India · Private & Tailored Tour
Glimpse of Rajasthan
Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur
Duration
7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations
Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur
Travel Style
Private & Tailored Tour
Covering
1 Country · 4 Cities
Overview
Glimpse of Rajasthan
Experience the vibrant colours, fortified desert bastions, and living traditions of western Rajasthan on this eight-day journey across the Thar Desert. Starting in Jaipur, the Pink City, travellers explore royal heritage landmarks including the hilltop Amber Fort, City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal, alongside an evening prayer ceremony at Birla Mandir and an atmospheric open-top Jeep drive through illuminated avenues. The route then leads northwest across the arid plains to Bikaner, pausing en route at the revered Shri Salasar Balaji Mandir. In Bikaner, explore the imposing bastions of Junagarh Fort, visit the national camel farm, and venture to Raisar Camp for an authentic desert safari, sunset camel trek, and vibrant folk performances.
Continuing deep into the golden sands, the tour arrives in Jaisalmer, the Golden City. Here, wander the living ramparts of Jaisal Fort, admire the exquisite stone carvings of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli, visit peaceful Gadisar Lake, and ride camels over the rolling Sam Sand Dunes at dusk. The journey concludes in the historic Blue City of Jodhpur, where travellers take an insightful open-top Jeep safari through indigenous Bishnoi villages and take in panoramic views from Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada before departure.
Highlights
What You Will Experience
- Jaipur Royal Monuments: Visit the hilltop Amber Fort, City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal.
- Jaipur by Night: Discover the illuminated monuments and avenues of the Pink City on an open Jeep tour.
- Spiritual Halt En Route: Visit the sacred Shri Salasar Balaji Hanuman Temple on the drive to Bikaner.
- Bikaner Fort & Desert Culture: Tour the ornate palaces of Junagarh Fort and visit the government camel breeding farm.
- Raisar Desert Camp: Enjoy a deep-desert safari, sunset camel ride, and traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance performance.
- Jaisalmer Living Fort: Explore the golden ramparts, carved gateways, and Jain temples of Jaisal Fort.
- Intricate Havelis: Admire the delicate sandstone jaali work of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli.
- Sam Sand Dunes Sunset: Experience an evocative camel ride across the rolling desert dunes at twilight.
- Bishnoi Village Safari: Set out on a rural Jeep expedition to experience traditional crafts and wildlife conservation in Bishnoi settlements.
- Jodhpur Citadel & Cenotaphs: Explore Mehrangarh Fort overlooking the Blue City and the white marble cenotaph of Jaswant Thada.
The Route
Your Journey
Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur
Itinerary
Day by Day
Day 01 – Arrive in Jaipur
Arrive at Jaipur Airport or Railway Station, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Complete check-in formalities and take time to freshen up.
In the evening, attend the devotional Aarti ceremony at the white marble Birla Mandir.
Proceed for an exhilarating Jaipur by Night city tour by open Jeep to admire the illuminated heritage architecture and gates.
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: As per plan
Day 02 – A Day in Jaipur
Following breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full day of sightseeing across Jaipur.
Visit the historic stronghold of Amber Fort, celebrated for its grand courtyards, Rajput-Mughal architecture, and the mirror-inlaid Sheesh Mahal.
In the afternoon, tour the City Palace complex, situated at the core of the Pink City and housing royal museums and courtyards.
Pause to photograph the iconic honeycomb façade of Hawa Mahal and explore the astronomical instruments of the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory.
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: As per plan
Day 03 – Jaipur to Bikaner via Salasar Balaji
After breakfast, depart Jaipur by road for Bikaner, travelling a distance of approximately 240 km (approx. 6 hours).
En route, stop to visit the revered Shri Salasar Balaji Mandir, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Arrive in Bikaner and complete check-in formalities at your hotel.
Spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Bikaner
Meals: As per plan
Day 04 – Sightseeing in Bikaner & Raisar Desert Safari
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before proceeding for morning sightseeing of Junagarh Fort, known for its ornate palaces, courtyards, and museum galleries.
Visit the national camel breeding farm to learn about camel management and desert ecology.
In the late afternoon, proceed to Raisar Camp for a thrilling desert safari into the deep desert.
Enjoy a camel ride, watch the sun set over the dunes, and return to camp for a traditional Rajasthani folk dance performance followed by dinner at the campsite.
Return to your hotel in Bikaner.
