Monsoon Rajasthan tour — Udaipur and Mount Abu

For the south and east of the state, yes. It is our favourite season there. July to September brings the lakes of Udaipur back to full, greens the Aravallis around Kumbhalgarh and Mount Abu, drops the temperature to a comfortable range and empties the forts of crowds. Rain usually comes in short bursts rather than all day. The far-western desert around Jaisalmer stays humid and is better saved for winter.

Because July to September is exactly when Himachal’s hill roads are at their least reliable: landslides, blocked passes and views lost in cloud. Rajasthan in the same weeks is green, cool by its own standards and open. We drive both, so we will tell you which suits your dates; many families switch a washed-out August hill trip to this route.

Yes. If you are flying or taking a train into Delhi, Chandigarh or Jaipur, we meet you there and the tour starts from your arrival point: the itinerary and pace stay the same, and it saves two long driving days. We can also drop you back to the airport at the end, or drive you on to Himachal.

The Rajasthan highways handle monsoon rain well. This is flat, fast driving compared to the hills, and showers pass quickly. We plan sightseeing around the mornings and keep the flexible stops (waterfalls, Guru Shikhar, the Kumbhalgarh wall) for clear spells. Umbrellas and a change of plan cost nothing; a washed-out mountain road costs a day.

Because July to September is exactly when Himachal is least reliable (landslides, blocked hill roads, views lost in cloud), while southern Rajasthan is green, cooler and almost empty. Udaipur’s lakes fill, the Aravallis turn, and Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh in the rain are the argument for the whole trip. We drive both regions and will tell you which suits your dates.