India · Castles & Palaces

8-Day Rajasthan Tour with Desert Camp and Royal Heritage Cities

8 Days Round trip from Jaipur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Jaipur, the 'Pink City,' and its Rajput royal heritage
  • 02 Visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar
  • 03 Discover Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace
  • 04 Enjoy a sunset camel ride and jeep safari at Sam Sand Dunes
  • 05 Stay overnight in a desert camp in a Swiss Tent accommodation
  • 06 See Jaisalmer Fort, Patwa Havelis and the abandoned village of Kuldhara
  • 07 Visit Tanot Temple and the Longewala War Memorial near the Indo-Pak border
  • 08 Admire Bikaner's Junagarh Fort and the famous Karni Mata Temple

Experience the colourful and rich culture of Rajasthan across Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner on this 8-day journey through royal cities, desert landscapes and historic landmarks. Discover Jaipur, the 'Pink City,' with its Rajput heritage and royal architecture; Jodhpur, the stronghold of the Rathore clan and the famed Blue City; and Jaisalmer, the 'Golden City' in the heart of the Thar Desert, known for its yellow sandstone architecture. Continue to Bikaner to admire the beauty of Junagarh Fort and its ornate halls. Through this tour, our aim is to contribute, in our own modest way, towards sustaining our rural artisans and their classic art, a social initiative to support the rich heritage of our country and to nurture our patrons with a thoughtful uniqueness in a world of mass creation.

Experience the colourful and rich culture of Rajasthan across Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner on this 8-day journey through royal cities, desert landscapes and historic landmarks.

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What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Pushkar
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Jaipur

  • On your arrival at Jaipur, we offer airport, railway station assistance and transfer to hotel so that you can relax.

Overnight stay in Jaipur Hotel.

2
Day 02

Jaipur Sight Seen

  • Amer Fort : In the morning, visit Amber Fort, situated on the top of the hill. Amber Fort is located in Amer. It was built by Raja Man Singh I. It is known for its artistic elements. The Maota Lake located in front of the monument acts as a source of water for the fort.
  • Jantar Mantar : is a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
  • City Palace : Spend one hour to explore Maharaja’s City Palace. The City Palace of Jaipur was originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of Maharaja of Jaipur, constructed in 1721. It was also the location of religious and cultural events that took place at that time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
  • Jal Mahal : On the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress.
  • Hawa Mahal : It is famous "The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze"). Built from red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. The unique structure of Khetri Mahal so inspired him that built this grand and historical palace. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Its five-floor exterior is akin to honeycomb with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework.
  • In the evening, Free for leisure and marketing own self. 

Overnight stay in Jaipur Hotel.

3
Day 03

Jaipur to Jodhpur (320 KM/ 6 Hrs) En route see the Pushkar.

  • Pushkar: is best known for its Brahma temple, Though it is by no means the only temple here, with as many as four hundred temples lining the banks of the lake. Spires form a skyline that, When the vesper bells ring, are worthy of the kingdom of heaven itself. Though it is visited throughout the year, Pushkar in November, during the time of its annual fair, is a colourful mass of people and celebrations coinciding with the largest camel fair held in the world, that comes alive during the fair in a breathtaking explosion of colours, sounds and activities.
  • Then Drive to Jodhpur, The clock tower is a popular landmark in the Jodhpur old city. The vibrant Sardar Market is close to the tower, and narrow alleys lead from here to a bazaar selling vegetables, spices, Indian sweets, textiles, silver and handicrafts.

Overnight stay in Jodhpur Hotel.

4
Day 04

Jodhpur Sight Seen.

  • Mehrangarh Fort : The 5 km long majestic fort on 125 m high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. These are the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. These Palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty, including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes.
  • Jaswant Thada : The imposing white marble memorial marks the site of the royal crematorium. It houses portraits of successive rulers. The four cenotaphs around here commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of the four successive rulers.
  • Umaid Bhawan Palace : This is a fabulous building split between the museum and a 5 star. The museum is interesting. Attached is a small collection of vintage cars which you can see.

Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

5
Day 05

Jodhpur to Jaisalmer Desert Camp

  • Gadisar Lake: One of the most well-known tourist attractions in Jaisalmer, Gadi Sagar Lake originally was a human-made reservoir that was founded to provide a source of water to the people of Jaisalmer. Founded in 1367 by the first ruler of the city Maharawal Jaisal, this reservoir was revamped by Maharawal Garsi Singh.
  • Kuldhara Village: is an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer. Established around the 13th century. Over the years, Kuldhara acquired a reputation as a haunted site, and the Government of Rajasthan decided to develop it as a tourist spot in 2010.
  • Sam Sand Dunes: In the evening, go for a unique experience in the Desert, where you will enjoy a sunset Camel ride & a Jeep Safari. Afterwards, you will have dinner and watch a folk dance program. 

Stay overnight at a desert camp in a Swiss Tent accommodation.

6
Day 06

Jaisalmer Sight Seen.

  • Early morning, after breakfast, leave Desert Camp For Longewala.
  • Longewala War Memorial : Marking the spot of a 1971 war, Longewala War Memorial shows the aftermath of the war between Pakistan and India through a range of military items.
  • Tanot Temple : At the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan is one such miraculous tale when the local deity Tanot aka Awad Mata, didn't let any Pakistani tank bomb explode, and Indian soldiers who were certain of martyrdom & defeat went on to crush the Pakistanis in both wars 1965 & 1972.
  • Bada Bagh : A fertile oasis on the bank of an artificial lake. Surrounded by the dense tree are the royal cenotaphs with

      beautifully carved ceilings and equestrian statues of the former rulers.

  • Jaisalmer Fort : Famously known as Golden Fort in India. It was constructed by Raja Jaisal, Rajput ruler, in 1156 AD. It is believed to be one of the very few living forts in the world.
  • Patwa Havelis : are a cluster of five havelis aligned in a narrow lane in the heart of the city. Of the five havelis, the first haveli in the lane, aka the Kothari’s Patwa Haveli, is not only extraordinarily preserved and restored but is also open to visitors to experience the lifestyle of the erstwhile patwas.
  • Nathmalji ki Haveli : was constructed by Maharawal Berisal in 1885 CE to serve as Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. The chief architects of this haveli were two brothers, named Hathi and Lulu. There is a fascinating story regarding its construction. It is believed that both the brothers started building the facets of the haveli simultaneously. The two sides are similar but not identical.
  • Salim Singh Ki Haveli : Architecturally notable residence built-in 1815 with a peacock-shaped roof & numerous balconies.

Overnight stay in Jaisalmer city hotel.

7
Day 07

Jaisalmer to Bikaner (320 KM/ 5 Hrs)

  • Rat Temple ( Karni Mata Temple): The famous 600 years old temple is situated 30 KM from Bikaner in Deshnok. It is also known as Karni Mata Temple. This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, An incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has huge intricately carved silver gates donated by Maharaja (King) Ganga Singh.
  • In the evening, have free time for leisure and shopping by yourself.
8
Day 08

Visit Bikaner Fort and End of this Tour

  • Junagarh Fort : was built by a Mughal army general, Raja Rai Singh, in 1593. The courtyard of the fort, along with the balcony, kiosks and windows, are perfect examples of the artisanship of that time. The beautiful cutworks and dots on the red stones and the marbles are fascinating. The various parts of the palace-the Dewan-iI-Khas, the Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal-reflect the glorious architecture of Bikaner.
  • After that, Guests will be dropped at Bikaner Railway Station or their desired location in Bikaner with marking the end of this tour.
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Mehrangarh Fort, Sam Sand Dunes

Where this trip takes you

Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Mehrangarh Fort, Sam Sand Dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jaipur 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Camel safari
  • Jeep safari
  • 1 night in desert accommodation with gala dinner
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Sightseeing
  • Toll tax, parking and fuel

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Any monument charges
  • Any drinks
  • Any personal expenses

What to bring

  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Tour start
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Jaipur.

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