7 Days Road Trip to Royal Rajasthan

The largest state in India, Rajasthan is known for its royal palaces, rich culture, and numerous tourist attractions. Besides this, Rajasthan boasts stunning art and architecture, and each city has different and unique architecture. If you haven’t been to any of the city in Rajasthan, it’s high time for you to plan one and make sure you devote each day in every city and cover all the well-known sites. To help you explore the state in 7 days here, we have curated some of the best sights and places that you should visit during your road trip to Rajasthan.

Road Trip to Rajasthan

Day 1: Jaipur

Also known as the pink city, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and the largest cities in the state. The city hosts many local markets like Bapu market, Johari bazaar, Nehru Bazar, etc. These markets are the perfect place to get acquainted with locals and buy authentic Rajasthani bangles, jewelry, bags, and fabrics.

After a quick shopping, head to Hawa Mahal. The palace is made of the red and pink sandstone. The grandeur of the palace is reminiscent of intricate architecture and interiors. After exploring the Hawa Mahal, you can plan a trip to Mandawa. It is three hours away from the city.

The town is known for its Havelis and forts, designed in the 18th century; each fort echoes their vibrant history. After exploring the town, head back to Jaipur. You can plan a night stay in a Heritage hotel. The vivacious hotel hosts a puppet show every evening.

Day 2: Pushkar

The holy town is located around the Thar Desert and Pushkar Lake. It has more than 50 ghats and hundreds of temples like Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Brahma temple and Savitri temple to name a few.

On your way to Pushkar, do not forget to pay a visit in Ajmer, a well-known pilgrimage center and home to Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti’s shrine. People from different corners of the country and world visit this holy shrine.

If you are visiting the town in November, you can also attend the camel fair where villagers from across Rajasthan gather with more than thousands of camels. The camels are well dressed and paraded in the fields.

The evening is an ideal time to explore all the well-known temples of Pushkar, especially the Brahma Temple. It is believed that in the entire world, there is only one temple dedicated to God Brahma, which is in Pushkar. The sound of bells and aartis echoing all around will mesmerise you.

If you want you can stay back in a Dharamshala or a book a night in one of the hotels. For booking hotels consider FabHotels. The online store will help you to figure out the best hotels in the city. You can also use FabHotels offers to get the best deals on your stay.

Day 3: Udaipur

Udaipur is located around artificial lakes; the magnificent city was founded in the 15th century by Maharana Udai Singh. The city has numerous palaces and royal residences, where you can stay for a day and relish the lavish hospitality. However, if you wish to explore the city, the main attractions to visit are City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Lake Pichkola and Jag Mandir Palace.

The picturesque sites and majestic palaces call for an extended photo session. After exploring all the sites and photo session drive to Ambrai Ghat to catch the sunset. Some hotels also take tourists on exertion at Dilwara temple and other places located in Mount-Abu, the hill station of Rajasthan. Later you can dine out with your family and enjoy the sumptuous cuisine while sitting in the nicely set ambiance.

Day-4: Jodhpur

Reserve the entire day for Jodhpur. The city is 4 hours’ drive away from Udaipur. Some of the iconic sites of Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens, Kailana Lake, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, and Chamunda Mata Mandir.

Before going back to the hotel, make sure you wander around the local bazaar and shop for authentic kinds of stuff and souvenirs. The city also has many boutiques where you can get exclusive intricate jewelry and outfits.

Day-5: Jaisalmer

Begin early in the morning, and within 5 hours, you will reach your next destination which is Golden City. After a quick breakfast, start your trip at Jaisalmer with its iconic fort. The fort hosts cultural activities round the year.

It is an ideal abode for street shopping where you get your hands on handicrafts, jewellery, etc. After strolling around and mindful shopping, you can route to the Thar Desert. Covered with dunes, you can opt for a camel ride to explore the desert and then make your way to Desert Cultural Museum.

Day-6: Bikaner

Famous for history and exclusive architecture the city boasts many forts and tourists sites. Start your trip with Pokhran, known as the test site for India’s first nuclear explosion. For lunch, Pokhran Fort Hotel is best; it is a well- known for pit-stop and terracotta objects.

Unlike other cities, Bikaner is a quite and calm place. After long hours of traveling, the place is apt for unwinding all the stress and tiredness. Evenings in Bikaner have low temperature as compared to day thus; it is the best time to traverse nearby sites like Junagadh Fort and Karni Mata Mandir. For dinner look for Marwari cafe that offers kachoris and rabrI, a perfect meal to end your day.

Day-7: Head Back to Home

Before packing your bags and bidding adieu to Rajasthan, visit Gajner wildlife Sanctuary. The sight is 40-minutes’ drive away from Bikaner. The sanctuary is home to many coveted animals and birds. You can also plan for a jeep safari or walk down to traverse nature.

Summary

Home to a rich culture and mesmerising tourist attractions, Rajasthan is everyone’s bucket list of places to visit. If you are soon planning a road trip to the state, this blog will be a great help for you. To book hotels check out Fabhotels. The online site that helps you book your stay.