Tour package · 7 days

Four of Rajasthan's six UNESCO Hill Forts, in one circuit.

Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh's ramparts, the living fort of Jaisalmer, and Amber Fort above Jaipur — a tour built around Rajasthan's UNESCO-listed military architecture.

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A UNESCO throughline

The "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" are a single UNESCO World Heritage listing, spread across six sites

In 2013, UNESCO inscribed six Rajasthani hill forts as a single World Heritage Site under the name "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" — Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber and Jaisalmer — recognising them together as an interconnected system of Rajput military architecture built between the 8th and 18th centuries.

This tour visits four of the six that sit along a practical driving route from Udaipur: Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh first, then west to Jaisalmer's desert fort, before finishing at Amber Fort above Jaipur. Ranthambore and Gagron sit further east and are better suited to a separate, custom-built itinerary if you'd like all six.

Day by day

The 7 days itinerary

Day 1

Udaipur Arrival

Check-in with an introductory evening at the City Palace, itself partly fortified, before the heritage circuit begins.

Day 2

Chittorgarh Fort

A full day at Chittorgarh, one of India's largest forts and a UNESCO World Heritage hill fort, roughly 115km from Udaipur.

Day 3

Kumbhalgarh Fort

A day at Kumbhalgarh, famous for its 36km perimeter wall — the second-longest continuous wall in the world.

Day 4

Drive Toward Jaisalmer

A long desert-edge drive west, with an overnight stop broken up to keep the day manageable.

Day 5

Jaisalmer Fort

A full day at Jaisalmer's living fort — still inhabited, and the only one of the four with homes and shops inside its walls.

Day 6

Drive to Jaipur

A full transit day east toward Jaipur, arriving by evening.

Day 7

Amber Fort & Departure

A morning at Amber Fort above Jaipur, the fourth and final UNESCO hill fort on this route, before departure.

Vehicle options

Choose the car for your group

2 travellers

Sedan

A comfortable, fuel-efficient choice for couples covering the full circuit.

4-6 travellers

Innova Crysta

The most-booked option for this route — space for luggage and long-drive comfort.

7-14 travellers

Tempo Traveller

Keeps a larger family or friend group together across the whole route.

Good to know

Heritage of Rajasthan — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UNESCO "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" listing?

It's a single World Heritage Site inscribed in 2013 covering six Rajput hill forts across the state — Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber and Jaisalmer — recognised together for their shared architectural and military significance.

Why does this tour only cover four of the six UNESCO forts?

Ranthambore and Gagron sit considerably further east and don't fit naturally into a route built from Udaipur; we can build a custom longer itinerary including them if you'd like all six in one trip.

Is Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur part of this UNESCO listing?

No — Mehrangarh is one of Rajasthan's most visited forts, but it isn't part of the official UNESCO "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" inscription, which is why this particular itinerary routes toward Jaisalmer and Jaipur instead.

Is this tour physically demanding, with a lot of walking or climbing?

Each fort involves some uphill walking on stone paths and steps; Kumbhalgarh and Chittorgarh in particular cover large grounds, so comfortable walking shoes matter more on this route than on our palace-focused itineraries.

Is there a guide available at each fort to explain the history?

Local guides can be arranged at each site for an additional fee; our drivers know the practical logistics of each fort but a licensed guide adds much deeper historical context.