12-Day Rajasthan Tour from Delhi with Camel Safari and Lake Pichola

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

Morning free for your own activities.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Udaipur.

Meet on arrival at Udaipur Airport and transfer to the hotel.

The rest of the day is free for shopping around the local market.

Visit Udaipur, the "City of Lakes," one of India's most romantic and beautiful cities. It is a lovely land set around blue water lakes on the edge of the lush hills of the Aravallis.

In the morning, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Next, visit City Palace, built by Maharana Udai Singh 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 major tourist attraction, the temple was originally called the Temple of Jagannath Rai but is now known as Jagdish-Ji.

Explore Saheliyon Ki Bari (Gardens of the Maids of Honour) and the museum.

In the evening, transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys throughout the year. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" for the bright blue-painted houses around Mehrangarh Fort. The old city is enclosed by a wall with several gates circling the fort, while the modern city has expanded far beyond the wall over the past several decades.

On arrival in Jodhpur, check in at the hotel.

The evening is free for shopping in the local market.

After breakfast, go for a half-day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city.

Visit Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. It is one of the largest forts in India and stands 400 feet above the city, enclosed by imposing thick walls.

Next, visit Jaswant Thada, an architectural landmark 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. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, the grandfather of the present owners, this monument has 347 rooms and serves as the principal residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family.

In the afternoon, drive to Jaisalmer.

On arrival, check in at the hotel.

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. These fortresses of Jaisalmer, also known as the havelis of Jaisalmer, appear like a mirage in the barren Thar Desert. On either side of the narrow lanes are sandstone havelis with stone carvings, screen windows, delicate pavilions, and balconies.

Visit Jaisalmer Fort, one of the largest forts in the world. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from whom it derives its name.

Explore Manak Chowk and the 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 it is also surrounded by 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 the sand dunes.

Later, drive back to Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, drive to Bikaner, located in north-western Rajasthan. Rao Bika founded this desert city with the help of the Nehra Jats.

On arrival, check in at the hotel.

The evening is free to explore the city on your own.

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, built between 1902 and 1926 in Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles, and the Deshnoke Temple (Karni Mata Temple). Karni Mata, considered an incarnation of Goddess Durga, lived here in the fourteenth century and performed many miracles.

In the afternoon, drive to Nawalgarh and, on arrival, check in at the hotel.

After breakfast, take a walking sightseeing tour of the Nawalgarh Havelis, Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Morarka Haveli, and Bala Qila.

Later, drive to Jaipur.

On arrival, check in at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort and ascend the fort in open jeeps.

Amer was originally 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 along with 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 Mughal rulers.

Drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Its unique five-storey exterior resembles a honeycomb of beehives. With its 953 small windows called jharokhas, decorated with intricate latticework, the palace is a sight to behold.

In the evening, transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, drive back to Delhi.

On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Spend the evening at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to your onward destination.