Choose a convenient pickup time from your hotel between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Journey into the Aravalli hills on a scenic drive (approximately 2.5 hours) from Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh. A local English-speaking guide will join you to explain the significance of Mewar in Rajasthani history. The thick walls of this fort (the second longest in the world) stretch for 36 kilometers and offer splendid views and easy hiking opportunities. With more than 350 temple structures, bunkers, and palaces dating back to the 1400s, it is no surprise this remote fort was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop for a well-deserved lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant or try local Mewari food (at your own expense). Then drive to Ranakpur, home to India’s biggest Jain temple. Comprising of massive marble domes and pillars, this house of worship is considered sacred by Jains. Spend some time walking around, as your guide explains the Jain principles of non-violence and non-possessiveness. After a memorable day, bid farewell to your guide and head back to Udaipur to your hotel or other preferred location within city limits. The tour ends approximately ten hours after the start time.

Day 1: Udaipur City Tour You will be picked up in the morning from either Udaipur Airport, the Udaipur Junction Railway Station, the bus station, or your centrally located hotel in Udaipur by your friendly English-speaking driver before leaving for the Udaipur City Palace. Udaipur City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Singh stated building this palace in 1559, and it was later completed in the 18th century by his successors. Following this palave visit, you will stop by the Shree Jagdish Temple, a world renowned temple of Lord Vishnu. This three story and 79-foot high temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singhji in 1651 and at the time cost, 1.5 million rupees. It is owned and managed by the royal family of Udaipur. Your next stop is Dudh Talai, located on the banks of Lake Pichola near the city palace. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Lake Pichola, Jagmandir Island Palace, Lake Palace, Udaivilas, the Leela Palace, the gorgeous Aravalli ranges and Udiapur old city. You can choose to either walk around the lake to see various species of birds, relax in the lush green garden, or enjoy the musical fountains in the park. You can also stop by Saheliyon Ki Bari, Moti Magari and the Sukhadiya Circle. When the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at the hotel of your choosing for an overnight stay. Day 2: Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur After breakfast, you will leave for a day tour of Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain. The drive takes about 2 hours (depending on traffic) before you will arrive at Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will learn the history of the fort while enjoying its mesmerizing views. Commonly referred to as the "the great wall of India," it features the second largest wall in the world. Afterwards, visit the Jain Temple in Ranakpur. It is believed that the temple was built in the 15th century under the direction of Seth Dharna Shah, who was a follower of Jainism. He constructed the temple with the help of Rana Kumbha, the king of Mewar whose condition for help was that the temple be named after him. There are four entrances to reach the main chamber where the idol of Adinath is placed. There are also five pillars in the temple, with each holding idols of various Tirthankaras. The biggest pillar that stands in the center holds an idol of Adinath. After exploring the temple, you will head back to Udaipur where you will be dropped off to your chosen location.

The Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh tour will start in the morning from Udaipur. At 9:00 am our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Udaipur and you will be driven to Kumbhalgarh Fort. Enjoy the two hours journey in comfort of air-conditioned car. As you reach the fort, our tour guide will join you and will begin with the brief details about the historic fort. Take a tour of the fort housing over 360 temples and witness the commanding view of Aravalli hill range and sand dunes of Thar Desert from the citadel. Then we will drive towards next location Ranakpur village to see the ancient white marble Jain Temple. It is located 33 kms away and is 1 hour journey by road. On reaching, take a lunch break and have a filling lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the popular Jain temple dedicated to Tirthankar Adinath. Take a walk inside and notice the shrine with 108 heads of snakes with umpteen interlaced tails. It is beautified with latticework, marble sculptures, motifs inspired by central ideas of Jain culture. The provided multi-lingual guide device would tell you everything about the temple. Also, visit the ‘Sun Temple’ located at a short distance. After the interesting sightseeing your Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur tour package from Udaipur will terminate as we drop you safely at your scheduled dropping point.  

At 9:00, board the air-conditioned car with your driver and leave for Kumbhalgarh village. The tour guide will join you on this 2 hour journey as you enjoy the scenic route view while speeding towards Kumbhalgarh. Arrive at Kumbhalgarh, a Mewar fortress built in 15th century by Rana Kumbha which shares exotic location on a hilltop in the Aravalli range of hills near Udaipur.  Tour the citadel and explore its striking features including: 15 feet thick frontal walls, 7 fortified gateways, 38 km unusually long boundary walls, over 360 temples (300 Jain and remaining Hindu), Lakhola Tank, Badshahi Baori, etc.  After the excursion, you will be taken for a filling lunch at a restaurant in Kumbhalgarh. After lunch, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Udaipur, terminating the Kumbhalgarh Fort tour package. 

After pick-up in Udaipur, take the 2-hour drive to Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn the history of the fort while enjoying its mesmerizing view. Commonly referred to as the great wall of India, it features the second largest wall in the world. Afterwards, visit the Jain Temple in Ranakpur. It is believed that the temple was built in the 15th century under the direction of Seth Dharna Shah, who was a follower of Jainism. He constructed the temple with the help of Rana Kumbha, the King of Mewar, whose condition for his help was that the temple be named after him. There are four entrances to reach the main chamber where the idol of Adinath is placed. Discover the five pillars, each holding idols of various Tirthankaras.  After exploring the temple, you will head back to Udaipur and will be dropped back off at your hotel.

Day 1: Jodhpur to Udaipur (including Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh Fort) Your three day tour begins  From Jodhpur with pick-up from your centrally-located hotel in Jodhpur, Jodhpur Airport, or the Jodhpur Junction railway station. You can choose between multiple departure times (please advise at booking time) to suit your schedule. While en route to Udaipur, you will make a stop in Ranakpur, the site of a Jain Temple that dates to the 15th century. Explore the magnificent pillars and unique architecture of this ancient structure (entrance at own expense), and make sure to watch for the resident population of monkeys that call the complex home. You will then continue to your final destination, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kumbhalgarh Fort. This 15th-century defensive structure is famous for its massive walls which are said to extend for more than 23 miles (38 kilometers). After visiting the fort, you’ll be transferred to your final destination in Udaipur, where you will have an overnight stay in a hotel. Day 2: Udaipur City Tour After breakfast, you will visit the Udaipur City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Singh started building this palace in 1559, and it was completed in the 18th century by his successors. Later, stop by Shree Jagdish Temple, a world renowned temple of Lord Vishnu. This 3-storey and 79-foot high temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singhji in 1651, cost 1.5 million rupees and is owned and managed by the royal family of Udaipur. The next stop is Dudh Talai, located on the banks of Lake Pichola near the City Palace. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Pichola, the Jagmandir Island Palace, Lake Palace, Udaivilas, the Leela Palace, the gorgeous Aravalli ranges and Udiapur old city. You can either walk around the lake to see various species of birds, relax in the lush green garden, or enjoy the musical fountains in the park. You will also stop by Saheliyon Ki Bari, Moti Magari and the Sukhadiya Circle. When the tour concludes, you will be dropped off back at your hotel, where you will have an overnight stay. Day 3: Udaipur To Jodhpur After breakfast on the third day, you will be safely transferred back to Jodhpur.