India · Castles & Palaces

12-Day Rajasthan Heritage Tour from Delhi with Camel Safari

12 Days Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, and Saheliyon Ki Bari in Udaipur
02 Shop in the local markets of Udaipur and Jodhpur
03 Explore Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace
04 Discover Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, the havelis, and Gadisar Lake
05 Experience a camel safari and sunset at the Sam Sand Dunes
06 Visit Bikaner Fort and Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner
07 Walk through the Nawalgarh havelis, including Poddar Haveli and Morarka Haveli
08 Marvel at Amber Fort, Maharaja's City Palace, and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur

Embark on this exciting tour of Rajasthan and visit some of its most amazing and popular historical attractions across Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Nawalgarh, and Jaipur. Explore the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, and Saheliyon Ki Bari in Udaipur, shop in the local markets of Udaipur and Jodhpur, and discover Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Continue to Jaisalmer for its fort, Manak Chowk, havelis, Gadisar Lake, and a camel safari with sunset at the Sam Sand Dunes, then visit Bikaner Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and the havelis of Nawalgarh. The journey concludes with Jaipur's Amber Fort, Maharaja's City Palace, and Jantar Mantar.

In the evening, take a camel safari and enjoy the sunset at sand dunes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaisalmer

Languages English, Hindi, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, a tour representative will meet you at the airport and assist you with your check in process at the hotel.

Day 02

Flight from Delhi to Udaipur, Udaipur Market Tour

Morning free for your own activity.
Afternoon transfer to airport for Udaipur.
Meet on arrival at Udaipur Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day free for shopping around the local market.

Day 03

Udaipur City Tour

Visit Udaipur, the "City of Lakes," is one of India's most romantic and most beautiful cities. It is a lovely land around the blue water lakes, an edge of the lush hills of the Aravallis.
In the morning, take a boat ride to Lake Pichola.
Next, visit City Palace, which Maharana Udai Singh built as the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan in 1559.
Visit Jagdish Temple, a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan. A big tourist attraction, the temple was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-Ji.
Explore Saheliyon Ki Bari (Gardens of the Maids of Honour) and Museum.
Evening transfer to the hotel.

Day 04

Drive to Jodhpur, Jodhpur Market Tour

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, known as the "Sun City," for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys round the year. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" for the bright blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. A wall with several gates bounds the old city circles and the fort. In contrast, the city has expanded very much outside the wall over the past several decades.
On arrival at Jodhpur, check in at the hotel.
Evening free for shopping in the local market.

Day 05

Jodhpur City Tour, Drive to Jaisalmer

After breakfast, go for a half-day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city.
Visit Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur. It is one of the largest forts in India and is situated 400 feet above the city, enclosed by imposing thick walls.
Next, visit Jaswant Thada, an architectural landmark located in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the world's largest private residences. Taj Hotels manage a part of the palace. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owners of the palace, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family.
Afternoon, drive to Jaisalmer.
On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Day 06

Jaisalmer City Tour, Camel Safari at Sam Sand Dunes

After breakfast, go for a full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, founded by Prince Jaisal Bhatti. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort containing the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Centuries ago, Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel train routes brought its locals enormous wealth, which they spent building intricately carved palaces and temples in golden-yellow sandstone. These fortresses of Jaisalmer, also known as Havelis of Jaisalmer, are like a mirage in the barren Thar Desert. On either side of the narrow lanes of Jaisalmer are the sandstone havelis, made up of stone carvings, screen windows, delicate pavilions, and balconies.
Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, one of the largest forts in the world. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it derives its name.
Explore Manak Chowk and havelis.
Visit Gadisar Lake, one of the most important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. Its charm lies in the fact that it was the only source of water for the city in the olden days and the colourful markets.
In the afternoon, go for an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes.
In the evening, take a camel safari and enjoy the sunset at sand dunes.
Later, drive back to Jaisalmer.

Day 07

Drive to Bikaner, Bikaner City Tour

After having breakfast, drive to Bikaner, located in north-western Rajasthan. Rao Bika founded the desert city with the help of Nehra Jats.
On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Evening free to explore the city on your own.

Day 08

Bikaner City Tour, Drive to Nawalgarh

After breakfast, go for a half-day tour of Bikaner.
Visit Bikaner Fort (Junagarh Fort). The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
Visit Lalgarh Palace, which was built between 1902 and 1926 according to Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles; and the Deshnoke Temple (Karni Mata Temple). Karni Mata, considered an incarnation of Goddess Durga, has lived here in the fourteenth century and performed many miracles.
Afternoon, drive to Nawalgarh, and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Day 09

Nawalgarh Highlights Walking Tour, Drive to Jaipur

After breakfast, take a walking sightseeing tour of Nawalgarh Havelis, Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Morarka Haveli, and Bala Qila.
Later, drive to Jaipur.
On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Day 10

Jaipur City Tour

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort. Ascend the fort in open jeeps.
Amer, originally, was the capital of the state before Jaipur. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh.
Visit Maharaja's City Palace, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings. It is a palace complex in Jaipur.
Explore the Observatory (Jantar Mantar), a collection of architectural astronomical instruments built by Sawai Jai Singh, who was a Mughal Commander and served Emperor Aurangzeb and later Mughals.
Drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)- Its unique five-storey exterior is also akin to the honeycomb of beehives. With its 953 small windows called Jharokhas, decorated with intricate latticework, the palace is a sight to behold.
Evening, transfer to hotel.

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