Overnight: Bikaner
Meals: As per plan
Day 05 – Bikaner to Jaisalmer
Following breakfast, check out and drive westward across the Thar Desert to the golden citadel of Jaisalmer, covering approximately 330 km (approx. 7 hours).
Arrive in Jaisalmer, check in at your hotel, and spend the evening relaxing after the scenic desert drive.
Overnight: Jaisalmer
Meals: As per plan
Day 06 – A Day in Jaisalmer & Sam Sand Dunes
After breakfast, set out to explore Jaisalmer’s timeless heritage.
Visit the scenic rainwater reservoir of Gadisar Lake, followed by the magnificent Jaisal Fort (Sonar Qella) and its ancient carved Jain Temples.
Walk through the lower town to visit the ornate merchant mansions of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli.
In the late afternoon, drive out to the Sam Sand Dunes to take a camel ride across the rolling dunes and watch the sunset over the desert.
Return to the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Overnight: Jaisalmer
Meals: As per plan
Day 07 – Jaisalmer to Jodhpur & Bishnoi Safari
Depart Jaisalmer after breakfast for the Sun City of Jodhpur, covering a surface distance of approximately 284 km (approx. 5 hours).
Arrive in Jodhpur and complete check-in formalities at your hotel.
In the afternoon, set out on an open-top Jeep Safari to the Bishnoi Villages to observe indigenous wildlife, traditional lifestyle, and local crafts.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Meals: As per plan
Day 08 – Sightseeing in Jodhpur and Departure
Following breakfast at the hotel, proceed for morning sightseeing of the historic Blue City.
Visit the cliff-top Mehrangarh Fort, exploring its palatial courtyards and weaponry galleries, followed by the white marble memorial of Jaswant Thada.
After the visits, transfer to Jodhpur Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey back home.
Meals: As per plan
Stays & Travel
Accommodation & Transport
Where You Stay
- Jaipur – 2 nights
- Bikaner – 2 nights
- Jaisalmer – 2 nights
- Jodhpur – 1 night
Your Tour
What Is Included
Included
- Assistance & Transfers: Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure by Kanishka Holiday Makers representatives.
- Accommodation: Accommodation in the hotels mentioned, or similar, on a double-sharing basis for 07 nights.
- Taxes & Policies: Presently applicable government taxes (subject to change), with standard hotel check-in at 14:00 hrs and check-out at 12:00 hrs.
- Guide & Escort Services: English-speaking guide during sightseeing for groups of 15 persons and above, along with an accompanying company escort throughout the tour.
- Monument Entries: All currently applicable monument entrance fees to the places of visit in the itinerary.
- Private Transport: Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle as per group size: 2 Pax: Maruti Dzire, 3–5 Pax: Toyota Innova, 6–12 Pax: Tempo Traveller, 15 Pax: Mini Coach / Tempo Traveller.
- Tour Operations: Professional and service charges for the preparation and operation of the tour program.
- Special Activities & Safaris:
- Shared Jaipur-by-Night Jeep safari on a sharing basis.
- Amer Fort ascent by Jeep.
- Camel ride at Raisar / Sam desert camp.
- Bishnoi Village Jeep Safari.
- The rates include only the services listed above and those mentioned in the enclosed itinerary.
Not Included
- GST and any new or applicable government taxes unless specifically included.
- Airfare, airport taxes, visa fees, travel insurance and other travel-related charges unless specified.
- Hotel upgrades, early check-in, late check-out and additional accommodation.
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, beverages, tips, porterage, shopping and photography.
- Expenses arising from delays, cancellations, weather, road closures, strikes or other circumstances beyond the company’s control.
- Medical, emergency and hospitalization expenses.
- Any activity, service or expense not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
Before You Go
Good to Know
Essential Information
Starts from: Jaipur
Booking Terms
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- Cancellation requests must be made in writing.
- Cancellation charges will apply as per the terms of the hotels, airlines, transport providers and other service providers involved.
- Non-refundable bookings and advance payments are non-refundable.
- No refund will be provided for unused services, missed services or voluntary changes after commencement of the tour.
- Refunds, where applicable, will be made after deduction of applicable cancellation charges and non-refundable costs.
- Any additional costs arising from itinerary changes requested by the traveller will be payable by the traveller.
- In case of circumstances beyond the company’s control, refunds will be subject to amounts recoverable from the respective service providers.
- The cancellation policy applicable to the confirmed booking will prevail.
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