Jaipur and Samode in five nights

Yes, for a calm visit. Three nights in Jaipur covers the main sights without rushing, and two at Samode give real rest. It is a full short break on its own. Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the bazaars fill two days, Bagru's printers break the drive north, and Samode Palace is only about an hour from Jaipur.

Yes. Take the fast train from Delhi to Jaipur in about 4.5 hours, or drive in about 5 hours. At the end, Samode to Delhi is about 5 hours by road. Your driver meets you at Jaipur station or the airport, and an hour's flight from Delhi is another option. Train and flight times change, so check current status before you travel.

One night is enough to see the palace; two let you rest, walk the village, climb the fort and have lunch at Samode Bagh. It turns a sightseeing trip into a holiday. The first afternoon brings the Durbar Hall and Sheesh Mahal with the palace team, and the second day is kept slow by the pool. Lunch at Samode Bagh depends on bookings; check current status before you travel.

Yes. Add two or three nights in Ranthambore after Jaipur, then return north to Samode. Ranthambore is 3.5 hours from Jaipur. Safaris run with a naturalist in open vehicles at dawn and in the afternoon, subject to permits. The main zones close from 1 July to 30 September, so add it between October and June; check current status before you travel.

Yes. The pace is gentle and the hotels comfortable. Amber Fort involves ramps and steps; we can arrange a jeep to the upper gate and plan shorter walks. Drives are short, the longest about 2.5 hours via Bagru, and afternoons are kept free for rest. Tell us about mobility when booking, and we will brief your guide and choose rooms with fewer stairs where possible.

October to March. The monsoon months of July to September are also pleasant at Samode, with green hills and lower rates. Winter days in Jaipur are usually in the 20s °C, good for Amber Fort at opening and the bazaars on foot. From April to June the heat is hard, and Rambagh books out months ahead in peak season, so plan early.

Yes. Rajvilas is quieter and more private than Rambagh, about 25 minutes from the old city. Both work well for this journey. Rajvilas has villas and tents set in gardens, while Rambagh is the former royal residence, closer to the centre. The rest of the plan stays the same, including Bagru and the two nights at Samode Palace.

Hand block-printed textiles, quilts, blue pottery, silver, gems with certificates, lac bangles and mojari slippers. Your guide will take you to good makers, not commission shops. In Bagru you meet a Chhipa family who print with wooden blocks and natural dyes, and can buy from them directly. Established makers can ship larger pieces home, and we confirm costs before you buy.

Yes, per person, twin sharing, from the figure shown, varying with dates and rooms. Single travellers pay a supplement. Room categories at Rambagh Palace and Samode Palace change the price, and it rises over Christmas, New Year and Diwali. Flights or trains to Jaipur are not included. We confirm a firm quote once your dates are fixed.