Experience Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage, Desert Adventure & Cultural Wonders

Upon your arrival at Jaipur Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in and some time to relax, begin your introduction to Rajasthan with an evening sightseeing tour of the vibrant Pink City, renowned for its royal heritage, magnificent architecture, and colorful culture.

Visit the iconic Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, and admire its stunning honeycomb façade illuminated in the evening light. Continue to the historic Albert Hall Museum, one of Rajasthan’s finest museums, before exploring the lively Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar, famous for gemstones, traditional jewelry, block-printed textiles, blue pottery, leather goods, and handcrafted souvenirs. You may also enjoy an authentic Rajasthani dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur, preparing to explore the city’s magnificent forts and palaces the following day.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

Have breakfast and then set out to explore the best attractions of Jaipur. Visit Hawa Mahal (“Palace of Winds”), a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. Then visit Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. Afterwards, visit the City Palace. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during the years 1729 to 1732, the vast complex of the palace occupied one-seventh of the walled city. The palace is divided into a series of courtyards, buildings, and gardens.

In the afternoon stop by Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. It was built in the 17th century. Then visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird’s eye view of the entire Jaipur city.

Then reach back at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards Bikaner. Bikaner is a vibrant, dust-swirling desert town with a fabulous fort and an energizing outpost feel. It’s less dominated by tourism than many other Rajasthan cities, though it has plenty of hotels and a busy camel-safari scene.

Reach Bikaner by the afternoon. It will be around 6 hours drive. You’ll be crossing the countryside of Rajasthan, and on the way, you’ll find that the landscapes have changed a little. Jaipur has no sand dunes, but as you reach closer to Bikaner, you’ll see sand dunes, and more of Rajasthan’s traditional village folks with their camels and carts, working in fields. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax before beginning your sightseeing tour.

Later, visit the magnificent Junagarh Fort, one of Rajasthan’s most impressive forts, renowned for its beautifully decorated palaces, intricate courtyards, temples, and museums. Continue to the unique National Research Centre on Camel, where you can learn about the importance of camels in Rajasthan’s desert culture. If time permits, explore the vibrant local bazaars, famous for traditional handicrafts, textiles, camel leather products, and the city’s renowned Bikaneri snacks.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bikaner.

After a delicious breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Jaisalmer. A city that has come back almost from the dead in the past half-century, Jaisalmer may be remote, but it’s certainly not forgotten – indeed, it’s one of Rajasthan’s biggest tourist destinations, and few people go from here without getting enchanted with the sand dunes of the Thar Desert. It is known as the ‘Golden City’ due to its golden sand dunes and forts clad in golden honey sandstone. Jaisalmer is adorned with lakes, ornate Jain temples, and Havelis (mansions).

Reach Jaisalmer by evening. Check in at the hotel on arrival and relax. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, head out to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Jaisalmer Fort. Jaisalmer’s unique fort is a living urban center, with about 3000 people residing within its walls. It’s honeycombed with narrow, winding lanes, lined with houses and temples, handicraft shops, guesthouses, and restaurants. It is the second-oldest fort in Rajasthan, built-in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal.

Afterward, visit Patwon ki Haveli (‘mansion of brocade merchants’), a cluster of 5 small havelis, which is an interesting piece of architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer. The first among these havelis was commissioned and constructed in the year 1805 by Guman Chand Patwa and is the biggest and the most ostentatious.

In the evening, head out to visit the Sam Sand Dunes for a genuine Thar Desert experience. The sunset view at the dunes is a lifetime experience.

Reach back at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Jaisalmer and drive towards the historic Blue City of Jodhpur, one of Rajasthan’s most vibrant royal destinations. The scenic journey takes you through the rugged landscapes of the Thar Desert, passing traditional villages, open countryside, and rural settlements that showcase the authentic charm of western Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Jodhpur, check in to your hotel and relax before setting out for your evening sightseeing tour.

Later, visit the bustling Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower), the heart of the old city, and explore the lively Sardar Market, famous for its colorful handicrafts, spices, textiles, leather goods, antiques, and traditional Rajasthani souvenirs. If time permits, visit the elegant Jaswant Thada, a beautiful white marble cenotaph offering panoramic views of the illuminated Mehrangarh Fort.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Udaipur – the “City of Lakes”. A fusion of nature, Rajasthani culture & architecture, the picturesque view of the city shouts the story of its past glory. Often referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’, the city of lakes, Udaipur is located around azure water lakes and is surrounded by lush green hills of the Aravalli Ranges.

On the way, visit one of the most significant and extensive Jain temple complexes that can be found in the country, the Ranakpur Jain Temple. It holds immense importance for all Jains. Spread over an area of 4,500 square yards and consisting of 29 halls, the temple is one of the most important of the five major pilgrimage centers of Jainism. The Ranakpur Temple is distinguished all across the globe for its brilliant architecture and was voted amongst the top 77 wonders of the world.

Reach Udaipur by evening. Check-in at the hotel and relax. The evening is at your leisure. The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

After breakfast, head out for local sightseeing. Visit Fateh Sagar Lake (one of the most beautiful lakes in Udaipur). Then visit the Sahelion ki Badi, which was laid out for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Afterward, visit the City Palace Complex.  It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Also, visit the beautiful Jagdish Temple close to the City Palace Complex.

In the evening, visit Lake Pichola and enjoy a sunset boat cruise (shared). Then visit Bagore-ki-Haveli, a historic haveli (mansion) that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, the then Prime Minister of the Mewar kingdom, Bagore Ki Haveli has been restored over a period of time and is now converted into a museum. In the evening, enjoy the Dharohar Folk Dance Show at Bagore-ki-Haveli. See Rajasthani folk dancing, with nightly shows of colorful, energetic Marwari, Bhil, and western Rajasthani dances, as well as traditional Rajasthani puppetry.

The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The private car will drop you at Udaipur Airport. 

Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing, fun-filled 9-day trip through the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan, worth remembering for a lifetime!