Day 1 : Arrival in Jaipur. Explore the City Palace of Jaipur.
Arrive at the Jaipur airport/ railway station in the morning, and meet our representative who will help you with your transfer to the hotel.
Check-in to the hotel, freshen up and head out for some sightseeing.
We will first take you to the magnificent city palace of Jaipur – the current residence of the royal family of Jaipur.
Explore the various inhouse museums, artistic gates, and royal suits and visit the local artisans at the workshops located in the palace premises.
If time permits, we will also take you to Jantar Mantar – an 18th-century astronomical observatory.
We will then return back to the hotel by driving past the beautiful wall of the Hawa Mahal.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 2 : Jaipur Local Sightseeing. Visit the forts and palaces of Jaipur.
Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast.
Get ready to explore the historic forts and palaces of Jaipur.
First, we will take a short photo stop on the promenade near Jal Mahal to marvel at this beautiful submerged palace.
Further, we will head to the Amer Fort, a magnificent fort of Jaipur with beautiful frescos, the glittering Sheesh Mahal and a view of the adjoining Maota Lake.
After this, we will take you to Jaigarh which houses one of the world’s largest canons on wheels – the Jaivana Canyon.
Next, we will visit Nahargarh, an architectural wonder located atop a hill, overlooking the entire city of Jaipur.
Later, in the evening you are free to roam around the famous markets of Jaipur like Bapu Bazaar, Johari Bazaar, etc to indulge in a shopping spree.
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 3 : Jaipur to Jodhpur. En route visit Kishangarh (Optional).
Post breakfast in the hotel and get ready to board your transfers.
Start your road journey to Jodhpur.
En route, we will take a short stopover at Kishangarh – the marble city of India and visit the marble dumping yard, famous for its vast stretches of white marble dust.
After a 6-7 hour road journey from Jaipur, we will reach the Blue City – Jodhpur.
Upon reaching Jodhpur, check-in to the hotel and call it a day.
Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 4 : Jodhpur Local Sightseeing. Visit the historic Meherangarh Fort.
Post breakfast in the morning, we will head out to explore the royal heritage sites of Jodhpur.
First, we will explore the magnificent Meherangarh Fort, perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire Blue City.
We will walk through the beautifully painted and decorated corridors, palaces and hallways of the fort while listening to the heroic tales of the Rajputana kings.
Next, we will visit the nearby royal cenotaphs of Jodhpur also known as Jaswant Thada.
We will spend some time admiring the intricate carvings on this monument made of marble.
Later, we will stroll around the streets of this old city and witness the old-world charm of Jodhpur by visiting the famous step well known as – Toorji ka Jhalra.
In the evening, we will indulge in a shopping spree at the Sardar Market, also known as the clock tower market.
Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 5 : Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. Visit Umaid Bhavan Palace.
Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready to board your transfer to the Golden City – Jaisalmer.
Before leaving Jodhpur, we will visit the residence of the current royal family of Jodhpur – the Umaid Bhavan Palace which is located on the highest vantage point of this city.
We will visit the museum located in this palace which has a rich collection of photographs, arms, clocks, stuffed animals, and many other possessions of the royal family.
Later, drive for 5-6 hours through several small villages of Rajasthan to reach Jaisalmer.
Reach Jaisalmer, check-in to your hotel, and call it a day.
Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 6 : Sightseeing in Jaisalmer. Visit the Sonar Qilla.
Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.
Post breakfast, head out to explore the only living fort of India – the Jaisalmer Fort, popularly known as the Sonar Qilla as it exudes shimmer from its walls made of yellow sandstone.
Explore the various features of this fort while listening to legends of the Rajputana kings living in this fort.
We will also visit the complex of Jain temples located in the Fort, which are known for their intricate and delicate carvings.
Next, we will take a tour of the magnificent Patwon ki Haveli, a grand mansion with exquisite wall paintings, intricate mirror work on the walls, beautiful balconies and arches that open up to the panoramic views of the fort and the desert.
In the evening, we will take you to Gadisar Lake to watch a beautiful sunset.
Spend some time around the lake and return back to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 7 : Visit the haunted Kuldhara Village. Camel Safari and Camping at Sam Sand Dunes.
Have breakfast in the morning and prepare for an exciting day.
We will start the day by visiting the haunted Kuldhara – the Ghost Village of India which is believed to be abandoned overnight for reasons unknown.
Later, we will head to the Sam Sand Dunes to embark on a camel safari and other sand adventure activities (at your own expense) like dune bashing, ATV rides, etc.
Enjoy a beautiful sunset at over the golden sands of the Thar Desert.
Post sunset, we will enjoy a delicious dinner along with some traditional performances by the locals.
Overnight stay at the camps in Sam Sand Dunes.
Day 8 : Departure. Jaisalmer to Jodhpur.
Post breakfast in the morning, pack your bags, and board your transfers back to Jodhpur.
After 4-5 hr of road journey, you will reach Jodhpur.
Your tour concludes once you are dropped off at Jodhpur airport/ railway station for your onward journey.
Other Information
Inclusions
Travel as per Itinerary in Sedan/ SUV (as per group size)
Any kind of food and beverages that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshment/lunches on the highway.
Any personal expenses like tips to the drivers, and entry to the monuments. monasteries, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips etc.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne by the customer on the spot)
Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
Airfares/Train Tickets
Other Info
Must Carry
Authentic Government ID Card
Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
Personal Medicines (if any)
Travel Essentials
Gears
A rucksack bag and a day pack
3-litre water bladder or water bottle
Clothes
A sun cap and a woolen cap
UV protected sunglasses
One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
1 fleece jacket
1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
1 pair of gloves
At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
4 sets of undergarments
2 pair of socks
A small towel
A rain jacket or a poncho
Footwear
Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
Flip flops/sandals
Medication
Glucose powder
Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion sickness
Dettol
Bandages
Cotton
Personal Accessories
Toothpaste, toothbrush
Paper soap, or sanitizer
Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
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