Meet-and-greet at Ahmedabad Airport; transfer for short city visit. This starts the Rajasthan leg; driver will store luggage if needed for the train later.
Explore Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram and museum to understand the independence movement; it's compact and historically rich. Ashram typically open daily ~8:30am–6:30pm (confirm on day).
Enjoy a Gujarati thali or local specialties at a heritage restaurant near Ellis Bridge; relaxed mid-day lunch before onward transfer. Most heritage cafés open 12:00pm–3:00pm for lunch.
Board the scheduled train from Sabarmati Station to Abu Road (train 12462). Relax and enjoy the scenic change as you leave the city for the Aravalli hills.
Check into your Mount Abu hotel; have a relaxed dinner at the hotel restaurant and prepare for next-day sightseeing. Most hotels serve dinner until 10:00pm.
Visit Guru Shikhar for panoramic views and the sunset peak ambiance; accessible 8:00am–5:00pm in normal conditions — allow time for the drive up and short walks.
See the famous marble-carved Dilwara Temples — prized for intricate architecture and calm interiors; temple visiting hours are generally morning and late afternoon (confirm exact slots; cameras may be restricted).
Join an evening 4x4/jeep safari in Jawai to seek leopards, birds and sloth bears — safaris typically run around late afternoon to early evening (timings vary by provider).
Early-morning jeep safari for best wildlife chances (leopards, birds); morning safaris usually 5:30–8:00am — check local operator timing and carry water and a light jacket.
Visit the garden of royal ladies and the museum at Bagore Ki Haveli (the haveli also hosts evening cultural shows — check show times for 31st Dec special events).
Visit the hilltop Amer Fort with its courtyards, Sheesh Mahal and fort walls; fort open typically 8:00am–5:00pm — arrive early to avoid queues. Jeep/ambulance options available for the climb.
Check out by 9:00am (user indicated a 9:00am checkout) and begin any final short sightseeing or depart for Delhi. If you prefer more Jaipur time, shift departure accordingly.
Drive to Delhi area near the airport (approx 4.5–6 hours depending on traffic) to arrive by evening and rest before the early flight; consider en-route meals and breaks.
Early check-out for the airport transfer to catch your flight to Kolkata (user specified check-out at 4:00am); ensure passports/tickets and luggage are ready.