Meet your driver at Ahmedabad Airport for pickup and brief orientation; you'll depart for local sightseeing before the train to Abu Road. Driver will confirm luggage and train documents.
Explore Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram and its museum to learn about India's independence movement; the ashram is calm and historic—good for 1–2 hours. (Typically open ~8:30AM–5:30PM; confirm on the day.)
Enjoy a quick Gujarati thali or light lunch near Sabarmati; a thali gives a tasty introduction to local flavours and is convenient before your train transfer.
Arrive Abu Road Station at ~19:15 and transfer by road (approx 1–1.5 hrs depending on traffic) up to Mount Abu hotel; enjoy hill-route scenery en route to the hotel.
Visit Guru Shikhar (highest point of Aravalli range) for panoramic views and the small temple; great on clear days and typically accessible 8:00AM–5:00PM.
See the famous marble-carved Dilwara temples — outstanding stonework and quiet devotion. Temples usually have morning and late-afternoon visiting windows (confirm local timings; mornings are best to avoid crowds).
Depart Mount Abu mid-afternoon for Jawai (drive ~1.5–2.5 hours depending on road/route) to reach in time for evening wildlife viewing if you choose the safari option.
Optional evening safari to spot leopards, sloth bears and migratory birds around Jawai; most safaris run late afternoon to early evening — pre-booking recommended.
Explore the ramparts, palaces and temples of Kumbhalgarh Fort (open roughly 9:00AM–6:00PM); the fort offers expansive views and great photo opportunities.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special dinner at your hotel or a booked lakeside restaurant; many places host special themed dinners — book in advance.
Visit Taragarh Fort for views, Bundi Palace for murals, and Raniji ki Baori — the stepwells and palace murals are highlights (sites typically open 9:00AM–5:00PM).
Visit Amber Fort early to enjoy the ramparts, Sheesh Mahal and sweeping views; open typically 8:00AM–5:30PM — choose a jeep ride if you prefer not to walk uphill.
Optional dinner at Chokhi Dhani for a full Rajasthani cultural experience (food, folk dance, puppet shows); reserve in advance. Alternatively dine at a recommended hotel restaurant.
Depart mid-day for Delhi (approx 4–6 hours depending on traffic); aim to reach your hotel near Delhi airport by evening for an easy early-morning departure.
Very early check-out from the Delhi airport hotel to reach the airport on time for your onward flight to Kolkata. Confirm the exact flight time and settle final transfers with the hotel the previous evening.