Rajasthan: Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Udaipur
Forts, palaces, desert dunes, and the Land of Kings
- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Route
- Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur · Udaipur
- Flights
- AMD ↔ Jaipur
- Visa
- No visa required
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Jaipur
JaipurAfternoon: Welcome to Best of Rajasthan
Arrive at Jaipur airport or railway station; meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jaipur
Overnight: Jaipur
Day 2: Jaipur sightseeing
JaipurMorning: Amer Fort & forts
Visit Amer Fort (elephant or jeep ride on direct payment), Nahargarh and Jaigarh forts.
Amer FortAfternoon: City Palace & Hawa Mahal
Photo stop at Hawa Mahal, City Palace museums, and Jantar Mantar observatory. Evening at leisure.
Hawa Mahal
Overnight: Jaipur
Day 3: Drive to Bikaner
Jaipur → BikanerMorning: Jaipur to Bikaner (approximately 6 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner (approximately 6 hours). On arrival, check in to your hotel.
Afternoon: Junagarh Fort
Visit magnificent Junagarh Fort, among the few major Rajasthan forts not built on a hilltop.
Junagarh Fort
Overnight: Bikaner
Day 4: Karni Mata & Jaisalmer
Bikaner → JaisalmerMorning: Karni Mata Temple
Visit the famous Karni Mata Temple at Deshnoke before continuing to Jaisalmer.
Evening: Golden city at leisure
Arrive in Jaisalmer; evening free to explore the market.
Jaisalmer Fort
Overnight: Jaisalmer
Day 5: Jaisalmer & Sam dunes
JaisalmerMorning: Living fort & havelis
Sightseeing of Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmalji ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, and Gadisar Lake.
Patwon ki HaveliAfternoon: Sam sand dunes
Visit Sam dunes, optional camel ride or jeep safari (direct payment) and sunset views.
Sam Sand Dunes
Overnight: Jaisalmer
Day 6: Blue City
Jaisalmer → JodhpurAfternoon: Mehrangarh & the Blue City
Drive to Jodhpur; visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and the clock tower. Evening at leisure.
Mehrangarh Fort
Overnight: Jodhpur
Day 7: Ranakpur en route
Jodhpur → UdaipurMorning: Umaid Bhawan & drive to Udaipur
Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, then proceed to Udaipur via Ranakpur Jain Temples.
Ranakpur Temple
Overnight: Udaipur
Day 8: Udaipur city tour
UdaipurFull day: City Palace & lakes
City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Jagdish temple, vintage car museum, and lake views.
City Palace Udaipur
Overnight: Udaipur
Day 9: Departure
UdaipurMorning: Airport / station drop
After breakfast, transfer to Udaipur airport or railway station for your onward journey. Tour ends with happy memories.
Flights
Sample round-trip economy routing from Ahmedabad (AMD). See the live fares above; your final price is confirmed on booking.
Where you'll stay
- Clarks AmerJaipur★★★★2 nights
- Hotel Lalgarh PalaceBikaner★★★★1 night
- Hotel Marina MahalJaisalmer★★★★2 nights
- Indana PalaceJodhpur★★★★1 night
- Lake Pichola HotelUdaipur★★★★2 nights
Representative hotels, similar or better confirmed with your quote.
Good to know
Do
- Book camel safari at Sam in advance in peak season.
- Carry sun protection and comfortable walking shoes for forts.
Don't miss
- Sunset at Sam dunes; Mehrangarh Fort at golden hour.
Skip / avoid
- Avoid tight connections on long drives between cities.
Food: Vegetarian and Jain options widely available on Indian routes.
What's included
- Airfare / transport from Ahmedabad as per the itinerary (indicative, confirmed on quote)
- Hotels on twin-sharing with daily breakfast (meal plan as chosen)
- Airport, station and sightseeing transfers by private vehicle
- Sightseeing as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Rise & Shine on-call support through your journey
Not included
- Visa fees and travel insurance (assistance available)
- Monument, activity and optional-tour entry fees unless specified
- Meals not mentioned, personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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