ranakpur Jain Temple is a 15th-century complex with over 400 hand-carved pillars spread across multiple floors. The carvings are intricate and detailed, and the temple is set in a peaceful location in the Aravalli range. You'll also see a large colony of monkeys living in and around the temple grounds.

Are meals included in this tour?

Meals are not included. You'll have time to eat in Ranakpur or carry your own snacks. Bottled water is provided during the drive.

Do I need to pay entrance fees at the fort and temple?

Yes, entrance fees to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple are not included and are paid separately when you arrive at each site.

Can I choose where to be dropped off in Jodhpur?

Yes, you can arrange drop-off at your hotel, the train station, bus station or airport in Jodhpur. Confirm your preferred location at booking.